Sydney
Oxford Street and the new guard
Oxford Street in Darlinghurst is Sydney's famous queer strip, while Newtown and Erskineville offer a more alternative scene. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is one of the world's best-known LGBTQ+ celebrations.
Cover photo: Colombian Hotel · Photo: Colombian Hotel / Google Maps
Editor's picks
Six places to start in Sydney01Photo: Colombian Hotel / Google MapsColombian Hotel
Bars · 117/125 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
02Photo: Stonewall Newtown / Google MapsStonewall Newtown
Bars · 157 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
03Photo: The Eagle Sydney / Google MapsThe Eagle Sydney
Bars · 2 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
04Photo: The Bearded Tit / Google MapsBearded Tit
Bars · Regent Street 183, Sydney
05Photo: Ver from Sydney / Google MapsGreen Park Hotel
Bars · Victoria Street 360, 2010 Sydney
06Photo: Surly's American Tavern / Google MapsSurly's American Tavern
Bars · Campbell Street 182, Sydney
LGBTQ+ bars, clubs and queer places in Sydney
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Oxford Street in Darlinghurst is Sydney's famous queer strip, while Newtown and Erskineville offer a more alternative scene. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is one of the world's best-known LGBTQ+ celebrations.
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