Thick & Juicy Parties
Mardi Gras Edition 2026

Address: 36 College Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

• Five-star hotel overlooking Hyde Park in central Sydney.
• Spacious rooms with park and skyline views.
• Rooftop pool, spa, sauna, and fitness centre.
• On-site restaurant and cocktail bar.
• Easy walk to Oxford Street and Surry Hills.
• Strong choice for city breaks and Mardi Gras trips.
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Address: 21 Little Albion Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

• Boutique luxury hotel in a quiet Surry Hills laneway.
• Heritage building with Art Deco and retro interiors.
• Compact, stylish rooms with very comfortable beds.
• Complimentary breakfast, coffee, and honesty bar.
• Rooftop terrace for relaxed city views and drinks.
• Strong base near Central Station and downtown Sydney.
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Address: 28 Albion Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

• Large central hotel next to Central Station.
• Spacious rooms with good sound insulation.
• Indoor pool, spa, sauna, and fitness centre.
• On-site restaurant and Sydney Brewery bar.
• Easy access to Surry Hills, CBD, and Oxford Street.
• Strong value base for city and event stays.
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Address: 35-45 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

• Apartment-style hotel in central Sydney CBD.
• Spacious studios and suites with kitchenettes.
• Close to Hyde Park, World Square, and theatres.
• Rooftop recreation deck and fitness centre.
• Good option for longer city stays.
• Easy access to dining, shopping, and nightlife.
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Address: 16 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia

• Large multi-room LGBTQ+ club near Oxford Street.
• Rebuilt from iconic ARQ with major production upgrades.
• Strong queer presence on Fridays and community nights.
• Techno, house, Latin, and pop across different rooms.
• Big-scale club energy with modern sound and lighting.
• Open: Fri-Sat 10pm-6am (event-based nights may vary)
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Address: 68 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point, NSW 2011, Australia

• Queer cocktail lounge in Kings Cross near Oxford Street.
• Cosy lounge vibe with strong community feel.
• Regular drag shows, DJs, and themed nights.
• Popular for pre-club drinks and late catch-ups.
• Friendly mixed crowd with clear LGBTQ+ focus.
• Open: Wed-Thu 6pm-12am, Fri-Sat 6pm-2am, Sun 6pm-10pm
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Address: 117-125 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia

• Iconic multi-level gay venue on Oxford Street.
• Street-level bar plus upstairs lounge and dance spaces.
• Popular rooftop terrace for drinks and socialising.
• Mixed gay crowd from early evening to late night.
• Reliable stop for big, long Oxford Street nights.
• Open: Mon-Sun 9am-6am
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Address: 273 Crown Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia

• Men-only fetish and cruise club in Surry Hills.
• Multi-level venue with dance, bar, and play spaces.
• Techno-driven nights with heavy kink focus.
• Popular for Mardi Gras and major party weekends.
• Hardcore, sex-positive alternative to mainstream clubs.
• Open: Thu-Sun 10pm-6am (event-based schedule - varies by night)
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Address: Level 1, The Oxford Hotel, 134 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

• Upstairs gay cocktail and cabaret bar on Oxford Street.
• Regular drag, cabaret, and DJ-led party nights.
• Stylish lounge layout with performance focus.
• Popular for pre-club drinks and social catch-ups.
• Strong mix of locals, tourists, and drag fans.
• Open: Sun-Thu 10am-4am, Fri-Sat 10am-6am
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Address: 231 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia

• New multi-level gay nightclub on Oxford Street.
• Three floors with major sound and lighting production.
• House, techno, and pop-driven dance programming.
• Busy late-night crowd, especially on weekends.
• One of Oxford Street’s newest big-room gay clubs.
• Open: Thu-Sat 10pm-6am (event nights may vary)
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Address: 280 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

• Cabaret and dinner-show venue popular with gay audiences.
• Purpose-built stage with burlesque, drag, and live acts.
• Plush, theatrical interior with table service seating.
• Intimate alternative to standard Oxford Street clubs.
• Busy during Mardi Gras and themed cabaret seasons.
• Open: Mon-Fri 10am-2am, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-10pm
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Address: 354 Bourke Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia

• Large Surry Hills pub with famous Sunday gay party.
• Spacious beer garden, bars, and upstairs dance area.
• Beresford Sundays draws one of Sydney’s biggest crowds.
• Weekdays feel mixed, Sundays turn heavily gay.
• Top spot for daytime-to-late Sunday sessions.
• Open: Mon-Sun 12pm-1am (Beresford Sundays runs later upstairs)
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Address: 133 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia

