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Orlando is one of the best cities in America for the LGBT community. The city is home to several gay clubs and bars where visitors can enjoy a friendly atmosphere, top-notch entertainment, and stellar drinks with like-minded people. Not to mention that there are even gay days at Disney parks during the summer.
From venues that feature drag shows and other live events all around the year, to sleek and modern hot spots, we've rounded up the best gay bars & clubs in Orlando, FL.
Often described as Orlando's most popular gay club and resort, Parliament House features a dazzling array of drag shows as well as a variety of male dancing shows. Open 24 hours every day of the week, this vibrant club has a large dance floor, where crowds dance all night long to the sound of DJs playing their best tunes.
Location: New location will be at 29 S. Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801. Stay tuned!
Hamburger Mary's
Located in Church St. Orlando, this is the best destination if you are seeking a gay-friendly bar and restaurant that also hosts fun LGBTQ events such as trivia nights and drag shows. Customers can indulge in the restaurant's lip-smacking treats, like cocktails, appetizers, salads, and delicious burgers, while they marvel at larger-than-life drag performances.
Location: Church Street Station, 110 W Church St, Orlando, FL
Southern Nights - One Of Orlando's Oldest LGBT Clubs
Famously known as the oldest club and gay bar in Orlando, Florida, Southern Nights has been greeting party lovers for the past 35 years and counting. This bar underwent renovations in 2014 and reopened more vibrant, dynamic, and bigger than ever.
Southern Nights is praised for its flamboyant shows and flashy live performances, as well as raucous parties featuring stellar local DJs.
The club hosts drag shows every day of the week, aside from a happy hour that starts at 4 pm and ends at 9 pm.
After a night out in Southern nights, head over to the White Wolf Bar, a family-owned award-winning bistro in the vibrant Ivan Village district. Often regarded as one of the best restaurants in Orlando, they're known for their delicious crab cake eggs benedict.
Location: 375 S Bumby Ave, Orlando, FL
Southern Craft
Located on the same property as Southern Nights, Southern Craft is a gay-friendly bar in Orlando that is popular for its fresh cocktails made to order, and top-notch craft beer. A great spot for a casual drink before a fun night out with friends in Orlando!
Location: 2405 E South St, Orlando, FL
Savoy Orlando
Located on Orange Ave, Savoy is a gay nightclub featuring two stellar bars, the Tattoo Lounge and Savoy. Its outdoor patio bar has pool tables, modern darts for playing, as well as flat-screen TVs. Every day, the venue hosts its iconic "The Men of Savoy", an iconic night show named where pumped-up male go-go dancers flash their bold moves to jostling crowds.
Location: 1913 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL
Disney Gay Days
Known as the world's most popular gay and lesbian celebrations, Disney's Gay Days attract over 150000 gay and lesbian travelers to Orlando every summer. While not officially sponsored or promoted by Walt Disney World, Gay Days consists of multiple events staged at world-famous attractions and theme parks, like Magic Kingdom, aside from gay & lesbian nightclubs in Orlando. This event is held on the first Saturday of June.
Hank's Bar
Known to be amongst the most friendly gay bars in Orlando, Hank's has been around for more than thirty years. Its friendly atmosphere is due to its antique jukebox and massive patio behind the bar allowing everyone to enjoy what the night has to offer. Hank's Bar is praised amongst locals for its good drinks (college students can get their first beer for free).
Location: 5026 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL
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