With a sunny terrace, sheltered from the elements and cozy interior, Mollie’s combines a focus on great, freshly-prepared food with a hint of sassy service. Same owners, completely different venues. Upstairs at 103-105 Smith Street, you’ll find Mollie’s, a dedicated safe space for everyone. Stay up to date with what’s happening in Melbourne here. To celebrate what these venues offer for the queer community and beyond, here’s a list of Melbourne’s dedicated gay bars and clubs, ranked in no particular order. Yet, there are many dedicated gay bars and clubs who have intentionally made space for the LGBTQIA+ community from the beginning. Let’s get one thing straight: all of Melbourne’s bars should be ‘queer friendly’. Words by Arielle Richards From Rainbow House Club to The 86, Poof Doof and beyond, we spotlight the Melbourne bars providing safe spaces for the queer community.
