Opinion – Graeme Watson What is the etiquette for heterosexual people visiting queer spaces? Bond actor Daniel Craig recently raised eyebrows when, in an interview, he spoke about how as a young man he would often head to gay bars because there were less chances he’d end up in a fight. “I could meet girls […]
The Court Hotel has listed 20 actions it’s undertaking to address concerns about safety and culture at the popular venue, but the response from patrons has been mixed, with many saying they’re still unhappy. The most recent wave of complaints about both The Court Hotel and Connections Nightclub was sparked by images of drag performer […]
Adelaide’s Mars Bar has announced on social media they will be closing later this month after 40 years of partying in South Australia’s capital. Manager Andrew ‘Madge’ Hobbs posted a letter to the bar’s Facebook page, revealing that Saturday May 13th would be the venue’s last night. “Thanks, everyone for your support over the years without […]
Central Station, Moscow’s largest gay bar closed in March after a number of anti-gay attacks against the establishment had gone uninvestigated by the Russian police. However, the club is now set to reopen in a new location. The club announced it would be shutting its doors permanently after a number of incidents including harmful gas […]
It’s been a week since turning 18 and I was still yet to explore what has been described to me as the “home of all things gay”. Yes, The Court Hotel, where the gays of Perth come together in a swarm of dancing, drinking and singing. I decided I would lose my Court virginity on […]
As part of Slate’s video series “Ask a Homo”, June Thomas, editor of ‘Outward’, answers a number of questions about gay bar etiquette. In particular is the issue of straight people attending gay bars. Thomas suggests that you should avoid bars that don’t directly fit your demographic, including gay men visiting lesbian bars. Is her […]
Ah, the gay bar. That beacon of quality pop music and athletic dance moves, that sweet haven of rainbow-tinged joy and alcoholic merriment, that oasis in a desert of heterosexual meat markets. Where everybody knows your name, where nobody gives you shit for knowing all the words to Robbie Williams’ “Rock DJ” and you can […]
