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(Image: Memphis Slims House of Blues) The 2024 Best Live Music Venue winner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From hazy stages tucked behind boozy bars to rooftops that hum with electric energy, live music is alive and thriving in every corner of the country. The 2024 Best Live Music Venue finalists, know what it means to blend atmosphere with acoustics, and individuality. These aren\u2019t just places to grab a drink \u2013 they\u2019re where memories are made, and where every night feels like a front-row experience. Meet the venues setting the tempo for Australia\u2019s live music culture, as we approach our 2025 Bar Awards this September.<\/span><\/p>\n

Memphis Slims House of Blues, Adelaide SA<\/strong>
Memphis Slims House of Blues was awarded last years Best Live Music Venue, and for a reason. This dimly lit den channels the deep south with its bluesy lineup and old-school cocktail curation. The music is smooth, the mood is ambient, and the atmosphere is all round cool.<\/p>\n

Beneath Driver Lane, Melbourne VIC<\/strong>
Tucked under a laneway in the CBD, this moody basement bar is all about blues, whisky, and a good time. Expect live music here that feels raw and intimate.<\/p>\n

Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane QLD<\/strong>
A Fortitude Valley favourite with vintage charm and a quality sound setup. Whether it\u2019s local indie or something heavier, Black Bear keeps the atmosphere light and the tunes loud.<\/p>\n

Pleasure Club, Sydney NSW<\/strong>
One of Sydney\u2019s most loved Newtown venue\u2019s, equal parts live music venue and immersive fever dream. Expect boundary-pushing music, in a room built for a spectacle, with creative cocktails to match.<\/p>\n

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Charlie\u2019s of Darwin, Darwin NT<\/strong>
A warm, rustic bar, which brings live music to the top end with serious style. Think local bands and a crowd that\u2019s always up for one more round.<\/p>\n

Brooklyn Standard, Brisbane QLD<\/strong>
No matter the day, you will find live music every night of the week here, from funk to soul to full-blown rock \u2019n\u2019 roll. It\u2019s energetic, and always packed out for a reason.<\/p>\n

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Cherry Bar, Melbourne VIC<\/strong>
One of Melbourne\u2019s most famous rock dives. Gritty, loud, and full of history. The venue soaked in neon lighting, and good times if those walls could talk, they would be yelling.<\/p>\n

Ramblin\u2019 Rascal Tavern, Sydney NSW<\/strong>
With its basement grit, extensive booze selection and loud live sets, Rascal\u2019s earned its stripes as a Sydney staple for a reason, it\u2019s unpretentious and full of life.<\/p>\n

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Shady Pines Saloon, Sydney NSW<\/strong>
A country dive with heart, Shady\u2019s does live music the old-fashioned way, cold beer, foot-tapping tunes, and a room full of regulars who come to listen every week.<\/p>\n

The Trocadero Room, Sydney NSW<\/strong>
An underground gem that\u2019s quickly built a reputation for live acts with style and edge, featuring velvet booths, dim low lighting, and a dancefloor that never stops.<\/p>\n