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The Colombian Hotel

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Address
117-123 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW 2010
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Phone
+61 2 9360 2151
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Price Range
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About this place The Colombian Hotel

The Colombian Hotel occupies a substantial corner position on Oxford Street and has been part of the Darlinghurst gay landscape for many years. The venue's scale — multiple bars across several levels, with an upstairs entertainment space — gives it a different character from the smaller pubs that dot the Oxford Street strip. The downstairs bar is busy throughout the evening and draws a mixed gay crowd; the upstairs venue runs themed nights, entertainment, and events that vary by day of the week. The Colombian's positioning on Oxford Street, close to the Taylor Square end of the strip, makes it a convenient option for early evening drinking and a natural stop before or after Arq or Stonewall. The bar has maintained a loyal following among Oxford Street regulars across multiple changes in Sydney's nightlife landscape, demonstrating a resilience that reflects genuine community embeddedness rather than novelty or trend. For visitors to Oxford Street, the Colombian is a reliable and unpretentious option — a gay bar that does what gay bars are supposed to do without requiring a particular dress code, club night admission, or advance planning.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 00:00
Monday 14:00-00:00
Tuesday 14:00-00:00
Wednesday 14:00-00:00
Thursday 14:00-01:00
Friday 12:00-03:00
Saturday 12:00-03:00
Sunday 12:00-00:00

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Becca T
Jun 2026
★★★★

A bar that is supposedly “all inclusive” and is the complete opposite. Denied entry and given a blanket excuse as to why I couldn’t go in when I haven’t been to venue in over 2 years. Not worth your time. A place once known to be an incredible LGBTQI venue now picks and chooses who they will let in.

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Vanessa M
Jun 2026
★★★★

I got dressed up with two other lesbians and an ally. We were denied entry, were given a bs excuse saying that we were there previously and had misbehaved. None of us had. Was very hurtful to be a part of the community and to be denied entry. We all present as femme straight women and assumed that’s why. We had A LOT of fun at PALMS! Go there! Great music and drag.

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GR1UK
Jun 2026
★★★★

The main bar was a little strange but we quickly discovered the rooftop bar. This has a great atmosphere and music and clean.

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mrdom
Jun 2026
★★★★★

You don't get the tax of certain other pubs along here and I don't if many of the clubs are left so despite appearances, it makes for a good old experience along here.

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stevebintley
Jun 2026
★★★★

Lovely pub with friendly staff and great window seating for people watching on the busy street outside. The decor is smart and the toilets upstairs are modern and clean. There’s a good range of drinks available with decent prices but they only offer schooners and no pint options. Nice relaxing atmosphere and somewhere I’ll certainly be returning to.

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Drew9999
Jun 2026
★★★★

Not a place I would generally visit but found it enjoyable none the less. Rooftop bar is a good spot to have a drink.

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Manu Lapita
Jun 2026
★★★★

Street level bar still the same with little atmosphere but they've definitely upped their game with the new rooftop bar. There they play great summery funky music with the frequent addition of a good DJ and tonight a funky female sax player, both playing skilfully over the pre-recorded music and adding greatly to the atmosphere! I haven't seen this in any other Sydney bar and it's wonderful!

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nick164
Jun 2026
★★★★

Haven't visited The Columbian in years. We decided to check out the newly opened rooftop on a Sunday arvo. The fit out is great, with plenty of shade. The drinks were good. The staff were friendly. And the highlight - the live musician (Travis Drew) was excellent... a perfect selection of tunes for a Sunday arvo.

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Antonino C
Jun 2026
★★★★

Terrible Experience, unprofessional Bartender her name JEN, no idea about Cocktails, lot's of mistakes, Arrogant Staff and Security, NEVER AGAIN, STAY AWAY FROM HORRIBLE COLOMBIAN HOTEL

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C Kav
Jun 2026
★★★★★

Fun and friendly atmosphere in a great location. Staff are really nice and the coctails are amazing!

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