Gay Bars & Clubs in St. Petersburg, Florida
The Grand Central District is the heart of St. Pete's LGBTQ+ scene, with gay bars, queer-owned restaurants, and nightlife — plus welcoming venues across downtown and the EDGE District. Explore gay bars and venues in St. Petersburg.
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Alphabet Soup
Queer-owned BYOB membership social club in Gulfport.
Gulfport
Blur Nightclub
Downtown Dunedin's LGBTQ+ dance club and showbar since 1984.
Downtown Dunedin · $$
Bradley's on 7th
Ybor City neighborhood gay bar with weekend drag and a patio.
Ybor City · $
Casa Puente Mens Guest House
All-male, clothing-optional guesthouse with a pool and trails.
North Tampa · $$
Casa del Merman at GayStPete House
Clothing-optional men's guesthouse in a 1928 St. Pete home.
Central Oak Park · $$
Cocktail St Pete
Disco-themed bar at the Mari Jean Hotel in Grand Central.
Grand Central District · $$
Disco Pony Nightclub
Ybor City dance club with drag shows and local DJs.
Ybor City · $$
Enigma
EDGE District bar with a cafe, game room, and dance floor.
EDGE District · $
Lucky Star Lounge
Gay dive on Central Ave with strong pours and a patio.
Grand Central District · $
MR D'z Men's Emporium
Tampa's leather and Levi bar — Towel Thursdays and Pup Nights.
Tampa Heights · $
Mari Jean Adults Hotel
21+ gay resort hotel in Grand Central with a pool day club.
Grand Central District · $$$
Pro Shop Pub
Clearwater gay bar, open since 1976.
Downtown Clearwater · $
The Garage On Central
Garage-themed gay dive in Grand Central — karaoke and drag.
Grand Central District · $
The Wet Spot
LGBTQ+ pool bar and day club at the Mari Jean Hotel.
Grand Central District · $$
Out of the Closet - St. Petersburg
AIDS Healthcare Foundation thrift store with free HIV testing.
South St. Petersburg
FireWater Cuisine & Wellness
Plant-forward restaurant in St. Pete's Grand Central District.
Grand Central District · $$
Hotel Haya
Boutique hotel with local art in the heart of GaYbor District
GaYbor (Ybor City) · $$$
Steep Station Kava Bar
Community kava and kratom bar with regular events and live performances
Grand Central District · $
Bay City Fitness
Boutique HIIT and strength gym in north St. Petersburg.
North St. Petersburg · $$
The Ball
Pop-art LGBTQ+ cocktail lounge with queer icon drinks in Grand Central
Grand Central District · $$
Grassroots Kava House
Laid-back kava bar on Central Avenue with live music and games.
Central Avenue (EDGE District) · $
Tru By Hilton St. Petersburg
Free-breakfast Hilton on the Grand Central and Edge District corner
Grand Central District · $
Johnsons Tampa
Gay nightclub with two floors, drag shows, and VIP room
West Tampa · $$
Cordova Inn
Cozy 30-room boutique inn in downtown St. Pete, open since 1921.
Downtown St. Petersburg · $$
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