The Art Deco District in Miami’s South Beach is one of the most welcoming, gay-friendly communities in Florida. South Beach is a great place for gay travelers to visit because it offers hot clubs, great scenery, and a very upbeat vibe. Fashionistas are drawn to South Beach, and the gay population is at home in the many gay bars and night spots.
I have a good friend that lives just down the road from the South Beach scene, over in North Miami Beach. With his help, I was able to investigate the hottest gay nightlife in South Beach. As a local, he can find out where the best gay bars are well ahead of the unimformed weekend traveler. My travels to South Beach have shown me that this gay-friendly town is popular for the openness that exists for gay locals and visitors. If you are looking for a place to party in South Beach, you’ll have a variety of bars and clubs to choose from.
The top rated gay bar in South Beach is Twist, located at 1057 Washington. This popular 2-story club has an outdoor lounge and a game room, in addition to the club. ANother highly rated gay club that offers djs and a party atmostphere, is Score, located at the fashionable 737 Lincoln Avenue. The Palace is the best place to walk over for a drink after a long day at the gay beach across the street. The relaxed setting is perfect for a casual drink, located at 1200 Ocean Boulevard.
Another Lincoln Avenue hot spot is Funkshion, located at 1116 Lincloln Avenue. This club is open to all, though it is definitely a gay club. The Funky Fridays party has become popular, with no cover charge and the latest dance music.
Pump is an after hours club that opens its doors on the weekends at 4 am for the all night partier. Pump is located on the gay club strip, otherwise known as Washington. Several other gay clubs and bars are on Washington, including Mansion, which has the capacity to host 2500 people. Mansion is located at 1285 Washington. Club Deep is just down the road at 621 Washington, offering a 2000 gallon aquarium dance floor to practice your latest moves on. There is a cover at Club Deep. Bash offers high energy glamour for gay guests, at 655 Washington.
The younger gay crowd gathers at Buck15 Lounge on Thursdays for “Simple Life Thursdays.” This hip club is located at 707 Lincoln Avenue. If you want to socialize on Sundays, Crowbar is the place to go, at 1445 Washington. Rain is another gay hot spot, located at 323 23rd Street. On Collins Avenue you can stop at Opium Garden for the a place to party. Opium Garden offers different rooms, as well as the club (136 Collins Avenue).
Whether you want to party like a Diva or hang out at a casual beach bar, South Beach is the place to be if you’re looking for a hot gay bar in Miami. Though, I am not a gay male, the South Beach scene is positive and notably gay-friendly. You don’t have to mingle with a mixed crowd in South Beach if you’re looking for a gay scene that rivals the nightlife of the best gay-minded cities in America.
