There is nothing better than feeling comfortable celebrating who you are, accompanied by the best music, shows, food and drinks, and excellent service. And because we know how hard it is to find the best bar for everyone in your friend group, we have rounded up the best 8 LGBTQ+ bars in Miami so you and your friends can have a fantastic time; sip on some amazing cocktails, and have unlimited fun all night long.
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222 Espanola Way / Website
If you want to enjoy fabulous drag performances, live music, karaoke, and more, this is the place to be. At Kill Your Idol, you will find a life-sized, karate-ripped statue of Bruce Lee. Every Friday night, this quirky and colorful Espanola Way venue hosts a weekly drag show with half-price cocktails and great performances by some of the most prominent drag personalities on TV, including Trinity K. Bonet and Miami's diva Malaysia Babydoll Foxx. This spot is one of the most vibrant places in South Beach to celebrate Pride and have a fantastic time whenever you feel like it.
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1500 Collins Ave / Website
Sky Bar, located inside South Beach's AxelBeach hotel, hosts some of the Magic City's largest weekly LGBTQ+ parties. The parties at this excellent destination feature live DJs and drink promotions. They are open to people of all genders and sexualities, culminating in a joyful celebration with a diverse crowd. You will also find The Ground Bar at this hotel, which has a light-up dance floor perfect for getting down to your favorite tracks. The Alibi Monkey Bar has locations in New York, Provincetown, and Wilton Manors, great LGBTQ+ friendly locations.
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176 NW 24th St. / Website
Gramps is undoubtedly the most LGBTQ-friendly bar in town, even if it isn't exactly a gay bar. This fantastic Wynwood hangout hosts a slew of RuPaul's Drag Race watch parties and drag shows and some of Miami's best weekly drag events – Double Stubble. Their Wednesday Drag Bingo nights are a great way to sample some of the best cocktails in town, laugh with your pals, and possibly win some swag from the queen hosting the night.
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1409 Lincoln Road / Website
The bar at this laid-back LGBTQ+ hotel is a fantastic location to meet new people and learn about the city from friendly locals. Happy hour is every day from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., allowing you to start your evening with a beverage or three before heading out for other fun adventures at the beach or other great destinations nearby. There are many things to keep you entertained at the Gaythering on any given night of the week, including karaoke Monday, trivia night Wednesday, bingo Thursday, and Friday's flirting Bears & Hares party. Undoubtedly, one of the most LGBTQ+ places in the Magic City.
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1216 Washington Ave / Website
There is nothing better to celebrate your identity, especially with Pride Month around the corner, than at an LGBTQ+ location featuring disco balls and televisions. Nathan's Bar is a significantly more laid-back alternative to other places on this list, but this Bar is a long, narrow, deliciously quirky destination with six-themed tiny table sections and limited patio seating. However, you and your companions will probably spend the night rubbing elbows with other beauties in the cramped space between the Bar and the booths. There is always something going on here, with different themed parties every night (think Pop Culture Mondays and Wednesday Sing-Alongs). Don't forget to try a cocktail from their vast and innovative drinks menu!
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1057 Washington Ave / Website
Twist is one of Miami's most iconic LGBTQ+ destinations, a place that locals will always recommend to have a great time. This fabulous location features seven clubs, three dance floors, go-go boys, and drag queens. There's also a tiki bar, salsa room, hip-hop room, pop room, and a plethora of other options, ensuring that there's something for everyone here. Pop Tart Thursdays provide two-for-one cocktails and throwback songs in the Bungalow Bar until 2:00 a.m., courtesy of a video DJ spinning. A must-visit spot
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2301 SW 32nd Ave / Website
This list would be incomplete without the best Latin LGBTQ+ bar in Miami. While most LGBTQ+ venues in the city have Latin nights, Azucar is the only place dedicated solely to the Latin community and its rich culture. This fantastic destination hosts Drag War evenings, Latin-themed cabaret nights, and plenty of dancing. Here you will find drag queens performing Celia Cruz songs. The steamy Noche de Cabaret on Sunday nights, when the cover charge is typically $10, is a must-see when you visit Azucar. The perfect place if you don't want to go to South Beach to have an equally fantastic experience.
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2345 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors / Website
When it comes to the LGBTQ+ scene, a visit to Wilton Manors, one of the most LGBTQ-friendly areas in the country, is well worth it. When the sun sets in Wilton Manors, everybody who loves to have unlimited fun flocks to the Manor, the city's largest and most fun nightclub, featuring loud music, dancers, and flashy decor. The multi-level features various bars, dance floors, and a great performance space where world-class performers occasionally perform unforgettable shows. And suppose you are hungry after all the partying. In that case, New York Grilled Cheese, a nearby establishment, stays open until 3:00 a.m. on Thursdays and Sundays and 4:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. One of the best destinations in South Florida to have fun.
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