Gay places in perth
Salsa Night with Danza Loca
Perth’s same-sex attracted bar scene is lively and very mixed. Here’s a list of the best gay venues in the city.
Big welcome at the Mustang Bar Northbridge
Tuesday 15 October
Danza Loca’s Salsa Night, “Havana Jam” has made The Mustang Bar its home for the last 10 years with wild reviews and increasing popularity. At 7pm it’s a FREE Introductory Dance Lesson (Salsa & Merengue), which is the top way to get started.
From pm they run casual Structured Cuban Salsa Classes for all levels from Beginners 1A to Advanced, students can progress through the classes at their own speed, learning Fresh Rueda variations with a focus on fun.
From pm you can party into the night with DJ’s & Reside Percussionists playing and explosive mix of R’n’B & underground tropical beats.
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The Court Hotel
One of the biggest and most popular gay venues in Perth, The Court House attracts a large gay and queer woman crowd and serves food, their pizza is one of the best in town. The outdoor terrace
Reimaging the (gay) club
I remember the morning gay marriage was legalised in Australia. I was in year 11, and my best partner and I skipped the first two classes of the day to link the crowd in Northbridge Plaza as we all watched the big screen looming above us. I remember the explosion of sound, pride flags, tears, as it was announced that the majority of Australians believed as we did. My foremost friend and I holding hands, jumping, screaming. The older lesbian couple hugging me, tears in their eyes, saying, ‘we did it’. I also keep in mind trying to commemorate that same lgbtq+ fest some years later at a queer club in Perth, believing I was walking into a building full of safety and acceptance, and instead conclusion myself hit on by straight men without another lgbtq+ person as far as the eye could see.
This encounter, unfortunately, is not unusual. Nearly all of my friends, particularly queer women and femme nonbinary people, have entered into these ‘safe’ spaces only to be harassed. The Court Hotel has faced particular backlash on this front, with an online boycott campaign mounted against the ve
Gay Perth (Boorloo): Where to eat, drink, participate and sleep
By Emen8, updated 3 months ago in Travel and party / In Australia
Perth (Boorloo) always seems to fly under the radar when talking about Australian cities. But, with its relaxed and clean city centre, village-esque suburbs, stunning beaches, homosexual venues and even a gay sauna, we assume Perth deserves to be on your gay-cation bucket list.
Boorloo is and always was the traditional territory of the Whadjuk Nyoonga people. While Perth may not have the alike volume of attractions as Sydney and Melbourne, there’s more than enough to keep you busy on your rainbow holiday, as well as a welcoming local gay community.
Here’s our essential travel guide for gay Perth.
The whole of Perth is gay-friendly, but just like other Australian cities, there are some gaybourhoods where you’re more likely to meet other community members. Impress them with your local understanding of things that only Perth guys will understand!
According to the Census a few years back, Maylands, Bayswater and East Perth are the most widespread suburbs for queer co
Gay Bars and Clubs in Perth
Top Gay Bars and Clubs in Perth
Who would have thought that the Wild, Wild West would be the place to go for a same-sex attracted night out? For a small city, Western Australia’s capital has a surprisingly impressive range of options for gay bars and clubs. With a selection of strictly LGTBQI-oriented venues, as well as some mixed but welcoming joints, there’s a vibrant and accepting nightlife scene. Perth’s gay clubs are some of the most visionary and fun in the country, offering regular themed nights, performances, world class DJs and killer drinks menus. These bars and clubs are the types of places where a quick MaiTai in the cozy courtyard, can shift into an all overnight rager on the move floor. Whether you’re searching for a big late hours out on the town, epic tunes or incredible drink special, Perth is the place for you.
The Court
Picture this&#;You’re ripping up the d-floor to Katy Perry with all your buddies, while you’ve got a Blue Unicorn (Grape liqueur, Ketel One vodka, Blue V Energy & strawberry syrup) in one hand and a slice of $10 meat lovers pizza