The Toff In Town

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The Toff In Town

Melbourne, VIC

The Toff in Town is the live music centrepiece of our favourite adult playground: Curtin House.

Live music is a mixed bag at The Toff. From country rock to hyperpop, the stage welcomes all kinds with open arms.

Famous for its curated cocktail menu. Sure, they’ve got beer and wine, but make sure to sample some of their elegant Thai-inspired cocktails if you’d like to make the most of your experience.

Infamous for that bloody staircase. Thankfully The Toff is only on the second floor of Curtin House, but if you’ve downed a few too many bevvies at the gig, it can be a treacherous descent back to Swanson Street. Multiply that by a thousand if you’ve snuck off to the rooftop for a smoke.

If you’re on a night out in the CBD, there’s a solid chance you’ll end up there. The building really has it all – designer clothing shops, a bookstore, two restaurants and the famous rooftop, where the cool kids sit on the staircase and gaze out at the city.

The Toff is our favourite piece of the puzzle. With cozy booths and balanced, foam-topped cocktails, the intimate space offers a classy listening experience. You can even order a few Thai-style bites from Cookie next door to be delivered to your carriage. We recommend the crispy pork belly and fried egg salad.

Otherwise, jump in the crowd and boogie down. There’s something to see almost every night they’re open (Thursday to Sunday, by the way).  Both DJs and live bands often make appearances at The Toff and despite the swanky setting, it’s been known to get a little rowdy. Local legends are always at home on The Toff stage, but lately it’s become a bit more of a hotspot for avant-garde international acts as well – we’re especially looking forward to Iglooghost’s show on June 8.

To check it out for yourself, head on up to level two at 252 Swanston St. You can’t miss it.