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We dive into Melbourne's gay scene, spill the tea on the best gay hotspots, and disseminate all our savvy tips and tricks so you can also have an unforgettable adventure in Australia's second city.
“Mullet, mustache, and terrific coffee!”
That summed up gay Melbourne for us!
Australia's second city and much-lauded rival to gay old Sydney. But unlike the Harbor City, Melbourne felt more European, cosmopolitan, and down-to-earth than her big Sydney sista. Melbourne is renowned for its highly-rated restaurants, world-class museums, captivating street art, and terrific coffee.
The gay scene in Melbourne is also a lot of amusing. It's mainly centered around Gertrude and Smith Street, which also happens to be rated as THEcoolest street in the earth by CNN!
We visited Melbourne at the tail end of the Midsumma Festival in February, a spectacle that culminated in the Victoria Pride street party along the main gay roads, Gertrude Street, Smith Street, and Peel Street. Melbourne was also our start/end point for our Fantastic Ocean Road journey, tracing the contours of Australia's picturesque southern coast.
Magical, marvelous, majestic Melbourne is a lot of fun. We only s
What's coming up at Pride?
Pride of ourFootscray
Nightclub & Bar
A colourful, mixed and kind nightclub in the heart of Footscray!
A safe cosmos for all within the LGBTQIA+ community and their loved ones.
Check out our Events section for our recurring events including performative bingo, stand-up comedy, camp movie nights, and the best drag shows in Melbourne every single weekend!
Looking for a ticketed event? Book here.
Scroll to observe upcoming ticketed events!
Looking for a function space with character? There's our celebrated Pride Cocktail Lounge or our new Pride Garden!
Email meet@prideofourfootscray.bar or call 0417 219 899 and we'll send you the details 🥳
Pride of our Footscray Bar & Nightclub
Level 1, 86-88 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011
Located opposite Footscray Market.
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The uppermost gay bars in Melbourne
Since opening in 2011, this Smith Street cocktail exclude 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 Saturdays, there's always something modern to look forward to, so save an eye on the website. If you're not feeling a show, you can always book in for booths, prevent stools and outdoor seating in the stable.
This community-run establishment opened in 2018, and its co-owned by 200 people who all chipped in to acquire the party started. The result? A super friendly, cooperative and colourful block that hosts a fabulous array of entertainment for people from all backgrounds. Swing by for performative bingo, dance parties, drag performances, comedy shows and more, and be sure to