The Oxford Hotel is a LGBTQ+ bar in Darlinghurst, Sydney.
Editorially verified September 28, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Polo Lounge sits at the top, Ginger's on level one and Oxford Underground in the basement, with the Oxford Bar on the ground floor.
2 hours
Experience a unique twist on the classic afternoon tea with a gin and tea experience. Sip on signature gin cocktails poured into teapots to share and enjoy a selection...
Guided tour · 2h 30m
Wander the streets of Sydney's Chinatown and sample a range of delicious street foods from cuisines all over China. Learn about the culture and achievements of Chinese...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Discover Sydney’s vibrant Surry Hills and Oxford Street on a guided food tour with 6-plus tastings, uncovering rich immigrant heritage, local culture, and the city’s m...
Address: 134 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Sydney
Palms on Oxford in Sydney's Darlinghurst is the gay-owned retro disco on Oxford Street, open seven nights with drag shows, karaoke and dance-anthem nights.
TipThursday brings karaoke and drag games; Friday and Saturday are the retro dance nights, open until 5am.
Palms on Oxford in Sydney's Darlinghurst is the gay-owned retro disco on Oxford Street, open seven nights with drag shows, karaoke and dance-anthem nights.
TipThursday brings karaoke and drag games; Friday and Saturday are the retro dance nights, open until 5am.
The Caterpillar Club in Sydney's CBD is the Pitt Street basement bar from the Frankie's Pizza crew, with a 10,000-record collection behind the bar.
TipThe cheeseburger and tuna melt suit a late feed; the Bamboo Room hides behind a door out the back.
Rekodo in Sydney's Barangaroo is the Japanese-inspired restaurant and vinyl bar in Barangaroo House, a nod to Japanese listening rooms with DJs on the decks.
TipSaturday DJ nights lean R&B and groovy chart classics; book a table if you plan to eat as well as listen.
Bar Demo in Sydney's Newtown is the Enmore Road wine and cocktail bar where staff play whole vinyl albums start to finish on a custom-built sound system.
TipIt is walk-in only with salty snacks rather than a full menu; Monday is closed and Sunday ends at 10pm.
Chuck Trailer's in Sydney's CBD is the fried-chicken dive bar with a basement half-pipe stage, running live bands until 4am Thursday through Saturday.
TipLive bands play the downstairs half-pipe stage, with the free Half-Pipe Anthems singalong every Thursday at 8pm.
Pleasure Club in Sydney's Newtown is the psychedelic basement bar on Wilson Street, holding a 4am licence for live music and DJ sets after midnight.
TipLive acts take over from the 1950s jukebox around 11pm; there's a pool table and hot dogs until the 4am close.