Top 10 Gay Bars
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1. ARQ Sydney
At the largest of all Sydney venues, the giant dance floor is overlooked by a mezzanine with cool spots for people-watching. Pounding commercial house music ensures it’s packed by midnight.
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2. Midnight Shift
Although this stalwart of the Sydney scene is known as a meat market, it can be trashy fun. It’s usually the last stop on a club crawl. Women are not really welcome.
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3. Hellfire Club @ Icebox
Dark trance and techno, fetish shows and S&M gear. Discounted entry if you arrive in a fetish costume
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4. Sundays at Mars Lounge
A night for the beautiful people, in a bar popular with the fashion set thanks to its glamorous decor. Laid back beats and great food and cocktail menus.
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5. Stonewall
Three levels include a bar, dance floor and lounge bar. It’s patronized mostly by men and their straight girlfriends. Male Order on Wednesday nights is very popular.
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6. Manacle
A men-only bar specializes in fetish theme nights, encouraging patrons to don their uniform, rubber, leather or biker gear. All men are welcome; costumes are not essential.
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7. Club Kooky
Offers an alternative to the mainstream gay clubs with a mixed crowd, excellent DJs, live electronic music and an anything-goes vibe.
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8. Venus Room
Absorb some of Sydney’s lively drag culture at this cabaret club, where shows are performed nightly.
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9. Oxford Hotel
Its central location, pub-style bar downstairs and two cocktail lounge bars upstairs – Ginger’s and Gilligan’s – makes the Oxford a great place to meet friends.
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10. Headquarters
This is a men-only cruise club with all kinds of facilities, including a video lounge, saunas and steam rooms, a gym and more. They hold regular skin and themed parties.
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