An intimate listening bar hidden inside HER, blending vinyl culture with world-class cocktails.

Music Room: A Bar That Listens Back

Tucked away within the multi-storey labyrinth of HER on Lonsdale Street, Music Room feels like a secret shared only with those who know where to look. Push through the door and you’re met with soft lighting, plush seating and walls lined with thousands of records. The sound, tuned to perfection through custom-built McIntosh amps and Klipsch speakers, wraps around you in velvet. It’s not loud — it’s immersive. Every note feels intentional, and every moment unfolds in rhythm with the space itself.

This isn’t background music; it’s a curated journey where conversation slows and the soundtrack takes the lead.

The Drinks: Smooth, Refined, Harmonic

Behind the bar, the cocktails are as composed as the playlist. Classics are reimagined with subtle detail — think a yuzu martini that hums with citrus, or a smoky negroni that lingers like the last note of a vinyl side. The wine list leans European, while Japanese whisky and small-batch spirits make quiet cameos throughout the menu. Each pour feels deliberate, in tune with the night’s energy.

It’s the kind of place where you order less, stay longer and let the rhythm set the pace.

The Vibe: Immersion Over Noise

Music Room’s appeal lies in its restraint. There are no crowds shouting over each other, no DJs vying for attention — just sound, light, and liquid in perfect sync. Guests lean in to talk, to listen, to breathe. It’s a reminder that nightlife doesn’t have to be loud to be alive.

For Melbourne, a city obsessed with culture and craftsmanship, Music Room is a fitting reflection: timeless, meticulous and quietly magnetic.