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Orlando Gay Bars

A thriving nightlife scene is central to Orlando's LGBTQ+ community, providing a safe space and a sense of togetherness. While the city doesn't have a specific gay neighbourhood, queer focussed bars and clubs are scattered around, away from the theme parks but just as lively. Each offers a unique experience to all members of the community, and most places are mixed, so allies are welcome as well as a loyal crowd of queer regulars. Thanks to a full calendar of queer events and some super camp locals, the nightlife scene here is always buzzing!

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Bar and Club Suggestions

District Dive

District Dive

Sports

Relatively new on the Milk District gay scene, District Dive is brought to you by the owners of the fabulous Southern Nights and Southern Craft. The team here know how to give you a good time, and this more classic dive bar is a favourite with locals and tourists alike. Friendly bartenders are on hand to serve well-priced drinks, and elsewhere in the bar you can catch up over a game of pool or darts.
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Southern Nights Orlando

Southern Nights Orlando

Lesbian, Outdoor Seating

Located in the lively downtown area, Southern Nights offers a premier nightclub experience. Staff provide first-rate customer service and skilfully craft all your favourite drinks so you can kick back and enjoy yourself. Take advantage of the video lounge and a huge dance floor that plays host to themed nights throughout the week. Whether it's fabulous drag shows, Florida's biggest weekly lesbian party, or a casual drink on the patio, this venue has something for everyone.
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Savoy Orlando

Savoy Orlando

Dancing, Dancers, Outdoor Seating

Located in lively downtown Orlando, Savoy is one of the most well-known and popular gay bars in the city. This multi-room nightclub features plenty to keep you entertained, from dancers to TVs and billiards to play with new friends. The outdoor patio is a great space to relax and catch up in the fresh air, while inside at the bar you'll find the best drinks prices around. There's a daily happy hour, including an all-night happy hour every Wednesday.
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Hank's Bar

Hank's Bar

Outdoor Seating

Hank's is a bar for locals, where a tight-knit community and loyal regulars get together for drinks as they have done for over 30 years. Pool tables and a juke box create a fun space where you can relax and feel at home, and you can also enjoy the fresh air on the large private patio. Hank's is a judgement free space, so you're encouraged to just be yourself and welcome everyone in.
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The Monkey Bar

The Monkey Bar

Cocktails, Dancing

The Monkey bar is one of Orlando's top EDM, dance, and rave bars. Located on the second floor, it overlooks Wall Street Plaza and is home to one of the best balcony lounges in the city, perfectly mixing comfort and style. It's a sophisticated martini lounge, housed in a laid-back lounge, and filled with loud club music. Once a week, Monkey Bar plays host to the best EDM party in town.
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Barcodes Orlando

Barcodes Orlando

Bear, Outdoor Seating, Cruising

Barcodes has a friendly and distinctly "home town" feel, catering to the local bear community and its admirers. Relax and unwind with video games, pool, and an outdoor patio that had a more cruisey vibe. The fire pit keeps things warm and homely, and at the bar you can enjoy an extensive menu and beers and wines. Drinks are served in a laidback space where people come to hang out and enjoy themed nights (including bi-weekly underwear nights!)
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Tours & Experiences in Orlando

Orlando isn’t only about theme parks, although they’re certainly hard to ignore. Spend the day at Walt Disney World or Universal, visit Kennedy Space Center, then return to the city for dinner, drinks and a little grown-up fun once the rollercoasters are done.

Gay friendly hotels in Orlando

Orlando is unusual because the best hotel location depends less on the gay nightlife and more on what you’re actually visiting for. Stay around the major theme park resorts if Disney or Universal is the priority, or choose Downtown Orlando for a more local city experience and easier access to bars and restaurants. LGBTQ+ nightlife is relatively spread out, so expect to use a car or rideshare. GayMapper’s recommended gay-friendly hotels cover resort stays, great-value options and more luxurious escapes for when the theme parks have finally defeated you.

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