Looking for Quiet, Private Space to Chat with a Friend, 7pm Tonight Inner SE MELB

MementoMori on 04/10/2017 - 12:04
Last edited 04/10/2017 - 12:10

Hi guys,

I have a friend who wants to talk with me. I don't know the exact topic, but I'll be counselling him (mate to mate) about a private personal issue he has. He said the local pub is not private enough and both of our homes are unsuitable.

Can anyone suggest a private place to chat after hours in Inner Melbourne at around 7pm tonight?

I was thinking of a library, a (large) hotel lobby (where one could have some privacy) or some other kind of meeting room - I just don't know where specifically.

It can be Hawthorn, Richmond, Prahran, CBD ish area or thereabouts.

Thank you!

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Comments

  • MementoMori on 04/10/2017 - 12:04
    +1

    I had thought of a park but it might get cold after 1-2 hours.

    • outlander on 04/10/2017 - 12:44

      Tonight its going to be warm until like 9pm, so you picked a good day for it. I'd find a restaurant that serves alcohol, and has a semi private booth setup

    • bobbified on 04/10/2017 - 12:56
      +1

      mate to mate

      Weather is nothing to worry about - sounds like there'll be a few man-hugs tonight!

  • Baysew on 04/10/2017 - 12:14
    +14

    Officeworks Meeting Rooms (Free)

    • peterpeterpumpkin on 04/10/2017 - 12:38
      +3

      Sorry to hijack the thread, but I'm surprised I never heard about this (though I see it was suggested on OzBargain a few years ago).

      This is the perfect front for an illegitimate business on a budget.

      • bobbified on 04/10/2017 - 12:53
        +9

        illegitimate business on a budget.

        If you're doing illegitimate business on a budget, you're doing it wrong!

        • toristo on 04/10/2017 - 21:16
          +2

          All those young guys driving AMG's made their bucks with Amway, you know?

    • scrimshaw on 04/10/2017 - 13:21
      +1

      Wow, I never knew they had this service.

      Officeworks do think of everything, from sending parcels, photo printing, 3d printing and meeting rooms.

      • supnigs super skids on 04/10/2017 - 18:32

        wow. book and play pokemons snap and read comic book free elestricity

    • JIMB0 on 04/10/2017 - 14:40
      +4

      Can you live in the room?

      • Baysew on 04/10/2017 - 14:56
        +4

        Each Meeting Room comes with the following:

        A large whiteboard
        Tables and seating to fit 6 people comfortably
        Free Wi-Fi access
        Free tea and coffee

        Sounds like it's better than home.

    • havebeerbelywillsumo on 04/10/2017 - 14:47

      Thanks for the edufiying comment.

    • Dungeon Master on 04/10/2017 - 18:16
      +4

      In store events
      Visit our store between 12pm and 2pm on Saturday or Sunday for face painting and balloon art.

      Looks like I´ll be attending the meeting in style

      • subywagon on 04/10/2017 - 21:47

        +1 just because I don't want to piss off Alf…

  • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2017 - 12:20

    Go for a walk. Studley Park will suit you.

    • Slippery Fish on 04/10/2017 - 16:01

      And you will be waiting to mug him!

  • pyramid on 04/10/2017 - 12:28

    Rocket park (aka Central Garden), Or pretty garden patch near Hawthorn Town Hall…

  • WatchNerd on 04/10/2017 - 12:32
    +4

    Cone of Silence.

  • peterpeterpumpkin on 04/10/2017 - 12:43
    +7

    This is what cars are perfect for. Unless you're under digital surveillance. In spy movies they always seem to be yelling at each other next to a water feature…

  • onetwothreefour on 04/10/2017 - 12:43
    +10

    Looking for a private space but you are asking on the internet, how do you know we all won't come and try to listen in on your conversation?

    • coxjon on 04/10/2017 - 12:54
      +1

      Not sure why the downvote - I thought your joke was pretty funny!

  • bobbified on 04/10/2017 - 12:59
    +6

    I generally do these kinds of talks in the car or just by sitting on the footpath.
    Anywhere where there's no other ears really - never cared whether it was a nice place or not.

  • slow on 04/10/2017 - 13:07
    +1

    Weather's going to be good - beach

  • John Kimble on 04/10/2017 - 13:12
    +1

    Nearby park/outdoor basketball court (bring a basketball)? You could try a playground, but two grown men hogging some swings/see-saw might raise some eyebrows…

    Or maybe a pool/billiard hall?

    I would think a library would be too quiet? No talking usually and definitely no crying…if that's what could end up happening…

  • ihbh on 04/10/2017 - 13:14
    +2

    I was thinking of a library

    If you go down this route, watch out for this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHhy2Gk_xik

  • Slippery Fish on 04/10/2017 - 16:14

    Random church garden. Use your brain not mine

  • activ8newbs on 04/10/2017 - 17:14

    Any garden, or park is fine. Go for a walk in your/his street.

    I'm surprised this is even worth asking - Go for a walk to any park/field/street.

    • MementoMori on 05/10/2017 - 10:27

      Sure… so we chatted for over 2 hours… let's walk for 10km in circles or sit in a park in the dark?

      • activ8newbs on 05/10/2017 - 17:12
        +1

        Yeah, probably not ideal in hindisight. Sorry.

  • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2017 - 17:26
    +4

    You could try one of those booths at the back of a Club X store, you know the ones with little holes halfway down the wall?

    • supnigs super skids on 04/10/2017 - 18:33
      +2

      be careful . it seems like a trap to get poked in the eye when peeping

  • Marcsie on 04/10/2017 - 20:15
    +1

    Your bedroom :)

  • Dont Care on 04/10/2017 - 21:46
    +1

    Perhaps Skype or use the phone. You both sound socially awkward

    • MementoMori on 05/10/2017 - 10:28

      The Club X turned out to be fine

  • PedroFromAus on 05/10/2017 - 08:22
    +1

    Consider the lobby / bar of the Amora Hotel in Bridge road.

    • WatchNerd on 05/10/2017 - 08:36
      +1

      Would also need a DeLorean now, as the meeting was last night.

    • MementoMori on 05/10/2017 - 10:29

      Good suggestion, thanks. This is the type of thing I was after, a lobby/bar of a hotel with privacy. Hopefully helpful for someone else one day.

  • MementoMori on 05/10/2017 - 10:26
    +1

    Officeworks was alright!

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