Book Shops - Hares & Hyenas

Melbourne's queer bookshop, cafe and performance venue, with a very large range of GLBT books, DVDs, gifts and magazines. Free Wi-Fi. Best source for free information on events and queer life in Melbourne.

open: Mon-Wed 9-18, Thu-Sat 9-18.30, Sun 11.30-18h

  • Gay and lesbian mixed crowd
  • Shop
  • Free WiFi

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