Gay Bars & Clubs in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota's LGBTQ+-friendly venues are found throughout downtown and the Rosemary District, with welcoming bars, restaurants, and nightlife near the waterfront. Explore gay-friendly spots in Sarasota.
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Purple Rhino
Members-only LGBTQ+ non-profit bar and community gathering spot
South Sarasota · $
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Neapolitan wood-fired pizza in a restored 1920s downtown building
Downtown Sarasota · $$
The Roof Bar and Eats
19th-floor rooftop bar at The Westin with bay views and small plates
Downtown Sarasota · $$$
Mellow Mushroom Sarasota
LGBTQ-owned pizza spot with drag bingo nights on South Trail
South Sarasota · $$
The Players Centre for Performing Arts
Sarasota's volunteer-driven community theater with inclusive programs
South Sarasota · $$
Florida Studio Theatre
Sarasota's regional theater with five stages and LGBTQ+ programming
Downtown Sarasota · $$
Bahi Hut Tiki Cocktail Lounge
Sarasota's legendary 1954 tiki lounge — Mai Tais and queer regulars
North Trail · $$
Reyna's Taqueria
Friendly taqueria with rainbow flag pride on the north side
North Sarasota · $
Pangea Alchemy Lab
Hidden speakeasy cocktail bar on Main St with inventive libations
Downtown Sarasota · $$$
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
Sarasota's comedy club with shows Wed–Sun and a cozy Green Room bar
Downtown Sarasota · $$
Sage
LGBTQ-owned downtown Sarasota eatery with globally inspired bites
Downtown Sarasota · $$$
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