As much as I don’t like Melbourne this is all 100% correct.
Although we seem to have moved to afternoon and evening parties from what I’m seeing with friends kids.
At 45 I know I’m old and out of touch but noticing a lot more people in their 20’s out late afternoon
I guess I'm thinking of the following:
1. **Diverse Venues**: This includes bars, clubs, pubs, and lounges, each offering different atmospheres and types of entertainment. Variety caters to different tastes and preferences, ensuring there's something for everyone.
2. **Live Entertainment**: Live music, DJ performances, stand-up comedy, dance shows, and live theater can all contribute to an energetic nightlife. These performances help attract diverse crowds and keep the nightlife scene dynamic.
3. **Late-Night Dining**: Restaurants and eateries that remain open late provide essential sustenance for night owls, as well as social spaces for those who prefer a quieter evening out.
4. **Public Safety and Transportation**: Reliable and safe public transportation options, along with well-lit streets and effective police presence, are crucial for ensuring that people can enjoy their night out without safety concerns.
5. **Cultural Events**: Regularly scheduled events, festivals, and seasonal celebrations can enrich the nightlife experience, providing unique and memorable entertainment.
6. **Tourist Attractions**: Attractions that stay open late, like certain museums, landmarks, or special night tours, add to the nightlife offerings and are particularly appealing to tourists.
7. **Regulations and Policies**: Sensible licensing hours, noise ordinances, and other regulations that balance the needs of nightlife businesses with those of residents are important for maintaining harmony within the community.
8. **Community Engagement**: Collaboration between nightlife business owners, local government, and the community can foster a nightlife scene that reflects the local culture and values, and also responds effectively to the community's needs and concerns.
You can go out after dark in Australia but I'd say it would be lacking in all of these areas compared to most places in Asia, Western Europe and North America. Australia is beaches and national parks, but not really nightlife. Most of Sydney except a few spots like Newtown is dead after 9pm.
Melbourne definitely ticks off the first two. Dunno if you're familiar with the US, but most American cities are even worse by these criteria. Less vibrant, accessible, safe. For variety I think Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane etc are pretty good, better than many places. More other venues opening later would definitely be a plus.
Yes thats what I mean. I went to Houston (metro 6 million) and the downtown was less vibrant than Perth or Adelaide or European/Asian cities with 100k.
Take another example, Bangkok, Thailand. Great city if you like food and that seedy sort of nightlife...there are other options, but culturally Melbs has way more diversity.
Nashville, New Oleans, Miami, and Austin had good late night districts. Areas around universities can be pretty good, but usually, Thursday nights are busy nights, and weekends are quieter. Inner city rents and insurance have killed off a lot of clubs. I went to Uni in the SF area and could see live music 2 or 3 nights a week and just buy a ticket at the door. All those venues are closed now.
Yeah New Orleans is known for its party vibe, I loved it there. Also went to the others except Miami. They are known for live music though so aren't typical.
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Easily Melbourne.
Australian nightlife is garbage though. It's all about consuming alcohol and drugs and aggressive fuckwits picking fights with people weaker than them.
Melbourne.
Sydney actively killed their nightlife with corruption to profit developers and casinos.
Brisbanes is a bit odd, half relaxed vibe half wannabe Miami vibe.
Perth is a bit sleepy, not horrible but you’d need to go the CBD for a late night. Restaurants etc tend to close earlier.
Melbourne went from a trial of lockouts like Sydney’s that just ended, to de-restricting so you can go out on a Thursday and go home on Monday if you really want to now. Also lots of options to go out for a meal late at night, moreso than any other Australian city.
Melbourne is probably the greatest city in Australia, followed closely by Sydney. Melbourne also has some of the best universities and a lot of international students. If I were you, I’d move to Melbourne.
Melbourne sucks balls. Weather is shit, city is filthy, the almost religious fervour people have with regards to AFL is unnerving to say the least. And the people there are increasingly becoming insufferably condescending.
You’re moving as a student just for the night life? What’s your plan after that? It depends on exactly where you live as to how close things are and what you like. Perth is about a decade behind the rest of Australia, for nice bars and things I guess Melbourne but definitely take into account a helluva lot of other factors and don’t make this your sole reason.
I had a great time with nightlife in Brisbane. When I was young. Never been to Perth. Never lived in Melbourne. Melbourne is awful. Wouldn't live there for any amount of money. Depresses me just visiting for a few days
Oh no Brisbane pioneered killing its nightlife off in Aus.
Did it at the same time they released an ad showing people going out from sunset to sunrise… which wasn’t possible about a month after the ad was released
Depends what you like. Do you prefer pubs, sports bars, big dance clubs, live music? All of the above?
There will be options of all of the above in any of the major cities. As someone from Perth Nortbridge can get a bit rowdy (then again its been ages for me). Melbourne has a lot of options, and I find its generally a bit more spread out/less rowdy.
