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Revolver Upstairs

Revolver Upstairs, known locally as Revs, is a bar, Thai restaurant and nightclub on the first floor of 229 Chapel Street in Prahran, Melbourne.

Opened: 1997
Capacity: n/a
Sound: Techno

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Revolver Upstairs: quick facts

Checked Sep 2026

Address: Level 1, 229 Chapel Street, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia Directions
Nearest station: Prahran station (Sandringham line), about 350 metres away
Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday 17:00 to late; Friday 17:00 to Saturday midday; Saturday 17:00 through Sunday to Monday morning
Opened: 1997 29 years
Rooms: Two club rooms: the front room (the Stage) and the back room (the Cage); Colonel Tan's Thai Kitchen operates in the venue before club nights
Dress code: Relaxed, but open-toe shoes, singlets and tracksuits are not recommended; the door can refuse entry
Tickets: Priority entry tickets (arrive before 2am) for The Late Show on 3 Oct 2026 were AUD 30 on Humanitix; many other nights are free or door sale only
Founders: Camillo Ippoliti; the business was set up by Ippoliti and Tan Punturaumporn

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About Revolver Upstairs

Revolver Upstairs, known locally as Revs, is a bar, Thai restaurant and nightclub on the first floor of 229 Chapel Street in Prahran, in Melbourne's inner south east. It opened in 1997, set up by venue manager Camillo Ippoliti and Thai pop singer Tan Punturaumporn in a building whose ground floor was once a parachute factory. The space is filled with vintage furniture rather than a conventional dancefloor, and several original Banksy stencils are preserved on its walls.

Revs is best known for its long weekend hours. The Late Show began in 1999, when the club gained a 7am licence, and has run every Saturday since, led by resident Phil Ransom from the start. The front room, called the Stage, plays garage, bassline and techno until 7am, while the back room, the Cage, blends house with Italo and Afro sounds and keeps going through Sunday into Monday morning. Before club nights the space serves as Colonel Tan's Thai Kitchen.

Door policy

From the club's own rules

Valid ID is required and only the ID types shown on the door signage are accepted under Victorian law. The club advises against open-toe shoes, singlets and tracksuits, and when it reaches capacity only members are let in; membership is by referral and vetting.

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Where to stay near Revolver Upstairs

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Level 1, 229 Chapel Street, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia · Prahran station (Sandringham line), about 350 metres away

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Frequently asked questions

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What is the dress code at Revolver Upstairs?

Revolver says it is pretty relaxed, but it does not recommend open-toe shoes, daggy singlets or tracksuits. Its venue code of conduct also states that a dress code applies and that entry may be refused at the door.

Why is Revolver Upstairs members only some nights?

Revolver says it reaches capacity most nights, and at that point only members are let in. Membership cannot be bought: you have to be referred and then pass a vetting process. Arriving earlier in the night makes the members only door less likely.

What are Revolver Upstairs opening hours?

Revolver opens at 5pm Tuesday to Thursday until late. On Friday it runs from 5pm through to midday on Saturday, then reopens at 5pm on Saturday and carries on through Sunday until Monday morning.

How much does it cost to get into Revolver Upstairs?

The door charge changes from night to night, and many events are free or door sale only. Priority entry tickets for The Late Show on Saturday 3 October 2026, valid before 2am, were AUD 30 on Humanitix, and a few tickets are usually kept for the door.

What is The Late Show at Revolver Upstairs?

The Late Show is Revolver's weekly Saturday night, running since the club gained a 7am licence in 1999. Resident Phil Ransom has led it from the start, with garage, bassline and techno on the front room Stage and house in the back room Cage.

How do you get to Revolver Upstairs?

Revolver is on the first floor at 229 Chapel Street, Prahran. Prahran station on the Sandringham line is about 350 metres away. Because of the building's age and heritage status, the venue is not wheelchair accessible, though all main areas are on one level once upstairs.

What ID do I need to get into Revolver Upstairs?

Revolver can only accept valid ID under Victorian law, and the accepted types of ID are listed on signage at the door. Check that your ID is current and on that list before you queue.

Can you have dinner at Revolver Upstairs and stay for the club?

Yes. Colonel Tan's Thai Kitchen inside Revolver opens from 5pm Tuesday to Saturday, and guests who book the 9pm sitting can stay on for the club night after their meal. Bookings are made through the club's website.

Last checked 30 September 2026 against the club's own programme. Spotted something out of date? Write to info@technoairlines.com.