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Bear Essentials — The Peel Hotel
About the event
Melbourne's most established bear night is back for another evening of fun. Join us for a night filled with music and dancing in a welcoming environment. This event is specifically curated for bears and those who admire them, promising a friendly and inclusive atmosphere for all attendees.
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About the venue
The Peel is a gay men's dance bar on the corner of Wellington and Peel Streets in Collingwood. It is a late-night club, not a quiet pub, and the crowd leans towards bears, leather and masculine types…
“Great happy hour prices. Friendly helpful staff. Plenty of room to find your spot. Inclusive and fun. Friday night pop goes off. Love the extra large disco ball.” — Raylene Macguyver, Google
“The first bar / club I ever went to. What an amazing experience, a life long memory. Thanks to Bruce for getting us in (back in the day). Awesome music and and awesome memories! Thank you!” — Scott James, Google
Nearby Hotels
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Our three picks · Melbourne
via Stay22Budget hotel about 10 minutes' walk from Southern Cross Station, with an in-house bar and restaurant and billiards; reviews are mixed.
Mid-range hotel in a historic building on Little Collins Street, a few minutes' walk from Southern Cross Station.
Grand Victorian hotel from 1883 on Spring Street, opposite Victoria's Parliament House in Melbourne. Mainstream, five-star, gay-friendly.
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