Silicone boobs, queer history and Sydney’s best LGBTQIA+ bars with Kiama Blowhole

I dance and sing the rest of the night away with a euphoric crowd at Universal and stick around for the midnight drag show to marvel at the gravity defying talent of Eli Crawford—a musclebound, leather-corseted, lip-syncing burlesque dancer, who can gracefully ‘jump-split’ his 120-kilo body weight in thigh-high patent stiletto boots. 

Blowhole is a divine host who cheers, warms, inspires and breaks through sobering moments with a wacky demeanor, reminiscent at times of the legendary late Kenny Everette’s ‘Cupid Stunt’ antics.

The chats, however, are up to you. My tip is, if deeper conversation is gifted, dive in. Blowhole’s slapstick flamboyance wraps a great deal of insight and understanding. And there is a huge heart behind those big boobs.

Oxford Street Bar Guide

Burdekin Hotel— Lively refurbished 1840s venue with multiple retro-chic bars, cheeky cocktails, rooftop city views and one of Blowhole’s favorite drag shows, Mynx Moscato.

Stonewall Hotel — Happening bar over three levels with DJs, cage dancing and the best Karaoke on the strip (Tuesdays) according to Blowhole.

The Oxford Hotel — Three bars, a bistro, live bands and DJs, over four distinct spaces including a large terrace, a New York style cocktail bar and Naughty Numbers Bingo with Marylyn Mootrub

Kinsellas Hotel — Historical funeral parlour turned high-ceiling Art Deco retro club and pub with $1 pool all day every day.

The Riley Hotel — Popular, down-to-earth pub, offering indie rock shows on a cosy corner stage with lush red curtains.

Arq — Home of the legendary Poof Doof every Saturday boasting the fiercest drag gogo dancers on the strip. 

Universal — Long-running, double-decker, family run venue with DJs, dancing, laser lights and risque shows.  

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