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Venue type: Pub, Bar, Club Review: Lush Green

The Prince of Wales is a St Kilda icon that is definitely worth a visit if you've never properly experienced St Kilda before. The building is a grand art-deco style and inside you will discover every element imaginable. There are two downstairs bars; the main bar consisting of two pool tables, a few bar stools haphazardly situated around the place and huge open windows to gaze out of. This is an extremely popular pub - perfect for meeting up with friends and having a drink. Spend a lazy weekend afternoon at the Prince of Wales - grab an outside table and watch the world go by over a few beers. The bar next door is more intimate with a gay friendly influence. Wander up the well worn wooden staircase and you will discover a huge room with two more bars, a lower level dance floor and a crowd of people that love having a good time.

Always Busy

There is always something going down at the Price of Wales, on any night of the week but you will find weekends are busiest.

Music Most Nights

The POW is a prime music venue with acts performing virtually every night of the week. It houses many famous DJs and local and international acts. Check the huge blackboard outside for gig listings.

Popular With Travellers

Backpackers galore, but that's St Kilda for you.

Second Opinion

The Prince of Wales is a major icon, and the downstairs, main bar is definitely the place to head down to at one point during a visit to St Kilda. The vibe is cruisy and easy going, with jugs on tables a common sight. It's mostly standing room only, and bar service is quick - there are usually ample staff on hand to serve. The windows provide a great view of the main St Kilda drag, too.

Mark Davies

Readers' Reviews

whether your a rocker or a raver, prince is the place to be!! ... it caters 4 all! it's very chill and a great place to meet people. it's huge but if ur round a bar you feel just at home! just by changing rooms you feel like you've changed clubs. it rox! atmosphere is funky, so if u like 2 hav fun, you've found your place!

Cath, Melbourne, 07/03

Prince of Wales is a paradise for all. The pub is huge, allowing you to wander around and discover new areas of the pub/club each time you go. There is a small room behind the disc jockeys stage that is completely sound proof to the main dance arena that provides a more intimate dance area with some cranking beats, where you have no choice but to introduce yourself to the hot Melbourne guy that is basically dancing on you because the room is so packed. To top it of, Prince has created a tricky bathroom situation where the womans and the men bathrooms are separate, however are still friendly to a unisex situation. The way they have designed the bathroom entrance has resulted in this outcome. You have to go to understand.

Kelly, Woodville, SA, 03/06