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Red Bennies

373 Chapel Street | South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
03 9826 2689
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Ranked #919 of 2,425 restaurants in Melbourne
3.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Cuisines: International
Neighbourhood: South Yarra
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Melbourne, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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We had vouchers that covered entry for two people with two cocktails. I was happy that I got the deal, otherwise, I will be totally disappointed. The show was advertised for 9pm, started after 10pm. At 9pm everybody were outside waiting to get inside. The drinks were pre-defined, no choice offered (not bad, however). There were limited sitting for groups... More

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Valletta, Malta
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012
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Visited Red Bennies on a Sat night and security at the door advised me that there is an entrance fee of $20 and that there is a number of hen's night parties and no live music. Atmosphere was ok, drinks not too expensive (Pure Blonde $8.50) but certainly not worth the $20 entrance fee. Will visit again when there is... More

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
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Booked for a group, turned up and there wasn't a table for us to sit at. Stand for the night to watch the show? No thanks. We left. At least we got a refund:p More

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Melbourne, Australia
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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Well I took 16 girls of various ages (25-60) to Red Bennies last weekend and it was a hit!! We saw a show and it was loud, crazy and fun.....not for the prude! The actual entertainment was fantastic, the service was great. Drinks-ie cocktails were the standard $20 a pop but they also had jugs of cocktails for $44 which... More

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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

I was told about Red Bennies from a regular... I decided to go even though I was on my own. When I climbed the stairs and got inside, the atmosphere was decidedly that of a 1930s speakeasy, the music making me want to do a Charleston on the little stage. I was shown to my seat, offered a gin and... More

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carlsbad, ca
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
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Paid $150 for VIP passes when general admission price was $80. VIP area had four tables for 50 people. Time between each show was 45 minutes which for us was too much time. The band and burlesque were great. Folks in the crowd were friendly We just couldnt get past the price. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011

Not a restaurant review - came to the Tuesday night comedy club, place was very busy, service at the bar was good, didn't order food, arrived later than planned so had to stand all the way through which we didn't mind as the comedians were very entertaining, Alan Davies (of QI fame) was hilarious... great small venue for comedy More

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Melbourne
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

Mid week entertainment is hard to end. Red Bennies has many mid week and weekend events, we've been to a few. Can be a little hit and miss in regards to pulling a crowd in, however when its a near to full house, the atmosphere and show reallymake for a good night out. Cheap good pizzas, and cocktails extraordinare!! More

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011

Went in on a quiet night, like no-one there quiet. Fine for us cos it was a stop in before a big night out. Had a few Tequilas, then the bartender got the Gran Patron Platinum out, nice. We got taken on a tour of the place, sat back, watched a bit of whatever movie was on then headed out.... More

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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2011
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We called ahead and asked what time the burlesque show was on. The staff told us the show started early and that we HAD to get there before 8 otherwise we wouldn't get a seat. When we went in an hour earlier the place was empty. The show didn't start until 2 hours AFTER the manager told us it would.... More

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