Nightlife in Sydney

16 Flinders Street,
Darlinghurst
www.arqsydney.com.au

ARQ is a two-storey nightclub located in Darlinghurst in Sydney. The upstairs venue is known as The Arena and boasts a huge dance floor, two bars, VIP areas and a kitchen. Downstairs is called The Vortex and it has a bar, a stage used for live performances, and a DJ booth.

ARQ is gay/lesbian friendly and hosts drag queen shows.

22 Bayswater Road,
Kings Cross,
Sydney.
www.candys.com.au

Candys is one of the oldest clubs in Sydney. It is a relaxed nightclub where you can enjoy listening to the latest dance anthems while having a few drinks. There are special events organised during the week such as Monkey Tennis.

52-60 The Promenade, Darling Harbour, Sydney.
www.cargobar.com.au

Relax on the wooden benches by day or marvel at the fantastic views of Sydney Harbour on one of the leather sofas by night. Opened in 2000, Cargo offers a great selection of food, cocktails and wines and there is daily evening entertainment so you can listen to live music by some of the best international DJs.

388 Pitt Street, city centre, Sydney.
www.civichotel.com.au

The Civic is a three-storey Art Deco hotel which was built in 1940 and offers great evening entertainment. It is open from Monday to Saturday and has a number of bars, clubs and theatres. Every weekend, the hotel theatre becomes one of the hottest club in Sydney, or alternatively for a breath of fresh air, why not have a cocktail and listen to some jazz music on the open-air terrace.

85 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney.
www.themidnightshift.com/

Midnight Shift is a gay and lesbian bar, where you can enjoy a drink or dance to the latest electronic anthems. The club also organises themed events such as retro nights.

111 Sussex Street, city centre, Sydney.
www.merivale.com

Slip Inn forms part of a complex which offers a great selection of nightlife entertainment with snooker halls, a beer garden and of course, lots of clubs. Slip Inn is a relaxing bar where you can have a few drinks and snacks before clubbing in one of the nearby venues.

49 Market Street, city centre, Sydney.
www.statetheatre.com.au/statement.asp

Statement Lounge is found inside the State Theatre and it is a bar with dim lighting and a relaxed atmosphere. It serves a selection of beverages and cabaret music.

40-42 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney.
www.thetaxiclub.com

Taxi Club is a very popular club in Sydney which is located in Kings Cross and has a three floors, a restaurant, a bar and a club. If you want to party in true Australian style, go to Taxi Club as it is packed with locals, especially on Mondays for the weekly game of bingo. On Sunday evenings, Taxi Club hosts a special gay evening. Don't forget to bring your identification.

62-64 Kellett Street, Kings Cross, Sydney.
www.toniclounge.com.au

Tonic Lounge is located in a small street in Sydney in Kings Cross. It is situated in a two-storey Victorian house with a beautiful open-air terrace. Its French and kitsch decor create a very relaxed setting where you can enjoy a great selection of cocktails. It is one of the most unusual venues in Sydney which is packed with people from every corner of the world. Tonic Lounge has the right mix of great staff, hip music and lots of nice people, making it one of the best clubs around.

171 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Sydney.
www.yu.com.au

At Yu you can dance to the latest house, funk and electro music played by some of the best international and local DJs. It has been one of the most popular Australian clubs since it was opened, so don't miss this chance to have a night out at Yu.