Most Melbournians wouldn't know it but backpacker bars rule. They have cheap specials, are full every night of the week and are frequented by open minded Scandinavians. Here are some of the best.
Urban Central
Little known by locals, the Urban Central is a bar on the ground floor of the Urban Central Hostel near the Casino. It has super specials and people from around the world are always there, looking for a chat....and more.
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Bev and Micks (Victoria Hotel)
We don't mind it when an old school pub morphs into an active hostel, because pubs should be full of life and merriment…and why wouldn't they with these specials. Take a peek and check out the wooden bar.
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College Lawn Hotel
Very nice backstreet pub which has a very tasty beer garden for those summer days. Backpacker accommodation upstairs gives the place a bit of added life.
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Public Bar
Backpacker haven (dorm rooms are upstairs) and the Monday night specials have taken on iconic proportions.
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