Have a drink in Melbourne’s oldest building It now seems so obvious that Melbourne’s oldest building would be a pub located down a laneway. Built as a residential home, it was converted into a tavern in 1868 and has remained a drinking hole for inner-city residents and businessmen ever since. The first trick is to remember that… Read More The Mitre Tavern
Ever wondered where all those old arcade games went? While many have wasted away or ended up in the homes of private collectors, a whole bunch of them have found their way to a bar in Flinders Street. Aptly named Bartronica, the bar is set up to look and feel like an old arcade. The place is lined with video games… Read More Bartronica
The old clink! A place of harrowing stories and nation shaping events. Located on La Trobe Street, opposite the State Library, it features heavily in tourist brochures and lonely planet guides. But what about for us locals, is it worth a visit? Our verdict is… yes to the museum, no to the tours and extras. More than just… Read More Old Melbourne Gaol
Take a 15 minute art break Flinders Lane Gallery is a gallery located in Flinders Lane. While its name lacks creativity, the same cannot be said for its artists, whose exhibitions are consistently of the highest standard. In fact, I would argue that it is the finest gallery within the Melbourne CBD grid, making it the perfect place… Read More Flinders Lane Gallery
Next time you are faced with a rainy day(or a 35 degree scorcher) and feel like a day out, consider heading to the permanent section of the museum. A lazy $10 gets you full access to a range of exhibitions including these five gems. 1. Phar Lap I know it’s an obvious choice but it… Read More Melbourne Museum – Five highlights
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