The Melbourne cultural scene offers many opportunities to meet single men. While the city's numerous bars are the obvious place to meet men, you might also have some success meeting interesting single men in less traditional locations.
A bar is one of the oldest ways to meet a man, but it works. Free-flowing alcohol makes it easier to approach your target and strike up a conversation. Melbourne boasts some fantastic bars, and The Emerald Peacock on Lonsdale Street is at the top of the list. The excellent cocktails and creative decor create an atmosphere perfect for mingling. The lounges in this establishment evoke an old-world charm, but the rooftop bar is really the ideal place to strike up a conversation.
The Emerald Peacock
233 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
www.theemeraldpeacock.com
A concert is an excellent place to meet single men who share your interest in music. The Bennets Lane Jazz Club is a wonderful establishment where you can hear live music daily and mingle with like-minded jazz lovers. The club plays host to many world-famous musicians, as well as the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. It is the perfect spot for a casual and stimulating evening of food, drinks and wonderful music.
Bennetts Lane Jazz Club
25 Bennetts La, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
www.bennettslane.com
The gym is a great place to find a partner. Melbourne has many gyms, and you can search for one online (see References). Some gyms even offer you a temporary free membership so you can come in and check out the clientele. Once you are a member, you can also sign up for a group fitness class or two, where you can talk to men who are interested in the same fitness activities. Many gyms also offer dance classes. All of these activities provide a natural starting point for a conversation, and are a great way to meet single men.
The classroom is a great place to meet men. Look for classes in everything from car maintenance to cooking. Or let your taste buds do the talking with a wine or cheese tasting. The University of Melbourne also coordinates and has a variety of events and programs that are open to the public, including lectures and seminars (see References).
Most guys are natural gadget lovers, and with the growing popularity of iPods and Apple computers, more men than ever to Apple stores to shop, browse or just get technical support and advice. The vibe at the stores is conducive to chatting and meeting. You can introduce yourself while looking at hardware or checking your email, or you can choose to take a free workshop on anything from Photoshop to podcasting. There are two Apple retail stores in the Melbourne area: the shopping centers in Doncaster and in Chadstone.
The Apple Store
Chadstone Shopping Centre
Chadstone VIC, 3148
Westfield Shopping Centre
619 Doncaster Road,
Doncaster, 3108
