Bars & Pubs

Happening weekly on Tuesday, EGAD hosts a community night for those who are wanting to play some board games. No knowledge of games needed, just a desire to play and willingness to play with folks from all walks of life. Long time friend of EGAD (back when we were a games bar named Pause Menu), and board gamer, Kevin is your wonderful host on fortnightly Tuesday. Kevin has been part of our board games nights as long as we have been running them and has a great knowledge of them. The alternate nights are run by our lovely reception team Nick and Orla! They will be there every Tuesday making your hot chocolates and late night coffees. The event starts at 6:30pm and finishes at 10:30pm and has an entry fee of $10 if you purchase tickets online in advance. Tickets available on the night at the door for $12. (https://www.egnd.com.au/events-1) Our space is limited to 16 people. Outside food and drink okay! EGAD has sodas and hot drinks if you would like to have some on site. A note here for accessibility, this event is happening up a flight of stairs. Play and become a part of our community of board gamers!

**🙋‍♀️**Welcome to our Tuesday Social + language ​exchange meetup. Meet people from many countries and make new friends. **👉We always have between 100 - 150 people attending our Tuesday event since this event is listed in 3 different meetup groups.** **Our Social Media Links are @LinguasAustralia check them out to see how great our event is.** 👉This is a great opportunity to learn to speak English with native and non-native speakers. Many English speakers, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and other Asians attend our fun and friendly party. 👉It is suitable for international students, working holiday people, professional ex-pats, and local Australians. 🍺: Discounted 15% house beers and wines 🍸: Extra cost for cocktails and spirit 🍲: Food available is to purchase at the bar with 15% discount on menu. 👉**Fee** of **$3.50** to be paid at the entrance. Limited numbers so RSVP is a must. 🆔 Please carry a Photo ID as you may be asked at the entrance. 👉**Location**: Upstairs at Diesel Bar

**🙋‍♀️**Welcome to our Tuesday Social + language ​exchange meetup. Meet people from many countries and make new friends. 👉We always have between 150 - 250 people attending our Tuesday event since this event is listed in 3 different meetup groups. Some people come early some come late, best time is between 6pm to 9pm. 👉This is a great opportunity to learn to speak English with native and non-native speakers. Many English speakers, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and other Asians attend our fun and friendly party. 👉It is suitable for international students, working holiday people, professional ex-pats, and local Australians. 👉**Fee** of **$3.50** to be paid at the entrance or you can buy something from the bar. No Limited numbers but RSVP is a must. 🆔 Please carry a Photo ID as you may be asked at the entrance. 👉**Location**: Diesel bar & Eatery. we book the whole Second floor, Capacity of 500 people. and the welcoming table is at the door entrance. No entry from Melbourne Central. only from 202 Little Lonsdale St.

Hi Radiant Ladies, Join us for our last lunch of the year on 30 December at Myer. Let’s enjoy a relaxed meal and share our dreams and plans for the year ahead. See you there! 🌸 Lyn ☕💕

Come Trek to the incredible nerd heaven that is Fortress Melbourne! Eat, drink, and Trek out with us in this incredible venue. This month attendees will get a speciall Christmas door prize!! Amazing pub snacks, full meals and drinks of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic variety are available at the bar at pub prices. Come for all or some of the social event. FINDING US : Easiest way is to enter the Emporium shopping mall from any entrance and head to the basement level. Just walk right in to the tavern side of Fortress (there is no entry fee). We'll be at a table somewhere near the bar! Look for Starfleet uniforms. OPTIONAL : If you can, please make a small donation on the day to help cover the Meetup platform fees!

Join party-people from around the globe and discover Melbourne's best bars, lounges, and clubs including a famous rooftop bar/club with amazing city views, a truly wild "underground" nightclub, and a premiere Melbourne ultra-club featuring top DJ’s from around the world -all with exclusive free VIP entry. Enjoy no entry fees, no queues, free shots and exclusive “pub crawl only” drink deals @ every bar! https://pubcrawlmelb.com.au https://www.eventbrite.com/e/melbourne-cbd-pub-crawl-tickets-45461115420

**Join your local guides on the best pub crawl in Melbourne!** Meet at WAX Music Lounge on 250 Flinders St, and explore the best, most well-known venues with people from all over the world. With **4 free 'welcome shots'** upon entry to each bar followed by exclusive drink deals at each, you'll see just why Melbourne is known as the nightlife capital of Australia! Experience a range of Melbourne's most famous bars & pubs throughout the night, with **free entry** for all, and reduced entry/recommendations at the end of the event to keep your night going strong! Play games, **win prizes** and mingle with locals, travelers & everything in between on the most sought-after event in Melbourne! * **4 FREE SHOTS** * **4 BARS ALL WITH FREE SKIP-THE-LINE ENTRY** * **PLENTY OF GAMES AND PRIZES TO BE WON** * **UNLIMITED MEMORIES & CHANCES TO MAKE FRIENDS IN THE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF AUSTRALIA!** Starting at 5:30PM at WAX Music Lounge on 250 Flinders St, you will receive your skip-the-line wristband, free welcome shot and mingle with other attendees before we introduce our games and prizes to be won throughout the evening. We then mix it up weekly, visiting some of Melbourne's most iconic and well-known bars with your pub crawl crew who have lived and breathed the city for most of their lives. **Make sure to lock in your spot ASAP as tickets often sell out!**

