Might be a bit off topic -
I once walked into a small corner street style pub down there to stop in, have a beer, grab a bite, and chillax before a work function.
Beautiful smaller boutique pub in the middle of the CBD (can't remember the name of it for the life of me)
Had a reasonably priced steak with a killer dianne sauce. Washed it down with a nice blonde brew.
I kicked back a bit, and thought to myself, "this place is missing something". Something about the atmosphere was different to a sydney pub/club, but it was actually bugging me. I couldn't put my finger on it. It was lovely decor, quiet, good food - wait….. it was quiet!! It then struck me.
**Not a single poker machine in this establishment!**
No Ding ding ding, no jiggling of coins, just a few patrons eating, enjoying a drink, and sport on the TV.
THAT was the most pleasant aspect of what I found about Melbourne.
Little things like that. Just seems a little more laid back down there.
