Wellington Gay Bars
Wellington has an integrated bar culture. Whilst the bars on Courtenay Place and Cuba Street are very gay-friendly, there are a few 'exclusively gay' venues.
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Wellington Gay Bars
Ivy Bar
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49 Lower Cuba St, Wellington, New Zealand
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Large underground lounge bar & club and a focal point of the Wellington gay scene. Ivy Bar hosts regular cabaret-themed events and serves delicious cocktails and tapas.
Note that the former Club Ivy moved from its old Dixon St location to become Ivy Bar on Lower Cuba St, in the basement of the former James Smith building.
The Ivy also hosts comedy acts on a regular basis from some of NZ's best comedians. Check their website for further details. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Note that the former Club Ivy moved from its old Dixon St location to become Ivy Bar on Lower Cuba St, in the basement of the former James Smith building.
The Ivy also hosts comedy acts on a regular basis from some of NZ's best comedians. Check their website for further details. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Features:
Bar
Cabaret Show
Dancing
Karaoke
Music
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Website
PhoneWeekday: 19:00 - 02:00
Weekend: 19:00 - 04:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
S&M’s Cocktail Bar & Lounge
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176 Cuba Street, Wellington, New Zealand
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S&M's (Scotty & Mal's) is an intimate bar & cocktail lounge with various themed nights. The stylish décor, chandeliers and high walls make this a popular spot for LGBT locals and tourists.
Regular events include karaoke on Thursdays, with Fridays and Saturdays being full-on party nights. The downstairs bar at S&M's hosts private functions.
Regular events include karaoke on Thursdays, with Fridays and Saturdays being full-on party nights. The downstairs bar at S&M's hosts private functions.
Features:
Bar
Karaoke
Music
Weekday: 17:00 - late
Weekend: 17:00 - 03:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
The Fringe Bar
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26-32 Allen Street, Wellington, New Zealand
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Gay-friendly bar and entertainment venue in downtown Wellington. The Fringe hosts live music, comedy shows, cabaret, to poetry recitals, etc.
Karaoke is popular here. Fun and friendly atmosphere. Food is also available.
Karaoke is popular here. Fun and friendly atmosphere. Food is also available.
Features:
Bar
Cabaret Show
Dancing
Karaoke
Live music
Music
Weekday: 10:00 - 04:00
Weekend: 10:00 - 04:00
Last updated on: 22 Aug 2023
Last updated on: 22-Aug-2023
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