Where are the gay and lesbian nightclubs in Canberra?
Cube nightclub
Currently Canberra's only gay and lesbian nightclub, it opened in 2002. It is located beneath Antigo's restaurant, between the merry-go-round and London Circuit on City Walk.
Karaoke - Thursday nights, “Show Me Something” Drag shows and Retro theme – Friday nights, “Rubix Cube” and monthly theme parties – Saturday nights
Cube also hosts a regular alcohol-free under 18s event called “Play Pen” for same-sex attracted & at-risk young people.
Phone (02) 6257 1110
Website www.cubenightclub.com.au
Tilley's Devine Cafe
European styled licensed bar, performance venue and sidewalk cafe. Mixed crowd, definitely queer-friendly. Popular spot for gay & lesbian community events. Used to have regular live music and special events, with most queer artists preferring this venue in Canberra, but these are now less frequent. Open 8am till late everyday.
Corner of Brigalow & Wattle Sts, Lyneham (at the Lyneham Shops).
Phone (02) 6249 1543
Website www.tilleys.com.au
Toast
Not strictly a gay nightclub, but certainly alternative, and usually queer-friendly. Occasionally the venue for Jellybabies parties and other queer-gigs. It might be hard to find if you haven't been before - it's in the area above Electric Shadows cinemas. It's upstairs and unfortunately doesn't have wheelchair access.
Phone (02) 6230 0003
Bar 32
This bar on Northborne Avenue has been trying to get more gay and lesbian clientle and has been advertising itself as a 'gay-friendly' bar. Be careful walking around the Sydney Building late at night - the bars and nightclubs around here can get rough, and may not be gay friendly!
32 Northbourne Avenue, Civic
Phone (02) 6162 3232
Website www.bar32.com