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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.

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.

Dark trance and techno, fetish shows and S&M gear. Discounted entry if you arrive in a fetish costume

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.

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.

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.

Offers an alternative to the mainstream gay clubs with a mixed crowd, excellent DJs, live electronic music and an anything-goes vibe.

Absorb some of Sydney’s lively drag culture at this cabaret club, where shows are performed nightly.

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.

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.