Gay bars melbourne australia
We dive into Melbourne's gay scene, spill the tea on the best homosexual hotspots, and contribute all our savvy tips and tricks so you can also have an unforgettable adventure in Australia's second city.
“Mullet, mustache, and awesome coffee!”
That summed up gay Melbourne for us!
Australia's second city and much-lauded rival to gay old Sydney. But unlike the Harbor City, Melbourne felt more European, cosmopolitan, and down-to-earth than her big Sydney sista. Melbourne is renowned for its highly-rated restaurants, world-class museums, captivating highway 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 street in the world by CNN!
We visited Melbourne at the tail termination of the Midsumma Festival in February, a spectacle that culminated in the Victoria Pride avenue party along the main gay roads, Gertrude Street, Smith Street, and Peel Street. Melbourne was also our start/end point for our Great Ocean Street journey, tracing the contours of Australia's picturesque southern coast.
Magical, marvelous, majestic Melbourne is a lot of fun. We only s
The Best Gay Nightclubs In Melbourne
Formerly Melbourne’s only “bear and leather” bar, The Laird is one of the country’s longest running same-sex attracted bars, being abode to the gay community since 1980. Just off Hoddle St in Abbotsford, is as adequately known locally as it is internationally. With three bars, a huge beer garden and one-of-a-kind accommodation options upstairs, it’s a fantastic place to encounter up with other men and own 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 Chant Stud karaoke on Friday nights, there’s plenty of entertainment to be had with the fellas. Having being granted an male-only block status by VCAT means that The Laird is exclusive to same-sex attracted cisgender and transsexual males, however the bar opens its doors to the wider community for annual events fancy the Vic Leather Open Day, Men on Men Time and Northside Bizarre.
Location:149 Gipps St, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Website:https://www.lairdhotel.com/
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The top gay bars in Melbourne
Since opening in 2011, this Smith Street cocktail bar has develop the go-to spot in Fitzroy for cabaret, queer events and drag performances. On top of regular events like 'Late Overnight Frockers' on Fridays and 'The Late Night Show' on Saturdays, there's always something new to look forward to, so retain an eye on the website. If you're not feeling a exhibition, you can always book in for booths, bar stools and outdoor seating in the stable.
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