Canberra gay bars
Gay Canberra (Ngambri): Where to eat, drink, participate and sleep
By Emen8, updated 10 months ago in Travel and party / In Australia
Located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on the lands of the Ngunnawal people, Canberra (Ngambri) is the nation’s capital city, famed for its museums, cultural sites and surrounding sweeping landscapes.
Being the epicentre of Australian politics, you might be expecting a city occupied of straight suits, but statistically speaking, couples in the ACT are fifty per cent more likely to be same-sex than anywhere else in the country!
One thing is for sure: you can always count on a amiable welcome from the Canberra gay community.
Where is the gay scene in Canberra?
You’ll find plenty of gay-friendly venues in Canberra, but head to Ngambri’s premier gay venue, Cube nightclub, or Canberra’s cruise club, The Mustang Ranch if you’re bargaining on more than a boogie! And lastly, do not long for Lonsdale Street in Braddon — home of ‘The Rainbow Roundabout’ and Canberra’s hotspot for eating and drinking until the wee hours!
Most places are welcoming, though, and you’d be remiss to visit the capital without getting your culture on with a visit to f
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The news that Cube in Civic is closing is, in many ways, a typical story of our times. It's not easy running a bar in a earth that has completely changed in the past two decades. The internet has long transformed the dynamics of dating, young people drink less and Civic's nightlife is morphing. Physically, Cube is now a stalwart in a relative dead zone of Civic, where once there were several bars and plenty of street traffic.
But its closure marks the close of an era, not just of this particular bar, but of Canberra's whole gay scene. Since the s, there has always been at least one official gay block somewhere in town - a marker, a place for queer people to congregate, find themselves, absorb the lay of the land.
And now the last one's closing, will another take its place?
Cube manager Seth Byrnes a
Canberra&#;s gay venue Cube is closing after two decades of operation
Cube, one of Canberra&#;s oldest nightclubs and its only LGBTIQA+ venue is closing its doors after more than two decades.
The owners have blamed rising costs, declining swig sales and the Canberra light rail works as the reasons behind the closure which will arrive at the end of
Venue manager and drag queen Seth Byrnes told The Canberra Times after 20 years, the club had to &#;have a point&#; when it would close.
&#;It&#;s stuff out of our dominion, cost-of-living crisis, the work&#;s going on in the light rail, it&#;s a combination of things,&#; he said.
The ACT&#;s Chief Minister Andrew Barr, who is gay himself, was optimistic that other spaces would emerge for the local LGBTIQA+ community.
&#;It is essential to remember that this is not the first time a LGBTIQ+ venue has closed in Canberra,&#; Barr told the local newspaper, noting that Canberra has had succession of venues over the decades.
Cube is not the only LGBTIQA+ venue to disappear in recent times, Melbourne&#;s Beans Bar which catered to lesbians, the neuro-divergent community, transgender and agender people
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Gay Canberra, the capital capital of Australia and part of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), is esteemed for its multicultural and welcoming residents and its abundance of cultural and recreational amenities. It is a hidden gem that you don’t want to miss and with its thriving LGBTQ+ community and plenty of gay-friendly spaces, it’s no wonder that this city is rapidly becoming a popular destination for queer travelers.
What sets Canberra apart from other destinations is its unusual blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. From the Parliament House and the National Museum of Australia to the stunning Botanic Gardens and the nearby Namadgi National Park, there’s something for everyone here.
Whether you’re interested in exploring the city’s rich history and cultural heritage or simply need to take in its breathtaking natural scenery, Canberra has got you covered.
But what really sets Canberra apart is its robust dedication to LGBTQ+ rights and inclusio
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