Fort Lauderdale is hot hot hot! With steamy weather and a bunch of shirtless jocks, there's only one place to be, a gay bar, where you're pressed up close to sweaty, hard bodies. As the central gay city in Florida, some of these gay bars have been visited by famous queens from RuPaul's Drag Race. The gay area of Fort Lauderdale is called Wilton Manors, home to gay shops, gay restaurants, gay bars, and more gay! In fact, the city of Wilton Manors was named the "Second gayest city" in the United States by the 2010 US census, due to their high percentage of population identifying as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. This has created an incredibly progressive place to live and play. We're here to give you some suggestions about where to play, bar-style.
Gay bars
- Hunters Nightclub Wilton Manors
- The Manor
- Alibi
- Boardwalk
- The PUB
Hunters Nightclub
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Hunters nightclub is the main gay club in town, almost everyone ends up there sometime in their night. There's always an event going on, from theme nights to karaoke nights to happy hours, so you're guaranteed to always have a good time. The only problem is that it can get a little crowded during peak hours, so make sure to pick your times carefully if you prefer less people. The facility includes a large dance floor, small lounge room, and balcony bar. As a community business, they make a range of promises regarding subjects from quality of drinks to their environmental footprint.
The Manor
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The Manor embodies a mixture of cosmopolitan sophistication and vintage style to create an epic nightclub. The facility has two levels, crystal chandeliers, a covered outdoor area, a large performance stage, crystal clear sound and lighting, and a lavish, exclusive VIP room for those willing to the extra mile. The Manor is also notorious for putting on stellar shows that are one of kind, from ginormous dance parties to runway shows. Either way, you are guaranteed to have a good time. The club is only open on weekends, making it incredibly popular and the place to visit while you're in town!
Alibi
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Georgie's Alibi or Monkey bar is one of the largest gay bars in Wilton Manors, located right in the heard of it all. Similar to Hunters, everyone ends up at Alibi at some point in their night. The facility includes a large outdoor terrace with a small bar for smokers, and an indoor area with a large bar, stage area, dance area, and a room for Latino music and drag shows. There's also a great burger restaurant next door for those lookin to munch on something after a hard night out. The space is filled with both locals and tourists, allowing for a more interesting experience.
Boardwalk
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Boardwalk is a gay club famous for their $5 meals after midnight from their "Beefcake Grill". If that doesn't make you want to go I really don't know what would. They also have famous margaritas and male dancers, to round out the entire experience. The coolest part about Boardwalk is that every night is themed, so make sure to check out their Facebook page to stay up to date with the events going on. If you're still not convinced, Boardwalk's popularity has also attracted the occasional porn star, the cherry on top. See you there!
The PUB
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The PUB is a very well known gay bar located in central Wilton Manors, with notoriously friendly staff, delicious food, and a variety of entertainment. Enjoy the food and shows, while the staff make you feel welcome. The bar features drag performers and musicians, bringing locals and tourists together under a singular roof of fun. Some special events to show up for are their female impersonators, drag, cabaret, and their 2 for 1 happy hour. A new add-on they've created for their guests is a seating area for individuals to enjoy a meal with their drink for a more relaxing evening.
As the gay city of Florida, Fort Lauderdale has tons of LGBTQ+ fun outside of these bars. Book a hotel today to enjoy Fort Lauderdale and all its beauty.