Kinselas

bar

A multi-level venue on Bourke Street serving $15 pub classics and hosting karaoke nights, trivia and DJ sets in what was once a funeral parlour.

4.1

(688 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$6.00 beer
$6.00 wine
$6.00 spirits

Every Day

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Best For

BarLive MusicOutdoor SeatingTakes Reservations

383 Bourke St, Darlinghurst 2010

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Opening Hours

Monday9am – 6am

TuesdayToday9am – 6am

Wednesday9am – 6am

Thursday9am – 6am

Friday9am – 6am

Saturday9am – 6am

Sunday9am – 6am

The Vibe

The space: Housed in a heritage building with multiple rooms including the Chapel, Middle Bar and The Standard function spaces, each with its own character. The venue operates until 4am every night, making it one of the few late-night options in the area.
The crowd: A mixed bunch drawn by the weekly entertainment schedule - Monday karaoke with Keira Billie, Wednesday's Queer Sketch Club, Thursday trivia with Jackie Daniels and Chapel DJs on weekends. The atmosphere shifts throughout the week from casual bistro dining during lunch and dinner service to a more energetic bar crowd as the night progresses.
The energy: Quieter during bistro hours (lunch 12-3pm, dinner 5-9pm) when pub classics dominate the menu, but the mood picks up significantly during scheduled events and weekend nights when the DJ sets kick in.

The Neighbourhood

Bourke Street positioning: Sitting at 383 Bourke Street, Kinselas occupies a prominent corner in the heart of Darlinghurst's main strip, surrounded by the suburb's mix of cafes, restaurants and late-night venues. The address puts it between William Street and Taylor Square, in the thick of the suburb's nightlife corridor.
Transport access: The location puts it within walking distance of Kings Cross station and multiple bus routes along Oxford Street, making it accessible from across the inner east. The Museum station exit is also a short walk down William Street.
Local landmark status: As one of the few venues operating until 4am in the area, Kinselas serves as an unofficial after-hours hub for the Darlinghurst crowd, drawing people who've started their night elsewhere and aren't ready to head home. Its former funeral parlour identity makes it a talking point among locals.

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The Vibe

The space: Housed in a heritage building with multiple rooms including the Chapel, Middle Bar and The Standard function spaces, each with its own character. The venue operates until 4am every night, making it one of the few late-night options in the area.

The crowd: A mixed bunch drawn by the weekly entertainment schedule - Monday karaoke with Keira Billie, Wednesday's Queer Sketch Club, Thursday trivia with Jackie Daniels and Chapel DJs on weekends. The atmosphere shifts throughout the week from casual bistro dining during lunch and dinner service to a more energetic bar crowd as the night progresses.

The energy: Quieter during bistro hours (lunch 12-3pm, dinner 5-9pm) when pub classics dominate the menu, but the mood picks up significantly during scheduled events and weekend nights when the DJ sets kick in.

The Neighbourhood

Bourke Street positioning: Sitting at 383 Bourke Street, Kinselas occupies a prominent corner in the heart of Darlinghurst's main strip, surrounded by the suburb's mix of cafes, restaurants and late-night venues. The address puts it between William Street and Taylor Square, in the thick of the suburb's nightlife corridor.

Transport access: The location puts it within walking distance of Kings Cross station and multiple bus routes along Oxford Street, making it accessible from across the inner east. The Museum station exit is also a short walk down William Street.

Local landmark status: As one of the few venues operating until 4am in the area, Kinselas serves as an unofficial after-hours hub for the Darlinghurst crowd, drawing people who've started their night elsewhere and aren't ready to head home. Its former funeral parlour identity makes it a talking point among locals.