Looking for the perfect event space in Darlinghurst, Sydney? The Basement Bar at Kinselas is an intimate and stylish venue ideal for birthdays, engagement parties, and corporate events. Accommodating up to 120 guests, this unique space offers a vibrant atmosphere with plenty of room to mingle, dance, and celebrate.
Best of all, enjoy free room hire with your function booking. Our dedicated events team will work closely with you to create a memorable experience. Whether it’s a casual get-together or a milestone celebration, the Basement Bar provides the perfect setting in the heart of Sydney.
Available during kitchen operating hours everyday.
Sun - Wed
Lunch 12pm - 3pm
Dinner 5pm - 8pm
Thu - Sun
Lunch 12pm - 3pm
Dinner 5pm - 9.30pm
-Chicken Schnitzel
-Fish n Chips
-Chicken Caesar Salad
-Classic Beef Burger
-250G Rump Steak
-Falafel Burger
Limited Time Only
*Public Holiday Surgcharge Applies*
Start the night right at Kinselas with
$6 House Drinks 7-9pm Every Day of the Week!*
*excludes Public Holidays
This spring, Aperol is shouting your mate. From Monday 1 September – Friday 31 October, buy two Aperol Spritz and get one refunded (up to $20).
How it works:
Order two Aperol Spritz at the bar
Scan the QR code on our coasters or counter cards
Upload your receipt
Receive your refund straight to your digital wallet within 30 minutes
It’s that easy. Refreshing spritz, good company, and a little something back in your pocket — all thanks to Aperol.
We're thrilled all our thirsty 4thelovers snapped up tickets so quickly. Limited remain... don't be left for dead! 💀
1st Bite - SOLD OUT
2nd Coming -̶ SOLD OUT
3rd Dimension -̶ SOLD OUT
4th Frequency - SOLD OUT
Final Gasp - $99+fees
Calling all thirsty monstas, devils, supanaturals & Dorothy's alike... she's back!
🫦 HALLOWEEN WH*RES
🫦 SAT 25 OCT | 9PM-LATE
🫦 KINSELAS | FULL VENUE
Sydney's infamous queer costume ritual returns, serving up one sickly all new, all 4 levels, triptastic makeover of Kinselas.
🐇 multiple d-floors
🫀 12 heart pumpin' DJs
🦠 sickly shows & surprises
🕷️ whorrific all-venue theming
🧟♂️ monstrous tech & visuals
🏆 coveted wh*res awards
🫦 and so, so much more...
As we like to keep you all moist with anticipation, all the ghastly details will be oozed out over the coming weeks.
For now, here's a titillating taste...
THE VENUE
We're thrilled to return Wh*res back to Oxford St for an all new, all 4 levels makeover of this former funeral parlour beauty. This year, with new improved cooling in the upstairs level. I mean, Bikram clubbing was so last year.
Both the venue and our team can't wait to spread our whoresomeness to every nook, cranny, orifice and d-floor for your rancid pleasure.
THE LINE-UP
Alongside our hand picked putrid performers, expect one delicious line-up of cunningly curated DJs, serving up 4 music styles for your aural pleasure.
We'll be dribbling out our luscious line-up real soon.
WHAT TO WEAR
What you wouldn't normally dare?
Feel free to conjure up anything creepy, sexy, twisted, silly or just damned fun.
Anything goes, as long as your bits are covered and you can make your way through a dance floor without impaling others.
You may even be crowned a winner in our coveted Wh*res Awards:
🏆 Moist Whorrific (Scariest Costume)
🏆 Sexiest Skank (Sexiest Costume)
🏆 Funniest Freak (Funniest Costume)
🏆 Deadliest Duo (Best Duo Costume)
🏆 Gruesomest Group (Best Group Costume 3-6 people)
WHO'S WELCOME
Our aim is to conjure up a super friendly and safe environment for all our LGBTQI+H lovers of fun (the H is for heterosexual btw). We welcome any race, body type, gender and age 18+, but no dickheads please. We expect our guests to respect our event, our venue, our crew, and each other. Ghastly negative attitudes or behaviours won't be tolerated.
MORE INFO
For more info about us, who's welcome & more head to our website, stalk us on Instagram, and don't forget to conjure up your crew at our official Facebook Event.
Whorrifically yours,
Team 4the.love ❤️
We acknowledge & respect the First Peoples across Australia, including the Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of the land on which we dance and now call Sydney.
This is an 18+ event. Valid photo ID is required for entry. As with all licensed venues, the responsible service of alcohol will be in operation & the venue reserves the right to refuse service or entry without liability.