At the corner of King & Flinders, this seven-level destination blends the soul of a classic pub with the spirit of global adventure. From the Public Bar to South-East Asian dining, rooftop cocktails, and three event spaces for private celebrations, complete with lush terraces and sweeping city views. **Public Bar & Beer Garden** Located on the ground floor of The Waterside Hotel, this is where locals and visitors alike gather for cold beers, great flavours, and warm service. Whether you’re dropping in for a casual pint, catching up with mates, or kicking off a night upstairs at Past / Port, it all starts at the Waterside Public Bar & Beer Garden So come along for dinner at Waterside Hotel in the Public Bar on the Ground Floor at 6pm. Table for dinner booked under Andrew Goodwin (ph:0424453134) at 6pm. Here is a copy of the menu. [https://watersidehotel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/THEWATERSIDEPUBLICBAR_MENU.pdf](https://watersidehotel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/THEWATERSIDEPUBLICBAR_MENU.pdf) Event cohosted by Martin Carr. As far as getting here for public transport take your pick of either Southern Cross Station or Flinders Street Station and preferably take a tram near here or if necessary walk it. Likely to be plenty of parking around the general area and Crown Casino Carpark might be a good options here. PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ON MULTIPLE GROUPS.

**🎉 New Year’s Eve at Transport Bar – Federation Square** Ring in 2026 with style, sparkle, and a little cheeky fun at Transport Bar, right in the heart of Federation Square. From 5:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., we’ll be eating, drinking, and dancing our way into the new year with Melbourne’s best company. **31 December Update** ******** Please arrive between 5pm and 8PM. Very likely their doors will shut after 8. Due to the chaos around this time of year, we have to informally take over a space as their management could not reserve us a pre designated area. I will post up a comment letting people know how to find me, the group and the area of the bar we will be in before 5PM I will let the bar staff know as well, but please use your initiative and ask any likely groups of people. I will have my phone handy so feel free to message me as well. I was hoping to have some semblance of a meet and greet, but NYE can be chaotic so it's part of the experience 😀 ####### *************** **✨ What’s on the menu?** - Optional dinner & drinks to kick things off — perfect for fueling up before the party begins. - Live bands & DJs at the ground-level public bar, keeping the energy high and the dance floor irresistible. - Fireworks over the city skyline — the ultimate backdrop for midnight kisses and flirty toasts. - Good company guaranteed — a mix of fun-loving locals and new friends ready to celebrate. **🍸 Table Reservations** We may have reserved tables available depending on group size and demand — so if you’d like a spot to anchor your night, let us know early. Ill try to confirm this situation after Xmas, no guarantees though, especially in the public bar **💃 The Vibe** Think playful, social, and a little daring — the perfect blend of Melbourne’s Eat, Drink and Dance spirit. Whether you’re here for the music, the fireworks, or just the thrill of meeting someone new, this is the place to be when the clock strikes midnight.

At the corner of King & Flinders, this seven-level destination blends the soul of a classic pub with the spirit of global adventure. From the Public Bar to South-East Asian dining, rooftop cocktails, and three event spaces for private celebrations, complete with lush terraces and sweeping city views. **Public Bar & Beer Garden** Located on the ground floor of The Waterside Hotel, this is where locals and visitors alike gather for cold beers, great flavours, and warm service. Whether you’re dropping in for a casual pint, catching up with mates, or kicking off a night upstairs at Past / Port, it all starts at the Waterside Public Bar & Beer Garden So come along for dinner at Waterside Hotel in the Public Bar on the Ground Floor at 6pm. Table for dinner booked under Andrew Goodwin (ph:0424453134) at 6pm. Here is a copy of the menu. [https://watersidehotel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/THEWATERSIDEPUBLICBAR_MENU.pdf](https://watersidehotel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/THEWATERSIDEPUBLICBAR_MENU.pdf) Event cohosted by Martin Carr. As far as getting here for public transport take your pick of either Southern Cross Station or Flinders Street Station and preferably take a tram near here or if necessary walk it. Likely to be plenty of parking around the general area and Crown Casino Carpark might be a good options here. PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ON MULTIPLE GROUPS.

Let's meet at one of our fav clubs for good drink and socializing before this great cover band plays at 9:00pm. [LDNL](https://ldnl.net) (hip hop, r&b, pop) ***No cover***. Attire: dressy casual. **FOOD AND DRINK**\*: Drinks. No food service. Bring your own or order in.\* As usual, I'll have a basket of SNACKS on hand. Parking in lots surrounding the big red barn (property community center off Hayden Run). [https://livethebarn.com](https://livethebarn.com)

Let's meet at one of our fav clubs for good drink and socializing before this great cover band plays at 9:00pm. [LDNL](https://ldnl.net) (hip hop, r&b, pop) ***No cover***. Attire: dressy casual. **FOOD AND DRINK**\*: Drinks. No food service. Bring your own or order in.\* As usual, I'll have a basket of SNACKS on hand. Parking in lots surrounding the big red barn (property community center off Hayden Run). [https://livethebarn.com](https://livethebarn.com)

######## NEW LOCATION ####### We are going to be at The Forge on Bethel Rd this week and until further notice! The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~$20 per person. Soft drink refills are $1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area! Parking can be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the building that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

**Come anytime during 4-8. Stay as long as you want. No set time*** It’s a chance to meet people in our age group regardless if you’re in your fifties, sixties or seventies! Retired or still working.