Party On at Adelaide's Best LGBTQIA+ Friendly Venues
A city oozing with social and culturally diverse experiences, Adelaide is the place to be. This eclectic, welcoming city is home to a thriving LGBTQIA+ community and boasts a fantastic array of festivals and events that celebrate queer culture. Looking for a great night out? Check out our round up and discover some of the best LGBTQIA+ friendly venues Adelaide has to offer.
Mary's Poppin
The jewel of Adelaide’s LGBTQIA+ crown, Mary’s Poppin delivers some of the best vibes, beats and drag queens (Bob the Drag Queen rates it as their favourite spot in Adelaide). Some of Australia’s best queens take the stage weekly at this fun, iconic venue that has been proudly queer owned and operated since 2016.
The Prince Albert Hotel
This classic corner pub, tucked away in the leafy green streets off West Terrace, is the perfect destination for a quieter night on the town. They host regular Saturday Drag Bingo Nights and serve up top notch pub classics alongside a stacked drinks list.
Three of Cups Teahouse
A cosy nook in the heart of Adelaide, visit the inclusive and accessible Three of Cups Teahouse for an unrivalled tea selection, psychic readings, pride gear and more. The team also host plenty of queer events, including The Rainbow Connection singles nights, Queeriosi-teas Craft Club, and sustainable clothing swaps.
The Howling Owl
An unrivalled gin destination just off of Rundle Street, head to this LGBTQIA+ friendly venue for an expertly crafted cocktail - then stay for their drag trivia, queer art exhibitions and gin pop parties!
Mylk Bar
Every Sunday night Mylk Bar hosts Gay Bingo — a subversive, queer take on your nanna’s game of bingo. There is great food, a full bar, coffee, innuendo, trivia, a spinning wheel and drag queens. What more can you want ahead of the working week.
Pride Walk
Be loud, proud and hold you head up high as you wander down the City of Adelaide’s rainbow-coloured Pride Walk in Light Square. The Pride Walk celebrates the struggles and achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community and its journey towards acceptance. The timeline stencilled onto the path gives an insight into major legal policy reform in South Australia that paved the way to SA becoming the first state to decriminalise homosexuality in 1973.
Diverse-City Adelaide
Diverse-City celebrates all things diverse in Adelaide. This LGBTQIA+ friendly venue is a cafe by day, offers entertainment by night and is a social hub all the time. Head there for fun with friends, to catch live music from local artists or for just a simple good time.