Gay Bars in Miami

Twist

'Never a Cover, Always a Groove'

With seven different areas and strippers in the back cabana, there's something for everyone.

Nominated for Best of GayCities 2023 - Nightclub

South Beach · 1057 Washington Ave, Miami Beach

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• go-go boys
• outdoor seating
• video
• casual

Every queen needs a castle

The Palace Bar is a fixture and revolutionary beacon of Miami and is considered the #1 destination for LGBTQ+ cuties...

South Beach · 1052 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach

• drag
• go-go boys
• outdoor seating
• happy hour
• cruising
• $$

Sexy Saturdays

This is one of the premier black/Latino gay party nights in Miami, and it travels to different locations. The crowds...

South Beach · 1216 Washington Ave, Miami Beach

• dancing

Drinks, music, energy

Azucar has been one of the centers for the Latino LGBTQ scene in Miami for years, thanks to the local celebrity drag...

Coral Gables · 2301 SW 32nd Ave, Miami

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• drag
• $$

Legendary mega-club

Huge, glamorous, and decadent, this anything-goes nightclub is the gold standard for Miami nightlife. It is the most...

Downtown · 34 NE 11th Street, Miami

• dancing
• after hours
• mixed gay/straight

Gay hotel bar

This relaxed lounge is in the lobby of Hotel Gaythering, a gay-centric enclave on the west side of South Beach away...

South Beach · 1409 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach

• cocktail lounge

So not mainstream

Dance the night away or just hang out and get messy at this mixed-crowd dive bar. Often hosts special performances and...

South Beach · 222 Española Way, Miami

• dancing
• drag
• mixed gay/straight
• dive

Never-ending party 

Love Lady Gaga? Of course you do, you’re queer. Well, this bar regularly has dedicated nights to her music...

Miami Beach · 1216 Washington Ave, Miami Beach

• dancing
• video
• LGBTQ+ owned

Hip bar with drag nights

On the third Sunday of every month, at The Corner, a bar located between the Design District and Downtown, "Counter...

Downtown · 1035 N Miami Ave, Miami

• 20+
• 30+
• drag
• mixed LGBTQ+
• dive

Straight club popular with hip crowd

Gramps is a hipster bar near Miami's design district that occasionally features live music, comedy shows, and bingo...

Design District · 176 NW 24th St, Miami

• 20+
• 30+
• drag
• mixed gay/straight
• dive