SYDNEY
The Imperial Hotel
An iconic venue within the Australian Lesbian, Gay, Transgender & Bisexual community.
A state of the art facility that's mission is to:
"Cater to the local and international L.G.T.B communities by offering exceptional live entertainment, top line DJ'S and compelling special events; all supported by service focused bar professionals. As a community focused venue we are committed to supporting local and national L.G.T.B charities."
ARQ SYDNEY
One of Sydney`s world class nightclub and function venues boasting state of the art sound, lighting and laser systems over 2 floors. It is a gay club however the crowd is very mixed on Saturday nights. Best nights are Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
www.arqsydney.com.au/ (02) 9380 8700 16 Flinders Street - Darlinghurst
Bank Hotel
Empty chairs are scarce, downlights frame myriad huddles - and the new courtyard outside the lounge, an expensive nod to the tough new smoking regulations, is so popular there is a queue.
www.bankhotel.com.au/ (02) 8568 1900 324 King Street - Newtown
The Clarence
The Clarence Hotel is the bar for MEN and has a reputation for being butch, dirty, tough and good fun. If you like the smell of leather, this place is for you and is about the closest thing to a dedicated bar for you. Feel free to bring your mates that aren`t into leather too
www.clarencehotel.com.au (02) 9560 0400 450 Parramatta Road - Petersham
Courthouse Hotel
A tattooed man in a fluffy Eskimo-style hat plays pool against two striped-socked, black-lipsticked girls in hotpants who shout "Yeah!" and punch the air at every shot. Bespectacled men in fluffy jumpers have a serious conversation. Decoration includes a signed and mounted South Sydney football jumper, Swans flags and a row of garden gnomes in team colours. There is no cocktail list but there are seven kinds of beer on tap and 20 kinds of wine.
www.courthousehotel.com.au/ (02) 9360 4831 202 Australia Street - Newtown
Homesexual / Home the Venue
Already a global GBLT phenomenon, Homesexual is Australiasia’s leading circuit party event which transports partygoers to alternate realities with it’s installations, mind blowing theming, shows, and international artists that would make you weak at the knees. Home The Venue is one of Sydney’s most unique venues located on the water at Cockle Bay Wharf, with breathtaking views overlooking Darling Harbour.
www.homesydney.com/ (02) 9266 0600 101 Cockle Bay Wharf - Darling Harbour
Mars Lounge
Mars Lounge offers an alternative to the standard fare that is Sydney nightlife. Known for its friendly staff, chic interior and quality music policy, Mars is loved by both locals and revellers for its unique atmosphere.
www.marslounge.com.au/ (02) 9267 6440 16 Wentworth Avenue - Sydney
Metropolitan Community Church Sydney (MCC)
An all inclusive church with services held every Sunday at 10 am and 6.30 pm.
Whether you be lesbian, gay, transgendered, bisexual, straight, seeking, come from any background, you are welcome in our community!
www.mccsydney.org (02) 9569 5122 96 Crystal Street - Petersham
The Midnight Shift
Three story club with two bars, dance floor, pool tables, and games. Attracts all sorts of gay archetypes. Also popular with Asian Sydneysiders looking for new friends. Djs spin popular dance beats along with gay anthems. Check out the men's facilities where a huge fish tank stands in for modesty panels (lucky fish!). Good for cheap beer, a game of pool or a dance either downstairs or upstairs. Busiest Wed to Sun. Best place for take-out during the week.
Don't forget to take a ride in the new Saddle Bar on level 1!
www.themidnightshift.com (02) 9360 4463 85 Oxford Street - Darlinghurst
The Oxford Hotel
The iconic Oxford Hotel has gone back to it`s roots - it`s all gay and so are the shows - check it out yourself... The Main Bar is for Bears on Friday night and then there is a choice of the Polo Lounge, the Supper Club and Gilligans. Open every night!
www.theoxfordhotel.com.au/ (02) 9331 3467) 134 Oxford Street - Darlinghurst
Phoenix Bar
Dare to venture down a dark Oxford Street staircase and find a subterranean world waiting for you, an intimate space which embodies the original spirit of Oxford Street. Phoenix is known for its heaving, sweaty, but always sexy dance floor.
www.exchangehotel.biz/ (02) 9331 1936 24 Oxford Street - Darlinghurst
Slide
This place describes itself as a chameleon venue. It`s a bar, club, lounge and restaurant rolled into one neat package. Sydney`s new gay nightspot is located in the old Commonwealth Bank building and it`s a sexy venue focused on dance, cabaret and theatre.
www.slide.com.au (02) 8915 1899 41 Oxford Street - Darlinghurst
Stonewall Hotel
"… it's so much more than a venue… It is a statement… It is fun, it is freedom… It is part of what living in Sydney is about… It is a community. It is a road to the future. Stonewall is… your venue."
"Don't forget to bring a partner to kiss or find one here".
www.stonewallhotel.com (02) 9360 1963 175 Oxford Street - Darlinghurst
Taxi Club
The Taxi Club is not for the faint-hearted. Sydney`s underbelly usually makes it`s way their in the wee hours of the morning. Ten-foot-tall drag queens sit on the laps of five-foot-tall men too drunk to realise this ain`t a real girl .
www.thetaxi.com.au/ (02) 9331 4256 40 Flinders Street - Darlinghurst
NEW CASTLE AND HUNTER VALLEY
Gateway Hotel / Club G
Karaoke, Trivia, Bistro, Drag, Night Club AND Accommodation all under one roof!
www.clubg.com.au/ (02) 4969 1848 139 Maitland Rd Islington - Newcastle
