The Last Chance, Melbourne Cbd
28 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/melbourne, r/AskAnAustralian30 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend The Last Chance, a rock bar opposite Queen Victoria Market in the Melbourne CBD. Many people point to its live bands, several mention free gigs, and many find the drinks and food budget-friendly. A few describe it as a dive bar with no frills, and one patron says it is quiet even when bands play and fills up late at night. Another patron finds it cliquey.
Address
The Last Chance, 238 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Best for
- Live music, Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Free gigs, Live bands, Cheap drinks
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/anakinskywanker696 in r/melbourne · Nov 2025value
Calls it good value, with good meals and free shows; says they go most nights.
- Recommendsu/SevereTarget2508 in r/melbourne · Mar 2026ambience
Suggested for punk and metal fans, plus pub-style rock lovers, with a decent Friday lunch.
- Recommendsu/Spawnoficarus in r/melbourne · Mar 2026ambience
Great alt-music dive with free gigs and a steak night.
- Recommendsu/your_mothers_finest in r/melbourne · Apr 2026ambience
Named among dive-bar options that should suit the request.
- Recommendsu/mr_sinn in r/melbourne · Nov 2025ambience
Says the bar's dive feel adds to its appeal, placing it in a late-80s rock style.
- Recommendsu/plsendmysufferring in r/melbourne · May 2026value
Called a favourite, with inexpensive drinks, a youthful crowd and loud music.
- Recommendsu/PinkDaemonXx in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Tentatively suggests it as the likely match for the vibe.
- Recommendsu/AngleProlapse in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Recommends it as the best bet, citing a strong community and free weekly gigs.
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- Recommendsu/Alternative-Camel-98 in r/melbourne · Aug 2024ambience
Lists this among the dank, no-frills pubs they love.
- Recommendsu/pretty_shabby in r/melbourne · Oct 2026
Suggests it for original rock bands, aimed at rock music fans.
- Recommendsu/Difficult_Bowler_25 in r/melbourne · Feb 2026
Suggests this pub in reply to the request.
- Recommendsu/ForgottenSloth in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Suggests it as a possibly close match to the Frankie's vibe.
- Recommendsu/NoiseTerror in r/melbourne · Nov 2025
Loves The Last Chance, having played there often and enjoyed many great gigs.
- Recommendsu/nielsbro in r/melbourne · Nov 2025
Says they are new to Melbourne and will follow the post's recommendation.
- Caveatu/braindeadwhiteboy in r/melbourne · Nov 2025
Argues its draw is late-night trade, quiet on weeknights, rather than food, vibe or bands.
- Recommendsu/Durfsurn in r/melbourne · Nov 2025
Gives a short enthusiastic endorsement of Last Chance.
- Recommendsu/BIG_daddysauce in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Calls it the nearest fit among the suggestions.
- Caveatu/Shapeofmyhair in r/melbourne · Nov 2025hygiene
Warned others off after a bad experience.
- Recommendsu/Jormungandr27 in r/melbourne · Nov 2025ambience
Says Last Chance is heavily covered in stickers too.
- Recommendsu/AlternativeEven7773 in r/melbourne · Jul 2024
Named as a bare suggestion, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/UnderTheMilkyway2023 in r/melbourne · Jan 2024
Named among evening venues that host alternative-music gigs.
- Recommendsu/Infamous-Umpire-2923 in r/AskAnAustralian · Oct 2026
Suggests this rock bar in the market area as a pick.
- Recommendsu/DiscoSituation in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Lists it among the closest music-wise matches to Frankie's.
- Recommendsu/Carbonfencer in r/melbourne · Nov 2025
Glad the place has become an established fixture, after having once worked there.
- Recommendsu/cleverpineapple in r/melbourne · Nov 2025value
Says this bar is free, directly opposite the market.
- Recommendsu/Wintermute_088 in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Names it as one of the two that stand out.
- Recommendsu/Guava7 in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Lists it among the closest matches to Frankie's.
- Recommendsu/bosco1607 in r/melbourne · Jun 2026
Says it is definitely worth a visit, across from the market.
- Recommendsu/Snaketree666 in r/melbourne · Mar 2026variety
Opposite the market, with plenty of local and international bands, a kitchen with good value food and cheap pints.
- Recommendsu/Prestigious_Pace2782 in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Names it alongside another venue as one of the good spots in town.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.