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Wilton Manors
Gay Fort Lauderdale has experienced a renaissance over the past decade thanks to the influx of many gay-owned businesses, male-only resort hotels, gay beaches and international events.
Fort Lauderdale is the perfect year-round gay escape!
Fort Lauderdale is a chilled out beach town with almost perfect weather, countless attractions and a gay scene that would put Miami to shame! The city has a relaxed vibe where everyone is welcome.
This is our insider gay guide to Fort Lauderdale featuring highlights from the gay scene of Wilton Manors to the best gay beaches, events and gay hotels.
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Gay Fort Lauderdale Hotels & Resorts
Fort Lauderdale has an impressive array of gay-friendly and male-only hotels and resorts. Here are some of our editor’s top choices.
3 Star – Located in Fort Lauderdale, 10 minutes’ walk from Sebastian Street Gay Beach, The Grand Resort and Spa – All Male Spa Resort is a gay-owned-and-operated men’s resort. Wilton Manors is 7.6 km away. The resort has a clothing optional relaxation area and an excellent spa.
3 Star – Situated in Fort Lauderdale, 2.2 km from Fort Lauderdale Beach, Pineapple Point Guesthouse & Resort – Gay Men’s Resort features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a bar.
Located minutes away from Wilton Manors, Cabanas Guest House is a beautiful, lush spa and resort in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. Cabanas is one of the best Gay Spa resorts in Fort Lauderdale with clothing optional areas.
Recommended Hotels in Gay Fort Lauderdale
4 Star – Boasting an exceptional location on Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway, moments from the area’s main sites, this elegant hotel offers luxurious rooms, modern amenities and a full-service spa.
With a private Water Bus stop directly on-site, guests at The Pillars Hotel can easily explore some of the area’s main sites.
1 km from Las Olas Boulevard, The Dalmar, Fort Lauderdale, The Dalmar has a beachside lounge area and a sophisticated rooftop bar. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, an a la carte breakfast and free WiFi.
Most of the rooms offer a skyline view and have a clean modern design with an elegant yet glamorous finish.
Directly on the beach, a 25-minute walk to the gay beach, but perfectly located to stroll barefoot out of your room and onto warm sand. This Marriott brings some Floridian charm to the premises and offers guests handsome quarters and Intracoastal views and unbeatable beach access.
Guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV, desk, and seating area with floor-to-ceiling windows. Select Harbor Beach Marriott rooms feature a spa bath.
Gay Map of Fort Lauderdale
999 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 USA
Located opposite Fort , this hotel features an on-site restaurant and a heated outdoor pool. Free WiFi is provided in every room, and Bonnet Gardens is 2 minutes' drive away.
Wide windows with an or park are featured in all rooms at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach. A small refrigerator, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi are provided en suite.
2000 N Ocean Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 USA
Adjacent to the Atlantic , Resort features an oceanfront pool, , and tubing ride.
Beach-inspired guestrooms feature a small refrigerator and 42-inch flat-screen TV. In-room movies, games, and music are provided, as is a coffee maker.
601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 USA
The luxurious Atlantic Hotel & is located on Boulevard adjacent to white, sandy beaches. Bonnet House Museum and Gardens is 1.3 km away from the beachfront resort.
A cable TV, balcony, and ironing facilities are included in each hotel room. A microwave, refrigerator, coffee machine, and minibar are also provided. The en suite bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer, free toiletries, and a bathrobe.
555 N Birch Rd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 USA
Situated 153 m from Atlantic Ocean beaches, this all-male clothing-optional gay hotel is located in Fort Lauderdale. It has 2 heated pools and offers guestrooms with luxury bedding and cable TV.
Rooms at the Alcazar Resort- Gay Mens Resort have modern furnishings and room-darkening curtains. They come equipped with free Wi-Fi and a CD player. Some rooms include a fully equipped kitchenette and views of the pool.
Address: 1243 NE 11th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL
- gay male bar known for go-go dancers, DJs, and themed nights.
- compact indoor space with a patio that fills fast after dark.
- crowd mixes locals and visitors, mostly men, social and flirty.
- music leans pop, dance, and party classics depending on the night.
- strong choice for a late-night stop near Wilton Manors nightlife.
