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Melbourne Cup Eve Social at Transport Bar, Federation Square

Melbourne Cup Eve Social at Transport Bar, Federation Square

Mon, Nov 2, 7:30 AM
From Eat, Drink and Dance Melbourne
4.6

**Eat Drink Dance Melbourne – Melbourne Cup Eve Social at Transport Bar** Monday 2 November 6:30pm – 11:00pm Transport Bar – Glass House section (Swanston Street side) A fun, flirty, Cup Eve social that gives everyone a chance to show off, mingle, and socialise without any pressure. Good clothes are optional — confidence, sparkle, and a willingness to chat are far more important. The Glass House section at Transport Bar gives us that perfect Melbourne Cup Eve energy: big windows, city lights, people drifting past on Swanston Street, and a warm indoor vibe that makes it easy to move between groups and strike up conversations. It’s the kind of space where you can arrive solo and still feel like you’re walking into a room full of friends. We start at 7pm, settle in with drinks, and let the night build naturally. Expect a mix of friendly banter, flirty moments, and the usual Eat Drink Dance social chemistry. Stay for one drink or glide through the whole evening — the vibe works either way. So the event will feel intimate, easy, and welcoming (I hope) for people attending. Perfect for anyone who wants a Cup Eve that’s social without being chaotic, stylish without being serious, and fun without needing to dress like a racehorse. **What to expect** **-** Warm social energy — easy conversations, friendly faces, and a relaxed flow - Girl‑friendly vibe — space to shine, chat, laugh, and be noticed - Flirty moments — nothing heavy, just light, fun social chemistry - Cup Eve atmosphere — city lights, pre‑Cup excitement, and a lively crowd outside **Bring** - Your favourite version of yourself — dressed up or dressed down - A friend or come solo — both work beautifully - Your social sparkle — the night rewards anyone who mingles

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🎉 Happy Hours! 🍺🍷 Cup Day Eve 🥂

Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 AM
From Bartopia
4.7
4 attendees
🎉 Happy Hours! 🍺🍷🥂 Cup Day Eve ✨

🎉 Happy Hours! 🍺🍷🥂 Cup Day Eve ✨

Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 AM
From Meet New People, Make Real Friends
4.5

🥳 **Happy Hours Monday! Public Holiday Tuesday!** Come along to **Good Heavens rooftop** for social chats, meeting new friends and socialising while enjoying all day happy hours ✨ The next day is a public holiday so we can rest and recover. **Happy hours from midday until late:** $8 wines 🍷🥂 $10 pints 🍺 $9 house spirits 🥃 😊 Don't worry if you are coming along by yourself or don't know anyone - new people are always welcome. We have all been the new person before. 📢 Accessibility: because of the building’s age, Good Heavens is reached by stairs only. **📅 How often do we have events? Weekly!** Join us at a different bar/pub each week to meet new people and see the familiar faces of the regular members. This is a regular weekly group for socialising and unwinding for the weekend. ℹ️ **Events are also on:** Bartopia MeetUp [https://www.meetup.com/bartopia/](https://www.meetup.com/bartopia/) Bartopia Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/) Follow us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/bartopia.melbourne/](https://www.instagram.com/bartopia.melbourne/)

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Fitzroy and Northcote low effort bar crawl and gig   (British India)

Fitzroy and Northcote low effort bar crawl and gig (British India)

Sat, Nov 7, 4:00 AM
From Eat, Drink and Dance Melbourne
4.6

**Eat Drink Dance Melbourne – Low‑Effort Band & Bar Hop (Inner North Edition)** Saturday 7 November 3:00pm → whenever people peel off Limit: ~20 people (regulars get priority) Expectation level: extremely low **Takeaway** A deliberately under‑organised, lightly chaotic, social‑energy Saturday: Fitzroy rooftop drinks → free British India gig → Northcote bar hop that will almost certainly drift off‑schedule. Perfect for your group’s flirty, informal, inner‑north vibe. **Event Flow** Stage 1 — Fitzroy Warm‑Up (3:00pm) Meet at Naked for Satan, Fitzroy. Rooftop, relaxed, easy to mingle, perfect for early arrivals and pre‑gig social pruning. Expect: casual chats, a few early drinks, people arriving in waves. Stage 2 — British India at The Punters Club (4:00pm) Walk over to the Punters Club for a free gig by Melbourne indie rock legends British India. This is the anchor point of the afternoon — loud, energetic, and ideal for a group that likes music without needing to pretend it’s organised. Stage 3 — Northcote Bar Hop (from~ 6:00/7.00pm) For those who want to continue: tram, walk, or drift your way to Northcote. Or those that just want to attend the Northcote bar hop experience. You'll have to co-ordinate with me how this might work Start near Westgarth Cinema, then gradually move up High Street. Bars will be chosen on the fly. Coordination level: minimal. Execution quality: questionable, poorly organised Fun potential: high. **Tone & Expectations** **-** This is a loose, informal, low‑effort Eat Drink Dance Melbourne event. - No bookings, no structured timing, no guarantees. - People can peel off at any point. - Regulars get priority for the ~20 spots. - It’s a social wander, not a precision‑planned itinerary. No shows are still very removed from the group so do the right thing If I don't know you the creep code applies **👥Waitlist & Gender Ratios** To keep things balanced and comfortable: Event capped at 12 or more people at my discretion, if my star signs are in favour i may increase this. Generally guys admitted only after a woman registers (to maintain ratios) at my discretion. Group regulars get priority access. Women can be a little flaky (we love them anyway), so I may accept 1–2 extra. **🧭The Creep Code** A refined social compass keeps the vibe safe, fun, and drama‑free So: No married/Seperated individuals or those already coupled up (generally) unless I know you. No Tinder Swindler‑style mingler **Guys**: Please Take Special Note Must have a clear face photo (no sunglasses, no blurry shadows, no “mysterious man in witness protection” Don't send unsolicited messages, that's creep gold. ⚠️Don't obscure your identity in other words No wide shots taken from a distance where you can't be identified No yacht/car/jet flexing — if your profile screams “crypto‑adjacent”, you will be gently declined If you are declined, update your profile photo to something less creepy and more classy **Girls**: No restrictions — privacy and safety first

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Happy Hour Cheers and Chat 🥂🍷🍺

Thu, Oct 22, 7:00 AM
From Bartopia
4.7
8 attendees
Social networking dinner & drinks with Toastmasters city centre club

Social networking dinner & drinks with Toastmasters city centre club

Thu, Oct 22, 9:00 AM
From City Centre Toastmasters.
4.7

Finished work and want to hang out with some new people? Want to have dinner but not sure where to go? Don’t want to go alone and need some company? Join us for social networking dinner & drinks after our toastmasters meeting ! Each week we pick a new restaurant around the city to explore. Suggestions welcome 🙌🏽 **Meeting spot**: Entrance of Multicultural hub, opposite victoria market tram stop. 506 Elizabeth street, Melbourne

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