Cheap beers and good tunes are the bread and butter of Rebel Rebel, Preston’s new addition to the growing bar scene. Named after the late, great David Bowie’s hit 1973 song, the bar is decked out with tasteful 60s and 70s décor, without the aesthetic ever teetering over into full-blown kitsch.
Live music here doesn’t come from bands but from DJs – with a selection of some of Melbourne’s finest and up and coming DJs spinning vinyl in the bar, you know you’re in for a treat
Famous for their long bar that’s been designed around the idea of facilitating great and easy conversation, it’s the perfect place to have a chat with your mates or the bartender
Infamous for their four legged patrons; with the bar’s Instagram bio reading “dogs drink for free”, their dog-friendly courtyard sometimes hosts more pooches than people
The premise of Rebel Rebel is a simple and effective one – it’s a cosy local’s dive bar and a comfortable place to hang out in Preston with great tunes. Spinning vinyl and serving beers, wines and cocktails into the wee hours of the morning, it’s the perfect place to while away the hours.
They’ve got some killer deals too; how could you say no to $5 pots and $10 pints from Monday to Friday? They even do vegan sours, replacing the egg white with aquafaba (that tasty foamy stuff made from chickpea brine). They’ve also got $10 Blood Marys on Sundays, for you to enjoy in their dog-friendly garden.
They don’t sell food, but they allow you to bring in takeaway grub and with a Shop Ramen just nearly, what more could you ask for?
A chill, laid-back venue with their music at just the right volume so you don’t have to get tinnitus by shouting at your friends in the bar, visit for yourself to see why it’s such a great place to hang out.
If you’ve got your mother in a whirl ‘coz she’s not sure if you’re a boy or a girl, you’ll be welcome at 93 Plenty Road, Preston. They’re open from 4pm every day.
