District 1

115 reviews

228A Malvern Rd, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

d1melbourne.com.au

+61370644088

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District 1 is a Night club located at 228A Malvern Rd, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia. It has received 115 reviews with an average rating of 2.1 stars.

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Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday10PM-4:30AM
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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  • The address of District 1: 228A Malvern Rd, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

  • District 1 has 2.1 stars from 115 reviews

  • Night club

  • "ATROCIOUS customer service"

    "Table booked on 22/04/2023"

    "Today would have been the worst club experience I have ever encountered"

    "If I could write zero stars I would absolutely disgraceful, ill mannered and inconsiderate security with such big egos particularly those surrounding the entrance"

    "We booked a booth to celebrate our friend wedding and it wasn’t worth it at all"

Reviews

  • Meraki

ATROCIOUS customer service. I went to D1 last week and lost my glasses there and lodged a lost property form the day after. The page mentions that if the items are found I would be contacted but I specifically asked for them to also contact me even if they do not find my glasses as I don’t have any backup ones and going on holiday soon so if it’s not at the venue I would need to order them asap. It’s $200 for a new pair and takes 2 weeks to get delivered. It’s been a week and I’ve heard nothing, I also message D1 on their Facebook and Instagram but they left me on seen on both platforms. Today, I called them at 10pm as I knew there would be staff as the club is open. The staff representative said she would give me a call back in 15 to let me know if the venue has my glasses. Fast forward 2 hours later I’ve still not heard back from her and when I called back I was hung up on after it went through. Any calls following that never went through again. I also messaged them on Instagram again but never got a reply even though they were actively posting stories. I just don’t understand why it’s so difficult to let me know if my glasses are sitting in the lost property box, because like it’s not a hard thing to do. I know this is just a club but it’s still a business and they clearly don’t care about the customers or have any etiquette of customer service. If you lose anything here, consider it gone. I also visit the club frequently as I’m a promoter but needless to say my friends and I will never be coming back here. The service has always been nonexistent and every staff member is always rude and looks miserable. It’s really not a good business and you’re much better going off somewhere that has human decency.

  • Young Tan

Table booked on 22/04/2023. Normal entry should be ok but do not book a table and waste your money at D1. My frens were alr at the table since I arrived very late at 2am from another club. After a couple of drinks they basically stopped me from drinking as they claimed we were way too drunk but I was sober as hell??? I was even feeding my one of my fren water constantly so that he could sober up a little. Since one server is assigned to every table, she should be able to monitor us and allow the sober ones to drink but everyone on the table was barred from drinking irregardless. It is absolutely ridiculous that I was restricted from drinking when we paid so much for the table. Never had a experience like that at a club. Never will book a table at D1 again. As it stands, they are only focused on profits and nothing else as I was charged $50 for entry after 1am even though I had a table reservation. We had two unopened 750ML bottles of Belvedere left after the night but only one was clocked for balance which means we lost a bottle for nothing due to nothing. They should close their doors for good and not be a menace to the clubbing scene. Appalling servers and management. Disgusting profit gouging organisation. They simply do not care about their customers. Oh yea, if the rating could be negative, it would be -100 stars.

  • Thi Dinh

Today would have been the worst club experience I have ever encountered. Mimi who deals with all the booking is should be fired ! Useless and doesn’t know how to run a venue and obviously doesn’t know how much the club can hold and how many tables can be booked. My mate booked a table after someone has cancelled. We places a deposit & was ensured by Mimi that we get a table . Mimi advised us to arrive before 12 . Got there at 9:30pm , the VIP LINE was packed to the corner . We then waiting for about 1.5 hours and then received a message from D1 saying they will cancel our booking. Many of my mates tables got cancelled and no one got refund . YOU CANT SAY YOU WERE SUPER BUSY . If they were professional, they would know exactly how much people that club can hold .and not let people that fly in from other states to waste there time lining up even though we paid for a VIP BOOTH Super disappointed with the staff , we all felt like we got scammed. NEVER COMING BACK HERE AGAIN !!!! And for all though people tht didn’t get there booth aswell, please leave your experience here so warn others to not book here on big event days . If I could rate a ’ 0 ‘I would !!!

