- awesome speak easy - 100s of drink opportnities…read more- I love the old school music - the definition of speakeasy I thought was lost it was pointed out by a random driver in a cab I entered an empty sure with one old man with a long beard standing next to a wall he said no words, and just nodded as he opened the door the stairwell was quite dusty I thought it was a set up the br behind the door at the bottom of the stairs, was the most amazing thing iv ever seen - id give this place ten stars if I could - such an amazing vibe - all the drinks were delicious I told the bartender I like mezcal the bartender asked, do you trust me? best decision I ever made

Great service, the drinks were tasty, the freshly juiced green apple & whiskey is a must, friendly…read morebartenders! Bathrooms were kindly gnarly tho

I have never eaten here so my review is not for the food! I love the vibe here, everyone is always…read morehappy and in a good mood here, it's a popular gay/drag bar where everyone is welcome! I love dancing here. It's great as a last stop before heading home :)

I am going to miss living around the corner from this place and watching the owner transform it…read morefrom a very run-down, seedy bar back into the glamorous gay institution it deserves to be. The transformation is pretty much complete at this point, so this Mardi Gras is going to be the best one yet. Sing it, Ladies!

Stopped by for happy hour (6-8pm), 6.00 for well cocktails (not a bad price but not as good as…read moreUniversal). Old style coin only operated jukebox playing music videos was cool. Indoor/outdoor patio style seating. Various activities going on throughout the week. Bartenders were very attentive. Came back a second time this week to use up a 15.00 voucher that we won and ended up staying for dinner. 15.00 mains with lots of choices and big portions (ordered the chicken schnitzel). It was ok taste wise but you do get alot of food for the money.

Popped in for a drink at about 2pm on a Tuesday afternoon. We wanted to see the "Castro" of Sydney…read more It as pretty early, so a lot of places were closed. Stonewall was open. We stepped up to the bar and warmly greeted by the bartender. There were about 3 other patrons who seemed to be regulars, so that told me that they took care of their patrons. We ordered a beer on tap for about $7. It was our first go at an Australian beer. It was good, very light and refreshing. Overall, the bar was clean as were the restrooms. I would've loved to see the nightlife, but maybe for our next visit to Sydney. However, the decor was festive and loud, all good things. I could tell that they throw wild events.

Don't go! Manager is on a hair trigger to create trouble!…read more Security forcibly manhandled us out of the club, because the manager thought we were high on drugs or heavily drunk. (I had a lemon lime and bitters, other 2 had a cyder. No other alcohol prior to visiting the club. And aren't the drug-taking type!) Even after explaining we were perfectly sober to the security guard, the manager said no to re-entry, and decided to change his story to "erratic" dancing endangering other people! We are in our early 60s! Our dance was hip-hop moves! It's a dance club! How do you determine what dances are acceptable and others not?? Manager just decided to target us for some unknown, and nonsensical reason. We are owed an apology and what we got back was nasty responses from a manager who is very vindictive. Other recent reviews are also showing similar stories of bad judgment calls, making stuff up out of thin air - All part of Michael the manager!

Went out to enjoy this establishment with some friends but we weren't let in because of our race…read moreand nationality. They said we don't do big groups and security showed me their policy and I read it and no where there said anything about big groups. Moreover, we were not even that large. When I went to ask as question the security guard refused to talk to me and brushed us off. While another group behind us was let in. I would not recommend going.

Sweaty bodies. Boys with no shirts on. People dancing up in yo' grill. Boys kissing boys. Boys…read morekissing girls. Lasers beaming. This all equates to a standard night at Arq. Arq is a great place to come when you need a night off from the sleazy, drunk, why-are-you-still-in-my-face men who hit on you at every other bar, club or pub in Sydney. It is a prime place to take to the dance floor and move like no one is watching (they're not). Need a confidence boost? Compliments get thrown around here more than men up against the wall. My only complaint is the entry ($20). Are places in Sydney really still insisting that it is privilege to be on their premises? Get with the times people, not even the hottest clubs in New York City charge an entry fee! If you are a boy looking for a boy, you will be found at Arq. If you are a girl needing a night off from boys, you will be found at Arq. If you are a boy looking for a girl, you probably shouldn't but most likely will still be found at Arq. No judgement here. Everybody is out wanting to have a good time.