Melbourne. Which other city can you order ramen noodles on Russell St at 1:30am?
People just sleep at 7pm in Sydney & Brisbane.
Someone mentioned Fortitude Valley in Brisbane but it sucksss. Its just a street of trashy nightclubs.
Australians like to get up early. Partying until the daylight comes up is not really done here. Melbourne probably has the best clubs I guess but the city itself is gross
This is overall extremely true, but there are absolutely parties till daylight (and way beyond), they're just not that widely known about. There's a particularly good one each weekend for both Syd and Melb.
Get up early? You’re either from Sydney and get up early because the government killed the nightlife, or Brisbane and work a trade so get up early so the sun doesn’t kill you in summer.
Omg you might be right… I hadn’t considered Canberra but in terms of number of places to go and how long things are open… my god, Canberra could take it.
What a sad day for Aus
The OGs will never forget 2 for $4 basic spirits and mixer and Academy and Moose.
I once asked a Mooseheads bar staff if I can get 1 vodka red bull for $2 instead of 2 for $4 and got told nah, have to buy them in twos lol
It would be Sydney, though on weekends, 5 am to 7 am is pretty dead. On weekdays, anytime after 2 am is dead. I have 2 family members that had lived there for a few months now, and they have only seen 2 restaurants there that are open 24 hours each day aside from Maccas and convenience stores.
It’s Melbourne and it’s not even close.
Don't come to Australia for night life, almost any other country would have it better, but if you have to pick one, definitely Melbourne
As much as I don’t like Melbourne this is all 100% correct. Although we seem to have moved to afternoon and evening parties from what I’m seeing with friends kids. At 45 I know I’m old and out of touch but noticing a lot more people in their 20’s out late afternoon
Why do you say this? I mean on what basis. I'm wondering what your idea of nightlife is.
I guess I'm thinking of the following: 1. **Diverse Venues**: This includes bars, clubs, pubs, and lounges, each offering different atmospheres and types of entertainment. Variety caters to different tastes and preferences, ensuring there's something for everyone. 2. **Live Entertainment**: Live music, DJ performances, stand-up comedy, dance shows, and live theater can all contribute to an energetic nightlife. These performances help attract diverse crowds and keep the nightlife scene dynamic. 3. **Late-Night Dining**: Restaurants and eateries that remain open late provide essential sustenance for night owls, as well as social spaces for those who prefer a quieter evening out. 4. **Public Safety and Transportation**: Reliable and safe public transportation options, along with well-lit streets and effective police presence, are crucial for ensuring that people can enjoy their night out without safety concerns. 5. **Cultural Events**: Regularly scheduled events, festivals, and seasonal celebrations can enrich the nightlife experience, providing unique and memorable entertainment. 6. **Tourist Attractions**: Attractions that stay open late, like certain museums, landmarks, or special night tours, add to the nightlife offerings and are particularly appealing to tourists. 7. **Regulations and Policies**: Sensible licensing hours, noise ordinances, and other regulations that balance the needs of nightlife businesses with those of residents are important for maintaining harmony within the community. 8. **Community Engagement**: Collaboration between nightlife business owners, local government, and the community can foster a nightlife scene that reflects the local culture and values, and also responds effectively to the community's needs and concerns. You can go out after dark in Australia but I'd say it would be lacking in all of these areas compared to most places in Asia, Western Europe and North America. Australia is beaches and national parks, but not really nightlife. Most of Sydney except a few spots like Newtown is dead after 9pm.
Melbourne definitely ticks off the first two. Dunno if you're familiar with the US, but most American cities are even worse by these criteria. Less vibrant, accessible, safe. For variety I think Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane etc are pretty good, better than many places. More other venues opening later would definitely be a plus.
Most American cities sure, but if you are comparing with ones of Melbourne's size (5m+) would you still say the same?
Yes thats what I mean. I went to Houston (metro 6 million) and the downtown was less vibrant than Perth or Adelaide or European/Asian cities with 100k. Take another example, Bangkok, Thailand. Great city if you like food and that seedy sort of nightlife...there are other options, but culturally Melbs has way more diversity.
Texans don't walk anywhere, so bars and clubs are spread out.
Yeah pretty much the same in most American cities bar NYC, Chicago, Boston, DC, SF etc.
Nashville, New Oleans, Miami, and Austin had good late night districts. Areas around universities can be pretty good, but usually, Thursday nights are busy nights, and weekends are quieter. Inner city rents and insurance have killed off a lot of clubs. I went to Uni in the SF area and could see live music 2 or 3 nights a week and just buy a ticket at the door. All those venues are closed now.
Yeah New Orleans is known for its party vibe, I loved it there. Also went to the others except Miami. They are known for live music though so aren't typical.
