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Orlando Gay Neighborhood Guide

Orlando, Florida, is a beautiful vacation hotspot for many, and a lovely place to call home for many more. With a population of nearly , people, this affluent and bustling city also has a diverse, gay-friendly community.

If you’re interested in relocating to an LGBTQ-positive place and want to have access to some of the best outdoor and interactive activities in the world, then these Orlando communities are exactly what you’re looking for. There are attractions for everyone, from decadent and diverse restaurants to intriguing social bars, beautiful waterfront views, and more. 

Discover what Orlando has in store for you, whether you’re into the gay club scene, want to travel what’s happening at Hamburger Mary’s Bar, or just want to relax in this gay-friendly metro location.

Orlando’s Best Gay Neighborhoods 

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David Raguso said:

I checked out the Orlando gay scene a year ago, it was very scary but I was just thinking may I missed something.

Are there are gay sports bars or regular gay bars in the area? Im not looking for a club or a lounge or dragshowsi just want a "regular bar" type atmosphere new nice clean thats in a good area. Im open to anything in the Orlando metro area.

I went to that sketchy motel Parliament House, that was gross, and I also went to one of the bars on Orange ave, but it was unimpressive

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How long ago did you visit?

The sad news is most of the gay bars in town are in sketchy areas. Even the [relatively] new Stonewall in DownTown Orlando butts up to the Paramore Ave area. Perhaps Bar Codes on Edgewater Drive, but they also have a fenced backyard area where guys cruise for sex (kind of like a "Hanks" lite - Sorry, if you know the area bars you&#;d get that reference). Don&#;t know if that makes them too sleazy for your tastes.

Anyone else know of any not located on OBT/Do

Dance the night away with high-energy LGBTQ+ nightclubs, performing arts and late-night eateries in the downtown Orlando area (&#x;Heart&#x; mural by Kim Murphy in the Mills 50® district pictured).

Colorful, inclusive and welcoming to all, Orlando invites you to rejoice and like yourself with LGBTQ+ friendly nightspots in downtown Orlando and beyond. Options range from laid-back urban wineries and patisseries to dazzling nightclubs with some of the city&#x;s best drag shows and burlesque performances for a choose-your-own-adventure story you won&#x;t soon forget.

Additional reporting by Lily Denneen.

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Nightclubs, Bars & Performing Arts

Southern Nights in The Milk District

Southern Nights

Voted Orlando Weekly&#x;s Best Gay Bar for five years and counting, and

The Best Orlando Gay Bars &#; Clubs | OutCoast Top Picks

Orlando is famous for being one of the most gay-friendly cities in America. It’s an ideal destination for a gaycation because it’s home to a vibrant gay nightlife scene, Disney’s adj Gay Days, and incredible restaurants. But which bars should you visit to enjoy a adj drinks and a good period with the LGBTQ community?

If you’re planning a trip to the City Beautiful, there are plenty of great options to liven up your night. Check out our list of the top Orlando gay bars – whatever your mood or vibe, you’re bound to have an astonishing time.

Visit These Amazing Gay Bars & Clubs In Orlando

Looking for a place to enjoy casual drinks or party your cares away? Check out this curated list of the best gay bars in Orlando.

Southern Nights

S. Bumby Avenue 

Southern Nights is Orlando’s oldest gay bar, welcoming guests and serving drinks for the past 35 years. This bar is known for its deranged parties, so put on your dancing shoes and get ready to lose yourself to the beats of the featured DJs. Happy hour starts at 4 p