Restaurant
Cherry
68 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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68 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Tucked along Little Collins, Cherry is Melbourne’s late-night bolt-hole for raw guitar riffs and loud sweat. Upstairs, the bandroom runs heavy with live punk, rock, and local metal—often without a cover charge—while the floor below packs out under rock and alternative DJs. Regulars and solo wanderers note how the door staff and bartenders treat everyone like an old friend, even at two on a bleary Monday morning. Pints stay easy on the wallet, leaving spare change for the photobooth.
- Split-Level Layout: Dedicated live gigs take over the upstairs bandroom while alternative and rock DJ sets pack the ground-floor dancefloor below.
- Free-Entry Live Sets: Regular live band performances and late-night DJ sets often run without cover charges in the heart of the CBD.
- Warm Hospitality & Security: Welcoming door staff and attentive bartenders keep late-night patrons feeling grounded and secure, even when visiting solo.
- Late-Night Institution: Running into the early morning hours, including Mondays, offering a reliable refuge long after other city spots close.
What's On at Cherry
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Rock Fans and Late-Night Revelers Choose Cherry
From blistering free-entry live sets in the upstairs bandroom to all-night dancing on the club floor, lock in your night out at Melbourne's rock institution.
Dual-Level Bandroom and Club Layout
A two-tier setup lets gig-goers catch live bands in the dedicated upstairs bandroom before heading downstairs to the nightclub floor.
Bottom level is night club and upstairs is the bandroom.
deano “deano2376” 2376 Free-Entry Live Band Gigs
Uncompromising access to top-notch live sets and rock entertainment in Melbourne's CBD without paying a cover charge.
I can’t believe I get to listen to such good live music for free , I feel blessed 😝
Erica George High-Voltage Rock Soundscapes
Visceral, dialed-in soundscapes engineered specifically to showcase blistering local and touring rock and metal acts.
Iconic melbourne Venu, awsome night, great sound scape, went to see Elm Street 🤘, the best melbourne local heavy metal band!
Jon Pristine Upstairs Audio Quality
A focused, authentic bandroom environment delivering punchy, balanced audio quality where fans get right up close to the stage.
The sound quality in the upstairs band room is great.
David Wallis Electric Crowd Energy and Singalongs
A dynamic, collective atmosphere where friends and music fans sing, dance, and share the floor into the early hours.
The atmosphere was electric and had us both dancing and singing along to the live music.
Xennial travel time All-Night DJ and Live Dance Floor
Whether moving to rock DJs downstairs or live bands upstairs, the venue delivers an unbeatable late-night dancing vibe.
You just can’t beat the vibe here for a drink and a dance whether it’s to DJs or live music.
Hayley Todd
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the venue set up for live music and dancing?
Cherry operates across two levels: the ground floor features a nightclub dance floor and bar, while the upstairs bandroom hosts live rock and metal bands. Note that music in the bandroom can get very loud.
Is food served at the bar?
Cherry is a late-night rock bar without a dining menu. Patrons visit for the live bands, DJ sets, and drinks, with reviewers noting they didn't see food served.
Do you have to pay cover or buy tickets to see live gigs?
Many live band performances and DJ nights at Cherry offer free admission, with visitors only paying for drinks at the bar. Entry policies can vary by specific gig or touring artist.
How late is Cherry open?
The bar stays open late into the early morning hours, operating until at least 3:00 AM on weeknights and Sundays, and running until 5:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights.
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