MORNING GLORY Stop in for a cheeky doughnut (don’t mind if I do) and chase it down with a coffee and BAM! – ready for another day. With unique flavours such as Vegemite Butterscotch, Basque Burnt Cheesecake, Chocolate Fondon’t, and Garam Masala Sugar Spice, the biggest challenge is getting just one instead of bagging up the whole shelf. If doughnuts aren’t your thing (what happened to you?), order one of their burgers with 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...
READ ALL ABOUT IT Queer visitors to Sydney have been making the pilgrimage to The Bookshop Darlinghurst for decades – four to be exact! To mark this momentous achievement, The Bookshop Darlinghurst will continue to do what it has always done for Australian and international queer communities – provide a rare and comprehensive source of not only books, DVDs, calendars and magazines but also to foster a sense of Read more...
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...
BRUNCH MUNCH It’s quite clear that after a lifetime of toiling in the mines of the Australian hospitality industry, the proprietors of the Cuckoo Callay have gone as mad as a couple of hatters! They’re operating two unique Sydney locations and delighting patrons with their whimsical twists on classic cafe fare. Located in Surry Hills and Newtown with the lucky residents of Surry Hills having access to takeaway, their intriguingly descriptive menu 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...