Shady Pines Saloon Presents: Browneye's

Overview

Mardi Gras-goers were rocking cowboy hats long before they became the go-to accessory for hen's parties and festival fits. So it's only fitting that a few Stetsons and leather chaps would be busted out for WorldPride at Sydney's other longtime advocate for cowboy attire, Shady Pines Saloon.

The low-lit Darlinghurst dive bar is hosting a series of free Pride parties each Wednesday throughout the festivities with its usual world-beating cocktails and stellar whiskey menu, free bowls of peanuts and a stacked entertainment lineup.

Some of the names across the program include cowboy drag king Kazier, circus performer MissTaken Identity, Big Thick Energy's burlesque goddess Demon Derriere, as well as Gabe Woods, Billie Burnout, Diva Attenbra and Mr Benjamin Butterfly.

Since we're talking Shady Pines here, naturally there'll be the mandatory presence of live country music performed across the three weeks. Plus, there's a recommended dress code that Shady Pines describes as 'Ruff n' Ready Redneck' and those who observe will be treated to a bowl of free peanuts.

Entry is free, and as always, the bar is walk-in only so you'll want to arrive promptly if you're after a table. If there's a certain performer you want to catch, you can head to the Swillhouse website where each week's lineup is laid out.