Nomads Backpackers Hostel

* Please note that this review relates to the bar and lounge area only.
Nomads Backpackers is definitely one of the most well hidden, energetic and fantastic spots to grab a drink in the city. The building itself is bright orange and superbly clean and well maintained. There are bright lights and friendly people at the counter when you first walk in. Accommodation is upstairs so to get to the bar area you want to walk in the big front doors and make a sharp left.
After passing through another set of glass doors — you’re in!
There is a long bar running down the right side of the rectangular room and plenty of couches, benches and stools to rest upon. The end of the room opens up into an outdoor area with a couple of tables and large sun umbrellas. On sunny evenings this is a great spot to sit if there are no smokers present, otherwise there are a heap of great spots indoors.
The décor is pretty modern and the bartenders mostly foreign. When I went there recently I had to wait about ten minutes to get a Lemon Lime Bitters because the girl serving me had no idea what it was. It was a little annoying but at least I got to teach her something I guess.
The atmosphere in here is amazing. There are all sorts of cool and interesting people and if you come when there’s a big game on — no matter what the sport– don’t ever, EVER walk in front of the projector screen. All hell might just break loose.
Amongst all these great people are groovy machines like a video jukebox that plays music videos on screens around the room for just $ 1. There is also this weird gaming machine that allows you to play scrabble, deal or no deal, cluedo and more. It was totally awesome… except for when I lost about fifteen dollars trying to figure out if it was Colonol Mustard in the library with the wrench. (It wasn’t).
I’d recommend this place for casual drinks with friends or an after work get-​together. It is very chilled and relaxed.