Melbourne Bar Events — What’s On at FAD Gallery Bar Chinatown
FAD Gallery Bar is one of Melbourne’s most loved independent laneway bars — and right now it’s never been a better time to visit. Stand up comedy, the best vibes, music everyone loves, art, happy hours, signature cocktails & classics, and more damn fine drinks, times & people every week in the heart of Chinatown CBD. Since 1995 and still going strong.
Damn Fine Laughs — Weekly Stand Up Comedy Night
Melbourne’s hottest new weekly stand up comedy night has landed in Corrs Lane. Every Wednesday night, Damn Fine Laughs brings special and surprise acts, free entry and $10 drinks all night. Pull up a cosy chair, grab a damn fine drink and let Melbourne’s best comedians take care of the rest. Midweek just got a whole lot funnier. Book your free spot at Damn Fine Laughs — every Wednesday from 7:30pm.
Happy Hour Every Night
Get in early and make the most of happy hours until 7PM every night! $8 spirits, wines, bubbles, hard seltzers and FADulous mulled wine. Plus $10 signature Fireball cocktails all night long. The best value drinks in Chinatown — hands down.
Friday & Saturday Night – Damn Fine Times, Every Single Week
Friday and Saturday nights at FAD are something special. Hang out with friends old and new, soak up the best vibes in Melbourne and enjoy damn fine drinks all night long. This is what life is all about. Get in early, stay late. Free entry.
FAD Finals Fever — AFL Finals at Melbourne’s Favorite Damn Fine Laneway Bar
Looking for the best spot to watch AFL finals in Melbourne? FAD Gallery Bar has you covered. This finals series, we’re bringing the big screen out for every match — every Friday and Saturday from Wildcard Round (28 August) right through to Grand Final weekend (26 September).
Whether it’s the wildcard clashes, the qualifying finals, the semis, the preliminary finals or the big dance itself, catch it all on the big screen at FAD, alongside all the usual damn fine laneway bar vibes. While the game’s on: $10 basic spirits plus our exclusive signature finals cocktail, “The Ripper” — tequila with a grapefruit kick, $10 during the game. Fridays also bring $5 pies and pasties, because footy and pie warmers just go together.
Happy hour still runs til 7pm as always, then the game’s on. Walk in a stranger, leave a regular.
Melbourne Bar Events — Art, Vibes & Good Times
Art covered walls showcasing local artists, with frequent exhibitions bringing something new to discover every visit. Vintage couches, neon lights and laneway atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else in Melbourne CBD. FAD is that place — walk in a stranger, leave a regular. Everyone welcome. Since 1995.
Plan Your Visit
FAD Gallery Bar is open Wednesday to Saturday. Check our Menu for drinks and happy hour details, or Contact Us to enquire about private functions, room hire, art sales, exhibition enquiries or anything you’d like to host at FAD — right in the heart of Chinatown Melbourne CBD.