  • Andreia Ekatherina

If I could write zero stars I would absolutely disgraceful, ill mannered and inconsiderate security with such big egos particularly those surrounding the entrance. They were extremely racist and prejudicial towards my friends who flew in from the US only a few days ago and they had lost their baggage till the day before. We waited in line for two hours initially. We got to the entrance only to be told that their attire was ‘too casual’. We made the effort and expenses to find our friends club appropriate attire. We waited another 2 hours to be told by the same bouncer that they were still too casual. We had seen people in ripped jeans, hoodies and beanies and were allowed to enter so I don’t understand why they weren’t allowed in. We were laughed at and made fun of for ‘making the effort’ to find our friends new clothes by this same bouncer. The bouncer told our friend (who has alopecia) to take off his beanie despite this fact, even if we pleaded with him to let us in. Disgusting attitude & disgusting behaviour from District 1.

  • Melina Nguyen

We booked a booth to celebrate our friend wedding and it wasn’t worth it at all. Once inside our booth was not ready on arrival and only had a few glasses which was not enough for the 19 people we had. The security in the main vip questioned me about my ability to walk upstairs in heels. The bottle girl also could not pour drinks and split majority of it as well as causing it to stain my dress. Overall customer experience was not worth the price. I would also not recommend people to sit down as security will kick you out. There is also some sexism as most girls would be allowed entry compared to guys in line who had to wait longer to get in as well as have to pay the increase of entry fee. They also denied card and only allowed cash entry. Although we had a booth, we had to pay $35 extra per person with cash and had to get out cash from the local kebab shop.

  • Minh Châu Nghiêm

This club have no definition of customer service. We booked a table on Lunar New Year Event, looking forward to have a great night with friends but turned out feeling like we got scammed. The club refuses to accept card payment and just switch to cash without no specific reason. We was forced to pay the rest on cash at the table. 3 of us counted the money in front of the bottle girl and put the cash in the envelop. 5’ later they came back claim that $50 was missing and request us to pay more or else they will cancel our table. It’s not much of the deal but it’s horrible for being ripped. Nevertheless, the manager of the floor came and talked like we was trying to cheat $50??? Ridiculous service. Have to wait 1h for the drink to arrive. Feel like paying to beg for service :) Pls change your service before all your client is offended

  • K

Do not book a table at this nightclub unless you want to risk being separated from friends. The club was split into 3 sections (I had a VIP table). My mates went to the bathroom from our VIP table to the upper level and they could not come back down. A fwew friends went from our table to the dance floor and could not come back up to the table because the 'Stamp' they give you at entry rubbed out. I tried speaking to the security explaining that they were on my table however to no avail. I've never encountered any lower IQ security guards honestly with such a big power trip.

  • O F

This place disgusts me. We got kicked out despite being VIP and spending over $1000 on a booth. My friend was asked to leave for leaning on the seats of the booth with no prior warning and were refused re-entry. I believe they were finding reasons to kick out people that were already in the club to make room for the unreasonable line of people outside. I will not be returning :) xo would recommend boycotting

  • Paul Allen

Honestly, the worst club in Melbourne. The security guards physically harassed me and my group of friends. I have never experienced such hostility and prejudice towards me. I finally got my Australian citizenship, changed my given name,coming from Somalia, and they treated me differently as I just wanted to have a good time. Never coming back, and I recommend to anyone going there. DONT GOT THERE !!!!!!!!

