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01/06/2026
YOUR WEEKLY FIX AT KINSELAS ❤️
Monday – Karaoke with Keira Billie 🎤
Wednesday – Q***r Sketch Club with Guy James Whitworth ✏️
Thursday – Trivia with Jackie Daniels 🧠
Friday & Saturday – Chapel DJs from 8 💃🪩
PLUS: Happy Hour 7–9 EVERY DAY 🍻
6 x $16 Pub Classics available lunch + dinner 🍔🍟
30/05/2026
THEY SAID YES... to The Chapel 🍻💍
28/05/2026
PRIDE MONTH is just around the corner and she's looking GORGEOUS 🏳️🌈 ✨ Qtopia Sydney has put together a stella line-up for Pride Fest 2026 with something for everyone. Hit the link in our bio to see the line up at Kinselas 💕
25/05/2026
Let's pretend the weekend never ended 🤩 Join us from 8 to hit those high notes and raise the roof with the Karaoke Queen herself Keira Billie 🩵
23/05/2026
Pride Month is just around the corner! ️🌈 We are proud to be part of Qtopia Sydney Pride Fest 2026 from our colourful corner in the heart of Darlinghurst.
Our weekly spaces are running all month long as part of the festival vibe. If you’re checking out the precinct's arts program, pop in, say hello, and get involved - we love seeing new faces!💜
🎤 Karaoke – Mondays with Keira Billie
✏️ Sketch Club – Wednesdays with Guy James Whitworth
🧠 Trivia – Thursdays with Jackie Daniels
Check out the full festival lineup on the Pride Fest website, and we'll see you at the bar! ✨
20/05/2026
Rumour says he's still out there 😅
Trivia returns every Thursday! Book your table before Jackie gets ya ✨
19/05/2026
We’re looking for people to share a story for our sold out Seanchoiche event on the 4th June 💕 A story about friendship, family, identity, heartbreak, hookups, grief, joy, community, chosen family, dating disasters, finding your people, losing people, reconnecting — whatever CONNECTION means to you.
Funny, chaotic, emotional, beautiful, messy, real or fictional — all stories welcome.
No experience needed. Just a story worth telling ✨
Hit the link in Seanchoíche’s bio to apply ❤️
15/05/2026
Heading to Kinselas like 😛🥂7-9 DAILY!
15/05/2026
Pencils up!🖌️😍 Q***r Sketch Club returns tomorrow with Saturday Sketch Sessions 🎨
✨May 16th & June 13th
✨11am-1pm
✨$20pp
& keep the good vibes going with a $16 Pub Classic Lunch afterwards 😍🖌️
13/05/2026
Jackie doing what she does best 😆
Get your tables booked for Trivia tomorrow 🤓
10/05/2026
Serving more than just drinks 💁♂️💅
08/05/2026
That feeling when you've survived the week & happy hour is just beginning 🍻✨
$6 drinks 7–9pm every day ☺️
05/05/2026
JUST KIDDING, we can’t wait for you to check it out 🤤😍
04/05/2026
THE VERDICT IS IN!
Our crew spent the day taste-testing the brand-new menu at Kinselas, and we are officially OB-SESSED 😍
We’ve put a lot of heart into these fresh new flavours and can’t wait for you to try them when we launch TOMORROW, May 5th!
Get down here, grab a drink, and tell us what you think! 🥂
02/05/2026
He doesn't need telling twice 😜🍹
27/04/2026
So THAT’S why the cocktails taste so good 💅🏻😏
27/04/2026
No judgement - we've all been there 🤭
25/04/2026
Skip the crowds & the queues this Anzac Day 🤩🪙
24/04/2026
FIND YOUR LEVEL⚡️
✨ THE CHAPEL: Dancefloor energy from 8pm Fri & Sat nights.
🍸 MIDDLE BAR: The best balcony view in Taylor Square. Perf to enjoy our $6 Happy Hour 7-9!
🎨 THE TOP LEVEL: Check out our website for the latest events!
🦇 DEAD SET: Discover a new fave band in our gritty basement bar Dead Set, open Thurs-Sun. No cover charge.
Your night, your choice 🤩
22/04/2026
From first light to post 2-UP dance floor, we’ve got you covered this Anzac Day☺️
🍻The bar opens from 6AM for post Dawn Service hot sausage rolls.
🪙2-UP in The Chapel from 12PM
🎧The long weekend kicks-off with DJs from 6PM 🎉
17/04/2026
If you needed a sign to come to Kinselas this weekend this is it x 😜🏳️🌈✨
08/04/2026
THANK YOU so much to Sydneynightlifebackintheday for unearthing this amazing little piece of nightlife history.
Here’s Adam Yauch (RIP) tagging his name behind the scenes of Middle Bar Kinselas after a private gig upstairs.
Moments like this are part of what makes this place what it is — decades of music, culture, and a few stories that probably shouldn’t be told…
04/04/2026
The Chapel is calling ⛪ Happy Hour 7-9 & DJs from 8 💃
Come and dance with us ✨
02/04/2026
This Anzac Day, our doors open at 6AM to welcome the early risers and the community after the Dawn Service. Join us in the heart of Taylor Square for a day of commemoration, connection, and the classic game.
🪙 2-UP IN THE CHAPEL: From 12PM
☕️ DAWN SERVICE RECOVERY: Open from 6AM
🎧 THE AFTER-PARTY: DJs taking over the decks into the evening
Honouring the past. Toasting to the future.🌹
Address
383 Bourke Street
Darlinghurst, NSW
2010
To reach this pub on Bourke Street in Sydney by public transport, you can take the bus or train to Central Station and then walk south along Elizabeth Street until you reach Bourke Street. Alternatively, you can take the light rail to the Central station stop and then follow the same walking directions.
If driving, continue along George Street until you reach the intersection with Devonshire St. Turn left onto Devonshire St and travel two blocks before turning right onto Crown St. Travel one block before turning left onto Bourke St. There is limited street parking available near the pub, but there are several paid parking lots in the surrounding area.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10am - 4am |
| Tuesday |
10am - 4am |
| Wednesday |
10am - 4am |
| Thursday |
10am - 4am |
| Friday |
10am - 4am |
| Saturday |
10am - 4am |
| Sunday |
10am - 4am |
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What people say
Kinselas is a must-visit pub in Sydney, especially for those who appreciate intriguing history and stunning architecture. The Chapel, with its high and ornate art deco ceilings, is a testament to the building's past as a funeral parlour. It's fascinating to learn that it was once the headquarters of Charles Kinsela, Undertaker, from 1933 until 1982. Today, Kinselas has been transformed into a welcoming bar that boasts friendly staff and an inviting atmosphere.
Located in the heart of Taylor Square on Bourke Street, Kinselas is an iconic venue that has seen many transformations over the years. From being a restaurant owned by renowned chefs Tony Bilson and Tetsuya Wakuda to now being one of the friendliest bars in Darlinghurst, Kinselas has something for everyone.
Whether you're looking for a casual drink after work or a night out with friends, Kinselas is the perfect spot. With its rich history and unique decor, this pub offers an experience like no other. So head on down to Kinselas and see what all the fuss is about!
