Kings Cross' controversial 'lock-out laws' are crucifying
nightlife in the famous Sydney night spot suburb (although strip clubs are still thriving) but aiding nearby
suburbs not covered by the laws. The gay 'golden mile' of
Oxford Street
is also finding the going difficult with empty premises popping up
overnight. The once vibrant street that contained more gay and lesbian
nightclubs during the 80s & 90s per square mile that any other city on the planet is slowly
dying. Meanwhile the Cross had, as of yesterday, 45 empty premises
available for rent.Benefiting is the harbour side suburb of
Double Bay just 2 miles from the
Cross which is now booming with packed pubs on the weekend and 2 notable
nightclubs that are filled to the rafters from Thursday to Sunday. Local
restaurants are often booked out and coffee shops-there are nearly 100 in
the Bay alone- are well patronised.
Pictured above :
Karim Gharbi & Michael Clarke
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| Casablanca |
The
Pelicano restaurant and bar is the venue of choice for the so-called smart set but
Casablanca run by
Karim Gharbi is giving it a run for it's money. As our exclusive pic shows, recently retired Aussie cricket captain
Michael Clarke celebrated his 34th birthday at the venue on Thursday evening.
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| Pelicano Restaurant & Bar |
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| Oxford Street (left) full of empty shops while Kings Cross' strip joints are surviving |