While we encourage fun, we expect guests to respect our event, our venue and each other. Our goal is to create a fun & safe space for our community. Negative attitudes or behaviours are not welcome.
By purchasing a ticket or attending our events, you agree to 4the.love's Privacy Policy, which includes us using information you provide to keep you up to date about our future events, of which you can unsubscribe at any time. You may be photographed or filmed at the event of which we may use in promotional material.
Lasers, haze, strobe lighting, C02 & other FX may be used. Each level is accessible via stairs. The advertised line-up & times are subject to change without notice, and access to advertised spaces & acts during the event is not guaranteed. Re-entry to the venue is not permitted. Refunds are only available in the unlikely situation where the event does not go ahead.
SWEAT IT ALL OUT 💦
Big Gay Boxing is a seriously fun werkout with totally iconic playlists — a safe space to make friends and feel good.
Together we trade sweat for joy and strength. We learn, burn and have furrn.
What to expect:
Sweaty: Rotate through nine rounds of exercise including beginner boxing combinations with pads and gloves (partner-based, non-violent), and bodyweight conditioning movements. It's your body, your choice — so feel free to modify and slow down or speed up as needed.
Silly: Each session is powered by a unique theme from gay pop culture, with a hand-crafted playlist to match. Dance, laugh and embrace queer joy with us.
Social: Our team are warm, friendly and keen to chat. If you're attending solo (like most people), we'll help you meet someone new to partner up with.
Prepare your souls and holes for a RED RAVE from beyond the GRAVE!
Sydney! Prepare your souls and holes for a 𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘 from beyond the 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘 this Halloween! 🩸🪦
𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗬𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗬 🔻 SAT 1 NOVEMBER | KINSELAS
BIMINI (DJ SET) – from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
ALAIKA – BRENDAN CAMPBELL – DUTCH KISS
DINGO DISCO – KOBRA – LEOW
POOF DOOF has been around for almost 13 years, originally inspired by the underground scene in Berlin. 𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘 was crafted to pay tribute to those roots and bring them back in full force.
𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗘
🔻 BLACK + RED
🔻 ANYTHING GOES
🔻 LESS IS MORE
🔻 MORE IS MORE
🔻 SEX POSITIVE
🔻 UNDERWEAR
🔻 HARNESSES
🔻 LEATHER
𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘 invites attendees to wear whatever they feel most comfortable in… with a spooky twist!
Looking for the ultimate Melbourne Cup destination in the heart of Darlinghurst? Kinselas has you covered with free room hire, bubbles on arrival and a variety of flexible spaces perfect for any celebration.
TABLE BOOKINGS
Going all out with friends? Celebrate at Chapel Bar with TVs showing all the action. Book a table for 4 or more guests and enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival—the perfect way to kick off a day of racing, dining, and celebration.
MELBOURNE CUP COCKTAIL PACKAGE (50–120 Guests)
For larger celebrations, host in style at our upstairs Middle Bar, enjoy:
- No minimum spend & no room hire fees
- Choice of grazing station or canapés
- Flexible beverage packages or bar tab options
- Complimentary TV screen for live race viewing
WHAT IS ART BATTLE?
Art Battle® is live competitive painting. Painters create the best work they can in 20 minutes. As they work, patrons move around the easels, closely watching the creative process. At the end of the round, the audience votes democratically for their favourite painting and bids in silent auction to take the work home. Art Battle happens in over 80 cities worldwide, check artbattle.com for local listings!
The year isn’t over until we make one more ESCÁNDALO together and this one’s going to be épico.
Our final party of 2025 is here to turn the dance floor into pure fuego,
Get ready for una noche of pure perreo, jaw-dropping drag show, and all the bangers that make your hips move like Shakira, Karol G, Thalía, JLo, Bad Bunny, and more.
This isn’t just another night out. ESCÁNDALO is where Latin beats meet queer joy... a space to dance, connect, and celebrate who we are sin vergüenza.
Whoever you are, queer, ally, bestie, chismosx, or just here for the vibes... you’re super bienvenidx!
Expect:
🔥 Reggaeton, Latin pop & diva anthems
👑 Drag show that will leave you gagging
💋 A crowd full of love, colour & chaos
Grab your amigxs, your primxs, or your latest situationship and come dance one last time before we wrap up 2025.
ESCÁNDALO — Where everybody is welcome. Always. ❤️
Hotel Hours
Monday to Sunday
9:00 am - 6:00 am
Bistro Hours
Every Day!
Lunch 12pm - 3pm
Dinner 5pm - 9pm