Sydney nightclub ranks among world’s top 100 clubs

Overall, Sydney’s nightlife has a bad reputation. And while we’ve been championing Sydney’s nightlife offering for some time, it’s always nice when an external source confirms our belief that Sydney is actually home to world-class artists. party places. This week, International nightlife has released its annual list of the world’s best nightclubs, and a Sydney club has made history as Australia’s first nightclub to make the top 100.

Located in the heart of Darlinghurst, Carousel is a relatively new addition to Oxford Street’s nightlife offering, which opened last year to a very welcome reception. Described as Sydney’s Pink Mile, Oxford Street is not only our local gayhourhood, it’s known as one of the most fun streets in Harbor City. It’s the street that transforms every year into a carnival dotted with glitter. Sydney Mardi Grasand it’s home to some of our editors’ favorites night bars and most constantly buzzing dance floors. Like many Sydney nightlife destinations, Oxford Street has been hit hard by the lockout lawsbut like government continues to push to improve Sydney’s 24-hour economythis cheerful intersection on the border between Surry Hills and Darlinghurst is set to shine brighter and brighter.

As for the club itself, it is telling that it is the location that Australian golden boy Troye Sivan chose to host his official match. Sydney Tour after party – transforming it for one night only into “Club Rush”. Described by Time Out Sydney arts and culture editor Alannah Le Cross as “a funky new late-night hangout’, Carousel brings great European club energy to downtown Sydney. It features a consistently strong DJ lineup, an exceptional cocktail list, and sumptuous, chic interiors.

Darlinghurst Dance Room is ranked the 87th best club in the world, joining iconic venues like Hi Ibiza (at number one), Pacha Ibiza (at number 11), London’s Fabric (at number 26) and Berlin’s notoriously exclusive Berghain (at number 51).

As the first Australian venue to make the top 100, Carousel is making history with this ranking – and while we know some Melburnians might have something to say on the subject, we’re happy to follow Nightlife’s words International, when we declare that Sydney is home to the best club in the whole damn country. If it’s good enough for Troy, it’s good enough for us.

You can see the full list of the best clubs in the world here here.

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