The Gem, Collingwood
11 people recommendvia r/melbourne11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend The Gem, and a few of them mention country music or acts. A couple of patrons mention Tuesday nights, with one calling the honky tonk night authentic, and one patron says they found line dancing on a Friday. One patron lists it among the no-frills pubs they love, and another says they quite like the Collingwood pub.
Address
The Gem Bar and Dining, 289 Wellington St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
At a glance
- Known for
- Country music
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Weak_Yard7147 in r/melbourne · Feb 2026
Includes it in a list of recommended pubs.
- Recommendsu/Alternative-Camel-98 in r/melbourne · Aug 2024ambience
Lists this among the dank, no-frills pubs they love.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Letterhead_6214 in r/melbourne · Jul 2025
Recommends it for a weekday night that fits the request.
- Recommendsu/craft-hound in r/melbourne · Feb 2026
Says the Gem bar is good.
- Recommendsu/TuteOnSon in r/melbourne · Apr 2024ambience
Recommends it for its country music and a good crowd of regulars.
- Recommendsu/Wonderful-Science-78 in r/melbourne · Jul 2025variety
Says it regularly books country acts.
- Recommendsu/Euphoric-Temperature in r/melbourne · Jul 2025variety
Visited on a Friday and found line dancing on the night.
- Recommendsu/taotau in r/melbourne · Jul 2024ambience
Calls The Gem a gem: small and a bit cramped, with meaty food and random bands playing.
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- Recommendsu/SeegullJockey in r/melbourne · May 2026
Says they quite like it, offered as a personal pick.
- Recommendsu/kikithrust in r/melbourne · Jul 2025variety
Calls its Tuesday honky tonk night legitimate.
- Recommendsu/trouble_peach in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Suggests adding it for the mix of fast food, live music and good vibes.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.