Fortress Melbourne – The Southern Hemisphere’s Biggest Gaming Tavern & Cyber Bar

Fortress Melbourne storms into Emporium Melbourne as the largest gaming tavern in the Southern Hemisphere – a colossal 2,700 sqm, two-level cathedral of neon, fantasy, and pure nightlife energy. Step off Lonsdale Street and straight into a medieval-meets-cyberpunk wonderland where 160+ Alienware rigs sit beside roaring fireplaces, stone-baked pizza ovens, and a bar that pours Fortress Lager like it’s the house elixir.

This isn’t just a venue; it’s a full-blown cyber tavern where you can smash a parma and a pint while queuing ranked, watch a 200-seat arena final from the mezzanine with a cocktail in hand, or disappear into private RPG booths with your crew until the early hours. The retractable grandstand folds away on regular nights, turning the entire arena floor into one massive open-plan barcade – perfect for late-night LANs, birthday takeovers, or just claiming a throne-like booth and never leaving.

The crowd is gloriously mixed: cosplayers, office escapees, uni students on $20 parma deals, and hardcore raiders all sharing the same tables. With the tavern kitchen pumping out beef ribs and loaded wedges straight to your station, and bartenders who’ll happily toast your victory (or commiserate your loss), Fortress Melbourne feels less like a gaming venue and more like the ultimate grown-up playground that just happens to have a world-class esports stadium hidden inside.

Gaming at a glance:
📍 Shop 25/23 Caledonian Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 (Emporium Melbourne)
🕒 Sun–Thu 12 pm–10 pm; Fri–Sat 12 pm–1 am
💻 160+ Alienware PCs, esports arena, themed tavern, RPG/private rooms, console booths, retro arcade
🏆 Major esports tournaments, community LANs, watch parties, tabletop RPG nights
💲 Free entry • Hourly stations + tavern menu (famous $20 parma & pint)
🔥 Medieval-fantasy cyber bar vibe • All ages until 10 PM, then 18+

Contact details:
📞 (03) 8563 0085
📧 bookings@fortress.games
🌐 website

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