Orlando gay bars
Joined Oct 6, Messages Will you have a car with you on the trip? If you're looking for taste of the local queer community, you could just head out to one of Orlando's many gay bars. I've always had fun at Parliament House, but it's easy to find a location that fits your vibe.
Popular bar for LGBT at Springs / City Walk?
Of course, Studz on Edgewater has survived, along with my beloved Savoy Orlando and serval incarnations of Southern Nights. And I remember when Saint Matthews on Mills originated as the Silver Hammer complete with a bar top decoupaged with photos of men fucking and sucking one another, which would often come as a rather unpleasant surprise to unsuspecting truckers — who stopped in to avoid rush hour traffic — once their eyes adjusted to the dim lighting after walking in from the mid-afternoon sun.
Exploring Gay in Orlando!
While the gay scene in Orlando is not a grand as those in New York and San Francisco, you will nonetheless uncover a fantastic range of things to do and experience for kings and queens. Orlando also has a prominent art scene and it helps hundreds of performers plying their trade at live entertainment shows around the city and at the theme parks.
The Wonderful World of Wanzie: A brief history of Orlando’s queer nightlife
Orlando vacation planning made easy — and free. They offer incredible themed nights and multiple drag performances throughout the week, along with tantalizing burlesque acts every Saturday, part of their weekly Girl the Party celebration. If you prefer something a little more laid-back, head next door to sister venue Southern Craft for colorful concoctions and live music between sets.