What are the Best Gay Bars in Orlando?
Orlando's gay bar scene is spread across the Mills 50 corridor, Church Street downtown, and surrounding neighborhoods. Here are the best spots.
Mills 50 & Bumby Corridor
- Southern Nights Orlando (375 S Bumby Ave) — Orlando's flagship gay nightclub with multiple rooms, a large dance floor, drag shows, and theme nights. Open late on weekends
- Savoy Orlando (1913 N Orange Ave) — Chill neighborhood gay bar in the Ivanhoe Village area with craft cocktails and a patio. Popular with locals
- Barcodes Orlando (4453 Edgewater Dr) — Gay bar in College Park with a friendly, laid-back atmosphere
- District Dive (2401 E South St) — Gay dive bar in the Milk District, part of the Southern Nights complex
- Stiffy's Orlando — Gay bar with a casual neighborhood vibe
Downtown & Church Street
- Hamburger Mary's — the longtime Church Street drag-dining favorite closed its downtown location in 2024 and is relocating to Old Town in Kissimmee (reopening 2026)
- Anthem Orlando (100 N Orange Ave) — Orlando's newest major LGBTQ+ venue, a bar-restaurant-nightclub honoring the Pulse legacy
College Park & Beyond
- Hank's Bar (5026 Edgewater Dr) — Gay bar in the College Park area with a dive bar feel, strong drinks, and a friendly crowd
Browse all gay bars and nightlife in Orlando on Out x Out.
Explore Orlando
Never miss a night out when traveling or at home
Free on iOS and Android
Events x City Guides Delivered Weekly
Catch your city's vibe or the global LGBTQ+ scene.
No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
From the Blog
View all →
LGBTQ+ Guide to Orlando 2026: Gay Bars, Events, Neighborhoods & More
From Gay Days at Disney to Come Out With Pride at Lake Eola, here's your insider guide to queer Orlando — the Sunshine State's most welcoming city.
Robbie S.
Best Gay Events in October: Pride, Fantasy Fest & Gay Halloween
October is Pride's last big wave and gay Halloween's first — Atlanta Pride, Fantasy Fest, Women's Week, and costume parties from WeHo to New Orleans. The best gay events in October.
Robbie S.
International Bear Bash 2026: Orlando's Gay Bear Weekend Guide
Everything you need for International Bear Bash 2026 — Orlando's long-running gay bear, leather, and uniform weekend. The BLU Ball, pool parties, Drinking Around the World, the best bear bars, and where to stay.
Robbie S.