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Kinselas

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Visitors frequently praise Kinselas for its friendly and warm staff, relaxed atmosphere, and excellent value, particularly the $15 meal deals. However, some guests have experienced issues with food quality, such as overly salty burgers or overcooked steaks, and the karaoke setup has been described as terrible and too loud by one reviewer, while others found security welcoming for karaoke.

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Address
383 Bourke St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
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Phone
+61 2 9331 2416
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Website
kinselas.com.au

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About this place Kinselas

Kinselas is a bar on Bourke Street at Taylor Square, in a building that was once a funeral parlour, with ornate art deco ceilings kept from that era. It was a long-time fixture of the Oxford Street gay strip and today draws a mixed crowd, so treat it as gay-friendly rather than a gay bar. It has run drag and trivia nights in the past, but the weekly programme changes, so check the website for what's on. Oxford Street's gay bars are a minute's walk away.

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Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Casual Food served Mixed LGBTQ+ Drag scene Mixed ethnicities Local favorite Pub Quiz nights No dress code Evening venue Drag shows

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692 reviews

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peng yauw gan
peng yauw gan Jun 2026
★★★★★

Great

City Laundry - Rushcutters Bay
City Laundry - Rushcutters Bay Jun 2026
★★★★★
Linda Smythe
Linda Smythe Jun 2026
★★★★★

I recently had my 50th birthday at Kinselas ‘middle bar’. The event coordinator Luke was amazing. Communication was prompt and transparent. Our two bartenders Sean and Connor were friendly, professional and efficient. Service was fantastic. I had Sax Beatz play and my friends DJ. It was such a memorable night. Everyone commented that the venue was great. I especially loved the screen at the top of the stairs where I could display the invitation. Thanks Kinselas team - you made everything perfect!

J C
J C May 2026
★★★★★

This place is so full of love.. I've been to Kinselas a few times over the last 12 mths and everytime it's such a vibe.. The crowd it draws in are adorable. The lighting is sublime and the staff & managment are so kind and friendly with genuine warmth..

Nigel Li
Nigel Li May 2026
★★★★★
KEITH MATE TUAOI BROWN
KEITH MATE TUAOI BROWN May 2026
★★★★★

Security was very welcoming for karaoke. Felt safe

Owen Trickett
Owen Trickett May 2026
★★★★★

We came here on Monday night for karaoke. Eduardo and Ben were fantastic! So good at customer service and just so kind to us! I would definitely recommend coming back to this place if these two were working! 100% deserve a pay rise! Thanks for making my birthday a treat. See you soon :)

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Last updated on 2 November 2026

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