Sydney 357 sauna
The outgoing manager of Sydney CBD sex-on-premises venue 357 has signed a lease agreement to become the new tenant of the current Bodyline building.
357 manager Glenn McNamara told Gay Sydney News the launch of the lease began on March 28 and that Bodyline’s name would change to “Sauna X by 357”.
Multiple sources familiar with the lease sale, who did not want to be named, said Poof Doof’s owner was in advanced negotiations to acquire the lease to the Bodyline premises in a package deal that would have also included the lease of the adjacent ARQ nightclub.
But this deal collapsed when a lease agreement for ARQ was signed by Abode The Venue’s owner earlier this week.
The sources didn’t wish to be named due to the sensitive nature of the lease sale.
Poof Doof owner Anthony Hocking would not comment on whether he had made an offer for the ARQ and Bodyline leases when approached this week.
Meanwhile, Sauna X’s McNamara said Bodyline – a sex-on-premises venue since 1991 – would remain secure for about two weeks before re-opening as Sauna X.
An internal “tunnel” connection between Sau
The team at closed Sydney gay sauna 357 said a record crowd of punters joined them for their final party at 357 Sussex Street in Sydney.
The sauna’s longtime co-owners Ty Dovans and Luke Frappell first opened 357’s doors in Sydney’s CBD in December 2001.
However in late 2022, a development application was lodged to demolish the existing building and replace it with an 18-storey hotel.
Ty and Luke confirmed earlier this year that 357 would close its doors after more than two decades.
Sunday night (May 5) was 357’s very last party, with the gay sauna’s biggest crowd ever saying goodbye to the venue.
Ty and Luke said the queue to get in stretched to the corner of Goulburn and Sussex Streets.
In videos posted to Facebook, the couple thanked their patrons, their staff and numerous supporters on a “very emotional” day.
“The crew that we own had over the years are truly incredible,” Luke said.
“I thank the clients, all of you create this happen. Without you, it doesn’t exist. Our core client base kept us alive.”
Ty said when
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The longtime owners of Sydney gay sauna 357 contain given a major update on the venue’s future, announcing a move into Bodyline’s building on Taylor Street.
A few months ago, the Sydney sex-on-premises venue celebrated its 22nd birthday (above).
357’s longtime co-owners Ty Dovans and Luke Frappell announced at the noun the venue would near its doors on Sussex Street this year and relocate.
“We opened 26/12/01 and now it’s time to close. Our beautiful building is becoming an 18-storey hotel,” Luke and Ty said on Facebook.
“We will announce the closing date this week.”
Luke and Ty urged punters to “enjoy your last visits to this current location” before doors closed for the last time.
They confirmed 357 “has a new house to go to” in the Sydney CBD and a new sauna would be built but is still months away from opening.
357 announces move into Bodyline’s building
In the meantime, Luke and Ty announced 357’s manager Glenn McNamara will move the brand-new “Sauna X by 357” into 10 Taylor Street in Da