Stonewall Hotel

As you stand outside you’ll notice picture windows of the bar framing a multitude of homos, the amps floodlighting the stone columns, the pop dance music blaring out, the drag queen on the door who’ll either shout you down or lap you right up and the name – the gayest name a bar could have. Inside the story continues; loud, thronging and about a hundred floors high. An essential stop on any pub crawl.
For Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual activists, the word “Stonewall” signifies quite possibly the most important, single landmark on the day that Judy Garland died in the world wide struggle for gay rights.
Most chroniclers of the homosexual rights movement trace the beginnings of the movement’s militant phase to 1969 and New York’s lower-Manhattan (largely gay frequented) Stonewall Bar. There, for the first time on record, homosexual patrons fought back when Stonewall was raided one hot summer night by New York City policeman, who came hoping to arrest gay individuals for engaging in then illegal homosexual acts.
Eyewitnesses claim that the stonewall patrons’ counter-riot began when one burly, Stonewall patron hurled a lidded, metal garbage can filled with empty liquor bottles through a police car window.
Ever since that night, Stonewall has been revered as an enduring symbol of the gay militant spark lit that night, which has become a gay/lesbian/bisexual militant conflagration setting America—and the world—aflame with gay rights issues and conflicts.
Mostly male clientele and are often referred to as Sydney’s best Gay and Lesbian venue. Stonewall Hotel comprises of three levels these include a Public Bar, Cocktail Bar and our VIP Bar/ Functions Room. Stonewall Hotel provides entertainment every night of the week. Featuring Sydney’s top DJs and finest drag performers and entertainment personalities.
For Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual activists, the word “Stonewall” signifies quite possibly the most important, single landmark on the day that Judy Garland died in the world wide struggle for gay rights.
Most chroniclers of the homosexual rights movement trace the beginnings of the movement’s militant phase to 1969 and New York’s lower-Manhattan (largely gay frequented) Stonewall Bar. There, for the first time on record, homosexual patrons fought back when Stonewall was raided one hot summer night by New York City policeman, who came hoping to arrest gay individuals for engaging in then illegal homosexual acts.
Eyewitnesses claim that the stonewall patrons’ counter-riot began when one burly, Stonewall patron hurled a lidded, metal garbage can filled with empty liquor bottles through a police car window.
Ever since that night, Stonewall has been revered as an enduring symbol of the gay militant spark lit that night, which has become a gay/lesbian/bisexual militant conflagration setting America—and the world—aflame with gay rights issues and conflicts.
Mostly male clientele and are often referred to as Sydney’s best Gay and Lesbian venue. Stonewall Hotel comprises of three levels these include a Public Bar, Cocktail Bar and our VIP Bar/ Functions Room. Stonewall Hotel provides entertainment every night of the week. Featuring Sydney’s top DJs and finest drag performers and entertainment personalities.
Upcoming Events
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Let’s Talk about Sex
Friday, 27 April 2018-7pmFriday night at Stonewall is jam packed with entertainment starting with Verushka Darling hosting “Let’s Talk About Sex” from 7pm. Verushka’s quick Wit will have you in hysterics as she answers all life’s tricky questions. -
Goddess @ Stonewall
Saturday, 28 April 2018-10:30pmSaturdays at Stonewall ignite into a vision of beauty and sheer talent as Multi Diva Award winner Charisma Belle brings to life the ancient worlds. Watch as the Stonewall stage becomes Mt Olympus the home to the greatest Gods. -
Pollys Follies
Sunday, 29 April 2018-9pmSunday nights at Stonewall come alive with Pollys Follies. A night of mayhem and mischief as Polly Petrie brings to the stage Sydney’s up and coming drag talent! Polly’s Follies is an institution that started back at the Albury Hotel over 21 years ago. -
Turbo Trivia @ Stonewall
Monday, 30 April 2018-7pmDo you think you know the answer to everything. Well Stonewall is the place to be to prove it every Monday. Sydney’s Favourite Drag Queen Charisma Belle will have you using every brain cell to provide answers to some of the campest questions in town. -
Karaoke @ Stonewall Hotel
Tuesday, 1 May 2018-9pmJoin one of our hosts Maxi Shield, Minnie Cooper or Charisma Belle for Karaoke. Pick your track, belt it out for your chance to win some great prizes. Come along and let your star shine bright on the Stonewall stage! -
Male Box @ Stonewall Hotel
Wednesday, 2 May 2018-8pmStuff the internet … get off your mobile phone … and get that hot ass of yours to MaleBox and meet your man with the help of the beautiful Keren St. James. Malebox is the the sexiest pick up night on the strip. -
Boys Bar Up @ Stonewall
Thursday, 3 May 2018-8pmLate Night Trading hosted by Polly Petrie with VIP Card Draw and lots of giveaways. Late show “Boys Bar Up’” where Sydney’s hottest dancing boys take to the bar! So grab your Stonewall dancer dollars and stuff their pants…..if you can find room. -
Let’s Talk about Sex
Friday, 4 May 2018-7pmFriday night at Stonewall is jam packed with entertainment starting with Verushka Darling hosting “Let’s Talk About Sex” from 7pm. Verushka’s quick Wit will have you in hysterics as she answers all life’s tricky questions. -
Goddess @ Stonewall
Saturday, 5 May 2018-10:30pmSaturdays at Stonewall ignite into a vision of beauty and sheer talent as Multi Diva Award winner Charisma Belle brings to life the ancient worlds. Watch as the Stonewall stage becomes Mt Olympus the home to the greatest Gods. -
Pollys Follies
Sunday, 6 May 2018-9pmSunday nights at Stonewall come alive with Pollys Follies. A night of mayhem and mischief as Polly Petrie brings to the stage Sydney’s up and coming drag talent! Polly’s Follies is an institution that started back at the Albury Hotel over 21 years ago.
Details
Gay Pub
175 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
612 9360 1963
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