The Burdekin Hotel
Pub & rooftop bar · Sydney Darlinghurst
Narrow corner pub from 1847 at the start of Oxford Street, with a rooftop bar and a mixed, queer crowd. Known for drag brunch and queer party series.
- Rooftop bar
- Drag brunch
- Address
- 2–4 Oxford Street
2010 Sydney - Opening hours
- Wed 4–9 pm, Thu 4–10 pm
Fri 4 pm–4 am, Sat 12 pm–4 am
Mon, Tue, Sun closed - Crowd
- Mixed and queer; party series for lesbians, queer women, trans and non-binary people
- Programme
- Sat bottomless brunch ‘Spritz or Swallow’ with drag show; Friday series ‘Hot Box’ by the Junipero team (incl. 11 Sep 2026); ‘Lemons With A Twist’ on the first Friday of the month
- Location
- Start of Oxford Street, near Hyde Park and Museum station
What makes The Burdekin Hotel special
The Burdekin combines a pub atmosphere with a rooftop bar and changing queer series. On Fridays parties such as Hot Box are aimed at lesbians, queer women and trans and non-binary people; on Saturdays there is brunch with drag. During the week the bar is only open for short hours. Entry 18+.
A good fit if you …
- are looking for a party for queer women and FLINTA people
- like drag brunch
- are looking for a rooftop bar on Oxford Street
Not ideal if you …
- want to go out on a Monday, Tuesday or Sunday
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: own website (opening hours, programme), Musick (Hot Box 11 Sep 2026), Destination NSW (2026), Time Out Sydney (June 2025). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.
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