Sydney’s nightlife often comes under scrutiny for all the wrong reasons, but we’ve long known the city offers some truly wonderful after-dark experiences and places to party. Now global recognition is backing up that belief. This week, Nightlife International unveiled its annual ranking of the world’s top nightclubs, and a Sydney venue became the first and only Australian nightclub to secure a spot in the prestigious top 100. The cabaret-inspired ’70s discotheque, Carousel may be relatively new, having only opened its doors to punters a year ago, but it’s already making waves. Located on Sydney’s Oxford Street, in the heart of Darlinghurst, the venue has quickly become the go-to spot for revellers and party seekers.
Ranking 87th on the coveted list alongside the likes of iconic venues from around the world like Hi Ibiza at number 1, Pacha Ibiza at number 11, London’s Fabric at 26, Berlin’s Berghain at number 51 and Drumsheds at 80.
Carousel is also a hotspot for local celebrities like Troye Sivan, Stacie Fields, and Memphis LK party and it has played host to a number of international dance music heavyweights over the last year. Its offerings include affordable drinks and cocktails, a huge Funktion One sound system for extra party vibes, and operating hours running until 5am. Discover what’s on at the hottest nightclub in town on their official website.