I'll be the first to admit that gay bars and clubs are not always the best. They are not the most…read morechill places out there and I tend to miss seeing live bands and hearing my favorite rock or indie songs. Having said that if you want to have a wild night out with some of the biggest party people in Sydney then this is the place to go. Arq is a multilevel club in the gayberhood of Oxford street. It's mainly for gay guys (sorry girls) but there are always plenty of friends and supporters here too. I've been a number of times with straight mates who had just as much fun (maybe more so) than me - it's definitely a welcoming place for all types. On the bottom level there is a darker night club style room that to me always seems a bit too small. The smokers alley adjacent to this room is great for chatting to people though. Upstairs there is a huge dance hall with a balcony. Drinks are pretty standard, prices are night club standard. Just remember to check Sydney's current lock out laws and drink laws or you might get stranded outside or not allowed certain drinks at certain times.

A vibrant, extremely busy gay club on Oxford Street! Best known as the club that Lady Gaga recently…read moreshowed up at unannounced! If you're a girl (or a gay guy, obviously), or a guy comfortable enough with his sexuality to be able to enjoy himself at a gay club, this is one of the better ones. The crowd is friendly, if a bit (read: a lot) enthusiastic. The smoking section is perpetually overcrowded, despite the bouncer's best efforts, so it's probably a better bet to just hop down to the street if you're craving a nicotine hit. And there's no use being coy with the bartenders, they're inundated with orders. If you want to be served in under 10 minutes, get their attention! But don't be obnoxious, or they may not serve you at all! Good luck, and happy drinking!

Oh Sydney. You do show a different face than Melbourne does (but maybe that's just because I was a…read morevisitor, and the boys could smell my fear...haha). First stop on a night out along Oxford Street, and my friends and I had never seen anything more pretentious. Maybe we were too old, or just too friendly? A room full of people who really believed they were on display, and too fussed to really let loose and dance. Hmmmmm. After asking around and finding out where to see a drag show, we left this bar, only to return later. The return was much better. Maybe the late night hours plies everybody remarkably with the alcohol and they're allowed then to have fun and smile. Getting there well after midnight we had a much better time and danced till our hearts' content. Just a bit of a wobble off the start, but Nevermind turned out to show us a grand time, and I'd fully recommend it (for the end of a dance-party kind of night)!

Very pretentious. Don't stumble, don't sing, don't have fun in line or you will be turned away…read moreespecially if you do not have an Australian accent. Please beware if you are traveling.

While I'd like to say that this place gets pretty packed on a Friday Night, that probably shouldn't…read morebe all that surprising considering that this seems to be the case with most places in Sydney. Still, I probably wouldn't consider it to be one of my favourite places, but it still wasn't all that bad, and it is one that I'd probably go to again if I happen to be in the area. They also have some nice beers on tap as well.

- up four flights of a dusty stairwell of a random office building…read more no elevator the trek is worth it - this speakeasy was a amazing - you would never know what await behind those doors - great steak sandwiches - get there early, its not as spacious - drinks are tasty - I love the dark environment - friendly service - hip hop soundtrack

This is one of my favorite bars in Sydney - Great staff that is always welcoming and makes quality…read moredrinks - good vibe and good music

Nice atmosphere for a couple of friends having pints of Guinness. Delicious beef burger loaded with…read morecheese and bacon which comes with a side of fries...A$10. Like their happy hour drinks 4-6pm, value for money and good place to chill out after a hard day's work.

Small place and good place to chill. The foods are great too. Simple menu and had a few drinks.read more