Where to go this New Year in Melbourne
What: Live entertainment - Great music - R&B on the Terrance. Great view of fireworks.
Where: 161 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands, Melbourne.
Time: Doors open 7pm.
THE WATERSIDE HOTEL ($135)
What: Food/drinks package, incl basic spirits. Watch fireworks from deck.
Where: 508 Flinders St, Melbourne.
Time: 8pm - 1am.
SEA LIFE, MELBOURNE AQUARIUM ($149 per person | Groups of 10/members: $140 per person).
What: Performer. Sea creatures. Oysters/canapés/grazing dishes. Ice cream. Unlimited drinks.
Where: King Street & Flinders St, Melbourne.
Time: 8pm - 1am.
TURFBAR (Free Entry):
What: Sports-themed party with free billiards, plus prizes for best dressed sports fan.
Where: 131 Queen Street, Melbourne.
Time: DJ from 10pm.
LITTLE RED POCKET BAR plus THE IRISH TIMES PUB (Early Bird: $110 | First Release: $135 | General: $150).
What: 5 hrs of unlimited basic spirits, wine, sparkling and beer.
Where: 422 Little Collins St, & 427 Little Collins St, Melbourne (respectively).
Time: 7pm - midnight.
CABINET BAR AND BALCONY (given it's business as usual, I placed this at the $100 mark).
What: Dinner, supper, great balcony views.
Where: 11 Rainbow Alley, Melbourne.
Time: 12pm till late.
CAMPARI HOUSE RESTAURANT (House package: $100 | Rooftop package: $190).
What: "All That Glitters is Gold". DJ's, 4 hrs of beverages & canapé catering.
Where: 23-25 Hardware Ln, Melbourne.
Time: 8pm - 3am.
Note: Both packages include: 4hr beverage package and canapé catering. Rooftop Package, also granting access to Rooftop Bar.
MELBOURNE CENTRAL LION HOTEL (flat $25 entry)
What: Vibrant nightspot, with Latin music, roving performers & giveaways.
Where: 211 La Trobe Street, Level 3, Melbourne.
Time: 9pm - late.
WAH WAH LOUNGE (1st release: $25 | 2nd release: $30 | 3rd release: $35 | 4th release: $40)
What: Large club with DJs pumping out electro/house.
Where: 1/185 Lonsdale St, Melbourne.
Time: 9pm - 7am.
POLEPOLE BAR & KITCHEN ($50 entry)
What: East-African inspired, with tribal beats. Drink on arrival, bar snacks, sparkling at 12am.
Where: Level 1&2, 267 Little Collins St, Melbourne.
Time: 9PM - 2AM.
FATHER'S OFFICE BAR AND RESTAURANT ($59 set menu)
What: Dinner (2 x complimentary drinks). Happy hour specials. Watch fireworks from balcony.
Where: 249 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne.
Time: From 5pm.
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I saw there was a list of great rooftop bars in Melbourne, perhaps that may be a good spot to see some fireworks on the night?
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