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Previously known as HeadQuarters, Trade Club is one of the largest gay cruise clubs in the city. It also doubles as a dance bar, offering facilities such as private cabins and playrooms alongside a bar with tasty refreshments. With cruising spaces spread over four floors, you can stay here for hours exploring what the place has to offer. There are also regular events and themed nights.

The Columbian Hotel hosts a bustling late-night gay bar, full of energy and a lively mixed crowd. There are regular themed dance parties complete with mirror balls in this bright and modern space. The bar serves up delicious cocktails and house DJs keep the party going till late. The dance floor is upstairs with amazing views of Oxford Street, while downstairs you'll find a video bar and a great place to meet people.

Stonewall Hotel is a lively gay bar in Darlinghurst, a favourite gathering place for the whole community. This large venue spreads over three floors, all packed full of music and entertainment. There's something going on every night of the week, including drag shows, dancers, and music by the best DJs in the city. There are themed nights as well plus great value happy hours. All this brings to community together with an amazingly friendly atmosphere.

One of the numerous venues within the iconic Oxford Hotel, Oxford Underground is a favourite party spot for the queer community. Loud and modern sound and lighting systems complete with party vibe, and the basement space plays host to all sorts of events. DJs and drag queens keep you entertained, and there are weekly happy hours and other specials to draw you back for more fun.

Universal is a wonderfully inclusive space, welcoming in a truly mixed crowd. This a favourite queer hangout where you can enjoy quirky cocktails and drag shows, plus other lively performances. You can enjoy all these together with a newly launched dinner theatre experience. Thanks to its performers, Universal is full of personality. It also has multiple dance floors, brought to life by DJs and state-of-the-art sound and light systems.

Newtown Hotel is a hipster bar that's popular with the queer community thanks to weekly drag shows. The bar has an indie vibe complete with pool tables, cheap but delicious cocktails, and fun trivia nights. This hotel itself is one of the most iconic venues in the city, and it has been welcoming a diverse clientele for years.