  • My Pirom

Don’t go clubbing here unless you want to be talked down by rude staff especially the security guards and their staff will only care about and prioritize their friends and will get someone kicked out for their friend if they just ask :) Booked a table there and spent over $1500 and wish I could get that refunded frr x
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • John Meadow

Power tripping racist security guards. Wouldn't let me and my friendd in because we didn't meet the dress code even though we were dressed nicely. We were wearing exactly the same thing as a few others in line but only we were harrased and forced out because we are black. Would rather go to revs than this disgusting club again

  • Tat I

Had fun with my friends but won’t come back again. It’s just one of the worst club I have ever been. It’s for young people who doesn’t know about the good clubs. First of all the music was trash. And bar tenders/ bouncers were EXTREMELY UNFRIENDLY. disappointing. I don’t know why people wait for few hours to enter.

  • Kat Pagarigan

I helped my friend booked their hens/bucks party at District 1. The booking process was smooth and they're very accommodating towards our large group. From the booking process all the way through table service, it was fantastic. Overall it was a great night for all of us. Definitely recommend going here.

  • Gordon Lee

My mates and I just had the best clubbing experience last friday. Music at the club was phenomenal, Bottle girl’s service was elite. Club staffs were helpful. 10/10 experience would do it again. Be sure to message one of the promoters/ managers to secure a table!
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Philip SiteTech

Despite all the negative reviews the place is without doubt the best Venue to attend on a Friday night. Always is super busy because of its popularity but the Hosts and organisers do an amazing job overall. A place in Melbourne that you need to check out at least once, just make sure you come early!

  • Aden Selvan

Security guards have a god complex and can't properly count 1 in 1 out. The club also is cash only and kept us in line for 3 hours until we were told $50 entry, when we got to the front they told us there is nothing we can do and we'll have to line up again if we wanna withdraw

  • Thuy Vo

What a terrible place with terrible service to match. Booked a VIP booth, literally 4 stools and a table. Supposedly this is what you get when you pay $1k for the VIP package. Don’t waste your money, go elsewhere! I should have read the bad reviews on this place before booking.

  • Connor Hay

Bouncers are absolutely disgusting people. Abused us for going back to the VIP section where we came out of. We had VIP wrist bands on. Their conduct would be classified as assault in a court of law. Don't waste your money here, go to somewhere that deserves it.

  • Nhu Nguyen

Only accept cash for entry fee and expensive compare to other clubs. Music was bad, feel like radio music.. which I can play it myself.. wouldnt pay that much money for this.. We queued for a long time and then the staff said the line was

  • Josef Lim

Really impressed with security and venue management. Lost my wallet, contacted lost and found and retrieved my wallet within 1-2 weeks after it being found.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Tam Tran

I am posting for a friend, she said the music is all hardstyle and too loud and too expensive , please give her refund. Thankyou
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2

  • D Z

The level of service doesn’t remotely justify the money we paid for the table, let alone the chaotic mess just to get in. What’s even more off-putting was the bottle girl’s attitude and her non-stop eye rolling.

  • Ashtyn Lih

The music and bartenders were excellent and fast at what they were doing. Security is A+ and not too invasive just does what they are supposed to do
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • NFT Sniper

Great vibe, if you love asian crowd here is the place to go. Great crowd, great music! BEST ASIAN CLUB in Melbourne
Price per person
$100–120
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Rajinj Kanth

Worst place in melbourne! Terrible security staff! Worst i have ever seen anywhere in the world... absolute disgrace to melbourne. Please sac your security guards if you want to hold a reputation.

  • Jameson Martin

Paid $50 entry per person and got stamped and they wouldn’t let us back in after and security was aggressive. Total waste of time and money.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • B K

Chaotic. Had table booking. I paid almost $1000 for table booking but still had to line up with walking in people. Not flexible. Security guard was terrible. Bad service. Wasted money and time.

  • Thomas Pirotta

This place never stops buzzing with great vibes and addictive DJ sets. The whole venue is easy to navigate and the many bars are accessible. Must visit on a Friday night.

