Cherry Bar
Cherry Bar
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6:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Monday
5:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Tuesday
6:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Wednesday
6:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Friday
5:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Sunday
2:00 PM - 3:00 AM
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Neighbourhood: Central Business District
Full of discovery and delight, Melbourneβs laneways tease the imagination long after youβve put your weary feet up to rest. They weave through the heart of the city: cafes, bars, restaurants and boutiques, throbbing with conversation and espresso coffee. You never quite know what youβll find around the next corner: cobblestone alleys, old beer barrel hoists and even vats of simmering organic soup. There is the air of Berlin in the street art, a touch of Paris in the umbrella-shaded cafes and, reminiscent of Rome, eateries tucked away in the most unlikely of places. Perhaps you might want a break and cross the Yarra River to Southbank - walk along the promenade, bask in the sun at a waterside bar and decide whether to go to the nearby casino or book a ticket at the Melbourne theatre company.
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4.0
60 reviews
Excellent
26
Very good
17
Average
8
Poor
1
Terrible
8
CTorpey
Ouyen, Australia671 contributions
Sept 2023 β’ Friends
Quirky, grungy, nostalgic and welcoming - this cosy bar blasts itβs rock βn roll through the laneways. I literally stuck to the carpetπ€£π€£π€£. But is so cool to hear live music on a Sunday night, and itβs fun to sing along with classic rock n roll!
Written 24 September 2023
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Tourist54202781413
3 contributions
Oct 2023 β’ Friends
Went here on Saturday nite after a boat cruse, got there around 1.30am and left about 5am with 4 friends!
What an awesome place, security was friendly as and the staff were awesome as well. Really mixed crowd but everyone was friendly and the blonde DJ downstairs does she know how to let the crowd have a party.thanks for an unbelievable Saturday to you guys and it qont be the last time me and my friends go..
CHERRY BAR βββββ
What an awesome place, security was friendly as and the staff were awesome as well. Really mixed crowd but everyone was friendly and the blonde DJ downstairs does she know how to let the crowd have a party.thanks for an unbelievable Saturday to you guys and it qont be the last time me and my friends go..
CHERRY BAR βββββ
Written 15 October 2023
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Chris J "Mohawk" Reed
Sentosa Island, Singapore1,163 contributions
Feb 2024 β’ Business
Cool dive bar to meet other rock fans after concerts.
Like an old fashioned 70's bar!
All blood, sweat and tears and great atmosphere of a little small and squashed!
Like an old fashioned 70's bar!
All blood, sweat and tears and great atmosphere of a little small and squashed!
Written 17 February 2024
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Fiona W
1 contribution
June 2023 β’ Solo
Being a solo female traveller and my first time in Melbourne I felt safe and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and and were very passionate about who they work for. The atmosphere was very inviting and I am looking to return in the near future. My visit to Melbourne was a positive memorable experience and the main reason for this was my time spent at the cherry bar Fiona
Written 8 July 2023
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Misster_Nice
St Kilda, Australia21 contributions
Jan 2016 β’ Couples
Stinging the crowd who were kicking on from ACMI to continue the celebration of Bowie with a $13 door charge when there's no live act just says it all. The working-class spirit of rock and roll cannot be found anywhere in this dive of an establishment; scratch beneath the grungy veneerβit's liberal to its core. Still, if the musical equivalent of Jurassic Park sounds appealing then this is the place for you.
Written 16 January 2016
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Taryn
Northam, Australia452 contributions
Right from the get go the door staff was rude, asking if we were on drugs and demanding that we 'be honest' with how many drinks we had had, which was two. Absolutely unnecessary..
$10 entry to smell dirty carpet and filthy bathrooms. Music was heavy, heavy loud metal. Stayed for two drinks and left. Steer well clear of this place if you like to be treated with respect and don't want to leave with toilet paper stuck to your shoes.
