In The Dark

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Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Tel.+61 (0)2 9319 7767  
music, dancing (舞蹈, 音乐) Updated: 11-22-2012

Australia’s leading gay & lesbian production company that organizes successful parties and events such as Glitter and DILF.  See In The Dark’s website for upcoming events.

Midnight Shift

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85-91 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Tel.+61 (0)2 9360 4319  
weekday - Mon-Tue 12:00 - 02:00, Wed-Thu 12:00 - 04:00, weekend - Fri-Sat 12:00 - 06:00, Sun 12:00 - 04:00
bar, music, dancing (酒吧, 舞蹈, 音乐) Updated: 12-01-2012

Australia’s best known gay venue that has been keeping Sydney entertained for more 30 years with highly original shows from some of the very best female impersonators.  

As well as full production shows with drag acts and beautiful go go dancers, Midnight Shift has 6 bars and 2 dance floors split over 2 levels. The video bar has big plasma screens and s and DJs  keeps the party atmosphere on the boil. Multi-award winner including ‘Most Popular Venue’  from Diva  in 2011.

The Gay Bar

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231 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, Tel.+61 (0)2 9331 0633  
weekday - 17:00 - 24:00 (Mon-Wed), weekend - 17:00 - 03:00 (Thu-Sun)
bar, music, dancing (酒吧, 舞蹈, 音乐) Updated: 05-03-2013

Newest bar/club (opened May 3, 2013), gay-owned and -operated by In The Dark, is bound to be a success in Sydney.  Centrally located on Oxford Street, The Gay Bar is a great new place to meet and mingle.  The venue features 3 levels with full bars, dance floors and live DJs.  Snacks and full meals are available.  Open 7 days of the week.  Free entry at all times.

Stonewall Hotel

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175 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, Tel.+61 (0)2 9360 1963  
weekday - 12:00 - 06:00, weekend - 09:00 - 06:00
bar, music, dancing, karaoke (酒吧, 舞蹈, 音乐, 卡拉OK) Updated: 01-11-2013

Sydney’s premier gay & lesbian venue.  Located in the heart of the gay scene on Oxford Street, Stonewall has been open for the past 13 years and are strong supporters of the LGBT community.  With three levels, the venue offers entertainment 7 days a week, featuring Sydney’s finest DJs, drag performers and male dancers.  Weekly themed nights with happy hour – see website for details.

The Imperial Hotel

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35 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville, Tel.+61 (0)2 9519 9899  
bar, music, dancing, karaoke (酒吧, 舞蹈, 音乐, 卡拉OK) Updated: 01-11-2013

World-famous venue featured in “Priscilla Queen of the Desert”.  The Imperial Hotel is a strong supporter of the LGBT community.  Many fantastic drag shows can be seen here.  Weekly events include Monday’s swing dance classes, Tuesday’s Bingay game, Thursday’s karaoke, Saturday’s ‘New Imperial Basement Club’ with free entry before 11pm.  Open daily until late.

The Oxford Hotel

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134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Tel.+61 (0)2 8324 5200  
bar, music, dancing, live music, restaurant (酒吧, 舞蹈, 音乐, 现场音乐, 餐厅) Updated: 01-11-2013

Famous nightclub located in the heart of Oxford Street.  Features 4 levels of varying entertainment including basement nightclub, the public bar, cocktail/functions lounge and live performances.  DJs, drag queens, live band, lounge bar, dance floor with state-of-the-art light and sound.  Welcomes all sexualities, so expect an eclectic crowd.  Open daily until late.  The Oxford Hotel is a proud supporter of the LGBT community, the club house of The Harbor City Bears, Sydney Leather Pride, The Official Sydney Mardi Gras Bar, etc.

The Taxi Club

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40-42 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Tel.+61 (0)2 9331 4256  
bar, music, dancing, restaurant (酒吧, 舞蹈, 音乐, 餐厅) Updated: 05-13-2012

Regrettably, this iconic venue closed on the 7th May 2012 and is now to be redeveloped as commercial offices. Needless to say, it is very sad to see the demise of one of the oldest gay bars in Sydney.

Slide

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41 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Tel.+61 (0)2 8915 1899  
weekday - Wed-Thu 19:00 - late, weekend - Fri 19:00 - 03:00, Sat 19:00 - late
bar, music, restaurant, cabaret show (酒吧, 音乐, 餐厅, 夜总会表演) Updated: 01-11-2013

An art deco former bank building, Slide is one the hippest gay venues featuring cabaret shows, live performances and themed events with state-of-the-art light & sound technology.  Watch the show while enjoying dinner and/or sipping your favorite cocktails.  A unique and fabulous experience is pretty much guaranteed.

Fag Tag

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bar, music, dancing (酒吧, 舞蹈, 音乐) Updated: 01-11-2013

The Fag Tag event is a popular monthly Sunday afternoon gay & lesbian party that takes over the best venues in Australia.  Since 2004, Fag Tag events have been held in several cities around the world.  In Sydney, Fag Tag has been involved with some of the most infamous events including DTPM Sydney, Summer Gay Day, Disgraceland, Get Together and more.

Palms on Oxford

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124 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, Tel.+61 (0)2 9357 4166  
weekday - Wed-Fri 20:00 - 03:00, weekend - 20:00 - 03:00
bar, music (酒吧, 音乐) Updated: 01-12-2013

Laid-back bar on Sydney’s gay Oxford Street with resident DJs playing favorite tracks.  Open 8pm – 3am (Thursdays and Sundays until very late).  Free entry except on special occasions.

Green Park Hotel

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360 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, Tel.+61 (0)2 9361 6805  
weekday - 10:00 - 02:00, weekend - Fri-Sat 10:00 - 02:00, Sun 12:00 - 24:00
bar, music, bedroom, restaurant (酒吧, 音乐, 卧室, 餐厅) Updated: 01-12-2013

Mixed bar that turns gay on Sundays.  Located in the heart of Darlinghurst, Green Park Hotel has a large oval bar, a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff.  This is where hotel guests mingle with locals, gays with straights, students with doctors, and all the other possible combinations. Green Park also hosts private events with functions room that cater up to 60 people.  Sunday tends to attract a large gay crowd.

Up Dayclub @ Phoenix Underground

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Phoenix Underground, 34 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, Tel.+61 416 101 063  
weekend - Sat, Sun 05:00 - 11:00
bar, music, dancing (酒吧, 舞蹈, 音乐) Updated: 01-12-2013

Weekend morning recovery party at Phoenix Underground in Sydney.  Up Dayclub features energetic DJs from around Australia and state-of-the-art light and sound system to keep gay partiers dancing all morning long.  Doors open every Saturday and Sunday at 5am.    Located on the lively Oxford Street, opposite from Slide.