The Gem Bar

⚡️TONIGHT⚡️The Brakes residency continues with J Taylor Bell & The Ding Dongs - From 8pm
🎧 Mum Rock DJs bringing good vibes till close

🍻 HAPPY HOUR 12pm till 6pm + open all day till 9…so come eat food and drink beer and sit in the sun and do all of the good stuff!

Dio is too hung over to deal with the flashing lights on our Jurassic Park pinball machine but if you’re up for it you could come slap those buttons and enjoy a Happy Hour bev from 12-6pm today.

⚡️TONIGHT⚡️FROM 8PM⚡️Catch + ⚡️

ALSO you can munch on some from 5:30-9pm 🍖🍖🍖

Some say we have it all.

We’ve come here to chew bubble gum and drink beers, and we’re all out of bubble gum.
So it’s just the beers then, really. Oh, and BBQ!

In other words…🌟HAPPY HOUR 12-6PM TODAY🌟and 🍴 SERVING FROM 5:30PM🍴

⚡️And don’t forget to catch The Country & Western Rambles playing 2 sets of H***y Tonk faves FROM 8PM tonight! ⚡️FREE ENTRY⚡️

❗️Ooooh, check it out. Incase you missed it, we’ve got the one and only Davey Lane (You Am I) taking the stage (shoved into the corner of the bar) next Thursday doing a special lil live show/recording with pal Nitida (Don’t Thank Me, S***k Me!) ⚡️

Don’t miss our mate Davey playing live at his favourite pub (haven’t actually asked if The Gem is his favourite pub but we think it’s a fair assumption).

🌟FREE ENTRY. VERY COOL🌟

⚡️ residency continues this arvo from 4pm, this week joined by ⚡️

Also just announced - from 6:30pm - Messiah To Ninjin and Kashikoi Ulysses, both from Kyoto, Japan! 🇯🇵

❤️Don’t forget to grab a $10 Bloody Mary because that is our whole thing on Sundays.

💥 Sunday's Secret Acts = Messiah to Ninjin and Kashikoi Ulysses from Kyoto, Japan!!!!🎌

Sun 18 Aug, from 6:30pm - FREE ENTRY

BLURB below for the down low...👀
SUBMARINE Records proudly presents “Kyoto Indie Rock Experiments 2024” a unique musical event bringing the raw and experimental sounds of Kyoto's underground music scene to Melbourne. This event features two of Kyoto’s most dynamic bands: Messiah to Ninjin and Kashikoi Ulysses.

Messiah to Ninjin, formed twelve years ago, is an explosive alternative rock duo known for their powerful melodies and emotional live performances. Kitayama on guitar/vocals and Natsuko on drums/vocals blend raw intensity with intricate musicality, creating an unforgettable live experience. Their single album "BOMB" has struck a chord with audiences, capturing a range of emotions from joy to sorrow.

Kashikoi Ulysses offers a different yet equally captivating sound. Originally from Ehime and based in Kyoto since 2010, this lo-fi rock band, led by Osamu Osanai, blends indie rock with electronic influences to create a distinctive and experimental musical experience. Known for their introspective and socially conscious lyrics, Kashikoi Ulysses resonates deeply with their audience.

This secret free show at the Gem will be the last one of this series.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the vibrant energy of Kyoto’s indie rock scene live in Melbourne!

⭐️⭐️IT’S SATURDAY⭐️⭐️ Glad none of us are hung over or that would make working today really hard because we have 2 gigs and drinks to pour and BBQ to run to tables and all that.

From 4pm 🔥 catch Names double single launch + mates Bass Meadows
From 8pm 🔥 it’s FLY! + Aardvark + Lothario
PLUS DJ Jeepster on the decks all night till close ❗️

⚡️⚡️ALL FREE ENTRY⚡️⚡️

🌟🌟TONIGHT FROM 8PM🌟🌟 THE BRAKES RESIDENCY CONTINUES with HEADSPIN❗️plus Mum Rock DJs on tune duty till close❗️

🍻HAPPY HOUR till 6pm

🍖 OPEN ALL DAY till 9pm.

