Fitzroy: Libation 302 Brunswick St. Fitzroy Mon-Thurs: 4pm - Late Fri-Sun: 2pm - Late (03)9416 5302 enquiries@libation.com.au If you are looking for a laid back place to catch up then Libation is the venue for you. The friendly staff are ready to make you feel welcomed. The cocktails are a must, and the music is even better. Great place to kick off your night. Take any Tram on St. Kilda Rd. to the cnr of Swanston and Collins St. Then take Tram No. 11, 112 Cnr of Brunswick and Johnston St. Neverwhere - 185 Smith St. Fitzroy Fri-Sat: 7pm-Late Sun: 5pm-11pm 0422560890 info@neverwhere.com.au Neverwhere is a small bar, conveniently located amongst the hustle and bustle of Smith Streets alternative and diverse community. Neverwhere is a comfortable place with soft lighting to create an ambient atmosphere. It is a great place to catch up and to also meet the locals. Take any Tram on St. Kilda Rd. to the cnr of Swanston and Bourke St. Then take Tram No. 86 Cnr of Smith and Charles St.
Sircuit 103 Smith St. Fitzroy Opening hours: Wed-Sun: 5pm-Late info@sircuit.com.au Note: Wed-Fri-Sat: Men Only Predominantly a gay mans bar. Sircuit offers a bar area, five pool tables. The first floor has a coffee lounge, a maze/cruise area with private rooms/booths and also has two cinemas. Any Tram on St. Kilda Rd. Cnr of Swanston/Bourke St. Then Tram No. 86 to the cnr of Charles/Smith St. Collingwood: The Peel Hotel - 113 Wellington St. Collingwood Thurs-Sat: 9pm Late (03)9419 4762 info@thepeel.com.au The Peel Hotel is a popular gay venue in Melbourne. They hold events such a drag shows and there is always a DJ spinning out the best dance beats. The party never seems to end at The Peel. A strict door policy may apply. Any Tram on St. Kilda Rd. Cnr of Swanston/Bourke St. Then take Tram No. 86 Cnr of Peel/Smith St. Walk along Peel until you reach Wellington St. The Laird Hotel - 149 Gipps St. Collingwood Mon-Sat: 5pm Late Sun: 4pm Late (03)9417 2832 A great place to meet locals and travelers from around the world. With many themed nights running throughout the year, the Laird Hotel is sure to make you feel at home. From Flinders St. Station catch the Epping or Hurstbridge Line. Collingwood Station. Then walk to Gipps St.
Ilk Bar Tank Girl Bar - 187 Johnston St. Collingwood 1 st and 3 rd Saturday: 9pm Late 0416 034 463 tankgirlmelb@yahoo.com.au Note: Women s Bar. A cocktail wine bar inspired by the New York bar scene. With live artists, themed hostesses TankGirl brings atmosphere and music together for Melbourne s Lesbian community. From Flinders St. Station catch the Epping or Hurstbridge Line. Victoria Park Station. Then walk to Hoddle St and then turn right onto Johnston St Glasshouse Hotel - 51 Gipps St. Collingwood Every 2 nd and 4 th Saturday 9:30 pm Late Price of Entry: $15 0419 992 966 www.shebar.org Providing a fun and friendly environment for Melbourne s lesbian and bi-women. Having run into it s eighth year She Bar is becoming an icon for Melbourne s LGBT community. From Flinders St Station catch the Epping or Hurstbridge Line. Collingwood Station. Then walk to Gipps St.
South Yarra & Windsor: Priscilla s @ 153 153 Commercial Rd. South Yarra Weds-Sat: 9pm 3am (03)9827 1669 No.72 Tram: St. Kilda Rd. Prahran Market. Out & About Love Machine 119 Commercial Rd. South Yarra Sun: 9pm Late (03) 9533 8837 info@lovemachine.net.au One of the most fabulous Sunday nights in Melbourne can be found at Love Machine. Whether it's hot people you want to meet or sumptuous cocktail you crave to drink, they are all here at the glamorous Sunday night at Love Machine. No.72 Tram: St. Kilda Rd. Cnr of Porter St. and Commercial Rd. Railway Hotel Upstairs 29 Chapel St. Windsor Sun: 4pm 9pm (03) 9510 4050 info@therailway.com.au Note: Trendy Crowd, Designer Wear. Recently renovated, the railway has proven time and time again why people keep coming back for more. The food is excellent, and when the time is right the dj s spin a groove for the hipsters. With an outdoor area that will match the best in Melbourne, the railway hotel is a popular jaunt at any time of the week. Tram No. 5, 64: St. Kilda Rd. Cnr Dandenong Rd. and Chapel St.
Melbourne CBD & St. Kilda: The Bottom on Top - Poof Doof Upstairs 570 Little Collins St. CBD Sat: 12am Late (03) 9629 3001 info@thebottomend.com.au facebook.com/poofdoof Take any Tram on St. Kilda Rd. to the cnr of Swanston and Collins St. Then take any Tram on Collins St. Cnr of Collins and King St. Walk to Little Collins St and turn left. The Greyhound Hotel 1 Brighton Rd. St. Kilda Fri: 8pm 1am Sat: 8pm 3am (03) 3534 4189 Booth enquiries Fri & Sat: info@ghhotel.com.au Catering predominantly to St Kilda's GLBTI community, the GH features a glitzy interior with pinball and pool table, another room with a bar which is mainly where the bands play. The Greyhound has been around for years providing excellent live music and entertainment in the form of drag shows, excellent local bands or even karaoke. Tram No. 3, 3a, 16, 67: St. Kilda Rd. Cnr of St. Kilda and Carlisle Rd.
Richmond: DT s Hotel 164 Church St. Richmond Tue: 6pm-late; Wed-Thur 4pm-late Fri-Sat 4pm-1am Sun 2-11pm (03) 9428 5724 www.dtshotel.com.au From Flinders St. Station catch the Epping or Hurstbridge Line. West Richmond Station, then walk down Highett St. until you reach Church St. Cultural Events and Other: Pride March www.pridemarch.com.au Pride March Victoria recognises and celebrates the people and events that inspire the courage, solidarity, pride, diversity and strong sense of community of Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender people. - The Annual Pride March Victoria occurs every year in February. - The Pride March Street Fair is held in December (03) 9513 3054 info@pridemarch.com Midsumma event Midsumma, Melbourne's annual Queer Celebration, is a federation of arts and cultural events spread over 70 different venues throughout Melbourne. The festival is presented over three weeks from mid January to February and, having been held annually since 1988, is a significant attraction on the Melbourne festival calendar. (03) 9415 9819 Suite 1/Level 1, 48-50 River Street, South Yarra VIC www.midsumma.org.au Joy Fm Australia s first and only LGBT radio station. JOY 94.9 is an independent voice for the diverse lesbian and gay communities listened to by 216,000 people in Melbourne and more online. Joy Fm also holds a list of all the current LGBT events in Melbourne. 1300 JOY 949 (1300 569 949) Level 9, 225 Bourke Street, Melbourne. info@joy.org.au