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The Best Gay Nightclubs In Melbourne

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From the bustling clubs in Collingwood to the sparkle-spangled Commercial Road, here is your guide to the queer bar scene. From sticky-floored pubs with cheap pints to cabaret and drag-themed bars, here are our favourite spots that cater for the queer community. Been there, done that?

Think again, my friend. Since opening inthis 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 Night Frockers' on Fridays and 'The Late Night Show' on Saturdaysthere's always something new to look forward to, so keep an eye on the website.

If you're not feeling a show, you can always book in for booths, bar stools and outdoor seating in the stable. This community-run establishment opened inand its co-owned by club 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 for drag bingo, dance parties, drag performances, comedy shows and more, and be sure to check out the cocktail bar for a spicy Melbourne or a Pornstar Martini. Beans Bar describes itself as Melbourne's first dedicated lesbian, gay, non-binary and neurodivergent bar.

The venue was created to give those who might not feel comfortable at mainstream bars a place to call their home away from home. Beans Bar hosts a regular roster of events including everything from comedy and spoken word to social mixers and film nights. What makes beans neurodivergent-friendly? Every Sunday is 'Sensory Sunday', where noise and club stimuli are kept to a minimum.

There are also bubble poppers and simple food to help people feel more at ease. This Collingwood 'bear and leather' bar opened in and has remained one of Australia's longest-running gay-owned and operated venues. InVCAT granted the Laird 'male-only' status, but it occasionally opens its doors to the wider community for events.

It's open melbourne gay a week for same-sex attracted cisgender and transgender males, and it hosts a variety of events like the Thursday 'Spit 'n' Polish' leather and fetish night, a Wednesday 'Trivial Hirstute' night and 'blokeoke' nights. This pop dance club and gay bar hybrid is known for being open until 7am on Fridays and Saturdays, so it's basically the perfect club for kick-ons.

Similar to the Laird, the Peel is proudly a gay male venue and is designed specifically for gay men.