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The Barwon Club (or BC) is divided into three areas. First there is the restaurant (which has tables both in and outside), then there is the bar area (divided from the restaurant by a step), which includes a large screen tv doubles as a visual jukebox (select the song to hear it and watch the video clip). Lastly there is the 'band area' which is closed off from the bar area by doors and usually only cost a few bucks to get into - unless theres something special going on (like multiple bands all night), then it'll cost you about $10-15. It, like most of Geelong, has a relaxed atmosphere, mostly filled with people chatting, drinking and having a laugh. A good place to see local bands, but also gets in bands from overseas from time to time.
Most bands that play are towards the 'alternative' sound, so jeans and sneakers are fine, but try to dress them up a bit - you are going out after all. Basically the same goes for the bar and restaurant. Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubAddress: 509 Moorabool St.Phone: 5221 4584Directions: Near the Barwon River, 1 min. from K-mart/Coles.
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I already have a tip for Irish Murphy's in my 'restaurant tips', but decided to split it as it is both a restaurant and a pub and the two sections do have different 'atmospheres' (although both are Irish). :) The whole interior of Irish Murphy's is decorated as a 'traditional Irish' pub (note the word 'traditional'). There are signs in gaelic, posters for guinness and a few of Geelong's local Irish population hanging about. But the bar has a warm and cosy feel to it, and on Friday and Saturday nights the place is pretty well packed. There is often live music acts (sometimes just doing covers), one of my friends has played a few gigs here. It is a nice pub to come to, especially since it seems to be the only place in Geelong where I can find Bulmers (alcoholic cider drinks - absolutely lovely!). It also has any other Irish drink (Bailey's, Guinness, etc.) that you might want, as well as a nice assortment of shots like: Pancake and Cowboy. There are also packets of chips and peanuts if you feel a bit hungry as well. (Note: do not have two pints of Bulmers and then a shot of Pancake, I did and it *really* was not a good combination). The crowd that hangs out at Irish Murphy are all ages, people in their 20s up to people in their 60s or sometimes 70s. So take a bunch of friends and check it out and see if you like it. Over the weekend it is usually open till midnight-1am.
There is no need to dress up, casual is fine. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: 30 Aberdeen St.Phone: 5221 4335Directions: It is a short walk out of the city centre (and not really near other 'nightlife' spots in Geelong). 10-15 mins walking west of Moorabool St (2 mins by car).Website: www.irishmurphys.com.au
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