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Melbourne and Midsumma brings arts, cultural and sporting events, among an already vibrant social scene, making Melbourne such a hot spot over the Midsumma Festival period.
Below we've listed some of queer Melbourne's favourite bars and clubs.
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Girls Favourite |
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Young Crowd |
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Blonde On The Rocks
Blonde on the Rocks is a sophisticated, sexy party for Melbourne's girls..who like girls... A perfect night to seduce a lover, relax with a group of friends or dance til your feet hurt. Blonde hosts special one-off parties in the very best and most diverse venues that Melbourne has to offer. To be Blonde's confidante and track her movements go to www.blondeontherocks.com.au.
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Greyhound Hotel
1 Brighton Road, St Kilda
Home to some of Melbourne's most highly acclaimed drag shows on
Saturday nights, the Greyhound hosts a mixed crowd, unique to St Kilda. Thu: Drag Bingo Doggy Style; Fri: King Victoria Drag Kings & Bitch Fridays; Sat: Classic Sat Night drag shows.
(4pm till late on Thu, Fri; 2pm till late on weekends)
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The Market
143 Commercial Road, South Yarra
Showcasing some of the best local and international DJs with live performances and dance productions. Open 10pm till very late Fri - Sat and also on the eve of public holidays & some Sundays.
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Priscilla's @ 153
153 Commercial Road, South Yarra
Priscilla’s is different to the traditional bars you may find in the
area, providing a warm, safe, friendly environment plus great entertainment
and music. Open Wed 8pm till late; Thu 9pm till late; Fri & Sat 9pm till 3am.
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Xchange
119 Commercial Road, South Yarra
The Xchange is open 7 days a week from 4pm till late and 2pm till 3am
on the weekends with shows from Wednesday to Saturday.
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North Side
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Commercial Hotel
238 Whitehall Street, Yarraville
The West’s Best Kept Secret! Open 7 nights a week with meals served every night.
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DTs Hotel
164 Church Street, Richmond
DTs is Melbourne’s premiere GLBTI pub, in the traditional sense of the word pub, with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for all. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
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The Glasshouse
51-55 Gipps Street, Collingwood
Presenting the most diverse cultural treats and memorable parties for
fun-lovin', adventurous folks featuring cabaret, comedy, drag kings, fetish, baroque and everything in between.
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The Laird Hotel
149 Gipps Street, Collingwood
The Laird Hotel is a name well recognized throughout the gay world.
It's the bar a guy goes to when he wants to meet real men. Open every night.
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Libation
Cnr Johnson and Brunswick Streets, Fitzroy
Libation offers a blend of bohemian flavours with the sophistication of an exquisite lounge. Open every day (from 4pm Mon - Thu; from 2pm Fri - Sun).
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Neverwhere
185 Smith Street, Fitzroy
Neverwhere aims to provide a friendly and relaxed atmosphere for
everyone and is inclusive of all. Proud supporter of the GBLTIQS
community. Open Thu 7pm till late; Fri 7pm - 3am; Sat 8pm - 3am; Sun 5pm - 11pm.
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The Peel Hotel
Cnr Peel and Wellington Streets, Collingwood
Dance/Pop tunes with all-boy shows on Fridays and drag shows on Saturdays.
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She Bar
The Glasshouse Hotel, 51-55 Gipps Street, Collingwood
She Bar is a women's only night held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month especially for Melbourne's Lesbian and Bi-women's community. She Bar provides fun and a friendly atmosphere with regular live acts, female DJs and special events.
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Sircuit
103 Smith Street, Fitzroy
Sircuit is predominantly a gay man's bar situated in Smith Street Fitzroy (between Peel & Gertrude Streets). The bar has free entry (except for special events listed on their website). Open Wed to Sun 5pm until late. Men only on Wed, Fri & Sat.
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