Mary's Poppin

Mary's is really Adelaide's only gay club. If you want a night out somewhere inclusive, where you can be yourself, have fun, and dance your heart away, Marys is the go to (unless you dislike pop music). The drag shows - fantastic. The venue / layout - perfect. The staff and the overall vibes - .. sadly can be hit or miss. Let's get into it. Starting off with the staff. Some of the workers at Marys are the sweetest and friendliest people you will ever meet on a night out, whilst others are the complete opposite. Generally, there are really good people on the door, which I think is the most important. It's such a great feeling when the vibes are high lining up because the door staff and security are bringing that energy from the start, so hats off to them. This is very rare to see at other clubs in Adelaide. Unfortunately, the good service sometimes ends once you're inside. I would not describe a lot of the bar staff as friendly. Too many of the bar staff are only nice to the people they know, and quite sour to everyone else. It almost makes you not want to go get a drink. Now, the biggest issue I actually have with the bar staff here is the speed. My friends and I joke about Marys having the second slowest bar in Adelaide, behind only wax, and if you have been to wax, you already know. It's very clear that the hiring process for the bar staff is more of a social check than requiring properly experienced bartenders. This is a club, one of the busiest bar environments you can get, you need people who can handle that. If you hire people who don't have experience in an environment like that, then you need really good processes in place to upskill them. Now, I never really realised this as an issue until I went to Melbourne, and man, the clubs there, those bartenders are pumping out drinks unbelievably fast. It's not all bad though, the schlongs are fantastic and the water jugs on the sides of the bars are something I think every club should be doing. Next up the music and the overall vibes. For anyone reading this who hasn't been, it's all pop music, non-stop. Even the upstairs r&b saturdays... c'mon, who are you kidding, it's just regular pop playing up there too. The themed music Friday nights are some of the best nights out, Period. That first Chappel night was insane. The vibes on the dance floor are very good. Marys is one of the last clubs in Adelaide where everyone is actually dancing. Overall, it is a great atmosphere, and I would highly recommend for anyone into pop music who is looking for a good night out in Adelaide. However, sometimes it can kind of feel like a main character off, where people are just trying to be the best, and the hottest, and the most fun, and that can feel quite toxic. Almost as though people lose sight of the fact that the club is a place to let the music set you free and just be yourself. There's nothing management can do about this, but I thought it is worth mentioning for anyone deciding whether Marys is a place they should visit. Overall, very good atmosphere. Music is good if pop is what you're into. The dancefloor is actually dancey (which sadly can be rare nowadays). Lastly, please please remember this is an inclusive space. Be respectful, and most importantly, have fun.

Had one night in town solo. This place came recommended for being a good rainbow bar. The music was good, the vibes were good. Drinks were… weaker than I’m used to, but maybe that’s a locality thing. The mixed crowd and cliquey groups made it hard to find boys to dance/hang with. Not the fault of the venue, but definitely a vibe to know about for any solo travelers out there. Still, the variety of people and fun atmosphere were worth it. If I ever end up in Adelaide again, I will probably come Back.

Great bar set-up, 3 spaces to enjoy

I visited last weekend while on a trip to see friends in Adelaide. While here two girls dumped a drink on my gay male friend for seemingly no reason and he was obviously very upset. When I approached security they were sympathetic and assured us that they did not tolerate this behaviour here and asked us to point out the girls. A while later we then found out that management refused to kick the two girls out as they were apparently ex-employees. Disappointing..

I love this place. Went there to celebrate a joint birthday with two of my friends and absolutely loved it. It was my second time there and my best friend’s first time (she loved it). Left the early morning and got to start of my 31st, I felt safe there and that is saying something since I have anxiety and trust issues. The atmosphere is wonderful especially the dancers and DJ. So worth going here!

I've just recently come out amd it was suggested I came here. I was blown away. The staff are amazing so sweet and friendly, kinda cute too hehe. The security team was phenomenal. As a queer person its rare to have people in those postitions actually give a damn.I had a run in with a mean person and the guards 18 and 2 were so quick to sort it out for me (thank you both from the bottom of my heart). They got the guy amd removed him from the venue in a flash. They wernt overly agressive but they were sure to let him know that behaviour is not tollerated nor welcome at marys. They were very supportive amd understanding, super friendly and approachable. I've never felt so safe and looked after. The drag shows were amazing, Eli delight (Hope i got her name right) she was my favourite. Kane enable was a very close second (sorry kane its those legs.....) I think I just found my forever club. Thanks guys to all of you at marys poppin much love hugs and kisses will be seeing you every week from here on out. It's my new happy place.

Very welcoming, friendly, knobhead-lacking venue. Would recommend anyone visit if looking to meet cool people in Adelaide!