For Sydney WorldPride 2023, Kimpton Margot Sydney is turning its Saturday Bottomless Brunch into all shades of the rainbow! From the beginning of February through to Mardi Gras in March, Kimpton will be turned into a disco-style brunch spot, hosted by drag queens OnlyHollyWould and Fairah Nuff. Chef Luke Mangan’s 5-course brunch menu will ramp up for the festivities, with dessert highlights including rainbow pancakes and chai panna cotta. That’s 4 hours of high-energy brunching, every Saturday throughout February. Head here for bookings and more info. Slay you there!

Now this is dinner with a show! Produced by queer musician Dyan Tai and catered by Auntie Wombat, DYWYYC combines the two largest pillars in the gaysian community: food and flair. Enjoy drag performances, live music and queer storytelling, alongside delectable plant-based yum cha delicacies at the iconic Red Rattler Theatre. Menu highlights include mushroom & water chestnut shumai, steamed cheong fun and pan fried turnip cakes. The tickets cover both the performances and the yum cha, so grab yours now.

In collaboration with Dogue (pronounced ‘vogue’) and hosted by entertainment reporter Justin Hill, The Beresford is hosting a Sydney WorldPride pooch show. On Saturday, February 18, the bar will em-bark on a pooch parade with doggie treats (human food to be ordered separately). There are amazing prizes up for grabs for the best-dressed doggos. For entry details and info, head to merivale.com/whatson.

Surry Hills local and queer icon Richard Reid has curated two fabulous weeks of parties, boozy brunches, karaoke nights, drag queens and much, much more at The Clock. The legendary venue will transform Collins Street into ‘The Garden of Adam & Steve’, an inclusive heaven-themed beer garden and outdoor dining precinct. Each Thursday to Sunday during Sydney WorldPride, The Clock’s Balcony Bar, Ground Floor and Whisky Room will also play host to various rainbow events. For details and more info, head to clockhotel.com.au.

Sydney’s highest cocktail bar is celebrating WorldPride with an Archie Rose takeover. From Saturday, February 18 to Sunday, March 5, groove to a curated line-up of renowned DJs, and sip on bespoke cocktails at Bar 83’s decked-out pride heaven. Featuring artwork by local queer artist Luke John Matthew Arnold, Archie Rose’s pride collection includes two bottled cocktails (Peaches on Beaches and Harbour Cruisin’) and a customised Archie Rose Signature Dry Gin. If you can’t make it to Bar 83 or Archie Rose’s flagship bar, this limited-edition Pride drop is available online, where you’ll also receive a complimentary bottle of LBDO organic Essensual Lube with every purchase.

On Wednesday, February 22, the leafy bar is hosting a special WorldPride drag ‘Dinner with the Girls’. Queen Millenia Al Cox will work the mic as you and the crew knock back a few of The Butler’s Gram-worthy ‘Miss Peppermint’ cocktails – a fresh mix of Absolut vodka, creme de menthe, sugar cane syrup and Pampelle. Enjoy a shared feast by head chef Amber Doig alongside performances from Ma Dannii-x and Victoria Mami. Menu highlights include Mitzis Masa tempura fish tacos; Kingfish crudo with dragon fruit pico de gallo; WA octopus with squid ink mole and chorizo-spiced kumara; and a trio of playfully named desserts – Yaytime Paddle Poppas, G’lamingtons and Chocolate Disco Balls. Fire up the group chat and book now.

The community-shared backyard bar has teamed up with Absolut vodka to host House of Homes – a touring LGBTQIA+ museum chronicling the history of ballroom culture in Australia and beyond. Kicking off with a Housewarming Party on Wednesday, February 22, the collaboration will run until Sunday, March 5. Sip on Absolut and soak in The Alex’s menu as House of Silky co-founder Xander Khoury breaks down what ballroom is, and what it means to the queer community. For details and more info, head to merivale.com/whatson.

Meraki is new to Oxford Street, but upholds the Sydney queer landmark’s home and heart. The multi-level bar is equipped to host intimate art gigs – perfect for when the street gets a little too rowdy. Sydney-based theatre collective Fruit Box Theatre is taking over Meraki for Sydney WorldPride with an array of shows and events – each best paired with the bars’ signature cocktails. Running from Tuesday, February 28 to Friday, March 10, event highlights include a Zest of the Zest comedy show and a Pip & Pulp poetry night (hosted by a familiar delicious. face). For tickets and more info, head to fruitboxtheatre.com.au.

Now the new home to Poof Doof, the 120-year-old Oxford Street icon has undergone a major revamp for Sydney WorldPride 2023. Kinselas has teamed up with Johnnie Walker for Walk Proud @ Kinselas. The Taylor Square project is set to celebrate all members of the rainbow community, from all walks of life. The JW takeover will host more than 40 events across all four floors throughout its residency. Highlights include acts from G Flip, Alex The Astronaut, Cub Sport, DJ Crescendoll and ballroom icons Rocky Stallon and Xander Silky. Kinselas’ Middle Bar will be serving up Johnnie Walker cocktails on the legendary balcony – which overlooks Taylor Square and Oxford Street. Head here for more details.

Some of Australia’s favourite queens will be bringing down the house at Bennelong this WorldPride! Guests can expect a curated three-course set menu alongside performances by the prolific Charisma Belle, Carmen Geddit and Sia Tequila. This activation will also see the infamous Bennelong suckling pig sausage roll return. Check out dates, book a spot and pair your visit with the Opera Up Late show, running Saturday, February 18 to Thursday, February 23 at the Sydney Opera House.

Squealing Pig Wines is setting the bar high at Watson’s, Saturday, February 25 to Sunday, February 26. The exclusive bar will be a mere hop, skip and jump away from the Mardi Gras After Party – perfect for when you need to come up for air. Sydney WorldPride 2023’s official wine brand has released 9 special rosé labels, each celebrating the beautifully colourful LGBTQIA+ community. Squealing Pig’s Pride Labels will be stocked at leading liquor stores and venues nationally, replacing existing Squealing Pig rosé bottles until the end of March, or until sold out. Head to squealingpig.com for more info.