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Cherry

103 Flinders Lane
Melbourne, Australia 3000
61 (39) 639-8122

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Cherry Bar

  • September 11, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by lo7la from Elmhurst, Illinois
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It's late on a Saturday night and you want to dance. And not just move your head back and forth to an R&B beat but REALLY DANCE! The answer to your problem comes in the form of Cherry, one of Melbourne's best dance bars. Tucked down one of the little side alleys just off of Flinders Lane, you can hear Cherry before you see it. Weekend nights you'll pay about $5 to $15, depending on if they have a band or not. Thursdays Cherry is known for its groovy funk and '70s-style music. Saturday you'll find a mix of anything goes. Either way, Cherry breeds an atmosphere of fun. It doesn't matter how crazy you're dancing; the guy next to you is going just as mental.

Entering Cherry, you'll be greeted by usually two bouncers and a girl at the front desk (to take your entrance fee and check your coat if need be). It's not a big bar, just one large room with one bar, a dance floor two steps down, and a stage (for those of you who want to be seen dancing). It's usually pretty dark and grungy, but there's a certain rocker charm about the place. There is plenty of sitting room with cushioned seating around the dance floor and by the bar. Drinks aren't too pricey. A bottle of Crown will set you back $5, while most other bottles are around $6. Mixed are around $6 to $7. It's a pretty basic beer-and-spirits bar, but if you want the odd cocktail I'm sure the friendly bar staff will look after you.

I would highly recommend Cherry to anyone seeking a night out where they want to dance and don't want to deal with the usual "poser" pretense at other clubs. Open til 2am Sun-Thurs and 5am Fri-Sat.>>

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From journal Exploring Melbourne

Cherry

  • February 28, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by noushi from London, United Kingdom
Tucked away in one of many of Melbourne's intriguing lanes, Cherry is trendy without being exclusive. Cherry is such a fun place. It has a dance area and a stage for when you get really drunk and feel the need to make a "prat" of yourself (I have done this numerous amounts of times now; I have no shame). Wear pretty much what you like - the only item you're required to wear is a smile, which, believe me, is not difficult.

Each night is usually a different night, be it rock’n’roll, soul, or disco. The red graffiti-style bar is a nifty touch, as is the range of beers, such as England's Newcastle Brown Ale and San Miguel. It's quite a small place, so arrive early on the weekends to avoid disappointment!

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From journal 3 Months in Melbourne

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