If you’ve been to Southeast Asia, the term ‘go-go bar’ brings certain images to mind. Well clear your head of strategically served ping-pongs… Chin Chin’s much-anticipated watering hole is nothing of the sort.

Go Go Bar opened earlier this week in Chin Chin’s basement. The first thing you’ll notice in the cavernous space is the red neon sign: “Lonely Only For You”. You probably get it, but if not (and not even all the staff do), picture last-minute dates in Chiang Mai. The sign’s alluring glow adds to the mysterious atmosphere, which is enhanced by the smooth jazz soundtrack.

It’s easy to lose track of time at Go Go. Once daylight finishes, it’s all lightbulbs in red cylinders and flickering tea light candles. The big circular tables are ideal for groups, or, if you’re letting your hair down, flaunt yourself like a go-go dancer at one of the raised tables.

But we’re not here to talk about that – we’re here for the booze. On every table is a Little Black Book. Each page is dedicated to a season, and each season features two to three choices of cocktails, bottled beers and ciders, and wine by the glass.

Yes, the drinks have been designed with Melbourne’s unpredictable weather in mind, plus ingredients such as kaffir lime and palm sugar that mirror Chin Chin’s Thai influence. You can also line your stomach with snacks from the restaurant upstairs.

Go Go Bar insists it’s a place “where bartenders are bartenders and drinks are drinks.” But as soon as you pop in, you’ll know there’s a lot more to this drinking hot spot than meets the eye. Go Go, we love you long time. 

Where: 125 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
Hours: Mon-Sun 4pm-3am
Phone: (03) 8663 2020
Details: gogobar.com.au

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