Sydney WorldPride with Archie Rose

Overview

With every day that goes by, we get another day closer to Sydney WorldPride, and we discover more and more about the events we can look forward to. It's not just putting Sydney at the centre of the queer universe — it's also proving to be an excuse for some of the biggest parties this city has seen in years. We owe that to festival partners like Archie Rose Distilling Co. – they're partnering with venues across town to bring an extra kick to your Sydney WorldPride itinerary.

First up is Hotel Ravesis. The Bondi mainstay is going all out with the first-floor Lounge Bar set to transform into a dedicated Pride bar – and they'll be slinging special cocktails seven days a week throughout the festival. Plus, there'll be plenty of glitter and gags at not one but two ticketed events:

Drag superstar Philmah Bocks joins beloved Drag Race alum Jojo Zaho for weekly drag events at the Ravesis on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout Pride. Head over on Saturdays at 11am for Drag Brunch, where you can enjoy live entertainment from your fabulous hosts over Mediterranean-style share plates and signature Archie Rose cocktails. Plus you can enjoy a post-brunch dip if the weather calls for it.

If you reserve that sort of energy for the evening, don't worry. Every Thursday from 6.30 to 9.30pm (February 16 to March 2) they'll also be hosting Drag Bingo, serving all the glitter, gags, entertainment and savage crowd work of the brunch, but this time you've also got to keep an ear out for your winning numbers. This is all complimented with Archie Rose cocktails — including a complimentary one on entry.

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Meanwhile, across town, Archie Rose is also teaming up with Bar 83 for what could be the highest-altitude WorldPride celebrations of them all. If you're unfamiliar with Bar 83, it's the only bar in Sydney that sits 245 metres and 83 floors above street level in the Sydney Tower Eye. Throughout Pride you can enjoy signature Archie Rose cocktails and DJ performances from an international roster curated by Sydney rave royalty House of Mince every night of the week from Saturday, February 18 until Sunday, March 5.

For more information on Sydney WorldPride, Drag Bingo, Drag Brunch or Bar 83 x Archie Rose, visit their respective websites.