Honourable mention for this list has to go to Sub Club. A strict door policy applies: The Peel is for trans and cis, same-sex attracted men – straight males can attend as guests but are asked to be respectful and mindful of their behaviour during their time at the venue.Ĥ6 Peel St, Collingwood. Open ‘til very late, The Peel is always there for you, beckoning in the night, the promise of a good boogie within.
Their slogan, “All roads lead to The Peel”, says it all, really. A friendly queer local, at DT’s you’ll find classic pub fare, lovely locals, and maybe even some karaoke or trivia.ġ64 Church St, Richmond. Over in Richmond, DT’s Hotel is a fuss-free cabaret space, pub and gay bar. Former home to the popular Honcho Disko, The 86 is your certified go-to for entertainment, whether it’s comedy, burlesque or bingo… In short, all things high camp.ġ85 Smith St, Fitzroy. Smith Street’s queer cabaret bar offers a nightly selection of fabulous shows, with a focus on drag performance. More info here.Ī post shared by The Laird, Melbourne 86 The pub has accommodation and is a meeting place, haven and party space for both cis and trans same-sex attracted men.ġ49 Gipps St, Abbotsford. Since the ’80s, The Laird has been a fixture of the gay male community, having been granted a male-only status in 1998. Melbourne’s longest-running gay owned and operated establishment. Clothing is optional.Ħ0 King St, Melbourne CBD. Known for hosting huge Thursday night parties, ADAM provides a safe space for trans and cis, same-sex attracted men to come and dance. Located at Inflation Entertainment Complex on King St, ADAM is Melbourne’s nudist bar for guys which also doubles as a club too. Did we expect anything less from Evie’s fabulous, aggressively-bubblegum and ultraviolet interior? With weekly events hosted by “the hottest queens in town” including Balls Deep Bingo and Queeraoke, Evie’s is an absolute must-visit.Ģ30/232 Gertrude St, Fitzroy. Tucked away near the intersection of Smith and Gertrude is Evie’s. We love to see it.ģ86 Chapel St, South Yarra. It is now, as their revamped slogan decries, “A gay club for all”. The name says it all! Possibly the most famous gay space in town, with a sister venue holding it down in Sydney, Poof Doof has recently undergone an inclusivity makeover.
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Rainbow House ClubĪ cute neighbourhood bar committed to showcasing queer excellence five nights a week, Rainbow House Club offers a plethora of entertainment – from Wednesdays’ Tinkle, a “free queer piano bar” where you can score a free drink for having the gusto to sing, to Fisty’s Hyperpop Paradise, promising a rotating roster of iconic live performance and DJs on Sundays.Ī post shared by Rainbow House Club Doof The bar has a pool table and offers a multitude of fabulous entertainment nightly, from comedy to live music, poetry, adult bingo and – of course – drag.ġ/86-88 Hopkins St, Footscray. Locals have the opportunity to buy-in to the bar, strengthening the community surrounding the space. Footscray’s dedicated LGBTQIA+ space, wholly community owned, Pride is a pioneering example of the possibilities that are open for co-op living, working and thriving. Pride of our Footscray Community Bar is quietly nestled in the inner-west, opposite Footscray Market. For more on Sircuit and Mollie’s, head here and here. With a rotating roster of events, DJs and Queens, Sircuit is absolutely, always, on.ġ03-105 Smith St, Fitzroy. With free inclusive entry every night from Thursday to Sunday, Sircuit is the go-to if you like your evenings to end in sweat-soaked shambles. They really said dinner with a show… From Wednesday to Sunday you can enjoy your meal with a side of fabulous, raucous drag entertainment.ĭownstairs is the famous Sircuit, which really needs no introduction. With a sunny terrace, sheltered from the elements and cozy interior, Mollie’s combines a focus on great, freshly-prepared food with a hint of sassy service. Same owners, completely different venues. Upstairs at 103-105 Smith Street, you’ll find Mollie’s, a dedicated safe space for everyone.
Stay up to date with what’s happening in Melbourne here. To celebrate what these venues offer for the queer community and beyond, here’s a list of Melbourne’s dedicated gay bars and clubs, ranked in no particular order. Yet, there are many dedicated gay bars and clubs who have intentionally made space for the LGBTQIA+ community from the beginning. Let’s get one thing straight: all of Melbourne’s bars should be ‘queer friendly’. Words by Arielle Richards From Rainbow House Club to The 86, Poof Doof and beyond, we spotlight the Melbourne bars providing safe spaces for the queer community.