Looking for a strip club in Canberra? You’ve got two choices… and both roads lead to Wanderlust.
That’s right, the nation’s capital isn’t exactly crawling with titty bars. Here it’s one brand, two venues, and a whole lot of legs wrapped around poles. Wanderlust has carved out a monopoly on Canberra’s strip scene, running the show at their long-standing Mitchell club up north and their shiny new Fyshwick outpost down south.
So, what’s the difference between the two? Which one should you hit for a bucks night, or a cheeky mid-week visit? Well, let’s take a look…
Canberra’s Best Strip Clubs & Nude Bars
The strip club scene in Canberra has always been boutique… this isn’t Brissie or Sydney with dozens of venues. In fact, for many years the capital could barely keep one club afloat at a time. Attempts to open new venues often fizzled out with dwindling demand or untimely kicks-in-the-arse (hi Covid).
Historically, Canberra’s strip scene has been anchored by a single establishment (the old Sinsations in Mitchell, then briefly another in Fyshwick under various names).
By the late 2010s, Canberra’s sole club had a bit of a seedy reputation and wasn’t exactly a destination to brag about. Enter Wanderlust. Around 2019–2020, new owners took over, rebranded Sinsations to Wanderlust, and gave it a top-to-bottom makeover into the high-class venue we know today.
And they did so well that by 2025 they had expanded to a second club. As far as we’re aware, this is the first time the city has had two dedicated strip clubs running simultaneously under the same banner.
Wanderlust (Grimwade St)
32 Grimwade St, Mitchell ACT 2911
The Mitchell club is the OG Wanderlust, the one that put Canberra’s strip scene back on the map after years of half-hearted attempts at “gentlemen’s clubs” that never really hit the mark.
Wanderlust is a classy strip club that has previously played host to the annual Miss Nude Australia competition through June and July with the final held in August.
It is just ten minutes north of the main CBD in an industrial northern suburb at 32 Grimwade Street. A popular spot known for its adult entertainment options (legal brothels!) should you wish for the night to escalate…
Here you will find a diverse mix of dancers; many of them local Aussie girls, but some from outside Oz. They don’t hold much back. Catch your breath and enjoy some fully nude private lap dancing, or grab yourself a VIP booth and watch the regular shower shows, burlesque and other live performances.
Wanderlust serves up regular themed events, including the popular ladies night, drag night, sexy magic shows and stripper bingo. If there is live sport taking place, you can catch it here on one of the screens.
As you’d expect, this is a popular spot for Buck and hen night group parties.
The venue is capable of hosting up to 100 people or can do sit-down dinners and lunches for 60 people.
They also have a VIP membership program that offers unlimited free entry, access to special events and the chance to judge at their showgirl events. Presumably this has a few advantages in terms of befriending the ladies taking part…
The club runs a limo service up to 7 passengers at a time for free drop-off at the club from the CBD area of Canberra.
It’s not the biggest venue in the world, but that’s part of the charm. You can actually chat to the dancers without having to scream over a deafening bassline, and if you’re a regular, the bar staff will remember your drink. On weekends it gets lively, but it never tips into chaos. If you want a solid night with great dancers, decent banter, and a touch of Canberra familiarity, the Mitchell club delivers.
- Open Wednesday to Saturday, 8pm to 5am
Wanderlust (Gladstone St)
84-86 Gladstone Street, Fyshwick, ACT 2609
https://www.instagram.com/wanderlustcbr/
If we head over to Fyshwick, the city’s other major red light hub, we’ll find a newly renovated Wanderlust spin-off over on Gladstone Street. This branch takes over the previous nudie bar iterations that have occupied the same premised through the years.
(Anyone remember Capital Men’s Club or Club Euphoria?!)
Now it’s fully reborn as Wanderlust’s second outpost, and it’s looking pretty damn fly inside. This club brings the Wanderlust brand to the south side in style: larger space, fresh decor, and a few new tricks up its sleeve. It’s still early days, but if we had to guess, this is likely to become THE go-to strip bar in the ACT.
From the moment you step past the blacked-out windows and pink-neon signage, you’re greeted by a spacious interior decked out with plush lounges, a long central stage, and a rotating mix of the club’s finest exotic dancers – including some familiar faces from the Mitchell branch (if you happy to frequent there too).
The stage shows at Fyshwick tend to be high-energy and all-out… the venue is slightly larger, so the performances go a bit bigger. It’s more of a party feel. Expect plenty of duos on stage, plus elaborate props and costumes across special themed nights.
Check their Instagram page for a steady flow of events and promos.
Back in 2010, Fulvio Gobeo, a local entrepreneur had a vision to turn this site into a luxury Roman villa-style strip club with marble pillars, statues, and murals. That grand vision may have stumbled over the years (the venue changed hands and styles), but Wanderlust has obviously inherited a space with serious potential – and purpose-built for adult entertainment.
The main stage is pretty big, with a long runway style platform that gives dancers room to strut. Surrounding it are plenty of comfy chairs and couches (busiest after 11 on the weekends).
The club’s layout was clearly designed for flow: there’s an open area by the stage for tipping and chatting with the girls, and some slightly raised lounge sections toward the back where groups can chill with some distance from the action if they just want to kick back and enjoy the eye candy.
- Open Wednesday to Saturday, 8pm to 5am
Glitterdolls
https://www.glitterdolls.com.au
While Canberra is undoubtedly short on strip clubs, one thing it does have that is pretty cool is the ability to deliver strippers to any party, anywhere in the ACT.
Glitterdolls is an adult entertainment agency that provides strippers (both male and female) to parties and events around town. They were founded with the aim of making adult thrills widely accessible to people who live away from the big two strip clubs of Wanderlust.
The idea was to offer ‘strippers on demand’ in the surrounding regions, such as South Coast, Albury/Wodonga, Wollongong etc.
The service has proven a big success and why wouldn’t it? Now you can have topless waitresses, nude dancers, and exotic showgirls delivered where and when you need them. They are ideal for both Buck and Hen parties, given they have strippers of both sexes on their roster.
Check their website for a variety of stripper packages, including: standard erotic strip shows, XXX shows (with sex toys, vibrators, dildos, pearls and more), lapdance experiences and a special ‘Mad Monday’ show which has an interactive all-involving vibe. They can even arrange male strippers, topless waiters and performers.
There are discounts available for bundle deals, bookings made over 3 weeks in advance, and any package over $1500. Plus extras including touching, photos and jelly shots for your group.
Looking For Something Different?
We’ve put together several guides showcasing the best of Canberra’s adult entertainment — including the best brothels, escort services and massage shops.
If you don’t want to venture out, you can always rely on cam sites like Chaturbate and Bonga Cams to keep you entertained.
These communities are full of amateur Aussie models willing to put on live cam shows from their bedroom. Worth a look!
What’s your favourite Canberra strip club? Have we missed any holes-in-the-wall lap dance bars that you can recommend in the ACT?
Drop us a comment or private email!
