If you fancy going someplace a little left-of-centre, away from the entertainment malls concentrated around town, quite possibly armed with the insidious snow sprays, perhaps you should stop by Prince of Wales, a little-known pub snugly located in the culture centre that is Little India.

The place is run by fun-loving group of Australians who'll make you feel just at home.

If you hold any of these cards - VIP Backpacker, STA, YHA, EURO 26, ISIC, Budget Backpacker Hostel Club - you get a 50% discount.

They also have live music nearly every night of the week... New Year's will find talented local indie rock/folk outfits celebrating all things bohemian.

Remember that dusty top hat you used last Halloween when you dressed up as Abraham Lincoln?

It's time to pluck it out from the confines of your closet again, when their ingenious New Year's Eve party themed Crazy Hat Night threatens to stretch your imagination to its maximum.

Many great indie bands have started out here, and many bands come from afar to jam here, like POW's favourite indie act Melt, hailing all the way from Down Under (ok, not so far).

Hardcore drinkers, never fear, Prince of Wales is here.

Just to motivate you nocturnal animals further, they also have crazy rotating drink specials - yessiree, looks like that marathon drinking session you planned to have with your circle of friends is slowly becoming a reality.