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Pubs and restaurants sure know how to ramp up the costs for New Year's Eve. I guess they can. Everyone feels like they must go out and finding staff to work must be hard so there are probably a few incentives paid.
With most places charging anywhere from $110 to $400 for packages it is nice to know the places that you can still get in for free. What you spend is then is up to you. After all, it would be nice to have some money left over to spend in 2015.
The Duke
The Duke is one of Melbourne's oldest pubs. While you can book a VIP booth here for $400 (includes a bottle of Moet) they also have free entry if you just want to stand around and mingle without the frills. Free Entry and Entertainment on the ground floor from 8pm.
146 Flinders Street
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
03) 9810 0066
Website
James Squire Brewhouse Portland Hotel
Enjoy a live band and DJ from 10pm. They have extended kitchen hours and free entry.This is the place to party!
127 Russell St
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
03) 9810 0064
Website
The Provincial
A Fitzroy institution and just outside the CBD. People are sure to be spilling out into the streets. They have $6 drinks until 9pm with a spit roast bbq special from 5pm-9pm followed by DJ entertainment after 9pm.
299 Brunswick st
Fitzroy, Victoria
9810 0042
Website
The Local
Celebrate NYE by the bay. Happy Hour from 4-6pm with free entry and fireworks live on all screens.
(03) 9810 0076.
22-24 Bay Street Port Melbourne
The Perseverance
Okay so this one is not free. It's $15. But because you also get a free drink when you get inside I'm throwing it in there. This is a 1999 themed event.
DJ will be playing 90's hits and there is a Smirnoff Black promotion running all night.
Suggest you book this one.
(03) 9810 0040.
Time: 8pm til late
196 Brunswick Street
Website
Source Facebook Provincial Hotel. Not quite free but almost!
