The Evelyn Hotel

The ultimate Fitzroy institution. Unapologetically grungy. Rough around the edges in the absolute best way. The Brunswick Street crowd treats this iconic dive as their second living room—a purposely stripped-down space where the music takes center stage. Gig-goers pack the floor for top-tier live bands and pristine sound, while daytime drinkers soak up that quintessential relaxed arvo vibe outside. The real flex? An attached bottle shop slinging quirky craft tins and cheap cleanskins you can crack open on-site. Expect ridiculously affordable happy hour pours—we’re talking $6 schooners from 2 PM—alongside surprisingly stellar frozen margs. It’s loud, it’s delightfully dingy, and those famously weird carpeted bathroom walls just add to the chaotic charm. Grab a Nico’s sandwich nearby, post up early, and let one quick pint inevitably spiral into a massive night out.