A long-established gay pub and hotel in Spring Hill, the Sportsman Hotel has been a Brisbane LGBTQ+ institution for decades. It offers pub-style bars, weekly entertainment including drag shows, and accommodation above the venue.

Brisbane's landmark LGBTQ+ nightclub, The Beat Megaclub is a multi-room complex in Fortitude Valley running five nights a week. Known for its diverse rooms catering to different crowds — from pop and mainstream to alternative — it's been the city's premier queer club for decades.

A large gay pub on Wickham Street in the heart of Fortitude Valley, The Wickham hosts regular drag shows, live performances, and sports screenings. A staple of the Brisbane LGBTQ+ scene with multiple bar areas and a beer garden.