Gay Bars & Clubs in Tampa, Florida
Ybor City — affectionately known as GaYbor — is the heart of Tampa's LGBTQ+ nightlife, with gay bars, dance clubs, and restaurants — plus queer-friendly spots in Seminole Heights and downtown. Explore gay bars, clubs, and venues in Tampa.
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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 · $$
Out of the Closet - St. Petersburg
AIDS Healthcare Foundation thrift store with free HIV testing.
South St. Petersburg
Grassroots Kava House
Laid-back kava bar on Central Avenue with live music and games.
Central Avenue (EDGE District) · $
Tombolo Books
Indie bookstore with curated LGBTQ+ lit and community reading events
Grand Central District · $$
Tampa Men's Club
Gay bathhouse in Tampa with sauna, steam rooms, and private areas
Northwest Tampa · $$
ZaZoo'd
Vintage and new home furnishings, gifts, and décor on Central Ave
Downtown St. Petersburg · $$
Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg
Art Deco boutique hotel in downtown St. Pete with pool.
Downtown St. Petersburg · $$$
Valhalla Bakery St Pete
All-vegan, gluten-free bakery with creative sweets on Central Ave
Grand Central District · $$
Bay City Fitness
Boutique HIIT and strength gym in north St. Petersburg.
North St. Petersburg · $$
The Castle
Gothic-themed Ybor City nightclub with drag shows and live music
Ybor City · $$
Southside Coffee Brew Bar
Dog-friendly coffee bar with espresso and specialty drinks on 6th St S
Southside · $
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