A true Collingwood local, the Gem has remained true to its Americana aesthetic since opening for business in 2006.
LIVE MUSIC is heartily embraced from solo acts to bands inside the venue, with it occasionally hard to distinguish where the musicians end and the patrons begin.
FAMOUS FOR its unique ambience, especially in modern Collingwood. Our September venues are all about a blast from the past and The Gem is the pinnacle of this.
INFAMOUS FOR the fact Elvis never left this building, there are shrines to him and a themed bar upstairs.
With its wooden honkytonk interior, ranch-style furniture, and shrines to the memory of the late Elvis Presley, not only does it capture the warmth and friendly feel of a Southern American bar, it’s married authentic Texas Barbecue with a range of delicious vegetarian dishes creating a truly unique Melbourne food experience.
Plus with live music and DJs on the weekends, it’s pretty easy to see why many folks call The Gem their local.
For well over 100 years, 289 Wellington Street in Collingwood was the rather non-descript provincial-style home to the Curry’s Family Hotel. Few could have possibly predicted that in the mid-2000s, this simple pub would explode to life, taking the last 60 years with them, into a honky-tonk paradise that’s one of Melbourne’s true gems.
The Gem boasts everything good, warm and welcoming that a neighbourhood bar with live music, DJs and great food can offer. Melbourne has long been in love with its country, soul and rock n roll vibes: it’s 50s kitsch meets good ol’ fashioned southern hospitality.
In addition to The King’s presence, there are old-school pinball machines, plenty of cowboy memorabilia, and more wooden surfaces than a timber yard.
There’s also a bunch of usual attractions; happy hour until 6pm on Wednesday to Friday, $10 margaritas and bloody marys on a Sunday. Reserve special consideration for the menu, bursting with comforting delights made for all seasons thanks to Sonny’s fried chicken, burgers and sides.
Head down to The Gem Bar at 289 Wellington Street in Collingwood.
