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International Lounge Bar

Drink around the world

First floor, 18-24 Market Lane
Melbourne, VIC 3000

Nearest Train: Parliament train station; Bourke Street trams

Phone: +61 3 9663 2085

This hip and groovy inner city bar was one of the first to go retro. Although more grunge than cocktail, the International's vibe and friendly fun have given it staying power. International Lounge Bar exudes a global flavour with travel maps on the walls and tourist paraphernalia glued into the bar tops. More down-to-earth than other so-called "lounge" bars, it is not the place for "office attitude". Theme nights are: Trance/Drum & Bass (Wednesday), Brit Indie Pop (Thursday) and Funky Rare Groove (Friday and Saturday). Bar snacks are available, but venture into Chinatown if you want a meal.