e55
Walk down Elizabeth Street these days and you might hear beats beckoning from underground. Follow the music down the stairs and you'll discover e55. In a big space that manages to feel cosy, e55 is like a dozen living rooms in one, filled with couches and chairs. The red walls are covered with band posters and art. There are djs every night playing styles ranging from house, hip hop, soul, funk, reggae, dub, drum n bass, beats, to the Saturday night breaks which the bar is famous for. There is Snowy Mountain on tap, or your usual beers and spirits. Try Humphrey's Cocktail, named after the regular who requested it so many times, they put it on the menu. The dozen computers with Internet access draw a few tourists, especially during the day. The rates are very reasonable, $2 for an hour of access when you buy any drink. The occasional back-packer contingent also make for a friendly atmosphere.
Location: 55 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, 3000, VIC
Phone: (03) 9620 3899