Originally the Collingwood Arms Hotel constructed in 1871, the venue rebranded as Bendigo Hotel in 1888, before being bought out by Carlton brewery in 1911. As well as having a recognisable and unique exterior, the Bendigo Hotel is an iconic live music venue.

The Entertainment

The music tends to lend towards the distorted guitar end of the live music spectrum, covering rock, screamo, heavy metal, punk and indie rock.

The Crowd

The Bendigo clientele can vary depending on who is playing in the stage area, but common throughout the venue is the trendy, metal heads.