Although it still spins predominantly dance music, its grungey interior and playlist would still suit the more indie-orientated amongst you. It’s open late, caters solely to the alternative crowd and has a slightly older clientele (aiming for 21’s and over). If your tastes are a little more specialist and you want to escape the repetitive sounds of the chart toppers, then seek out the Elsewhere bar. If you really want to push it to the limit, join one of the organised pub & club crawls, like Hangover Crawl or Wicked Club Crawl. There are countless clubs here, all open late and all playing the latest floor fillers, so as long as you like that kind of thing, picking one shouldn’t be hard. The main party area is centred around the Surfer’s Paradise suburb of the city. It might not be the classiest of parties, but it sure is one of the biggest. Our party hostel pick: With a 24:7 party atmosphere, pool and located right opposite Cheeky Monkeys, it’s got to be Backpackers Holiday Village. Or alternatively, you could spend the entire night in Woody’s Surf Shack and tick off all those things in one place… So, where to start? Undoubtedly your first port of call the Railway Friendly Bar or Treehouse on Belongil for some stellar live music, before heading over to Cheeky Monkey to dance on the tables. A surf town with cool, chilled hippie-alternative vibes, it’s something of an Australian party mecca. Sydney’s beaches might be great, but they aren’t Byron Bay great. Our party hostel pick: Thanks to the Side Bar that sits underneath this hostel, it’s one of the easiest places to meet fellow backpackers and a nice cheap place for a few warm up drinks. Then there’s also the chance of coming across the odd beach party, but these are very secret affairs, so keep your ear to the ground – best to ask a local. Promoters like People Must Jam, Picnic and Under the Radar put on popular nights in warehouses and venues across the city. Then finally, looking to compete with Melbourne’s music vibe, the Oxford Art Factory, which puts on some of the best bands from all around, followed by some pretty sweet club nights.Īlso, keep an eye out for Sydney’s underground parties. Jacksons on George has a 24 hour license and opens late while Scruffy Murphy’s is just huge and always has something going on. Once you’re sick of the sand in your shoes, head central. Move inland from the surf just a little and you’ll find the Hotel Bondi and Side Bar (attached to the Wake Up! Hostel) where you’re likely to find countless fellow travellers and locals alike, all well up for a party into the early hours. Undoubtedly the most popular seaside spot is Bondi, which will be packed tight with bathers any time the sun is out (which is always). While Melbs probably wins on the creative front, where Sydney does undoubtedly win out is its beaches (and beachside bars). Sydney is like Batman to Melbourne’s Joker, an epic intercity rivalry that stretches on into the ether. Our party hostel pick: As one reviewer put it “Base was the best party is town every night of the week”. When you’ve had enough, bounce into the Esplanade Hotel and start the party all over again. Of course, you can’t ignore the beach, not in Australia, not even in Melbs. Definitely pay Ponyfish Island a visit too – it’s in the river, for Christ’s sake! If you’d rather stick to downtown Melbourne, then give Emerald Peacock a look or head to Section 8 for its cool little outside area. Start off with a few beerskis over at Bar Open, hit up Night Cat or Cherry Bar for some live music then end the night (or morning, is it?) with a boogie down at the Laundry Bar. Visit Fitzroy and you’ll be surrounded by some of the finest street art, dive bars and live music known to man. Undoubtedly the coolest place to party in all of Australia, Melbourne is where you go if you want a little culture with your Carlton Draught.
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