May (we) Meetup in Melbourne?

May 1, 2008 3:55 PM

May (we) meetup in Melbourne?

I'll be in Melbourne, Australia for a few days near the end of May, and I have a free Saturday night (May 24th). I'd love to spend some socially enjoyable time with Melburnians and others (if applicable)! I'm staying in the CBD near Flinders St. Station, but I'm willing to travel (public transport).

I've chosen the date, but I'll leave the suggestion of suitable venues to the locals.

posted by initapplette to MetaFilter gatherings at 3:55 PM (27 comments total)

Any excuse for a beer.

I'm, in.
posted by mattoxic at 7:28 PM on May 1

I also enjoy beer and live in Melbourne. Let's do it.
posted by nomis at 9:42 PM on May 1

Possibly. I'll mention it to some others.

Plenty of good locations - not going to risk my cool reputation (ha ha) by recommending one.
posted by wilful at 11:32 PM on May 1

Mais oui.

(not that i'll be there; i just had to say that)
posted by UbuRoivas at 11:41 PM on May 1 [1 favorite]

The YMCA is near there.

We could take in a lecture then home in time for an early night.
posted by mattoxic at 11:54 PM on May 1

I enjoy beer and used to live in Melbourne.
posted by turgid dahlia at 5:48 AM on May 2

I enjoy Melbourne and live in beer.

It's not nearly as much fun as you might think.
posted by Ritchie at 6:11 AM on May 2

Sorry, I'm out for the 24th. Is any other day a possibility?
posted by liquorice at 4:04 PM on May 2

I'm in.
posted by goshling at 2:43 PM on May 3

The 24th is pretty much the only option for me.
posted by initapplette at 10:05 PM on May 3

God! Well, if you think you're more important than me then fine! (I keed. Have an awesome time.)
posted by liquorice at 10:38 PM on May 3

I think I can make that!
posted by tomble at 7:18 PM on May 4

I'm up for that...
posted by russm at 10:09 PM on May 4

So, where's it to be then? I'm pretty clueless as far as central Melbourne goes, any of you cool young locals care to suggest a relatively quiet venue with the requisite level of sophistication?
posted by nomis at 6:35 PM on May 5

Assuming that the radio silence currently being experienced is simply a pause for due consideration rather than a collective "nah bro", I'll take this opportunity to point out that anything anywhere on the 86 tram line would be SWEET by me. Sweet.
posted by nomis at 6:21 PM on May 6

won't that be kinda dangerous after a few drinks?
posted by UbuRoivas at 7:20 PM on May 6

Propose tiny Hell's Kitchen - not far from Flinders Street station

Centre Place. Off Flinders Lane between Swanston and Elizabeth - above a tiny cafe called Jungle Juice.

-- OR --

So perhaps Order of Melbourne, opp Storey Hall, RMIT, Swanston St. More space for wild gesticulation.

Look for big red door and walk up three flights of stairs.

Link
posted by mattoxic at 7:44 PM on May 6

How about The Workshop? Though I've only ever been there on a Friday night.
posted by wilful at 8:59 PM on May 6

Looks intriguing wilful.

No in order for me to get there I need to lie to the wife. What time are we planning so that I can be walking the dog, buying milk, staring in a porno etc...
posted by mattoxic at 4:12 AM on May 7

arvo? evening? initapplette - what works for you? workshop is 10 minutes on the tram from Flinders St. station.
posted by russm at 5:13 AM on May 7

staring in a porno

stagefright?
posted by UbuRoivas at 5:34 AM on May 7 [1 favorite]

russm: initapplette said night.

Workshop looks interesting. Anytime is OK by me, I'm usually finished work by 5pm on a Saturday. Yippeeee.
posted by goshling at 6:22 PM on May 8

I won't say I used my mouth to throw any liquids on anything but UbuRovias' comment was some good funny.
posted by turgid dahlia at 8:40 PM on May 8

oh wow i spelled ur name wrong, soz.
posted by turgid dahlia at 8:41 PM on May 8

I was at Workshop last night, very cool place. I reccomend!
posted by liquorice at 1:34 AM on May 10

Hi everyone, I'm in Australia already! Sorry for my delayed response; I just got email access today.

Workshop sounds terrific! Thanks for choosing something near the station; anytime in the evening works for me.

Liquorice, I'm sorry my choice of date doesn't work for you. Clearly, it's my loss. ;-)
posted by initapplette at 7:10 AM on May 10

workshop - damn you melbournites, with your bars that don't suck hitler's balls!
posted by UbuRoivas at 10:06 PM on May 10