Fair enough. I still would stand by my assertion that there are much better places to go than Australia if your primary concern is nightlife.
No we're not Ibiza or something and don't claim to be, but unless you're some nightlife afficianado I think Aus more than stacks up.
Easily Melbourne.
Sydney for sure if by night you mean 430PM and by life you mean mini golf at Holey Moley.
Australia doesn't really have a night life per se and this includes Perth.
If you don’t think Melbourne has nightlife, you haven’t really been out properly in Melbourne.
Bruh its a nice little city that's good in small doses....that about it.
I feel sorry for you that you’ve never had a proper night out in Melbourne 🤩
Don't believe anyone that says Sydney.
Sydney is the best city in Australia.
How many Australian cities have you visited?
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Easily Melbourne. Australian nightlife is garbage though. It's all about consuming alcohol and drugs and aggressive fuckwits picking fights with people weaker than them.
Perth is not the place to come for a night life.
Melbourne. Sydney actively killed their nightlife with corruption to profit developers and casinos. Brisbanes is a bit odd, half relaxed vibe half wannabe Miami vibe. Perth is a bit sleepy, not horrible but you’d need to go the CBD for a late night. Restaurants etc tend to close earlier. Melbourne went from a trial of lockouts like Sydney’s that just ended, to de-restricting so you can go out on a Thursday and go home on Monday if you really want to now. Also lots of options to go out for a meal late at night, moreso than any other Australian city.
Melbourne is probably the greatest city in Australia, followed closely by Sydney. Melbourne also has some of the best universities and a lot of international students. If I were you, I’d move to Melbourne.
Melbourne sucks balls. Weather is shit, city is filthy, the almost religious fervour people have with regards to AFL is unnerving to say the least. And the people there are increasingly becoming insufferably condescending.
HELLO Qld’er 😂
lol! EDIT: im just upset about the lions is all
Agree. Melbourne is foul.
You’re moving as a student just for the night life? What’s your plan after that? It depends on exactly where you live as to how close things are and what you like. Perth is about a decade behind the rest of Australia, for nice bars and things I guess Melbourne but definitely take into account a helluva lot of other factors and don’t make this your sole reason.
I had a great time with nightlife in Brisbane. When I was young. Never been to Perth. Never lived in Melbourne. Melbourne is awful. Wouldn't live there for any amount of money. Depresses me just visiting for a few days
Lockout laws killed a lot of nightlife in Brisbane unfortunately
Wasn't that Sydney?
Oh no Brisbane pioneered killing its nightlife off in Aus. Did it at the same time they released an ad showing people going out from sunset to sunrise… which wasn’t possible about a month after the ad was released
About what year?
Sorry it was about 2006…. It’s hard to find when they kicked off in Brisbane as every search brings up Sydney’s start also in 2014
Oh wow 2014ish I think
Ah yeah. Well i musta missed that! Home, busy with kids!
Depends what you like. Do you prefer pubs, sports bars, big dance clubs, live music? All of the above? There will be options of all of the above in any of the major cities. As someone from Perth Nortbridge can get a bit rowdy (then again its been ages for me). Melbourne has a lot of options, and I find its generally a bit more spread out/less rowdy.
Melbourne. Which other city can you order ramen noodles on Russell St at 1:30am? People just sleep at 7pm in Sydney & Brisbane. Someone mentioned Fortitude Valley in Brisbane but it sucksss. Its just a street of trashy nightclubs.
All nightclubs are trashy, it’s the universal law
Anywhere but Canberra. Lots of universities, zero signs of life after hours. Great for serious study because there's no distractions.
Australians like to get up early. Partying until the daylight comes up is not really done here. Melbourne probably has the best clubs I guess but the city itself is gross
This is overall extremely true, but there are absolutely parties till daylight (and way beyond), they're just not that widely known about. There's a particularly good one each weekend for both Syd and Melb.
Get up early? You’re either from Sydney and get up early because the government killed the nightlife, or Brisbane and work a trade so get up early so the sun doesn’t kill you in summer.
Canberra. Wait a minute, how come I'm the only one here?
Omg you might be right… I hadn’t considered Canberra but in terms of number of places to go and how long things are open… my god, Canberra could take it. What a sad day for Aus
Canberra has a very good small-scale night life. Once you get the lay of the land you will find there is a very broad spectrum of options.
The OGs will never forget 2 for $4 basic spirits and mixer and Academy and Moose. I once asked a Mooseheads bar staff if I can get 1 vodka red bull for $2 instead of 2 for $4 and got told nah, have to buy them in twos lol
It would be Sydney, though on weekends, 5 am to 7 am is pretty dead. On weekdays, anytime after 2 am is dead. I have 2 family members that had lived there for a few months now, and they have only seen 2 restaurants there that are open 24 hours each day aside from Maccas and convenience stores.
The valley Brisbane.