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Gay Miami

Everyone knows Miami, Florida as a favourite beach destination. Crowds of attractive people flock here for a good time, particularly LGBTQ+ travellers who love to spend a summer in the sun. As well as beach parties and a buzzing queer nightlife, Miami is home to plenty of cultural attractions. Miami Beach is lined with legendary eateries, while elsewhere in the city you'll find stunning architecture, a diverse arts scene, and more annual events than almost anywhere else in the country.

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Miami Gay Bars

GayMapper brings you information about gay bars and cruising bars in the city. Here are the top choices, read more about these bars or click below to see listings of all gay venues in this city.

Bar Gaythering

Bar Gaythering

Bear, Cocktails

The bar in Hotel Gaythering, the self-confessed gayest hotel in Miami Beach, is the best place in town to go for a more stylish night of cocktails. There's something going on pretty much every night of the week, from bingo and karaoke to Bears and hares Fridays, and there are regular happy hours and drinks specials too. The bar serves craft cocktails and beers in an upscale space but at prices you'd expect from your neighbourhood pub.
Palace

Palace

Drag, Dancing

Palace is the first and only LGBTQ+ bar and restaurant on Ocean Drive, in the heart of South Beach's Art Deco district. It's just across from "the gay beach" so, as night falls, the party moves inside to the dance floors of Palace. A host of talented drag queens keep the party going 7 nights a week, so kick back, relax, and enjoy a super camp show.
Gramps

Gramps

Gay Friendly, Cocktails, Outdoor Seating

Gramps is a bar and pizza restaurant that embodies the spirit of Miami. Apart from the delicious food (especially legendary New York style pizza), Gramps is popular with LGBTQ+ travellers thanks to its great range of cocktails and fully stocked liquor store. Weekly karaoke nights give you the opportunity to just let your hair down and experience a true Miami night out, or sit back and watch on the patio. Other events range from drag shows to stand-up comedy.
Twist

Twist

Dancing

Founded in 1993, Twist is a must-visit destination in South Beach. It describes itself as the hottest and longest running gay club in Miami, bringing people together for a party on three huge dance floors across two levels in the heart of the gay scene. There's never a cover so you can visit at any time to meet the friendliest bartenders, most talented DJs, and the hottest dancers in the city.
On the Rocks Bar

On the Rocks Bar

Cocktails, Sports, Karaoke

Inside this dark and dingey bar you'll find a charming and truly Miami atmosphere. A quirky collection of lights and decorations hangs behind the bar, and the whole space is completed with wall art and statement pieces. It's designed to be homely, serving traditional beers as well as your favourite cocktails and classic American bar food. Drinks are affordable, there's always a game on the TV, and karaoke and bar games are not to be missed.
Basement Miami

Basement Miami

Gay Friendly, Dancing

Basement is a cutting-edge venue and a hub for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies alike. As well as the usual drag queens, DJs, and lively dance floor, right next door to the club is a four-lane bowling alley complete with huge LED screen displays plus a state-of-the-art sound and light system. Basement also boasts a full-size ice rink where you can skate along to amazing light shows, a totally reimagined and uniquely modern clubbing experience.
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Gay friendly hotels in Miami

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5* The Betsy Hotel

5* The Betsy Hotel

GayMapper Favourite, Near Gay Beach

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Betsy Hotel, South Beach. Located amidst the luxury shopping, dining and entertainment on Ocean Drive, The Betsy Hotel, South Beach offers direct beach access, along with a courtyard and rooftop pool with 360 degree views. Adorned with fresh orchids and original art, every room offers hardwood floors and marble bathrooms. A flat-screen TV and a minibar are included in all rooms at The Betsy Hotel, South Beach. Betsy's rooftop Ocean Deck serves cocktails and guests can enjoy the sun loungers, ocean views and sunrise yoga. A fitness centre with Peloton bikes is also available on site. Private beach service offering chairs and umbrellas, an on-property library, and Carlton Room Lounge are also part of The Betsy. LT Steak & Seafood at The Betsy, South Beach is a contemporary American steakhouse located in the hotel's lobby. Guests can enjoy cocktails at the Lobby Bar. Coffee beverages are provided at the Carlton Room Cafe. The Lincoln Road Mall is 1 km from 9 art exhibitions and nightly live jazz halls. Miami Beach Convention Centre is also 1 km from the property.
5* The Standard & Spa

