Lansdowne Hotel Concerts 2025

The trivia was very hard to hear the sound, but everyone was having fun. I just couldn't hear anything. I had a schooner of beer for $8 which was nice. But I ordered the aeperol spritz next for $15 and it was so so so tiny. Bar staff nice enough.

The management are fantastic! I had a couple of questions about an upcoming gig and Rory (the General Manager) was really chill and pleasant about answering all of them. When my partner (who's a wheelchair user) and I went down last Friday, the staff were extremely professional and accommodating. Had a couple of drinks, played some pool, walked back home, brilliant night. The bartender was great at explaining the drinks available too, she was great at giving us a measured opinion on what we might like. 1000/10 stars! 🤩

WARNING IF YOU GO HERE: BRING YOUR PASSPORT AS WELL AS DRIVERS LICENSE!!!! I was super excited to go to the Lansdowne Hotel, I’m from Victoria and was wanting to go to their Goth event. My Victorian Drivers License was refused at the door because the security said it didn’t look like me, he asked for a second form of ID such as a passport (which I don’t have) or something on the NSW service app (which as a Victorian I don’t have). I stepped out of the line to try and google the Laws around asking for secondary ID, I wasn’t able to find anything. So I politely re-queued in line, and asked if he could please show me where I’m able to find the information. He said that I was now being “argumentative” and that if I had an issue I “should call triple zero”. The second security guard told me “it doesn’t matter if you have a second form of ID, we’re going to refuse you entry now.” I understand it is their job, but I was trying to problem solve the situation due to it being a paid event and pre purchased tickets. He did come over and show me on his phone the website, I googled the link and read the entire page, it didn’t apply to me. I re-queued yet again and explain that this was only in regards to ID scanners and didn’t state anything about secondary proof. He again told me to “call the police” if I have an issue. So I did. I asked if the local police station is red fern, he said “yes” as I asked that, the second security guard leaned over to him and said “don’t worry they won’t come anyway” I called the local police station, the officer was super understanding, patient and asked to speak with the security. I did hand the phone after, after they spoke for a few minutes, I wanted to speak to the police officer again to understand what the outcome was. But the security guard hung up the phone before handing it over, when I asked if he could please recap that situation so I can get an understanding of the conclusion he just said “I’m not allowing you inside”. The ‘owner’ which I suspect may have been a manager, supervisor or event planner entered into the conversation to tell us we were going to be banned from all the local clubs and bars now. The entire situation was super confusing, I never raised my voice once, I even patiently waited for the male security guards to finish talking over me each time they interrupted. And if they just showed me something online that said the second form of ID request I would have absolutely just have gone home on first denial. All of it felt petty, immature and I felt ignored and labeled as aggressive from the two male security guards for simply trying to problem solve and come to an understanding. I would really reconsider security at this venue before you get tangled up in a legal issue.

I liked the vibe and music! The staff was really nice and friendly. Though I didn’t get to try the food, it looked and smell sooo good, I am definitely going this weekend to try it , and I don’t wanna miss the promising happy hour!

We attended an event on Sunday and had the most wonderful time! Amazing atmosphere and the staff go above and beyond. A big shout out to Corey who was so friendly and ran around all day keeping everything moving. We are absolutely coming back!