Kinselas

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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

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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 ReservationsKaraokePub

383 Bourke St, Darlinghurst 2010

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Opening Hours

MondayToday9am – 6am

Tuesday9am – 6am

Wednesday9am – 6am

Thursday9am – 6am

Friday9am – 6am

Saturday9am – 6am

Sunday9am – 6am

The Vibe

Multi-level layout: Kinselas spreads across several floors and spaces, including the Chapel, Middle Bar, The Standard and Dead Set function areas. The building's former life as a funeral parlour adds character to the industrial-style interior.
Late-night energy: Open until 4am daily, this place comes alive after traditional pub hours. The crowd builds through the evening, particularly on weekends when DJs take over the Chapel space.
Event-driven atmosphere: Different nights bring different crowds - Monday karaoke with Keira Billie draws a singing crowd, Wednesday's Queer Sketch Club attracts the creative set and Thursday trivia with Jackie Daniels packs tables with competitive groups. Weekend nights shift to a dance floor vibe with resident DJs.

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

Multi-level layout: Kinselas spreads across several floors and spaces, including the Chapel, Middle Bar, The Standard and Dead Set function areas. The building's former life as a funeral parlour adds character to the industrial-style interior.

Late-night energy: Open until 4am daily, this place comes alive after traditional pub hours. The crowd builds through the evening, particularly on weekends when DJs take over the Chapel space.

Event-driven atmosphere: Different nights bring different crowds - Monday karaoke with Keira Billie draws a singing crowd, Wednesday's Queer Sketch Club attracts the creative set and Thursday trivia with Jackie Daniels packs tables with competitive groups. Weekend nights shift to a dance floor vibe with resident DJs.

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.