🔥HAPPY HOUR🔥NOW TILL 6PM🔥 PLUS FROM 5:30 TONIGHT 🔥

❤️Head down for 🌟HAPPY HOUR🌟 today 12pm-6pm and grab a cheap Marg or a beer or a wine or whatever tickles your fancy❤️

⚡️ open from 5:30pm tonight. Book a table via the link in our bio or just walk on in. It’s all chill…

🌟 (The Panics) RESO continues this arvo FROM 4PM🌟 Joined this week by & 🌟

🍹$10 Bloody Marys all day

🍖 open till 9pm

🔥Huge lineup for your Saturday🔥 Cramming in 3 gigs because WHY NOT?!

🔥FROM 4PM - +
🔥FROM 7PM
🔥FROM 8PM
❗️❗️HUGE❗️❗️

🍖PLUS open from 12-9pm🍖

📸 “You’re a tiger, baby”

🍻Happy Hour till 6pm with .preston 🍻

👆My best attempt at getting a photo of Greg👆Just trying to let you all know Happy Hour is on 12-6pm weekdays. Today is a weekday, so that’s pretty cool.

ALSO❗️ serving up Texas-style noms from 5:30pm tonight.

🔥🔥GEM FEST LINEUP IS HERE🔥🔥 Check out all the smokin’ super hot awesome acts we’ve got in store for Gem Fest 2024 👆
We are 11/10 stoked with how the year’s instalment is shaping up❗️Not sure yet where we are going to store all the extra kegs but other than that, everything is wicked.

GEM FEST IS 4/5/6 October. Lock it in! Put it in your calendar! Write it in you bullet journal. Whatever works.

⚡️⚡️⚡️FREE ENTRY BTW⚡️⚡️⚡️

🌟🌟🌟H***Y TONK TUESDAY🌟🌟🌟

Come catch The Country & Western Ramblers tonight FROM 8PM. 🤠
🍻HAPPY HOUR running 12-6pm
🍖 open from 5:30❗️

⭐️GIGS THIS WEEK⭐️

🌟First week of residency kicks off from 4pm this arvo with special guest 🌟

❗️❗️$10 Bloody Marys all day❗️❗️ AND till 9pm 🍖

🚀SATURDAY STUFF🚀

❗️Gigs are good for your health so come catch .s.e.x.x + FROM 4PM❗️
❗️Then tonight .taylorbell_and_theddingdongs joined by FROM 8PM❗️
⭐️PLUS till close⭐️

🥩 OPEN TILL 9PM

🐶Dio kindly oversaw the tapping of the kegs to make sure we were stocked and ready for tonight.❗️
⚡️FROM 8PM catch .brakes first residency instalment with 🔥

Plus HAPPY HOUR 🍻 TILL 6PM & open for lunch and dinner 🍽️

Hi, welcome to Thursday. ⚡️We’re doing stuff⚡️

🍻🍷HAPPY HOUR TILL 6PM🍷🍻
🐮 feeding you all FROM 5:30PM🐮

THEN 🔥FROM 8PM TONIGHT Catch Ada Duffy + Lachlan Reynolds live on stage🔥 (actually live, don’t actually have a stage)

💀SAT ARVOS THIS MONTH💀

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⚡️WHAT’S ON IN AUGUST⚡️ Big month ahead❗️Including 2 wicked residences and a SECRET SHOW 🔥 Save your dates 🗓️

⭐️THE BRAKES RESIDENCY⭐️ Every Friday in August❗️

Catch .brakes at The Gem every Friday this month, joined each week by a different and uniquely awesome special guest!

⚡️They’ll be playing the first single ‘Doin’ Fine’ off their upcoming LP ‘Big Rock’ amongst many other wicked tracks.⚡️

Don’t miss it, okay!