- Open: Tuesday–Thursday 7pm–2am, Friday–Saturday 7pm–3am
Sunday 7pm–2am (Monday Closed) - Website
Address: 2266 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL
- gay bar on Wilton Drive with a relaxed, lounge-led feel.
- cocktails and martinis take priority over loud party energy.
- crowd is mostly gay men, mixing locals with visiting bar-hoppers.
- music stays low enough for conversation and easy social flow.
- popular for early evenings, warm-ups, and unhurried drinks.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 2pm–12am, Friday–Saturday 2pm–2am
- Sunday 12pm–12am
Address: 2287 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL
- gay sports bar on Wilton Drive with a loyal local following.
- multiple screens showing live games all day.
- casual crowd, mostly gay men, relaxed and social.
- full bar with a solid food menu.
- easygoing spot from daytime through late night.
- Open: Daily 11am–2am
Address: 2426 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL
- gay bar and restaurant on Wilton Dr.
- welcoming space with drinks, food, and events.
- game nights, drag, and themed social nights.
- friendly staff and relaxed energy.
- works for early dinner through late evening.
- Open: Monday–Wednesday 11am–12am, Thursday 11am–2am
- Friday 11am–3am, Saturday 12pm–3am, Sunday 12pm–12am
Address: 2209 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL
- gay leather and fetish bar with an international reputation.
- large venue with indoor and outdoor cruising areas.
- mostly gay male crowd into gear, leather, and kink.
- busy on weekends and major event nights.
- cornerstone of Wilton Manors leather nightlife.
- Open:Monday–Thursday 4pm–2am, Friday 4pm–3am,
- Saturday 1pm–3am, Sunday 1pm–2am
Address: 321 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- gay leather and fetish bar with a hardcore edge.
- dark, cruisy spaces with outdoor areas.
- mostly gay male crowd into gear and kink.
- very busy during leather events and weekends.
- one of Wilton Manors’ most unapologetic venues.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 3pm–2am, Friday 3pm–3am
- Saturday 1pm–3am, Sunday 1pm–2am
- Website
Address: 1421 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- gay cabaret and drag venue in Fort Lauderdale.
- stage shows and hosted performances are the focus.
- table seating with cocktails and food service.
- brunch shows and evening entertainment.
- one of the city’s drag nightlife anchors.
- Open: Wednesday–Thursday 6pm–12am, Friday–Saturday 6pm–2am
- Sunday brunch shows 12pm–4pm, evening bar 6pm–12am
Address: 2440 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL
- gay bar with a club-style focus on Wilton Drive.
- DJ-led nights with strong lighting and sound.
- energy builds late with a busy dance floor.
- popular stop during bar crawls and weekends.
- best after dark for full nightlife atmosphere.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 6pm–2am
- Friday–Saturday 6pm–3am, Sunday 6pm–2am
Address: 2740 N Andrews Ave Wilton Manors, FL
- gay bar and restaurant at the heart of Wilton Drive.
- large multi-space venue with indoor and outdoor areas.
- mixed gay male crowd, locals and visitors.
- brunch, drinks, drag shows, and party nights.
- busy from daytime through late evening.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 11am–2am, Friday 11am–3am
- Saturday 10am–3am, Sunday 10am–2am
- (Brunch served on weekends)
- Website
Address: 2400 E Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL
- gay bar with a casual, friendly feel.
- laid-back crowd, mostly gay men and regulars.
- simple drinks and social atmosphere.
- music supports conversation rather than partying.
- easy stop alongside Wilton Manors nightlife.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 3pm–2am, Friday 3pm–3am
- Saturday 12pm–3am, Sunday 12pm–2am
Address: 2000 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL
- gay bar and restaurant on Wilton Drive.
- dinner-led venue with relaxed cocktails.
- mostly gay male local crowd.
- comfortable space for conversation.
- popular early evening stop before nightlife.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 4pm–10pm, Friday–Saturday 4pm–11pm
- Sunday 4pm–9pm
- Website
Address: 1915 N Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL
- gay bar with a friendly neighbourhood feel.
- mostly gay male local crowd and regulars.
- easygoing atmosphere focused on conversation.
- daytime drinks and relaxed evenings.
- solid staple of Wilton Drive nightlife.
- Open: Monday-Thursday 12pm-2am, Friday-Saturday 12pm-3am
- Sunday 12pm-2am
- Website
Address: 502 E Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL
- gay bar with a long-standing local following.
