Purple Emerald

0396507753, 189-191 Flinders la, Melbourne. VIC 3000 Bar Bar
Open Mon-Fri 12 noon-late, Sat 6pm-3am, Sun 5pm-1am; Licensed; Cards AE, BC, DC, MC, V, Seats inside 150

Mietta's Review
A funky little joint with heaps of attitude. The look isn't very designer, but it's comfortable and relaxed. Bands play from almost within the crowd, just in front of the bar and at the same floor level, providing a very immediate, engaging atmosphere of music and drinking. It can be a bit confined when there's five of them playing.

Other Published Opinions Age Melinda Houston 30/3/06

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