Dance the Night Away If there is anything Smith Street is serving more of these days, it’s drag queens with killer lewks. Bring your friends and lovers there for some fun! This inclusive walk-in-only bar has Tinkle, the free piano bar night, usually on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, with cabaret performances. The other nights also have special themes, including Serve! on Read more...
See a Show To quote Gaga, “don’t be a drag, just be a queen.” But in this instance, either be in drag or at least a fan of it. If there’s anything you’ll get at this joint, it’s tapas and booze along with non-stop entertainment and laughs from Melbourne’s very own drag queens. The venue also hosts Midsumma and Comedy Read more...
Grab a Slice When Northside, the gays head to Fitzroy. On the LGBTI-friendly strip of Smith Street is Lazerpig Pizza Parlour. It’s where you can go for a decent meal before partying at Sircuit on a Friday or Saturday night. Start your evening with delicious pizza and enjoy it with a glass or two of vino. If you’re still avoiding Read more...
Grow Some Fresh Air We all have a friend or know someone who is obsessed with plants. It has become a common sight on social media: our bestie taking a selfie in a nursery or at home surrounded by plants. Even during a global pandemic, there’s no reason why you can’t get your hands on one, and this is where Read more...
Buy a Book If there’s anything we should know how to do well, it’s read. And by read, I don’t mean reading people. I mean reading a good book. This is where Brunswick Street Bookstore can help with its wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles to choose from. Browsing or buying from here is a great way to support Read more...
Rise and Shine Sleeping Beauty Proud Mary Café has a reputation for having some of the best coffee in Melbourne. So, if you need a pick-me-up or an espresso-on-the-go, you know where to go. This warehouse-style café is walking distance from LGBTQI venues like Sircuit and Bar 86. Maybe if you happen to be out till 7am at The Peel, Read more...
THREE LEVELS TO DANCE Everyone knows that the best place to go if you’re in Sydney and you’ve got a hankering to belt out some classic Madonna, Kylie or Beyonce is the Stonewall Hotel! Or maybe you’ve got the urge to dance the night away in-between fabulous drag shows – either way, Stonewall has you covered! An iconic club and a Sydney institution, the Stonewall Hotel is a place for everyone and provides entertainment Read more...
COCKTAILS AND PIZZA Ching-a-Lings, the small but popular upstairs Oxford Street bar with the catchy name, is all set up for cruise house party vibes, complete with rooftop beer garden and fully rainproof dance floor. The New York loft-style bar, a challenge to find and affectionately nicknamed Chingz by those who know, offers leading underground DJs, an impressive beer list, wines and expertly crafted cocktails. A snack/pizza menu has your grumbly tummy covered Read more...
STRUT YOUR STUFF Does the thought of getting personal with an apparatus make you quiver? Yearning to feel sexy, get fit and build your confidence? Check out Sky Sirens’ pole, lyra, sling, burlesque classes, taught by a colourful team of past and present Sex Workers. With a strong focus on accessibility, inclusion, and body positivity, now everyone, regardless of gender, ability, or background, can look forward to being naughty, Read more...
BUZZ THAT FUZZ The Naked Barber, AKA Richard Savvy and his kinky barbershop at 68 Oxford Street are here to make your wildest grooming fetish fantasy come true. If you’ve ever had a desire to lay back in a sling whilst having your butt covered in hot wax by an even hotter naked man, then ripped clean of all that pesky bum fluff, Dick has you covered! Qualified, with over 30 Read more...