Colombian

The Colombian Hotel is an iconic LGBTQ+ friendly multi-level bar, hotel and entertainment venue on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst, Sydney. Spanning four levels, it offers a range of spaces including a ground-floor public bar with street-facing windows that open onto the Oxford Street strip, a bright terrace for people watching, a cocktail lounge for intimate conversations, and a rooftop bar with sweeping city views. The venue’s long opening hours—officially open every day from 9 AM through to 6 AM the following morning—make it one of the few places in Sydney where patrons can dance and socialise late into the night. On weekends the doors stay open continuously from Friday morning until Monday at 6 AM, making it effectively “24/3,” as the owners say, so you can drop in for morning coffee, afternoon beers or a midnight cocktail at any time. Entertainment is at the heart of the Colombian, and weekly programming includes drag shows featuring celebrated queens, trivia nights, music bingo, live DJ sets spanning pop, disco and house, and occasional rooftop parties. The hotel is a hub for Sydney’s LGBTQ+ community and regularly partners with local charities and events; it’s a prominent venue during the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and hosts after‑parades, viewing parties and meet‑ups. The interior design nods to Latin American influences with vibrant colours, neon lighting and cheeky artworks, reflecting the Colombian’s roots as a Latin‑inspired venue when it first opened in the late 1990s. Over the years it has become a Darlinghurst institution beloved by locals and visitors for its inclusive atmosphere, friendly staff and flexible spaces. Whether you want to relax with friends, dance until sunrise, watch a drag show or host a private function, the Colombian Hotel offers a welcoming space. This listing reflects its current operations as of December 2025.