Highlands Certified™ - The Hide Out Bar & Grill Mittagong & Goulburn

Pictured: (Left) Sarah owner of The Hide Out Bar and Grill Mittagong & Goulburn with her team

The Real Homosexuals of the Southern Highlands is proud to welcome The Hide Out Bar & Grill with venues in both Mittagong and Goulburn as our newest Highlands Certified™ Partner. 🎉

Highlands Certified™ is more than a badge; it’s a declaration of visibility, pride, and commitment to making the Southern Highlands a region where LGBTQI+ locals and visitors alike feel safe, respected, and celebrated. By stepping into this program, The Hide Out Bar & Grill has joined a growing network of inclusive businesses leading by example and showing that equality isn’t just a value, it’s a way of doing business.

Why The Hide Out Bar & Grill Matters

Known for its lively atmosphere, welcoming staff, and all-round good vibes, The Hide Out Bar & Grill has quickly become a favourite meeting place for locals and travellers alike. From a casual meal with friends to late-night cocktails and entertainment, Sarah and her team have created venues where everyone can feel at home.

Their Highlands Certified status highlights their ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring LGBTQI+ community members know these spaces are open, safe, and filled with pride.

A Message From Sarah, Owner of The Hide Out Bar & Grill

“As someone who grew up in America, I’ve seen firsthand both the struggles and the power of diversity and inclusion. For me, creating safe spaces isn’t just good hospitality, it’s deeply personal. At The Hide Out Bar & Grill in Mittagong and Goulburn, we want every person, regardless of who they are or who they love, to feel welcome the moment they walk through our doors. Celebrating pride and diversity is about more than rainbow flags on display; it’s about standing up, speaking out, and showing our community that acceptance and kindness will always have a place here. Being Highlands Certified means our venues are not only places to enjoy great food, drinks, and company, but also places where LGBTQI+ people can belong without question. We are proud to champion inclusion because when every person feels safe and valued, our whole community becomes stronger, brighter, and more joyful.” - Sarah, Owner of The Hide Out Bar & Grill Mittagong & Goulburn

Why It Matters for the Highlands

The addition of The Hide Out Bar & Grill to the Highlands Certified™ family is another step toward creating a region where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is the norm. With allies like Sarah and her team leading the way, we continue to build a community network where LGBTQI+ people can thrive, whether they’re long-time locals, new arrivals, or visitors exploring the Highlands for the first time.

So next time you’re in Mittagong or Goulburn, stop by The Hide Out Bar & Grill. Enjoy the food, sip on something delicious, and know you’re in a place where pride is always on the menu.

🌟 Welcome aboard, Sarah and The Hide Out Bar & Grill and thank you for choosing to stand proudly with us.