The Tote, Collingwood
14 people recommendvia r/melbourne16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend The Tote in Collingwood, and many mention its live bands. Two visitors link it with punk shows, and two others call it a dive bar; one visitor says it is heavily covered in stickers. One says it can feel relaxed depending on who is on stage, while another says it works well for loud acts but they prefer smaller rooms.
Address
The Tote, 67-71 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
At a glance
- Best for
- Live music
- Known for
- Live bands, Punk shows
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/PinkDaemonXx in r/melbourne · Sep 2026
Tentatively suggests it as another option.
- Recommendsu/Alternative-Camel-98 in r/melbourne · Aug 2024ambience
Lists this among the dank, no-frills pubs they love.
- Recommendsu/blasphemousharlot in r/melbourne · Sep 2026
Recommends it as a metal-leaning option close to Yah Yahs.
- Recommendsu/Old-Fly-461 in r/melbourne · Nov 2025ambience
Replies with a bare exclamation naming Tote as a pick.
- Mixedu/Numerous_Injury273 in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Says it can be relaxed, but that depends on which band is playing that night.
- Recommendsu/gigi_allin in r/melbourne · Dec 2023
Glad to see it improving.
- Recommendsu/MechanicalFist in r/melbourne · Nov 2025
Recommends this venue for punk when walking in on impulse, noting it books more than just punk.
- Recommendsu/Jormungandr27 in r/melbourne · Nov 2025ambience
Says Tote is heavily covered in stickers.
Show all 16 cited comments
- Recommendsu/UnderTheMilkyway2023 in r/melbourne · Jan 2024
Calls The Tote essential for a visit.
- Recommendsu/Difficult_Bowler_25 in r/melbourne · Apr 2026
Suggests it as one to include.
- Recommendsu/Staranise_65 in r/melbourne · Nov 2025ambience
Strongly recommends the Tote; says it should not be skipped.
- Recommendsu/ozlurk in r/melbourne · Nov 2025
Lists this Collingwood venue as one still backing local music with a night of its own.
- Recommendsu/Prawnacia in r/melbourne · Apr 2025
Points to community donations that kept the venue open as a sign of its value.
- Mixedu/fargo1927 in r/melbourne · Apr 2026ambience
Thinks it suits loud acts, but personally prefers small rooms where most of the sound comes from the band's own gear.
- Recommendsu/Dramatic_Grape5445 in r/melbourne · Nov 2025ambience
Says the Tote's toilets are covered in impressive stickers.
- Recommendsu/Acrobatic-Food-5202 in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Lists it among many similar Johnston Street bars.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.