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Arq (Closed Permanently)

(191 Ratings)
Lights fantastic
One of the largest clubs in Sydney. Huge dance floor, mesmerizing laser light shows. Mezzanine overlooks the floor, multiple party nights. Drag, costume shows, women's nights--and much, much more.


Address
16 Flinders Street
Sydney, NSW 2010

Near: Taylor Square NSW

Darlinghurst



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Reviews

gnu_andrew
gnu_andrew
Over a year ago

Was quite good until the music went downhill & it filled up with idiots and drug pushers.


AussieThunder
AussieThunder
Over a year ago

'Gay' Superclub

When ARQ first opened it was super gay and pristine. These days it's a very mixed crowd and it's an interesting dynamic between the gay clientele, handbag girls and their surly boyfriends. The club has been quite druggy over the years, but that's just typical for any Sydney dance club. It has two large levels. The top level has an iconic revolving door entrance, two bars and a circular dancefloor with a stage. Behind the stage are booth style seating. There is a top mezzanine level where the dj booth is and the walls have a few eggshaped 'couple seats' in the wall. The lighting, sound and laser rig on the main dancefloor was a big drawcard to Arq. The downstairs club has a large stage area and is adjacent to what locals affectionately call 'trash alley' a narrow alley where smokers hang out - you can certainly meet some interesting characters here. Arq is worth a visit just to check it out, but whether it's your scene or not - you'll soon find out.


karonarona
karonarona
Over a year ago

Great Club

I loved this club! 3 levels, Hot DJ, and a show in between! Did not want to leave....and being that it closed at 7am...I didnt have to if I didnt want to lol


auha6969
auha6969
Over a year ago

Well i'm from sydney

ARQ Is a good club! But only 2 days a week! Thursdays & sundays! Don't go all that much now! But we still love it there! We just don't go on satdays! To straight!!!! For us!!!!


BrownBoi89
BrownBoi89
Over a year ago

Had fun here on my birthday!

Went here for my birthday on a Saturday night. I loved how spacious it was! There were 2 floors. The top floor is the main floor and more dancey but the bottom is more casual and hang out. From what I remember the crowd was on the younger side and a mix of men and women of all orientations. The music could've been better and cover was pretty expensive. But I had a blast!


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