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Every woman at some stage looks forward to any opportunity to shed the everyday duds to get all dolled up for a night out on the town. Nothing feels better than confidently stepping out into the spotlight looking fantastic and having people admire your fabulous style. Here are a few places you can go in Melbourne to let out the diva in you.

The Races

There are no events like horse racing to bring out the fancy hats and spectacular dresses out of the closet, and all those racing tips! This weekly fashion show is a perfect way to show off your new dress as well as admire other peoples’. While you are there, join the racing culture and try and place a few bets to really get into it. Asking for some horse racing tips is a great way to strike up a conversation with someone and really get noticed by people.

The Orchestra

Get dressed up and hear some fantastic music at the same time at the Melbourne Orchestra. If you aren’t accustomed to dressing very fancy, this is a great place to give it a try as most of your evening will be spend sitting and enjoying the music rather than strutting your stuff amongst a large group of people. The intermission is a great opportunity to mingle and feel great about looking good.

The Bar

A night out dancing at the bar is a classic reason to be looking your best. Get some of the girls together and plan a wild night where you can really let your hair down and get noticed. You are bound to catch the eye of a cute guy as you are busting a move on the dance floor. There are tons of great pubs in Melbourne to check out, so ditch those daggy clothes and look like the goddess you really are!

The Tennis

Since the sport began, Tennis has been recognized not only for the physical intensity of the sport, but also for being a high class and “gentlemanly” sport. Attending a tennis match is a great way to join the fancy attired sporting culture, and Melbourne often has great tournaments going such as the world famous Australian Open.

Melbourne Fashion Week

Every year, the city of Melbourne hosts the highly acclaimed Melbourne Fashion Week, bringing together some of the best fashion designers and all the newest collections of clothes, shoes and accessories. This is your chance to dress your best and mingle with the fashion elite while learning about all the latest trends.

Downtown

Simply hanging out downtown in Melbourne can be a good enough reason to get dressed up. With all of the super trendy restaurants, cafes and pubs, it really adds to the experience to be looking your best while just hanging out. 

There are many places you can go in Melbourne to give yourself the excuse to wear your evening best, so it shouldn’t be too hard to get out there and be noticed. Of course, because it makes you feel sexy and confident to be looking your best, sometimes you don’t even need a reason. If it feels good, just do it!

Australia is full of pubs, so you are never going to struggle to find somewhere to relax and have a beer, though like anything, some places are better than others. One city is blessed with being home to the best pubs in Australia, that city is Melbourne. Maybe it's the culture of the city or perhaps it's something in the water, but there is no doubting that these drinking holes are the best in the country. The following are 4 great things about pubs in Melbourne.

Character

A lot of Australian cities used to have an amazing pub culture, but unfortunately most have fallen victim to modernization. In an effort to try and look more modern or trendy, great old pubs were gutted and essentially sterilized, leaving them without feeling or character. This did happen to some extent in Melbourne though for the most part the pubs here have kept their charm and style and therefore their unique feel. In Melbourne you are a way better chance of finding a great old building, a nice private nook to settle into and even a pool table to show off your skills on.

Live Music

One of the big advantages of Melbourne pubs not going modern is that they have managed to avoid the invasion of poker machines. While pubs elsewhere have replaced their live music space with a gaming room, or simply installed pokies all over what once was the stage, this has been for the most part resisted by pubs in Melbourne. This has meant that pubs here still have space for bands and have continued being great places for amazing local live music. You will find live music somewhere local 7 nights a week, along with heaps of open mike nights where you'll get your chance to belt out a couple numbers yourself.

TAB's

Let’s face it, horse racing tips are more interesting with some money behind them. One great upgrade pubs in Melbourne have had is the addition of TAB facilities. In most pubs this has meant only minor physical changes and has meant that you can put on a couple bets while having a beer with your mates. All you need are some racing tips and you can be winning big while relaxing with a pint.

Social

One of the best things about pubs in Melbournes is that they are not just places to go drinking, they are also a great place to socialise. Pubs here are like social centers in each community, and put on a host of fun events that both provide a great night out for you and your friends as well as great ways to meet new people. You'll often find pubs hosting rock trivia nights, dancing lessons or even organising golf days for their local patrons. If you want to stay in the loop and meet others in your community in Melbourne, get down to your local pub.


The great Aussie pub is still alive and kicking in Melbourne, with not only great beer but also that friendly atmosphere that you can't find anywhere else. Whether you are after a quiet beer with your mates or a big night out with your entire crew of friends, if you are in Melbourne, head down to your local pub, it really is the place to be.