  • Ann N

Great vibes and music. Very nice production and amazing service. Love the multi-level venue! Definitely book a mezz table for a good time . Best location …

  • Nicholas Pua

the overall vibe and atmosphere is good but the staff are rude
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 4

  • Alicia Chai

Got kicked out because “one of the managers wanted us out” - no explanation nothing…we weren’t even drunk nor rowdy…we were waiting for the toilet

  • Tulia Kim

Ive been visiting every week for few years only because some of my friends were the promoters but not anymore. Too rude and too rubbish for me.

  • Michael Zhao

What colors ur jacket? What size u wear? R u guys daft? Whats the point of getting a number. 1hr in line and 1hr to the side. Tf u guys upto

  • Daniel Cohen

shxx place, everyone have to pay $50 cash to get in, nothing special, dirty everywhere and rude staff overall, never go back again.

  • Andrew O

DO NOT come here. The worst bouncers I ever seen - very rude and racist. If there is negative stars, I will give them -5 stars.

  • Kim Do

I booked a booth for my friends birthday and they loved the music! Special thanks to Amy for helping us book the table! :)

  • BigmanMichael23

whose genius idea was it to hire Dynamike, I would rather go home than listen to Doja cat and pop smoke for 2 hours.

  • Lucy Lu

The staff there are super rude, overcharged us for entry even though we paid for a vip table. Horrible service.

  • Joshua Sam

Great club and great people. Venue is very nice as well
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Crypto BILLIONAIRE

Great place to be on a Friday night
Price per person
$80–100
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Michael Truong

Very nice place to celebrate special event with friends. Great lighting, good music and friendly staffs

  • Kent Newen

Fun and really enjoyable but the 1 hour long queue waiting even I with the VIP was extremely annoying

  • Abdullah Malik

Poor staff! And rude security guards. Please never ever go there if you don’t want spoil your night

  • Suki Lee

u will is you ever come here :). they will kick you out whenever they r ready for the night:)

  • Alex Nguyen

Very nice venue and amazing atmosphere for hard tunez! Amazing djs and always a vibe inside!

  • Tejas Gandhi

Dynamike was amazing...contemporary and modern club with good vibe music and great ambience.

  • Thi

please tell hoesty to never dj again
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • christina pham

Very bad service and music was just as terrible. Wouldn’t recommend, better off at home.

  • ThatAsianGuy

Honestly the worst club. Security? Next level rude for no reason. Waste of time. Dont go

  • Nathan Chow

Paid for a booth and had to wait in line. Like whhaaaaatt. Why even payd for booth …

  • Slim Boss

Worst place to go in Melbourne, very rude security, very high entrance fee

  • Danny Nguyen

Venue is amazing the lines move really fast and music is always banging

  • Pitchayut Sombatsiri

Bouncers are terrible, they don't know how to talk to customers

  • Jacque P

Always a fun time when I come here, great music and great vibes

  • Thuy Vu

Absolute worst, rudest security I’ve ever encountered anywhere

  • Emily Mai

Music is so trash bro, better off going to Taylor Swift night

  • Bashar Shahroor (Bash)

Atrocious music. Terrible management. Extremely overpriced.

  • J SK

Cash only and standing table not worth it. Entry overpriced

  • Shannon Sinfield

Awesome bar, has good service and friendly staff.

  • Tjay Sambat

Immaculation at its finest. Too lit …

  • Let’sgo Channel

My friend booked table for celebrate his b’day

  • Rick Rick

wait for 200000000days until I got in

  • luyện lê

Price to entrance so high 35$/ person

  • Callum Pynt

4.5 hour wait to get into the club.

  • D SG

too much seccy way too redhot

  • Hieu Nguyen

Bad. No customer service

  • Jesslyn Wijaya

Bouncer was very rude.

  • Edward Hoang

who tf is dj dynamite

  • Maylling Jiang

Awesome club!

  • Andrew Fu

Love the Djs!

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