Best Bars in Darlinghurst, Sydney
Rainbow flag bars, cocktail rooms, dance floors — Sydney's LGBTQ+ heritage neighbourhood.
Darlinghurst is Sydney's LGBTQ+ heritage neighbourhood. Oxford Street has been the city's queer high street since the 1970s, and despite the 2014 lockout laws clearing some institutions, Darlinghurst still holds Australia's most concentrated LGBTQ+ nightlife.
Eight Darlinghurst picks across the spectrum.
The best bars in Darlinghurst
Stonewall Hotel
Oxford Street heritage gay club. Multiple floors, dance floor, full Sydney LGBTQ+ heritage.
The Beresford
Bourke Street (Surry Hills but Darlinghurst crowd) heritage Australian pub.
Universal
Darlinghurst late-night cocktail bar. Strong cocktails, full Darlinghurst late-night.
Hello Sailor
Darlinghurst cocktail bar with strong program. Strong cocktails, intimate room, the Darlinghurst cocktail destination.
Oxford Hotel
Oxford Street heritage gay pub. Big terrace, cheap schooners, full Sydney LGBTQ+ heritage.
Palms
Oxford Street heritage gay bar from the 1970s. Cheap drinks, dance floor, full Sydney LGBTQ+ heritage.
Cliff Dive
Darlinghurst Polynesian-themed cocktail bar. Strong tiki cocktails, full Darlinghurst late-night.
The Wild Rover
Surry Hills (Surry Hills but Darlinghurst crowd) speakeasy cocktail bar.
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