FAQ.

Pineapples is a lifestyle-friendly bar catering to open-minded adults who would like to explore consensual erotic play in a welcoming and respectful environment. This includes curious couples, solo females and respectable, highly-vetted solo males in proportion to the number of females attending.

Not at all!

We welcome everyone, from first-time curious visitors to experienced veterans. Respectful behaviour, open-mindedness, seeking and giving consent if you would like to play with other guests are what matter most.

Please purchase tickets from our website before arriving to secure your entry and help us decide how many staff we need on a given night. Walk up ticket sales are not allowed.

You may create separate accounts if you would like to purchase tickets to attend on your own. Otherwise you may share the login details with each other to purchase tickets for the both of you

Purchasing a ticket provides you access to all of our facilities including a change room with lockers, ample toilets on all levels, a double shower, multiple open play spaces and private rooms. We also provide ample clean towels, soap, shampoo, filtered water, condoms, lubricant, massage oil, deodorant, mints and chewies.

Being in “the lifestyle” or “the scene” can mean many different things for different people.

When considering it in relation to our venue, we refer to it as living an open-minded, inclusive life embracing the sex-positive, ethical non-monogamy (ENM), swinger, queer, GLBTQ+ and kink communities and the wonderful interactions we have with each other within those communities.

It’s about being open to honest adult connections, whether emotional, romantic, or sexual while remaining faithful to existing committed relationships. It’s about ‘additions to’ rather than ‘replacements for’.

For us, it’s not about thirst, conquest or ownership, but about shared experiences, mutual love and being open to fulfilling other peoples’ needs and desires.

It doesn’t hide in the shadows or shy away from who you are. It’s about being load and proud and making sure you don’t inhibit or judge other peoples’ preferences.

It’s about not yucking their yum.

An perhaps learning more about yourself and what feels good through seeing or being involved in other peoples’ sensual fantasies.

Yes. We encourage sexy, stylish and smart attire. No gym wear, flip-flops, or overly casual clothing. Theme nights may have different dress guidelines.

While we encourage you to utilise public transport, taxying and rideshare services, there is usually ample free all night parking directly in front of the venue from 6pm until 6am the next day.

The next closest parking spaces are on both sides of City Road, Montague St and Ferrars St, North of City Rd.

We ask that you do not park near housing in residential streets to respect their privacy and ensure our venue has minimal impact on their use of the land.

Our friendly, welcoming and informative hosts are happy to chat with you over the phone or at the venue before it opens with no expectation that you purchase a ticket or dress down.

You may request to arrive up to an hour before your first event for a tour of the venue individually, or with a group.

We also often host “Newbie Nights” as well as introduction to the lifestyle, consent and intimacy workshop where everyone is on the same experience level and a number of our amazing community leaders are available to chat about anything and everything.

We value your privacy and anonymity with the utmost importance. What happens at Pineapples stays at Pineapples. We enforce discretion at all times, do not share your information with any other person or organisation and do not allow photography or video to be recorded outside of the lobby area.

Phones and cameras must be placed in a locker before entering the ground floor bar area and first floor play spaces.

Funny story: one of our hosts bumped into the parents of someone they used to teach. It turns out it was the parents’ first events. Being seen at the event by someone they know was one of their worst fears too. Everyone was relieved they knew someone at the event and they agreed to keep their sexier side to themselves.

Their children randomly became friends in high-school through a mutual person they knew. It was a bit of a shock when one of our hosts bumped into one of the parents at the gym with their then teenage child, but they did well to uphold their agreement to be discreet about their involvement in the lifestyle.

Years later, both couples have shared the story with their now young adults who fully accept their parents’ sexuality.

You might hear them joke about it at one of our events even now.

We pride ourselves on being inclusive of everyone, including those of us with physical, intellectual and/or emotional disabilities. Approach our friendly staff if you require any additional assistance and we will be happy to discretely and respectfully help where we can. All essential facilities are conveniently located on our ground floor, accessible via wheelchair, walking stick and most other mobility aides. Our first floor is accessible only by stairs. We appreciate this may limit some people’s ability to use these levels and apologise for any inconvenience.

Yes, we have a full-service bar with cocktails, shots, wine, beer on tap, pre-mixed drinks and non-alcoholic options.