- classic cocktail lounge with an old-school feel.
- relaxed setting built around conversation and familiarity.
- draws regulars alongside visitors looking for a quieter stop.
- reliable choice for casual drinks near Wilton Manors nightlife.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 12pm–2am, Friday–Saturday 12pm–3am
- Sunday 12pm–2am
Address: 2426 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL
- gay bar and restaurant on Wilton Drive.
- well-known for brunch and comfort food.
- large open patio with a social feel.
- busy from daytime through early evening.
- reliable meeting spot in Wilton Manors.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 11am–10pm, Friday–Saturday 11am–11pm
- Sunday 10am–9pm, (Brunch served daily)
- Website
Address: 2283 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL
- gay bar with a friendly pub vibe on Wilton Drive.
- comfortable interior with sports screens and bar seating.
- casual drinks and conversation in a laid-back setting.
- weekend specials and events add extra buzz.
- great choice for relaxed socialising before later nightlife.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 3pm–2am, Friday–Saturday 12pm–3am
- Sunday 12pm–2am
- Website
Address: 3073 NE 6th Ave Wilton Manors, FL
- gay saloon-style bar with a country edge.
- known for themed nights and line dancing.
- casual, community-focused atmosphere.
- events drive the vibe more than club energy.
- well-established part of Wilton Manors nightlife.
- Open: Monday-Thursday 4pm-2am, Friday 4pm-3am
- Saturday 12pm-3am, Sunday 12pm-2am
Address: 1721 N Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL
- gay bar and nightclub with late-night energy.
- known for DJs and themed party nights.
- mix of bar space and dance floor.
- busy on weekends and event nights.
- established name in Fort Lauderdale nightlife.
- Open: Wednesday–Thursday 8pm–2am
- Friday–Saturday 8pm–3am, Sunday 6pm–2am
- Website
Address: 2232 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL
- gay bar and nightclub on Wilton Drive.
- dance-focused venue with DJs and themed nights.
- energy builds late into the evening.
- strong weekend and event-night crowds.
- reliable choice for dancing in Wilton Manors.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 4pm–2am, Friday 4pm–3am
- Saturday 1pm–3am, Sunday 1pm–2am
Address: 1508 NE 4th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL
- gay leather and bear bar with long local roots.
- dark, unfussy space focused on socialising.
- events and themed nights through the week.
- strong sense of regulars and community.
- classic Fort Lauderdale leather bar experience.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 4pm–2am, Friday 4pm–3am
- Saturday 2pm–3am, Sunday 2pm–2am
Address: 2266 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL
- gay bar with a country-western theme.
- laid-back setting focused on music and socialising.
- themed nights and line dancing.
- loyal regular crowd with an easy pace.
- distinctive stop in the Fort Lauderdale area.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 4pm–2am, Friday–Saturday 4pm–3am
- Sunday 1pm–2am
Address: 2345 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL
- gay nightclub complex on Wilton Drive.
- multiple rooms with different music and events.
- large-scale venue for dance and late nights.
- key hub during Pride and major party weekends.
- one of Wilton Manors’ headline nightlife spots.
- Open: Wednesday–Thursday 8pm–2am
- Friday–Saturday 9pm–3am, Sunday 5pm–2am
Address: 2021 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL
- gay lounge with a modern, upscale feel.
- cocktail-focused bar with DJ-led evenings.
- intimate space designed for social nights.
- music stays upbeat without club intensity.
- popular stop before or after Wilton Manors nightlife.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 5pm–2am
- Friday–Saturday 5pm–3am, Sunday 5pm–2am
Fort Lauderdale Gay Bars
Fort Lauderdale’s gay nightlife scene is laid back, with a neighborhood-feel, casual yet friendly. Wilton Manors attracts locals from afar and tourists looking for fun. Here are our top choices of where to party.
- Gym Sportsbar– Floor-to-ceiling windows keep the parade outside in view, while inside, true to its name, large flat screen TVs broadcast current sports of all variety.
- Village Pub – The two bar areas are separated by a large dance floor, and the place has great music. There’s sports memorabilia on the walls and athletic bartenders pouring drinks. The crowd is diverse, friendly, and the valet parking adds a touch of class.
