THE PRINCE

In 1936, The Prince was the city's grandest splash of art deco decadence. In the 40's the US military set up camp, establishing an officer's club and pretending not to notice the area relaxing into Melbourne's red light district - despite a red light topping our rooftop flagpole. In the 70's it was Pokey's Drag Show & Pennie's Nightclub, early institutions of the city's LGBTQIA scene. Sex appeal and progressive politics. That ringing in your ears is from when The Prince was ground zero of Melbourne's punk scene in the 80's. Blood, sweat and beers. Architect Alan Powell was in charge of the clean up in the late 90's, with a sharp refurbishment that honoured our art deco heritage. By then, Australians were beginning to suspect our food scene was world class; restaurant Circa opened its doors at The Prince and proved us right... The Prince is a jack of all trades, evolving and reincarnating itself to satisfy the ever changing hospitality landscape.

Registration numbers: 44 120 021 669 (W)