Your safety and wellbeing is our priority. We encourage you to drink responsibly and in moderation at all times.

A small amount of ‘liquid courage’ is great to ease first night jitters and feel a little sexier. But if you need to drink a lot to attend our events, then they probably aren’t for you.

No you may not due to the content of our shows, mature nature of our venue and the fact we serve alcohol.

A small number of highly vetted, respectable and consent-focused solo males may be allowed to attend our events based on the number of couples and solo females who have purchased tickets.

Solo males must apply in advance to join our waiting list for events. They must agree to and follow our behavioural and code of conduct expectations at all times. A one strike and you are immediately and permanently removed from our venue policy applies.

You will be asked to complete an in-depth questionnaire before we contact you to meet one of our vetting staff for an interview and coaching session in person at our venue.

Think you fit the description? Send us a short description of yourself, your experience in the lifestyle and how you plan on seeking consent while at our venue via www.pinebar.com.au/contact-us

We ask that you take all photos and videos of yourself and with friends in our ground floor lobby area. Make sure they contain only people you know and consent to be included in your footage.

Once you are ready to enter the venue past the reception counter, we ask that you place your phones and cameras in the lockers provided.

We expect you to comply with our crowd controllers’ and management’s requests to see the footage you have taken and delete anything containing other people, guests, staff and performers, without their permission.

The best way to meet new people is to dress to impress, attend one of our vaudeville shows, join a mingle-focused event, or one of our group workshops.

Our social mixers with icebreaker games are a great way to sit at a community table with other guests. And our theme nights are a great opportunity to show some creative flare and embrace your showmanship side while complimenting other guests’ outfits.

Our staff also introduce members of our venue tour to each other when appropriate.

There is no expectation that you play with anyone during your visit. We encourage you to arrive with no expectations and to go with the flow about what you feel comfortable doing. Basically, you can play with whomever you like provided you have their consent, or no one at all. Our focus is that you feel comfortable and enjoy your time with us.

You can pay for your ticket purchase online via all methods accepted by Stripe.

During your visit, you can pay by cash, debit and credit card for bar purchases.

You can find our full privacy policy at www.pinebar.com.au/privacy-policy

Seeking consent before initiating any form of physical touch are essential to entering and remaining within our venue.

Our code of conduct page includes some great tips and best practices on seeking and giving consent www.pinebar.com.au/code-of-conduct

Always ask before touching. If someone cannot see you to make an informed decision about if they are okay with you touching them, you are to not initiate physical contact in any form. This includes what you might think is an innocent ‘it’s not a big deal’ act. Consent is about the other persons’ feelings about your behaviour, not your own.

Assume it is a no until you receive an enthusiastic yes.

No means no. And remains a no unless they approach you later.

Accept their answer, apologise if you feel it’s polite or appropriate and move on.

Do not be a seagull or remain in that persons’ area. Move away as soon as you are able and find another area to play.

Disrespectful, obsessive, glaring, leering or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated. It may result in you being asked to leave the premises by our crowd controllers or staff.

You may remain fully clothed in our ground floor areas and during your initial tour of the first floor play areas before we get busier. After this time (approximately 9pm), you must dress down to undergarments to go upstairs. There are many sexy garments that show a good amount of skin, but hide any insecurities you may feel. Do a google search for babydolls, camisoles, night dresses, lace night gowns, semi-see through maxi dresses, silk slip on (and off!) dresses, satin nighties, etc.

Please note we do not allow traditional full length pyjamas, onesies or morph suits. This is a highly requested guideline designed to ensure everyone is on equal standing when playing and/or watching and promotes a sexy environment.

We pride ourselves on having an informative approach when it comes to enquiring minds and anyone wanting to know more about the lifestyle. There are an infinite number of ways to experience the thrills of the lifestyle and see if it is a good fit for you.

Some people feel comfortable unleashing their sexual desires on their first visit and return almost weekly, while others take a more measured approach setting up dates beforehand. Some dabble in it now and then or on special occasions – a visit to Pineapples is an amazing birthday surprise! And other people find it’s doesn’t work for them or their current situation.

Feel free to message, or call us before your first visit. We are happy to show you around our venue and have a chat in person before we get busy.