- Georgie’s Alibi – Very popular bar, Inside, the men usually range from their late-30s to their mid-60s, with a little wiggle room on both ends, giving the crowd a fun but well-mannered feel. Their happy hour promotions attract visitors from near and far!
- Drynk Bar & Lounge -lounge serves a roster of unique cocktails and specialty martinis to sip indoors or on the patio. Comfortable furniture, soft lighting, and open windows make for a comfortable experience.
Gay Clubs
Clubs
- Ramrod – Fort Lauderdale’s main leather bar and is packed on Fridays and Saturdays from 10pm on. Other popular events include Bare Butt night, Pig Dance night, Caged Hunks, undie night and Best Buns evening!
- Hunters – with their wildly popular Fur Fridays (with $2 drinks!) and Classic 54 Sunday T-dance. Two-stories, with an often wild dance floor and smoking hot bartenders.
- The Manor – late night dance club. Head to this multi-club post-midnight (at the earliest) and get on the dance floor. The weekend is a Friday – Sunday affair, with the odd Thursday thrown in. It has several rooms to relax, dance and party.
- Boardwalk – great place to come with friends. The cover is $10, the cokes are $6, and the private dances $25. The restaurant serves surprisingly good food.
Sex Clubs
- The Club Ft. Lauderdale One of the nicest bath houses in the country, The Club is popular for its extensive facilities, including a full gym, outdoor pool and deck area. It attracts a mixed crowd or all types, though most of the full-on sex happens in private rooms.
- Slammer is a straight-to-the-point sex club, with slings and lots of public sex, but no showers. There’s a live DJ in the cage on Friday and Saturday night, and you can bring your own booze. Seedy, but it serves its purpose.
- Club House 2 This is the sleaziest of the three sex clubs, attracting mostly an older, leathery crowd.
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Andrew Stevens2022-12-08 12:02:522025-12-16 13:03:52Pride on The Drive Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale Gay Beaches
- Sebastian Street Beach- The Gay beach is where Sebastian Street meets A1A, near the Ritz Carlton hotel and next to the Fort Lauderdale beach. You’re will find a small gay crowd here on any sunny day, and a large gay crowd on the weekends. By 4pm, the hotels cast a shadow on the beach, so go early!
- Northeast 18th Street 18th Street Beach, – Not much farther north than the Sebastian Street Beach. Popular with local leather guys and bears.. It’s located at the intersection of 18th Street and Fort Lauderdale Beach Dr. (A1-A), Fort Lauderdale, at the North end of Fort Lauderdale Beach next to the dunes at NE 18th Street.
- Haulover nude beach – located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Haulover is one of Florida’s most famous nude beaches.
- Terramar Street beach – located at the end of Terramar Street near the Royal Palm Resort and opposite the Atlantic Hotel. A quieter alternative to Seabastian beach
Gay Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale
Dining out – Gay Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale
- Bubbles and Pearls – this is one of the best restaurants we ate at in Fort Lauderdale. B&P is open daily from 5pm to 10pm (11pm on weekends).
- Rosie’s Bar and Grill – best place for burgers before heading out to party in the Wilton Manors gay bars. Each week they produce a new Bow-Wow (Burger of the Week) and have a weekday happy hour from 11am to 7pm. Rosie’s is open every day from 11am to 11pm (midnight on weekends).
Classic Restaurants
- D’Angelo – Italian tapas to satisfy the foodie in you when you’re looking for a casual lunch fix. close to Wilton Manors, it brings the gays out for dinner, so it can be a nice place to mingle and meet, too.
- Capital Grille is an upscale steakhouse located near the Galleria mall, classic steakhouse elegance and the servers are top-notch.
- Secret Garden at Pillars Hotel Classy harbor side restaurant offers you quintessential Floridian balmy elegance. Small menu, high end quality dishes.
Breakfast or coffee
- Java Boys – (2230 Wilton Dr) There’s always a crowd here for their many varieties of coffees, hot and cold libations, and sweet treats.
- The Floridian – open since 1937, promises a hearty meal of omelets, pancakes, sausage and powdered-sugar French toast that are sure to fuel you with energy for the busy day ahead.
- OB House – sample the baked pancakes, as they are heavenly. Great to share.
Top things to See and do!
