We must warn you though, a session at Palms on Oxford more often than not stretches into the wee hours of the morning.The gentrification sweeping New York has made it a city of elites there are more billionaires here than any city on earth. If you’re into requesting songs, a bustling dance floor and poor attempts at the worm – this is for you. Sydney-siders tend to head to the Darlinghurst gay bar for a daggy night of heavy drinking. We’re talking rule-breaking, good-time seeking, bad dancing. Palms on Oxford has the attitude of a teenage boy. Sly Fox – 199 Enmore Road, Enmore 2042, Gay Club It’s the type of place you can drop into on your way home for that one last drink, and end up partying until the sun comes up. The staff are always friendly, even at 4am when you’re deep into the vodka Redbulls. Affordable drinks come with a late-night promise of boogie tunes or heavy beats, and the reassurance of a 6am closing time – a rare guarantee in the era of lock-out laws.
Despite changing hands many times of the years, the gay bar has retained both its charm and loyal following. With a cocktail bar, resident entertainers and dual dance floor, Arq is a must-visit for everyone.Īrq – 16 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst 2010, Gay ClubĪ quintessential pub, with a queer twist Sly Fox is a staple for the Sydney LQBTQI community. The Darlinghurst megaclub swings its doors open every weekend and keeps the tunes pumping until the early hours of the morning. Arq is the home of all things fun and has become somewhat of an institution for Sydney’s afterhours scene. Stonewall – 175 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst 2010, Gay ClubĬalling all the party animals out there – this one’s for you. The bar also plays a big role in the gay scene and has supported several LGBTQ charities and organisations over its time. Crowds come flocking to Stonewall on Friday and Saturday nights for the popular drag shows, which never disappoint. Spanning across three levels of bars and live entertainment, this bustling bar is the beating heart of the local gay community. Stonewall is named after the NYC original and lives up to the hard-earned reputation. Just a hop, skip and a jump from Taylor Square’s rainbow flag is a fitting place for one of the biggest names in Sydney’s gay scene. The Beresford – 354 Bourke Street, Surry Hills 2010, Gay Bar Once the sun starts setting, patrons generally head to the Upstairs Beresford dance floor or begin their crawl through the array of nearby watering holes. Hundreds of party-goers from the local LGBTQI community flock to the sun-soaked courtyard every weekend, using the pub setting as a way to ease themselves into a big night to follow. However, Sundays remain a staple of the city’s gay scene. Once one of Sydney’s premier gay bars, The Beresford has recently expanded its demographic to become a neighbourhood pub, offering something for everyone. The Imperial Erskineville – 35 Erskineville Road, Erskineville 2043, Gay Bar The underground space is dedicated to expressive dance and live performance, making it a hit with all walks of life. The rooftop bar delivers drool-worthy cocktails and boasts an impressive range of beer and wine, but it’s the basement where the fun really gets started. The ground-floor restaurant is laden with tributes and film memorabilia, and is the perfect place to tuck into a classic pub-feed. Years later and the pub is still just as iconic. You might recognise this place from the opening scene of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, when the characters embark on their journey into the outback. Whichever rainbow watering hole you park yourself at, you’re guaranteed to have a gay time. From throbbing dance floors to historical drag palaces, there are an abundance of venues welcoming the LGBTQIA community with open arms, providing a safe space and a thrilling party to match. Sydney has earned an international reputation for its colourful array of gay bars and night clubs. The Good, The Naughty and The Paintball.