Address
252 Swanston Street, CBD, VIC 3000
CBD, Melbourne
CBD, Melbourne
Best For
live music, CBD evenings, mid-thirties crowd
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun17:00-03:00
Reservations
Recommended
Dress Code
Smart casual
Price Range
$$ · Cocktails from local pricing
Our Take
Published · Last updated · Reviewed by the barsforKings editorial team
Melbourne's Heritage Indie Live Music Venue
The Toff in Town is Melbourne's heritage indie live music venue — operating since 2007 in a Curtain House heritage building. Two rooms: a karaoke-and-cocktails room and a live music room with a small stage. The Toff has been a Melbourne late-night institution for nearly two decades.
Live music three nights a week — indie acts, occasional jazz. The cocktail program is broad and well-built. Cover charges run $15-25 depending on the act. The crowd is Melbourne creative-class 25-40.
Pair with Eau de Vie earlier for a precise cocktail before the music.
What to Order
Live Indie Set
Three nights a week from 21:00. The reason for being here.
Espresso Martini
Vodka, espresso, kahlua. The late-night staple.
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, demerara, orange. Properly built.
Karaoke Booth
Private karaoke rooms in the secondary venue. The Toff late-night ritual.