- Bonnet House Museum and Gardens – historic and whimsical 1921 estate showcases five ecosystems worth of verdurous grounds and wild animals, a swamp, and a small art gallery. The Bonnet House gives visitors a glimpse of how the wealthy lived in Fort Lauderdale at the beach less than a century ago.
- The Intracoastal Waterway by Water Taxi – runs parallel to the beach, home to Ft. Lauderdale’s many canals, waterfront mansions and yachts.
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park – 180-acre protected reserve is a public park to preserve the subtropical paradise within the bustling and growing city. You can walk or jog through the park or tour by Segway through the nature reserve, observing a selection of birds and tortoises along the way as well as incredible specimens of plants and trees.
- The World Aids museum – Noteworthy and of its kind to chronicle the fascinating, eye-opening, and often heart-wrenching history of HIV/AIDS.
- Stonewall Museum and Archives – Wilton Manors is home to the Stonewall National Archives, a collection of more than 5,000 LGBT items (T-shirts, posters, periodicals, etc.), dating back to the ‘60s and ‘70s. Highly recommended.
- FAT Village Art Walk – Held on the last Saturday of every month, this is truly the best in the city and gets bigger and better each year. FAT (Flagler Arts and Technology) Village is a few blocks off Las Olas but worlds away. Hipsters and creative types come together fora night of open studios, performances, food trucks, music and more.
- Air Boat Tour – Relive those James Bond movies and take an air-boat tour! Just a short drive from downtown Fort Lauderdale, Everglades Holiday Park hosts gator shows and an airboat tour across the vast swamp lands that is the Everglades.
Shopping in Fort Lauderdale
Las Olas Boulevard is a shopper’s paradise.
Ft. Lauderdale is home to Sawgrass, one of the largest outlet malls in the country, popular among visitors and locals alike. It’s about a 30-40 minute drive from the beach or Wilton Manors — well worth it for discount-luxury shoppers. Beyond Sawgrass, you’ll find all of the usual suspects here, along with a few gay-specific shops for your gay-specific needs.
The long strip of Las Olas Boulevard is brimming with shops, restaurants, bars, and a handful of art galleries in between. Extending all the way to Las Olas Beach, you can easily peruse the popular thoroughfare before heading to the water.
Las Olas has a full calendar of events such as the Las Olas Art Fair and the Las Olas Food and Wine Festival, where artists and foodies indulge big time in their respective passions. The architecture is not to be sniffed at either, as Las Olas boasts Mediterranean influence and landscaped gardens.
- Leather Werks (1226 NE 4th St) continues to serve the leather community with garments, accessories and play equipment.
- Pride Factory (850 NE 13th St) men’s fashion, gym, swim and underwear, adult DVDs and novelties, lubricants, cards, CDs, pride gear and gay-themed movies; jewellery, bracelets, pendants and watches.
- To the Moon (2205 Wilton Dr) candy, sweets and gourmet food from 80 countries, especially dark chocolate and licorice goodies; with over 90 types of dark chocolate bars and famous hard-to-find candy, this store is a heaven for those with a sweet tooth.
- BALL Beachwear is the place to go for the the perfect outfit for your next pool party. BALL Beachwear stocks the brands such as of Sauvage, Ruff Riders and Nasty Pig, as well as their own swimwear line.
- Mixing gay culture, high culture and the joys of retail is Gallery XO, located in Wilton Manors and presenting one of the largest gay art collections in the world.
Getting Around Fort Lauderdale
Broward County Transit offers an expansive system of buses covering many areas of the country. A one-way fare costs $2; an all-day pass is $5. The Tri-Rail commuter train stops at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and downtown Fort Lauderdale. A round-trip from Fort Lauderdale to Miami, for example, costs just $5 on weekends.
Even when the ocean is rough, the inland waterways are ideal for paddle boarding or kayaking. Hop-on, hop-off water taxis cruise the Intracoastal Waterway from Oakland Park Boulevard (just north of Wilton Manors) to 17th Street Causeway, providing a refreshing, affordable break from the city’s car culture.
Fort Lauderdale Weather – When to visit?
Fort Lauderdale is a busy year-round destination thanks to its sunny climate. Peak season is between December and April. Yes, anytime in that whole half of the year. The warm climate (between the high 50s and mid-80s) makes it an ideal getaway for anyone looking to escape bitter winter temperatures.
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