🌟IT’S H***Y TONK TUESDAY🌟 Come grab a cheap pint during HAPPY HOUR 🍺 till 6PM and a mad feed by from 5:30-9pm 🍖
🤠Stay for the H***y Tonk super fun good times with The Country & Western Ramblers FROM 8PM

❤️ Our hearts our full & we’re all still buzzing after yesterday’s amazing Gillian Welch tribute event as part of 🥳

A massive thank you to for putting it all together and for such an amazing performance- and a huge thank you to all the incredible artists who performed .jones.music .pearl (and if you’re reading this - pls do follow & continue to support these talented artists!)

& thank you to everyone who came down to The Gem for the event & fillled the room with such warmth, joy & appreciation 🤗

we love our Gem community # # #

🌟FROM 4PM THIS ARVO - Leaps & Bounds Presents: A Tribute to Gillian Welch. Lead by local legend Loretta Miller (Jazz Party) and joined by a huge lineup of guest performers.
❗️Last year was huge, so get in early to grab a prime spot.

🔥In the tasty treats department and $10 Bloody Marys going all day.🔥

📸

⚡️SATURDAY GIGS⚡️
🚀THIS ARVO FROM 4PM - Catch Who Bastard & Bludger in their front bar death match 💀
🔥FROM 8PM TONIGHT - Sin City are back for their second Winter Residency instalment with Cahill Kelly & Band
❗️PLUS Mum Rock DJs ALL NIGHT LOOOONG❗️

🍖 OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER 👆 Bookings can be made via link in bio - WALK INS WELCOME

Gather your mates! 🫶 IT’S FRIDAY!

⚡️⚡️ TONIGHT with duo FROM 8PM⚡️⚡️+ bringing the tunes till 1am 🔥

🍻Get in early to bask in Happy Hour specials until 6PM🍻
PLUS 🥩 nom noms going from 12PM today 🥩

Offt, love a Friday.

Hey friends👋 Come hang for a chill one today before the massive weekend ahead!

🍻HAPPY HOUR 12-6PM🍻 +
🥩 OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER 🥩

⚡️COMING UP THIS SUNDAY⚡️Leaps & Bounds presents: A Gillian Welch Tribute ⭐️ FROM 4PM ⭐️

An afternoon that pays tribute to the iconic American singer-songwriter Gillian Welch, who’s music spanning across the country, folk, bluegrass and Americana genres has been hugely influential to aspiring, emerging and established female and LGTBQI+ artists locally.

❤️Featuring an incredible lineup of artists including .jones.music and many many more ❤️

Considering the success of this show last year, we highly recommend getting down early to grab yourself a front row spot, and maybe enjoy a feed while you’re at it.
Due to high demand, we are unable to take table bookings for this day, so first in best dressed.

See you all Sunday 💋

🔥🔥We’re loving at The Gem🔥🔥

⚡️Come join us for a BBQ feast tonight!⚡️

Bookings can be made via link in bio 👆 Walk-ins Welcome.

Ready for our usual H***y Tonk good-times with The Country & Western Ramblers from 8pm tonight?🐴Yes? Good!

Prepare your bodies for all that inevitable two-steppin’ with Happy Hour 🥂 until 6pm
& serving up Texas-style deliciousness 🍖 from 5pm

⚡️⚡️GIGS THIS WEEK⚡️⚡️

💋Happy Bloody Sunday💋

THIS ARVO 🔥 .band + 🔥FROM 4PM ❤️Plus $10 Bloody Marys all day❤️

⚡️Saturday⚡️The Gem⚡️Stuff⚡️

🔥🔥GIGS🔥🔥
🔥THIS ARVO FROM 4PM with Hormones
🔥TONIGHT FROM 8PM with PLUS DJ

🍖🍖Get around for lunch 12-3PM & dinner 5-9PM🍖🍖

🐖Pork Chop’s open UPSTAIRS FROM 7PM