Melbourne City, Victoria, boasts a vibrant LGBTQIA+ scene with numerous bars and clubs catering to the queer community. Some of the top spots in the area include The Laird, a Collingwood 'bear and leather' bar that has been open since 1980, hosting various events such as 'Spit and Polish' leather and fetish night, trivia nights, and 'blokeoke' nights. Evie's Disco Diner in Fitzroy is another popular spot with weekly events like Balls Deep Bingo and Queeraoke.
Sircuit Bar, located in Fitzroy, offers a welcoming environment with policies of no aggression and no cover charge. They host hip hop jams on Wednesdays, drag shows on Fridays, and rotating guest DJs on Saturdays, along with drag bingo and drag roulette. The 86 serves a variety of in-house cocktails and has a late-night dance floor, along with regular special deals on pizzas and beers.
Francesca's Bar in Northcote hosts a fortnightly Friday event that is the longest-running queer night in the area. The Railway Hotel, situated near Windsor station, offers a 24-hour bottle shop and caters to the LGBTQIA+ community. These venues provide a welcoming atmosphere and entertainment for the queer community and beyond, ensuring a fun and inclusive night out in Melbourne City.