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Gay Melbourne Guide for gay travelers. Find the best gay bars, gay clubs & dance parties, gay saunas & cruise clubs, gay-rated hotels in Melbourne. Exclusive reviews, photos, discounts, maps. We dive into Melbourne's gay scene, spill the tea on the best gay hotspots, and share all our savvy tips and tricks so you can also have an unforgettable adventure in Australia's second city. Instead, a series of gay bars, gay clubs, and gay saunas populate different parts of the city.

To the north of Melbourne, Collingwood is arguably the city’s main gayborhood, with the Smith Street and neighboring streets offering plenty of LGBTQ life. Melbourne is renowned for its vibrant and diverse LGBTQIA+ nightlife scene. Whether you’re looking to dance the night away, enjoy live performances, or relax with a drink in hand, the city offers a range of LGBTQIA+ friendly venues.

Well-known destinations include Philip Island, the Great Ocean Road and the Yarra Valley wineries. There's a large gay and lesbian community in Melbourne, supporting more than twenty bars and clubs, mostly located in Prahran, South Yarra, St Kilda and Collingwood. Subscribe to our Gay Travel Newsletter here. I was 29, recently single and looking to escape The Great White North.

I wanted to move somewhere beachy Check! I fell head over Australian work boots for the city. From ritzy Prahran to beachy St. Kilda and even too-cool-for-school Brunswick, Melbourne is a city of neighbourhoods. While most visitors base themselves in the Central Business District or CBD for short , the soul of this quirky capital is in her bountiful burbs.

Regarding layout, the CBD is at the centre of everything. Kilda a secondary gay-ish area and a popular beach spot, and upscale Brighton. To the east are a number of posh districts, such as Richmond and Hawthorn. And to the west are lovely suburban strips that, while beautiful, are probably not worth visiting if you only have a few days. This perfectly located accomodation is somewhere between a hotel and an AirBNB, offering the best of both worlds.

For an affordable hotel with five-star service, reserve a room at Treasury on Collins. Highlight: every room enjoys free Netflix if you need to binge Australian classics like Bondi Rescue and Neighbours. For those looking to really splurge, slumbering in Adelphi Hotel on Flinders Lane easily the coolest alley in the CBD will not disappoint.

Highlights include the rooftop pool and acclaimed in-house restaurant Om Nom. The accommodation is located in a converted convent across from Carlton Gardens. Not to mention new and noteworthy restaurants have undoubtedly popped up all over the city since I jetted off five years ago. Australians love coffee. And nowhere is that more pronounced than in Melbourne. But to not mention cafes at all would be, well, unspeakable.

For breakfast on the go, swing by beloved Lune Croissanterie. In Fitzroy, Industry Bean is a mainstay. Their classic dishes are almost as beautiful as the dining room itself. Finally, just before I left the country, I had an incredible brunch at vegetarian-focused Monk Bodhi Dharma. Another great option in the CBD is Soi 38 located on the third floor of a car park yes, really! Just keep in mind this is not a sit-down restaurant.

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More like a soup stall with a couple of fold up tables and plastic chairs. First and foremost, I have to give a shout-out to my former employer, Milk the Cow. My recommendation? Order a small cheese flight with your choice of wine, beer, cider or whisky, as well as one of their signature cheese-garnished cocktails—my favourite was the espresso martini with a cube of BellaVitano Espresso.

This quaint joint is tucked away along a small laneway in the CBD and has an incredible wine list and hearty but stylish dishes see gallery above. Three words: hot Nutella fountain.