The Central Club Hotel — Restaurant in Melbourne

I have been to this venue and performed twice (in the space of three years) A particular lady from the bar staff was rude and abrasive to us on both of those occasions. I was surprised that this hadn't changed even in three years.

Unfortunately this venue is a little out of the way of other nightlife & usual live music spots, so there's not a lot of regular gig goers. Which made pulling people out to the venue rather difficult for an emerging local artist. I was surprised to find out that the ticketed entry being charged was a full $20 to see local artists.This seemed to discourage people from attending our event.

I think the venue itself has a great space however the ticketed gigs draws people away. The sports bar was packed around dinner time and had this been a free entry gig those groups would have stayed for the live entertainment and kept buying drinks. Central Club would probably benefit from bar deals and free entry gigs and removing the rude and abrasive barmaid.

Nearly half the toilets in the Women's bathroom were all missing locks and there was what appeared to be mould...

Went here for lunch. Prices are unbelievably cheap. Salad that came with a Parma was not your prepackaged stuff, it was all fresh ingredients. Parma itself was generous, an actual chicken breast, not the standard catering schnitzel with Napoli sauce and cheese. This had crispy bacon. I know right? Looked and smelled clean, although I didn't use the facilities. Staff quite friendly too. Little disappointed the beer taps were off, but it was a Sunday lunch time, I suppose they need to be cleaned some time. There was a singing school or open mic thing in a back room, that resulted in some quite pleasant live music filtering through. It was generally quiet, with people at the open mic thing being the majority of patrons. Food came out reasonably quickly even though I overheard they were short-handed in the kitchen, and was of a high quality for the price. Good selection of beers in the fridge, including some of the more rare...

The sign out the front said bar and open. Walked in. Went to the bar and was told in no uncertain terms there was a jazz night and if I wanted a drink could "go over there because these people have paid".

The funny thing is I actually like Jazz.

There were no signs advising of this or anyone at the door to welcome people or politely advise it was a paid event. There was no roped off section as per other pubs with ticketed sections. If you dont want people off the street. Make it clear

Went down the road and got a fantstic meal and friendly service at the next pub. I wont...