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The Butterfly Club

The Butterfly Club presents a “who’s who” of Australian artists alongside debuts by new talent in multiple nightly shows, presented in an intimate setting that echoes the essence, origins and traditions of cabaret. Our bars, cosy lounges and heated outdoor area create the perfect place for a drink, function or complete entertainment experience.

Located in the historic Emerald Hill precinct and housed over two levels in an old Victorian shop and dwelling, this doll-house sized Windsor Castle of camp kitsch and good times has to be experienced to be believed. A swanky labyrinth of intrigue and delight awaits you. Cocktails are mixed, drinks are served. Gossip is exchanged and repartee is encouraged.

Here's what some media have to say:
'total sensory overload ...audaciously eccentric' Bar Secrets Melbourne
'Vaguely decadent' Lily Bragge, The Age
'Intimate, plush and delightful' Chris Boyd, Herald Sun
'Our favourite Melbourne club' Jack Marx, 2006 Walkley Award Winner, Columnist for Sydney Morning Herald
'kitsch, cool and cute ... the best cocoon in town' Lonely Planet's guide to Victoria on nominating The Butterfly Club in 2006 as Author’s Choice of Melbourne’s entertainment venues.