Gay bars melbourne australia
We dive into Melbourne's lgbtq+ scene, spill the tea on the best same-sex attracted hotspots, and share all our savvy tips and tricks so you can also have an lasting adventure in Australia's second city.
“Mullet, mustache, and incredible coffee!”
That summed up gay Melbourne for us!
Australia's second city and much-lauded rival to gay antique Sydney. But unlike the Harbor City, Melbourne felt more European, cosmopolitan, and down-to-earth than her giant Sydney sista. Melbourne is renowned for its highly-rated restaurants, world-class museums, captivating street art, and excellent coffee.
The gay scene in Melbourne is also a lot of fun. It's mainly centered around Gertrude and Smith Street, which also happens to be rated as THEcoolest highway in the world by CNN!
We visited Melbourne at the tail end of the Midsumma Festival in February, a spectacle that culminated in the Victoria Pride street party along the main gay roads, Gertrude Street, Smith Avenue, and Peel Street. Melbourne was also our start/end point for our Excellent Ocean Road journey, tracing the contours of Australia's picturesque southern coast.
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The Best Gay Nightclubs In Melbourne
Formerly Melbourne’s only “bear and leather” bar, The Laird is one of the country’s longest running gay bars, being home to the queer community since 1980. Just off Hoddle St in Abbotsford, is as well recognizable locally as it is internationally. With three bars, a large beer garden and unique accommodation options upstairs, it’s a superb place to meet up with other men and have some fun.
The venue is open 7-nights a week too, with saucy theme nights and events running all-year-round, including the Bare Arse/Wet Jock night, Bearfest and underwear parties. They host weekly nights including a pool comp on Tuesdays, Trivial Hirsute trivia nights on Wednesdays dubbed the “cheekiest trivia in town” and Hum Stud karaoke on Friday nights, there’s plenty of fun to be had with the fellas. Having being granted an male-only bar status by VCAT means that The Laird is exclusive to same-sex attracted cisgender and transgender males, however the lock opens its doors to the wider community for annual events like the Vic Leather Reveal Day, Men on Men Night and Northside Bizarre.
Location:149 Gipps St, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Website:https://www.lairdhotel.com/
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The superior gay bars in Melbourne
Since opening in 2011, this Smith Street cocktail block has become the go-to spot in Fitzroy for cabaret, queer events and drag performances. On top of regular events like 'Late Night Frockers' on Fridays and 'The Late Night Show' on Saturdays, there's always something fresh to look forward to, so save an eye on the website. If you're not feeling a show, you can always book in for booths, lock stools and outdoor seating in the stable.
This community-run establishment opened in 2018, and its co-owned by 200 people who all chipped in to obtain the party started. The result? A super friendly, cooperative and colourful block that hosts a fabulous array of entertainment for people from all backgrounds. Swing by for kingly bingo, dance parties, drag performances, comedy shows and more, and be sure to