Pride of our Footscray Nightclub & Bar, gay bar in Footscray, Melbourne
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Pride of our Footscray Nightclub & Bar

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Tripadvisor (4) 4.0
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Many visitors find this venue to be a welcoming and comfortable space, particularly for the LGBTQI+ community, with friendly staff and enjoyable drag performances. However, some patrons have reported negative experiences with door staff, including aggression and threats.

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Address
Level 1/86-88 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
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Phone
0417 219 899
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Website
www.prideofourfootscray.bar

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About this place Pride of our Footscray Nightclub & Bar

Pride of our Footscray, known as POOFS, is a dedicated LGBTQ+ bar and small club on the first floor at 86-88 Hopkins Street in Footscray, in Melbourne's inner west. It is run as a not-for-profit and is owned by a few hundred community shareholders rather than a single operator. The programme leans on drag shows, drag bingo and karaoke, and the crowd is mixed and local. It gives the western suburbs a queer venue of their own, away from the Fitzroy/Collingwood and Commercial Road scenes. Footscray Station is a short walk away. Google reviewers rate it 4.7 from about 460 reviews. Opening nights vary, so check the website or socials before going.

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Gay Karaoke Dancing Area Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Dance Local favorite Dance club Drag Bingo Late night (after midnight) Drag shows

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4.7
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461 reviews

Based on 461 Google reviews.

Ethan Keirs Jun 2026
★★★★☆
Natasha Ace Jun 2026
★★★★★

I mean - this is the place to go in Footscray 😍 the Queens are Queen! Stop by and support local business 😍

elvie wake Jun 2026
★★★★★

such a lovely venue!! by far the most welcoming queer nightlife venue that i've visited in melbourne. staff and management are all lovely to the patrons and performers. high security standards - they really are committed to keeping our community safe ❤️ such a great variety of events as well! i think pride has really hit the nail on the head when it comes to the balance between dancing and drag shows 🌈✨

anasappho Jun 2026
★★★★★

love this place, always great vibes and the staff are really kind

ivy _ Jun 2026
★☆☆☆☆
BS May 2026
★☆☆☆☆

The white bouncer was going to bash me cause I asked for my money back and wanted a refund. They didn't recognise me without my drag outfit and make-up, and wanted to Bash me. The trans manager didn't recognise either and treated me like shit when it/they/them heard that I was asking for my money back They went pyscho cause someone had the balls to say "I want my money back". If you're new to this club and they don't know you, than you're better off not going there and being safer somewhere else. I cannot believe i could have ended up in hospital. How dare the owner reply by saying i insulted a manager there. I know that manager. I've known her for two years. Ill call you Matt on that number and ask you where you got that information from. Maybe that place is not for everyone anymore. Ive been coming there 2 years and have made life long friends their. I didn't know that asking for my back after being their for a few minutes could get me a free trip to the hospital and be treated like shit.

StreamingPig Apr 2026
★☆☆☆☆

$16 for a hard solo schooner with ice!! 🤯 $29 for two drinks!!!!! 🤯🤯 folks vaping on the dancefloor 🤮

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Last updated on 14 November 2026

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