The Ultimate Gay Travel Guide
The Gay Passport is your complete Gay Travel Guide. Looking to Drink, Play or Sleep we have reviews to help. Award-winning & Updated 2024.
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Miami gay bars are scattered all over Miami. In South Beach, most of them are around 12th Street and Washington Avenue. Heading to the mainland, most are found in the historic and arty Wynwood district.
Gay bars in Miami kick off early, with some venues opening as early as 10 am. Drag shows are a major highlight, with many bars showcasing some of the best performers in the country—expect fierce looks and even fiercer performances.
And let’s talk about happy hours! Miami gay bars know how to serve up a good time, with extended happy hours that can last up to five hours. It’s the perfect, budget-friendly way to start your night out in this electric city.
On Wednesdays and Thursdays, R House in Wynwood is a hip and happening eatery. On the weekends, everything changes, and it becomes the home of Miami’s best drag shows. The drag brunch has become the stuff of legends — book in advance.
With seven bars and three dance floors in one place, spend the entire evening here and mix up the vibe. Twist is world-renowned as being THE gay venue in South Beach. The extended happy hour from 3 pm to 9 pm is the perfect way to start the night.
Gramps is a trendy hangout in the Wynwood district of Miami. It’s not exclusively a gay bar, but on Thursday, it’s ‘Double Stubble’ night, offering the best in drag performances. Cheap drinks and good vibes make this venue a must-visit.
Former Twist barman Nathan opened his own bar; the rest is history. This upbeat, friendly, inclusive bar is where bears and twinks party together. The drag hostess ensures everyone has the best time.
For over 30 years, the Palace, right on Ocean Drive, South Beach, has been the gayest place to party. With a rooftop bar overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and drag lunches, brunches, and shows, no trip to Miami is complete without a night at Palace Bar.
World-famous DJs and shirtless muscle boys, from wall to wall, make SCORE the ultimate gay nightclub experience in Miami. Located in the Wynwood district, this is the venue to see and be seen. The electric music vibe will keep partiers on the dancefloor all night.
Part of the Gaythering Hotel and bar complex, the sauna is a clothing-optional, male-only venue open daily from midday. The entry fee is $25 but waived for hotel guests. It’s a very mixed crowd, and every guy is welcome.
ClubBOi has been a Miami institution for the gay BIPOC crowd for over ten years. It’s now morphed into a Saturday night pop-up bar. The location changes often, so check with the website. Its current location is at Shots Wynwood in the Miami Gardens district.
Club Aqua is located on the mainland in the Coral Gables district just south of downtown. Expect a steady after-work crowd on weekdays. The entry fee is $12 on weekdays and $15 on weekends.
Bar Gaythering is part of the Gaythering Hotel and sauna complex in South Beach. The bar’s happy hour from 5 pm to 8 pm offers 50% off house drinks. The bar is open every night with karaoke on Mondays, trivia on Wednesdays, and bingo on Thursdays.
Located in the Coral Gables district just south of downtown Miami, Azucar is a high-energy gay Latin nightclub with free-flowing drinks and hot male dancers. There’s also entertainment in the form of drag wars and cabaret shows.
The Gay Passport is your complete Gay Travel Guide. Looking to Drink, Play or Sleep we have reviews to help. Award-winning & Updated 2024.