Your sexual health is one of our highest priorities. We highly encourage you to use the condoms we provide at our venue or bring yourself, especially with new play mates.

As a mature, consenting adult, you are free to experience your desires as you please. All we ask is that you respect the decisions of our other guests. Any attempt to coerce someone to do anything they prefer to not do ma result in you being asked to leave.

Anyone over 18 years old with a valid government-issued ID and a positive frame of mine towards inclusivity, consent and discerning behaviour is welcome to attend our venue.

That said, our regular guests are mostly aged 28 to 38 years old with many amazing people being outside of this range. Age is just a number. You are only as old as you allow yourself to be.

A positive, fun attitude and personality to match go a long way to make you feel young.

Take things slow, stay at home and have an open and honest conversation about your desires and why they are hesitant to come with you. Be open to exploring their answers and any fears they express. Listening to them in a relaxed way and having a free flowing dialogue may give them the confidence they need for their first visit.

We are also happy for you to contact us as a couple, or individually to discuss your hopes and concerns. You can also visit us early in the night to talk with our friendly hosts or see our amazing facilities.

The best way to make new friends and encourage a connection is to “dress to impress”.

We request you wear something that will be considered at a minimum dressy casual, dinging wear or classy nightwear. Think of what you would wear to a semi-formal wedding, cocktail party, the theatre or a trendy nightclub.

You can then utilise our large change room to dress down, or up on theme nights, or arrive in costume. Whatever you feel like at the time.

A number of private rooms of various sizes are located on our first floor. If you choose to utilise a one of these, people will be able to hear you if you want them to, or you can listen to them while you do your own thing quietly or at full volume.

Please note there is to be no sexual acts or exposed genitals in the ground floor bar, locker or reception areas.

100%! Variety is the spice of life. We love all shapes, sizes and ethnicities.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy their time with us while being themselves during our inclusive and welcoming events.

We ask that you refrain from explicit play on the whole ground floor and restrooms on the first floor. There are loads of other public and private play spaces in the venue.

Please let us know as soon as you decide you will not be attending. We can transfer your ticket to another night, or provide you with a refund for your ticket minus the booking fee with less than 24 hours notice before your event.

Please note that private event hosts may have different procedures regarding this. It is best to contact them directly.

Absolutely!

We host regular large themed events to spice up our schedule, from lingerie parties to glow nights, to holiday celebrations and newbie mixers. Look for the special banner on our bookings page www.pinebar.com.au/book-now

That’s an enthusiastic yes!

Our VIP area is ideal for small private parties and celebrations with under 80 guests.

You may also hire our entire venue for larger group functions with up to 200 people.

We also offer catering, security and entertainment packages for a reasonable additional fee.

Please complete the form on our Venue Hire page for more details and to check availability – www.pinebar.com.au/venue-hire

Please promptly and discreetly approach one of our easily accessible crowd controllers, consent angels or staff members as soon as you see the incident. They will take it from there.
We ask that you do not approach the person yourself.

There are many ways to do this in a respectful, informed and consensual way. Some people like to be approached in certain ways, while others prefer another way. What might feel good to one person may be disliked by another.

We feel the best way to approach someone new is to start very casually from a distance and slowly progress towards more open body language and conversation. Start by dancing near them or saying hi at the bar. Make brief, confident eye contact (not too long at first) and see what their response is. See how they like your sexy smile or moves on the dancefloor.

Some people prefer to have an open conversation about expectations and boundaries, while others prefer to explore what they feel like doing on a given night with specific people. The main thing is to give potential play partners time to consider what you are hoping they will consent to and respect their decision.

If someone does not appear to be interested in you or what you are hoping to experience with them, it might be best to seek out someone else. Who knows, you may have been missing the signals from someone else…

Your entry fee helps us provide you with a clean and well-maintained venue, sexual health products, fresh linen, filtered drinking water, personal hygiene products, showering products, lockers, music, ample play areas. It also contributes to keeping the lights on, paying our staff a fair wage, upgrading our facilities and holding the creditors at bay!

We very much appreciate everyone who supports us by purchasing food and drink from our bar.

The best way to get a fast response is to call us up to an hour before we open.

Feel free to also message us on Instagram (www.instagram.com/pineapples_lifestyle_bar), or submit an enquiry via www.pinebar.com.au/contact-us