5* The Standard & Spa

Boutique, Adults Only

Featuring a full-service spa, this adult-only Miami Beach hotel also boasts rooms with a view of the garden, Intracoastal Waterway, or outdoor pool. Guests will be 12 minutes' walk to Lincoln Road Mall and 5 minutes' drive to South Beach. Free WiFi and a flat-screen cable TV are featured in all rooms. A rain-style shower and organic toiletries are provided by at The Standard Miami Beach. In-room spa treatments are available. Massages, Turkish Hamam with heated marble, and hydrotherapy spa with a fitness centre are on site. Milk baths and full-body scrubs are offered as well at this South Florida The Standard Miami Beach. Izakaya offers Japanese cuisine using locally-sourced seafood and seasonal produce. In addition to a bicycle hire and a private boat dock, guests will be within 1.6 km from Lincoln Theater on Belle Isle. Miami International Airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
4*  Victor South Beach

4* Victor South Beach

By the Beach, Boutique

At the corner of legendary Ocean Drive and 10th Street, Hotel Victor South Beach offers stylish boutique accommodations. This luxury South Beach hotel features a pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The rooms include flat-screen TVs and MP3 docking stations. Modern bathrooms with bathrobes are standard in the rooms at Hotel Victor South Beach. The rooms also include plush white bedding and windows with tropical views. Guests can relax in the hammam spa, which is a Turkish style bath house with massage services and other spa treatments. The property also offers bike rentals to explore South Beach. Hotel Victor South Beach is 5 minutes' walk of the Art Deco District. Lincoln Road Mall is within 5 minutes' drive of the property. The Versace Mansion is adjacent to the property.
4* AxelBeach Miami

4* AxelBeach Miami

Gay Hotel, Near Gay Beach

AxelBeach Miami is a gay oriented and hetero firendly hotel located a block away from the beach, in the heart of South Beach in Miami's Art Deco district. Located in a lively area with plenty of leisure activities for travellers, AxelBeach Miami is the ideal hotel for a holiday on Florida's hippest coast. Make the most of its wide beaches and endless sunny days, as well as relaxing, shopping and enjoying the best music in Miami's best-known nightclubs and bars. With an Art Deco interior that still retains its original bohemian spirit of the 40´s, AxelBeach Miami is an exclusive paradise whose facilities - such as the pool, the Sky Bar overlooking Washington Avenue, Spa & Gym, the restaurant, and Lobby Bar - will ensure that you enjoy the authentic Axel experience in Miami Beach. Go for a dip in the AxelBeach Miami Sky Bar: an oasis with its pool, palm trees and sunshine and the beach just a 3-minute walk away. Soak up the best atmosphere on South Beach, while enjoying the most tempting cocktailsalongside Miami's hippest clientele.
4* The Marlin Hotel

4* The Marlin Hotel

By the Beach, Boutique

Welcome to The Marlin Hotel, an art deco and boutique hotel on Collins Avenue, located just steps away from South Beach and Miami's most iconic locations. The white sands of South Beach are steps away from this gay friendly boutique hotel. Features include free high speed WiFi, rooms with a 55-inch flat screen TV, and a fully-stocked minibar. Remote-controlled blackout drapes, a spacious closet, and Kashwere blankets come standard at The Marlin Hotel. Private bathrooms house Mistral Verbena scent bath products and spacious showers with pebble flooring and a rainfall showerhead. The Marlin Hotel provides beach bags and beach towels to guests as well as an on-site launderette and 24-hour reception. The shops, restaurants, and nightlife of Lincoln Road are less than 1.6 km from the hotel. The Miami International Airport is 20 minutes' drive and the Wolfsonian Museum is 5 minutes' walk.
3* Blanc Kara - Adults Only

3* Blanc Kara - Adults Only

Boutique, Adults Only

Located in Miami Beach, Florida, this adult-only boutique hotel is just 3 minutes' walk from the beach. A fully equipped kitchenette comes standard in each studio at Blanc Kara. A flat-screen TV, hairdryer and ironing facilities are also available in these soundproofed rooms. A 24-hour reception is offered for added guest convenience. All public and private spaces at Blanc Kara are non-smoking. Free WiFi is available in every room. South Pointe Park is just 0.5 km away. Guests will be 8.7 km from the Port of Miami and 2.9 km from Star Island.

Tours & Experiences in Miami

Miami is not a city that believes in being understated. Explore the Art Deco streets of South Beach, eat your way through Little Havana or cruise Biscayne Bay, then freshen up and head back out — because Miami after dark is very much part of the experience.

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