Bar 303

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Bar 303

Northcote, VIC

Bar 303

303 (that’s three-o-three, not three hundred and three, aka Bar 303 or Cafe 303) is a cool and groovy Northcote hotspot perfect for late-night drinks. A chill dive bar with a great atmosphere and acoustic or jazz bands playing in the front room by the window, Northcote’s oldest live music bar lets you get up close and personal with the acts that you’re there to see.

Live music at 303 is constantly varied. With an eclectic mix of performances spanning all imaginable genres – and some unimaginable ones – you’ll be treated to a vastly different band each time you go. 

Famous for their iconic Hammond Sessions Kickin’ the B that go down the first and last Thursday nights of the month. Monday night Bohjass jasshuB and regular jazz and electronica residencies.

Infamous for being open ’til the wee hours of the morning, even on weeknights. If a good chat and a cheeky bev at 2 am on a Monday is your absolute jam, Bar 303 is the place for you. 

Open until 3 am, even on weeknights, 303 is a bastion of livelihood in the wee hours of the morning, inviting you to dance the night away while the rest of High Street sleeps. Or just chill out and read a book at 2am, if that’s your thing.

They also have occasional Comedy nights that take place in the back band room, which has seen residencies from the likes of Ross Noble and Alan Davies. With fair prices, great tunes and talkative bartenders, this High Street institution is loved by locals for its friendly atmosphere, retro vibes and a ridiculous variety of quality acts. 

With a consistently interesting and eclectic mix of performances – their booked acts ranging from blues and jazz to rock – there’s something for everyone at Bar 303. Each time you go you’ll be treated to a vastly different band. Every Thursday night, Bar 303 puts on the iconic Hammond Sessions by Hawker Heights, where the trio bring out the Hammond organ and tear through steamy blues, soulful R&B and vintage jazz for a sophisticated, world class act.

Open until 3am, even on weeknights, this cool and groovy Northcote hotspot is a great spot for late night drinks. With good reading material available on the bookshelf, it’s a nice venue to just chill out and read a book at 2am, if that’s your thing.

A chill dive bar with a great atmosphere and acoustic or jazz bands playing in the front room by the window, Bar 303 lets you get up close and personal with the acts that you’re there to see. They also have Film and Comedy nights that take place in the backroom, which has seen repertoire from the likes of Ross Noble and Alan Davies. Bar 303 also hosts a monthly comedy open mic called ‘Smiling Politely’. Past film events have included The 303 Cinema, Local Shorts, Cine-Cult, Cinerarium, Melbourne Horror, Dub Offs, Live Soundtracks & many other local showcases.

Come check out what the fuss is all about at 303 High Street, Northcote. They’re open from 5pm – 3am every day, except for some Sundays, where they’re open from 3:03pm. 

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