The Old Bar, Music venue in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
The Old Bar is a music venue located in a two-story building on Johnston Street in Fitzroy, featuring a main performance space and an upstairs gallery area for exhibitions. The layout allows the space to host both live music and rotating artistic displays within the same venue.
The building dates to 1903 and previously served various commercial purposes, including operating as a dairy and clothing stores. It opened as a music venue in 2001 after these earlier uses.
The venue hosts nightly performances across rock, folk, punk, and metal styles, drawing both local and international musicians regularly. This programming shapes the character of the neighborhood and draws audiences interested in live music across multiple genres.
The venue is open seven days a week from 3 PM to 3 AM, with many weekday performances offering free entry. Checking the schedule in advance helps you plan which type of performance suits your interests.
The establishment participates in the Renegade Pub Football League, an informal competition where teams from music venues compete in Australian rules football. This unusual connection links the local music scene with regional sports traditions.
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