Revolver Upstairs

Reached through a poster-laden dark alleyway and up a flight of stairs, this multi-level Melbourne nightlife institution combines a bar, a nightclub, and a live music venue alongside Colonel Tan's, an attached Thai restaurant. Inside the buzzing space, patrons settle onto cozy leather couches or laminated tables while DJs or two simultaneous sets in different spaces play across the rooms. Clean restrooms and an efficient staff anchor the venue, though door wait times and security policies can occasionally frustrate arriving visitors.