Summer’s the perfect time for birds of a feather to preen themselves, particularly if you're already out and about getting your Midsumma fix. We've found four outdoor bars for al fresco drinking and perving. Looking to push on? Check out the best gay bars and karaoke spots in Melbourne.
Another outdoor courtyard that’s very popular during the summer. Rustic wooden benches under gum trees that are home to cheeky possums are a great spot to sip a beer in the dappled sunlight. Weekends attract large crowds, and the free barbecues and themed nights help make it a relaxed experience. Frequented mostly by Melbourne’s gay bear and leather fraternities (who aren’t as scary as they sound), it’s pretty free of attitude, which is as it should be.
The Prince, too, has always had a strong connection with the gay community, and its footpath enclosure on Fitzroy Street is the perfect place to sit with friends and a bottle of wine to watch and critique the passing parade with a queer eye. It has it all in summer – location, style, sunshine and street performance. And it’s also a prime viewing spot for Pride March in February.
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