The ruling has had mixed reactions online, with people taking to the comments section of a story about the bar on The Canberra Times to discuss their views.

“One rule for men and a different rule for women (who are allowed to approach men). Where do I constantly hear that that kind of thing is not acceptable? Seems a bit... unequal.. backwards.. discriminatory.. sexist.. perhaps?” one user wrote.

“A bar shouldn't need a separate designated area for people not to be jerks in. People should just not be jerks,” another wrote.

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Inside the bar where men aren't allowed to approach women