$10 entry to smell dirty carpet and filthy bathrooms. Music was heavy, heavy loud metal. Stayed for two drinks and left. Steer well clear of this place if you like to be treated with respect and don't want to leave with toilet paper stuck to your shoes.
Written 26 October 2014
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TMI4001
1 contribution
Mar 2018 β’ Friends
Decided to drop in to check out the 'famous' Cherry Bar while in town for the Download music festival. In summary, I wouldn't have waited over 1hr to get in & paid $10- cover charge if I knew that the customer service was near non-existent. Unless you are a regular or a bestie of the bar staff, you have a long wait for a drink (even if you are the only idiot at the bar). Looking for a great music bar try the Triffid or Crowbar Brisbane.
Written 4 April 2018
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Tess H
12 contributions
Oct 2016
I had been recommended cherrys, when me and my boyfriend went we paid our 10 dollar entry each the bouncer was very rude. We then went to order a drink we both ordered a Carlton what we received was not Carlton it was pale ale, the lady working there did not let us know that the Carlton had ran out and thought we wouldn't notice the different drink. We then complained. She then proceeded to take the drinks away from us and charge us for replacements ! We left after 5 minutes. Massive waste of money and time. What an awful bar.
Written 28 October 2016
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Jakeywesta
Bendigo, Australia445 contributions
July 2016
Walked in with high hope after reading some reviews.
Cherry bar doesn't cut it...
The stench of urine and vomit and I'm pretty sure the carpet is more of its own ecosystem rather than flooring!
Staff were ok but clearly not excited to be employed. Lucky there was a good band to distract me from its short comings
Cherry bar doesn't cut it...
The stench of urine and vomit and I'm pretty sure the carpet is more of its own ecosystem rather than flooring!
Staff were ok but clearly not excited to be employed. Lucky there was a good band to distract me from its short comings
Written 31 July 2016
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Simon M
Mordialloc, Australia14 contributions
June 2016 β’ Friends
Firstly Cherry Bar is not for the camera wheeling tourists and or the suit/tie brigade, it that is you then take photos of the aptly named AC/DC lane and people watch. Who it caters for is solely dependent on the night you visit (Soul, Rock, tribute nights, gigs etc.) which normally includes a band or two, so the entrance fee is well worth the money as bands canβt be expected to play for free right?.
My tip is to check out who and what is playing on that night that way you wonβt be disappointed.
The charm of the Cherry bar comes from its soul, the owner knows his music (he wears a cowboy hat for god sake!!!) and whilst you might stick to the beer soaked floor and not enjoy a trip to the toilet thatβs the Cherry experience. It doesnβt make its self out to be a fashion icon, yet strangely stays in vogue where music is its sole vehicle. DJβs male and female old and young spin vinyl tunes with a whiff of nostalgia to an age long gone and the Cherry benefits from it, vastly.
Whilst I always to forget to bring hard cash, no cards accepted but a useful ATM presents itself (this darn digital age) I have never felt anything but happiness as I dance the night away. This is an alternative crowd who if respected will respect you back (including the bouncers) and as far as Im concerned this is my favorite indie/rock/soul place in Melbourne, hell even in Australia.
My tip is to check out who and what is playing on that night that way you wonβt be disappointed.
The charm of the Cherry bar comes from its soul, the owner knows his music (he wears a cowboy hat for god sake!!!) and whilst you might stick to the beer soaked floor and not enjoy a trip to the toilet thatβs the Cherry experience. It doesnβt make its self out to be a fashion icon, yet strangely stays in vogue where music is its sole vehicle. DJβs male and female old and young spin vinyl tunes with a whiff of nostalgia to an age long gone and the Cherry benefits from it, vastly.
Whilst I always to forget to bring hard cash, no cards accepted but a useful ATM presents itself (this darn digital age) I have never felt anything but happiness as I dance the night away. This is an alternative crowd who if respected will respect you back (including the bouncers) and as far as Im concerned this is my favorite indie/rock/soul place in Melbourne, hell even in Australia.
Written 28 June 2016
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