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Universal, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW

Universal

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$40 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Sydney's favourite party destination standing proudly in the heart of Oxford Street, Sydney! Universal boasts three unique spaces across two levels, with a focus on quality drinks, great music and stunning drag showgirls.

The newly launched Banana Bar at Universal is Universals cheeky cocktail lounge, with smooth hits and specialty cocktails that are heavy on great taste and theatrics. Feelin' peckish? Treat yourself to our thai fusion finger food menu powered by Satang Thai.

Then when you're ready to see some of Sydney's most iconic drag head into the Universal Ground Bar to really kickstart your night with a BANG!

Have a birthday coming up? Celebrate in style by reserving a booth in the VIP Mezzanine of the upstairs Superclub (FRIDAYS ONLY)

DIVA Award Winner, and AHA's Best Late Night Venue 2023!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar, Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon, Sat, Sun 10:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (02) 8080 7065
  • Website
    https://www.universal.sydney/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    85-91 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010
  • Area
    Darlinghurst
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Train: The nearest train station is Museum Station, just a 10-minute walk away. Exit onto Liverpool Street, walk up Oxford Street, and you'll reach Universal Sydney.Bus: Several bus routes run along Oxford Street. Alight at the Oxford Street/Darlinghurst stop, and you'll find Universal a short walk away.By Foot: If you're nearby in Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, or the CBD, Universal is an easy walk along Oxford Street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • BANANA BAR | Cocktail Lounge

    Multiple dates available
    Slide into our new cocktail lounge Banana Bar!

  • DRAG RACE VIEWING PARTY | Main Bar (Starts 7pm)

    Multiple dates available
    RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 is set to make a splash with a new cast of fierce and fabulous queens to wet your lips to! Sydney’s top Drag Race viewing party played on the Main bar big screen! Hosted by VYBE (Drag Race Down Under Season 4) Now on SATURDAYS from 7pm! FREE ENTRY, bookings recommended.

  • SANCTUARY VIP BOOTH

    $600.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Booths seat up to 6 guests and have a minimum spend of $600 per booth. Multiple booths can be booked with a $1200 or $1800 minimum spend. $600 deposit is required at time of booking and will be deducted from your bar tab. Available to book Friday nights from 10pm. We believe our queer spaces are sacred, so we’ve assembled some of the hottest DJ’s and Drag acts in the business to get you dancing, keep you loving and feel you RADIATING!

Menu

Signature Cocktails

  • Blue Disco

    silver tequila/sour coconut/coconut water

    • Citrus Gin

      peach/strawberry tea/vermouth

      • Dolce & Banana

        whiskey/cognac/banana liqueur/creme de cacao/champagne/chocolate bitters

        • Afterdark Martini

          vodka/creme de cacao/creme de menthe

          • Vogue

            white rum/patron/orange juice/lemon/blood orange soda

            Last updated: 11 February 2025

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            5.0
            5 based on all time ratings
            • 5Food
            • 5Service
            • 5Ambience
            • 5Value

            Noise • Moderate

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            Make a booking

            2 people
            7:30 pm
            Booked 2 times today
            Experiences are available.
            Google Map for Universal

            85-91 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010

            Additional information

            • Area
              Darlinghurst
            • Hours of Operation
              Bar Mon, Sat, Sun 10:00–00:00
            • Price
              $40 and under
            • Cuisines
              Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar, Australian
            • Dining style
              Casual Dining
            • Dress code
              Casual Dress
            • Parking details
              None
            • Public transit
              Train: The nearest train station is Museum Station, just a 10-minute walk away. Exit onto Liverpool Street, walk up Oxford Street, and you'll reach Universal Sydney.Bus: Several bus routes run along Oxford Street. Alight at the Oxford Street/Darlinghurst stop, and you'll find Universal a short walk away.By Foot: If you're nearby in Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, or the CBD, Universal is an easy walk along Oxford Street.
            • Payment Options
              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
            • Additional
              Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Wine
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