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Gay Brisbane (Meanjin): Where to eat, drink, participate and sleep
By Emen8, updated 5 months ago in Travel and party / In Australia
Brisbane (Meanjin)— or “Brissy” as it&#;s affectionately known — is the capital of Queensland and has a small, but active, gay scene.
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What it lacks in dedicated same-sex attracted cruise clubs, gay bars, gay cafes or male lover restaurants it makes up for in a packed calendar of LGBTQ events and festivals and a host of gay social clubs that mean you’ll never be far from your rainbow family.
Where is the gay scene in Brisbane?
Everywhere in Brisbane is gay-friendly and welcoming, but head to the bars and clubs in Fortitude Valley, Teneriffe and Recent Farm for the leading queer-friendly atmosphere.
Is Brisbane gay-friendly?
Absolutely. While there isn’t a huge amount of gay-specific venues, LGBTQ people are welcome everywhere,
Brisbane’s oldest gay sauna, Bodyline Spa and Sauna, will close its doors for the last time on January
Manager David Kemp (pictured), aka Daisy, confirmed the Bodyline Spa and Sauna brand will not be moving elsewhere.
“It’s really sad,” Daisy said. “Been a part of the Brisbane gay scene for so long. Going to feel funny when it’s really gone.”
Bodyline, established by Geoff Delandelles and his partner Craig Weedon in the early s, in wake of the decriminalisation of sex between men in Queensland.
Bodyline Spa and Sauna first in Woolloongabba
The first premises were in the inner Brisbane suburb of Woolloongabba, with a relocation to West Termination in the early s.
The business wound down by Delandelles’ mother, who inherited Bodyline from her son after he died.
“A printing company has bought the building,” Daisy said.
“We’ve had guys coming through productive out how to establish up the printing presses downstairs.”
Financially, the sauna has remained a going affect, with a loyal accompanying of regulars. Shocked and disappointed with the announced closure.
“We’ve been getting cards,” s
Soak It Up At 16 Of Brisbane&#;s Best Bathhouses With Spas And Saunas
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The Bathhouse
64 Nariel Road, Albion
Forget what you think you understand about floating in a pool of water—The Bathhouse is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Arguably Brisbane’s most opulent bathhouse, you’ll come across endless opportunities to relax, unwind, and indulge. Featuring a heated vitality pool, cold plunge, ice bath, steam room, float room, traditional sauna, infrared saunas, and a tea lou
Modern sauna with many facilities. Working on Sun for the so-called "Wet Day". 2 movie lounges and a heated pool.
open: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu , Tue , Fri & Sat -2h; prices: A$ / students A$ / concession card A$ / credit cards accepted.; number of lockers: /12
- Gay. Exclusively or almost exclusively gay men
- Air conditioning
- Internet access
- Showers
- Swimming pool
- Relax room
- Dry sauna
- Steam bath
- Whirlpool / Jacuzzi / Hot tub
- Free extra towels
- Meals. Extensive menu available
- Darkroom
- Sling
- Free condoms
- Video shows
Address
22 Jeays Street, Bowen Hills | Brisbane
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