LGBTQ+ Friendly Venues to Enjoy Valentine’s Day in Sydney
Sydney being one of the major cities in Australia is known both for its rich history and the dynamic cultural heritage that makes up the city’s unique lifestyle. This capital city of New South Wales is a progressive, cosmopolitan destination with friendly locals and a vibrant food and drinks scene and has some of the most queer-friendly neighbourhoods on the planet. Sydney is generally a safe city to visit and there’s no exception for gay visitors. Here is a small guide to enjoy the best LGBTQ-friendly activities on the 14th of February.
Even though Australia was a bit late to join the LGBTQ+ scene with the legalisation of same-sex marriage only coming to play in 2017, the country has been upto speed ever since and has been an inspiration to other nations. Now Australia and Sydney, in particular, is proud to be a gay-friendly city, with places like the Oxford St. in Darlinghurst, Crown St. in Surry Hills being some of the places where you’ll see the most of the city’s LGTBQ community. An ideal way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Sydney is to have a date on one of the harbour cruises. Enjoy a great alternative to regular dining in one of the finest waterfront dining restaurants in the harbour and savour lip-smacking dishes. Choose an authentic paddlewheeler with theatre-style interiors and wrap-around verandahs which offers you close-up views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and much more. Enjoy private moments on the outer decks with the sparkling sky and illuminated cityscapes as your companions and pose for amazing photos! The night is not done yet, after your feasting get ready for an entertaining live cabaret show performed by talented Aussie artists, making it a night to remember on your romantic dinner cruise in Sydney Harbour.
Even though Sydney offers numerous safe havens for the LGBTQ community, its proudest achievement is the hosting of the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in March. What started out as a small protest in 1978 has evolved into arguably one of the best and biggest gay pride events on the planet, which will see the city paint in rainbow with two weeks of parties, cultural events, author talks and community get-togethers happening around Sydney! Sydney is also famous for its drag shows for over 50 years and The Imperial Erskineville is an unrivalled legend in this scene. This restobar has been an institution of the LGBTQI+ community and has been renovated and reopened recently to showcase the new looks and keep the community moving forward stronger! Here they celebrate love, pasion, individualism and self expression along with dance, music, good food and awesome cocktails. Enjoy yourself to a night of exuberant and flamboyant performances including drag and performance arts, DJs, live concerts and other special events!
