Brighton Antique Dealer invited us for coffee at the RACV club (Royal Automobile Association of Victoria) where she and her toyboy were staying in the city.
They found a good deal for accommodation at Easter, but they did not want to pay the high dining prices at the club.
We had coffee with them and what a lovely place the club is. There is so much interesting art within the building. Their room was divinely large with two large beds and so tastefully decorated, and ok city views.
We had trammed in on a 58, and to get to where BAD wanted to dine, we trammed down Bourke Street and then Swanston Street to Clocks, a gambling venue that serves ok meals at a very reasonable price. The trams were so busy on a Sunday night, we could barely fit on any of them.
You can visit Clocks and totally ignore the gambling machines. Become a club member, we have, and you get everything discounted by a dollar or two. Ironically I ventured into a smoking area at the western end for a breath of fresh air and there was not a bad view of the Flinders Street train platforms below. I knew the view was there already.
So, some photos from the club.
I forget what model car this one was.
A named private lane leading to the RACV Club car park.
City building views from BAD's room were not bad.
I always though Clocks was a Greek owned club, perhaps because of the Doxa name, but it is a not for profit charity. The next time I lose $5 in a pokie machine, I will consider it a charitable donation.
Very nice! One of the best buffets we ever ate at was on a casino boat.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous is me:)
DeleteI can well imagine Sandra.
DeleteDefinitely upmarket - and made even posher looking by those expensive cars.
ReplyDeleteEC, the guest there didn't look particularly upmarket, as we didn't.
DeleteNice cars!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, JayCee.
DeleteIt is certainly a classic and unique place for a club.
ReplyDeleteRoentare, I did not know what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised.
DeleteHow does one become a member of this club? I think I will have to do one last stay in town before we become country hicks.
ReplyDeleteI did check Caro and it is all about money and you pay. Quite a decent amount.
DeleteThe photo down onto the dining area looks stunning.
ReplyDeleteHels, it would be a classy place to dine, I am sure.
DeleteThere sure been a lot of cars made.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe.
Dora, sure has and who could remember them all.
Delete"Ironically I ventured into a smoking area at the western end for a breath of fresh air"
ReplyDeleteThat IS ironic!
Kirk, I did want to see the view of the train platforms. It was fine out there, with open mesh.
DeleteIt does look very nice, but a bit too posh for me.
ReplyDeleteA bit too posh for us too River, but really, there aren't many places now when you do have to be very formal.
DeleteThe cars do look good. Rather a nice place it seems.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, the RACV also had accommodation at Lorne and Inverloch. I am sure it works well for many people.
DeleteSuper cars with beautiful lines.
ReplyDeleteNice lines are something we miss in modern cars JabBlog.
DeleteHow nice to do little holidays in a nice place, that's good to interrupt the daily routine !!
ReplyDeleteGattina, that is so true. Just a change of scenery and routine.
DeleteI always forget to put Google Account Gattina !
ReplyDeleteVintage cars are really a beauty!
ReplyDeleteSo nice Pradeep. I want a ride in them.
DeleteDelightful captures all!
ReplyDeleteThanks ME.
DeleteGreat space, wonderful car.
ReplyDeleteTP, both are such fine cars and so well displayed.
Delete'Going into the smoking room for fresh air'. Sounds like an oxymoron to me. Heh.
ReplyDeleteIndeed it is Sandra.
DeleteFancy place, fancy cars.
ReplyDeleteAnd cost us nothing Strayer.
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