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The Valley has a variey of clubs and pubs, which tend to be a different scene to the city clubs. The Valley is home to the more alternative style (for want of a better term), with sneakers, t-shirts and cool hair a more common occurence than the collared shirt and dress shoes requirement of the city clubs. If you're into the big dance clube scene, Family or The Beat are good options, or the Moon bar if they have a DJ playing. The Press Club, The Empire (or Moon Bar), Ric's, GPO, Dooley's and the Elephant and Wheelbarrow are some of the places you can check out if you prefer to sit around with your mates. There is often touring bands playing at the Arena, The Zoo, The Tivoli, Waterloo or The Rev. Some of the other clubs showcase some great local acts. Clubs vary dramatically for week to week, depending what's on, so it may be worth checking out a few. The advantage of the Valley clubs is that if you don't like one, it's a short walk to another!
Trendy casual. No dress shoes or bad taste (eg hawaiian) shirts. Suit are not uncommon. GPO is fairly formal. One of my mates was refused entry into one club because he was wearing Doc Martins and not skatie shoes (this is rare). I've also heard of people being refused entry for being too dressed up or conservative, but with places like GPO and the Press Club, this shouldn't be a drama either. This is becoming a growing problem as door staff get to decide the tone of the club by selecting who is cool enough to come in. The best advice is to suss it out as you go. There is a huge variety of people in the Valley, and the area is moving towards a trendy inner city suburb. This means the whole face of the valley is changing, but I think the clubs will always be home to the less mainstream crowd who prefer techno or a live band to Brittany Spears or Beyonce. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: Fortitude Valley is behind Brisbane City, and can be accessed by car, bus, taxi or train (Brunswick St sation).
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| | | | Mary Street nightclub: Mary Street | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Mary Street is one of the 'City' clubs. Wednesday night there is a punk/ rock theme, which I haven't checked out (but alternative music and no pop appeals to me). Thursday nights there is a band and DJ with dollar drinks til 1am. This is a big night for uni students. On friday evening from 5:30 there is free beer, which lasts until the keg runs out. There is usually a band playing in the court yard on Friday and Saturday nights, and a DJ upstairs, though I warn you, it's more like to be Ms Spears than real electronic music. I don't really like Mary Street, but there seems to be a regualr crowd and if you like to dance to pop music, see a band and have a few drinks with your mates, it may satisfy. Particularly if you're aged between 18 and 21. The club often has promotions and special events which draw a crowd too, so it may be worth checking out. I don't want to put people off, but it's just not my thing.
Collared shirt and dress shoes for guys, anything generally goes for girls. Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubDirections: Mary Street, Brisbane city.Other Contact: http://www.marystreet.com.au/
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| | | | Ric's Cafe & Bar: Chill time | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Located in the Valley Mall, Ric's is one of the live music strongholds in the Valley. Ric's is small with a good atmosphere and cold beer. Almost every night there is a band(s) or DJ, from upcoming local acts to some premier international talent (no huge concerts though). The music is diverse, so each night is totally different. Check the website or local street press ('Time Off' is a good choice) for gig listings or just drop in and check it out. If you're a regualr to the Valley scene you're guaranteed to run into people you know at Ric's, and the venue is often a meeting place for local artists, poets and musicians. If you've got your dancing shoes on and want to do some booty shaking, Ric's isn't so much the place, but if you'd like to check out some local talent and enjoy a few drinks, head on down.
Anything goes, nothing fancy - jeans, sneakers, your fave t-shirt. Leave a Comment Theme: Live MusicAddress: Centre of the Valley Mall, across from Melino'sWebsite: http://www.ricsbar.com.au/
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