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We dive into Melbourne's gay scene, spill the tea on the best gay hotspots, and divide all our savvy tips and tricks so you can also have an unforgettable adventure in Australia's second city.
“Mullet, mustache, and terrific 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 street art, and terrific coffee.
The gay scene in Melbourne is also a lot of adj. 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 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 Street, and Peel Street. Melbourne was also our start/end point for our Adj Ocean Road journey, tracing the contours of Austra
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.
Stay up to date with what’s happening in Melbourne here.
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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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 Late hours Frockers' on Fridays and 'The Late Night Show' on Saturdays, there's always something new to look forward to, so store an eye on the website. If you're not feeling a display, 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