Legendary queer club promoter Will Munro has resurfaced after his Vazaleen rave days with this cute café. Though it's essentially a diner, call to ask about evening events,...

A coffee shop with a subtle leather vibe and decent signature drinks. The side-street location boasts a pleasant tree-shaded patio.

The swankiest spot on the strip, this pale green room serves upscale bistro-style fare early in the evening, then morphs into a loud bar, complete with mirror ball and...

The second-largest queer archive in the world, set in the heart of the gay village. It boasts a huge collection of books and periodicals documenting the history of gay rights....

The darkest bathhouse in town, this is where you go when you don't want to meet anyone you know. It doesn't even have a sign, just a black door.

Standard pub grub - pasta, curry and so forth - plus lots of draught beer and a great patio facing north (so you get a view of who's coming into the ghetto - as opposed to...

This Victorian mansion boasts stained-glass windows and ornate details, but it's the rambling corridors that really matter: they are perfect for cruising. It has a whirlpool...

A motley crowd of dykes and queens mingles in these Victorian houses. Entertainment ranges from drag to dancing to karaoke, and the vibe is down to earth. Expect queues on...

This casual eaterie takes its culinary cue from the Deep South: jambalaya, spicy bayou wings and Louisiana crab cakes. Set on a leafy side street, the patio is pleasant,...

A tiny, funky sandwich place that's best known for its vegetarian and meat-based chilli con carne.

In the week, this unpretentious bar draws an older crowd with its catchy '80s-heavy tunes. On the weekend, there are Latin nights with lots of drag, dancing and hip-swivelling...

The second-oldest gay and lesbian book store in the world (established 1970), Glad Day is a pain to find and no fun to browse (the second-floor space is quite cramped), but it...

The prettiest coffee chain on the block, with outdoor tables and views of the busiest corner in the village. Grab a panini and watch the world go by.

A gay favourite, even though most of its 11,000 members are straight. A $4-million renovation has enlarged the conditioning room. It's friendly and relaxed, with a beautiful...