Many locals praise Cloud 9 as the best all-encompassing bar for gays, lesbian, and trans folk. Photo Credit: Cloud 9 Lounge Facebook Cloud 9 Lounge Interested in something the whole group can enjoy? Stop by J’s Bar on Davie Boulevard for a night of karaoke and trivia, all at conversation-friendly volume. Open into the early morning, you’ll dance until your feet can’t. If you’re looking to add a twist to your night, stop by this Washington Avenue gay club that boasts not one, not two, but seven different bars. Photo Credit: Twist South Beach Facebook Twist A dimly lit ambiance and expert mixologist have amazingly made this a simultaneous chill-out and part-hard bar.
Great music, board games, and an indoor-outdoor pool make 1st Avenue’s Blackbird Ordinary well beyond the ordinary. Photo Credit: Blackbird Ordinary Facebook Blackbird Ordinary With walking distance to Miami Beach and legendary drag performances, the iconic bar is hardly gay-exclusive. Pool tables and a boisterous community make it a go-to for gay men, however, every other Thursday is ladies’ night! Photo Credit: Palace Bar Facebook PalaceĮntrenched in Miami’s Art Deco nightlife, Palace is probably the most iconic LGBTQ+ venue. With paid dancers always on stage, this is a great gay club in Miami to kick back and get a lap dance. Photo Credit: Floppy Rooster Miami Shores Facebook Floppy Rooster Photo Credit: SHELiFE ? Miami Lesbian Events Instagram SheLife EventsĪ party bar centered on giving a spotlight to Miami’s lesbian community, SheLife Events is a premiere hotspot showcasing an array of high-class performances from violinists to seasoned drag stars. A dance club at heart, they offer unique themes every night perfect for dressing up and getting lost in the neon. Photo Credit: ClubBOi Instagram Club BoiĬlub Boi is attached to Miami Beach’s Waterloo Drinking Room & Disco. One of few gay bars in Miami solely focused on the Latin community, this gem on 32nd Avenue is great if you’re looking for classic cabaret performances and late-night drag wars. Photo Credit: Azúcar 2.0 Night Club Instagram Azucar Night Club These gay clubs party the hardest in Miami. They don’t call it the Magic City for nothing.From the shores of Biscayne Bay to the striking Art Deco District, Miami has more than solidified its title as America’s party scene – even more for the LGBTQ+ community. Pride is a year-round celebration here, and the city’s massive Latine population makes it one of the most diverse and vibrant LGBTQ+ communities in the country. Whatever you’re looking for, Miami’s got it. And the fun isn’t just limited to the 305-Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale up north are longtime queer hotspots in their own right.
Today, the options for a fun night out are endless. Throughout the years, LGBTQ+ locals have found each other through nightlife, whether that be in a club with booming speakers, a drag show with high-kicking queens, or a cocktail bar over casual conversation. Stars like Grace Jones, Sylvester, and Divine were regulars at the iconic Copa Club in Fort Lauderdale, and the warm weather and lively local community made South Florida a coveted home for folks from all walks of life. South Florida’s history as a gay Mecca dates back decades. And in Miami, a city that already lends itself to that mindset, nightlife remains at the center of the LGBTQ+ life.
For decades, LGBTQ+ nightlife has brought people together, creating a place where everyone can be themselves, no matter who they are or how they identify.