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The best gay bars and clubs in Melbourne
Let’s get one thing straight: all of Melbourne’s bars should be ‘queer-friendly’. And they are, for the most part. Still, many dedicated gay bars and clubs have intentionally made space for the LGBTQIA+ community from the beginning. These are the best Melbourne gay bars and clubs providing safe spaces for the queer community.
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.
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An iconic gay bar: Sircuit/Mollie’s Bar & Diner
Same owners, but completely different venues. Upstairs at Smith Street, you’ll find Mollie’s, a dedicated protected space for everyone. With a sunny terrace, sheltered from the elements and a cozy interior, Mollie’s combines a focus on great, freshly prepared food with a hint of sassy service. They said dinner with a show&#; From Wednesday to Sunday, you can enjoy your meal with a side of fabulous, raucous drag entertainment.
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Troye Sivan’s 5 Favourite LGBTQIA+ Spots In Melbourne
Troye Sivan has always defied definitions. Since rising to fame on an Australian TV show in , the multi-hyphenate has produced three albums, won a host of awards, founded fragrance and lifestyle brand Tsu Lange Yor with his brother and collaborated with the likes of Charli XCX, Lauv and Ariana Grande need we exclaim more?
For Troye, the turning show came in That was the year he signed to Universal Music Australia – memorable enough. But it was also when he uploaded his own coming-out story to his YouTube channel, sharing it with millions.
He reflects on this transformative period during his appearance on our podcast, Dua Lipa: At Your Service. Speaking to Dua, he says, “I wanted to live my life I was scared that someone was going to out me, and I was about to sign a record deal. I did not want them to be able to verb me to stay in the closet because I was super comfortable with myself. So I just saw it as an opportunity to give back to the community that helped me.”
Now 29, Sivan hasn’t stopped. In an Instagram announcem
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The top gay bars in Melbourne
Since opening in , this Smith Street cocktail bar has become 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 hold an eye on the website. If you're not feeling a reveal, you can always book in for booths, bar stools and outdoor seating in the stable.
This community-run establishment opened in , and its co-owned by people who all chipped in to get the party started. The result? A super friendly, cooperative and colourful bar that hosts a fabulous array of entertainment for people from all backgrounds. Swing by
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 Just off Hoddle St in Abbotsford, is as well known locally as it is internationally. With three bars, a huge beer garden and unique accommodation options upstairs, it’s a great 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 Sing 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 bar opens its doors to the wider community for annual events enjoy the Vic Leather Open Time, Men on Men Day and Northside Bi