• Hidden upstairs queer bar on Oxford Street.
• Strong lesbian and LGBTQ+ community following.
• New York loft vibe with exposed brick and couches.
• Small rooftop deck for social drinks and air.
• Relaxed alternative to big Oxford Street clubs.
• Open: Tue-Wed 6pm-11pm, Thu 6pm-1am, Fri 5pm-1am,
• Sat 6pm-1am, Sun 5pm-10pm
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Address: 2-4 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia

• Multi-level Oxford Street venue with strong LGBTQ+ following.
• Five floors with bars, clubs, and themed party rooms.
• Popular rooftop bar overlooking Darlinghurst and Hyde Park.
• Regular queer parties, drag, and Mardi Gras events.
• Mix of casual drinks and late-night club energy.
• Open: Wed 4pm-9pm, Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri 4pm-4am, Sat 12pm-4am
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Address: 383 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia

• Landmark Art Deco gay-popular venue in Darlinghurst.
• Multi-level bars plus upstairs DJ and dance spaces.
• Balcony bar with views over Taylor Square.
• Major Mardi Gras and queer event hub.
• Busy from early evening through late night.
• Open: Mon-Sun 9am-6am
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Address: 124 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia

• Iconic gay-owned retro nightclub on Oxford Street.
• Throwback pop, ’90s, and 2000s sing-along anthems.
• Packed basement dance floor with camp, kitsch décor.
• Broad gay crowd across age groups and visitors.
• One of Sydney’s longest-running queer party venues.
• Open: Tue-Thu 8pm-3am, Fri-Sat 8pm-5am, Sun 8pm-3am
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Address: 175 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia

• Iconic multi-level gay venue on Oxford Street.
• Nightly drag shows, DJs, and dance-floor action.
• Mix of bars and performance spaces across levels.
• Major Mardi Gras and parade-season hotspot.
• Reliable stop for big, late-night gay crowds.
• Open: Wed-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri-Sat 4pm-4:30am, Sun 4pm-2am
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• Flagship gay dance party at the top Nightclub in Sydney.
• High-energy house and techno with major DJs.
• Big drag performances and themed party nights.
• Strong gay and queer crowd with fashion-forward vibe.
• Major Mardi Gras and peak-season hotspot.
• Open: Sat 10pm-6am (special events may run later)
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Address: 134 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australi

• Multi-level gay venue and pub on Oxford Street.
• Home to Ginger’s, Polo Lounge, and Oxford Underground.
• Regular drag shows, DJs, and themed party nights.
• Busy from daytime drinks through late-night clubbing.
• One of Sydney’s longest-running LGBTQ+ hubs.
• Open: Sun-Thu 10am-4am, Fri-Sat 10am-6am
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Address: 85–91 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia

• Major multi-room gay venue on Oxford Street.
• Street-level bars plus large upstairs club spaces.
• Nightly drag shows and themed gay party programming.
• Strong draw for late-night dancing and big events.
• Key hub for Mardi Gras and peak party weekends.
• Open: Mon-Tue 5pm-2am, Wed-Thu 5pm-3am,
• Fri 5pm-5am, Sat 5pm-7am, Sun 5pm-5am
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Address: 35 Erskineville Road, Erskineville, NSW 2043, Australia

• Iconic Inner West gay venue with major drag heritage.
• Main bar, rooftop bar, and late-night basement club.
• Home of Drag and Dine and large themed party nights.
• Strong mix of locals and Oxford Street visitors.
• Key destination for big gay nights outside the CBD.
• Open: Wed-Thu 4pm-12am, Fri 4pm-3am,
• Sat 12pm-4am, Sun 12pm-12am.
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Address: 265–267 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia

• Multi-level Oxford Street bar with strong gay following.
• Large rooftop terrace and social upstairs spaces.
• Street-level bar plus basement lounge areas.
• Popular for early drinks that roll into late nights.
• Solid mix of dining, cocktails, and late-night vibes.
• Open: Mon-Thu 11am-2am, Fri-Sat 11am-3am, Sun 12pm-12am
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Address: 2-4 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia

• Pop-up leather and fetish gay bar on Oxford Street.
• Operates during Mardi Gras and select event weekends.
• Hosted inside Level 2 of The Burdekin Hotel.
• Gear-focused nights for leather, rubber, and fetish fans.
• Key hub for Sydney’s gay fetish community.
• Open: Event nights only, typically 8pm-late (check event calendar)
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Address: 157 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

• New multi-level gay venue on King Street, Newtown.
• Run by the iconic Oxford Street Stonewall team.
• Focus on drag, DJs, cabaret, and live performance.
• Major new hub for Inner West gay nightlife.
• Expected to draw big local and citywide crowds.
• Open: hours not yet published
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