Gay Fort Lauderdale &
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 Lauderdale Beach, 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 ocean or park view 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 Ocean, Pelican Grand Beach Resort features an oceanfront pool, private beach, and lazy river 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 & Spa is located on Fort Lauderdale 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 spacious 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.
2000 NE 15th Ave, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
This holiday home has a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a bath. A flat-screen TV. Free WiFi
1645 N Dixie Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
The Hainsley on Dixie features accommodation with a living room with a flat-screen TV, fully fitted kitchen, bedroom with queen-size bed, private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, Free WiFi and private parking.
1720 NE 7th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
All units here are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Free WiFi
1328 NE 16th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
The Captain's Quarters offers a fully air-conditioned apartment with a living room, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, 1 bathroom with a shower and 5 Bedrooms. Free WiFi & parking
1243 NE 11th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 USA
Lively gay hot spot with food, full bar & a patio, featuring dancers, DJs & drag performances.
2266 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL 33305 USA
Infinity Lounge gay bar is a casually sophisticated and intimate cocktail lounge in Wilton Manors with a focus on specialty cocktails and martinis.
2287 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, United States
Sports-focused gay bar with familiar pub grub, happy hour, team-oriented decor & games on TV.
2209 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, United States
Eagle Wilton Manors is a classic leather bar with regular events
321 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, United States
Florida, 321 is a one-of-a-kind private club for men. We feature public and private play areas for members' enjoyment, including a BYOB bar, free pool table, outdoor patio, indoor fireplace, lounge areas and more. We also feature lockers for rent (locker keys are available at the entrance) and now have shower facilities (towels not provided but are available for purchase or you may bring your own).
2740 N Andrews Ave Wilton Manors, FL 33311 USA
friendly small bar where everyone is welcome. drag shows karaoke bingo free barbq and lots more
2400 E Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 USA
Neighborhood "Cheers" type LGBTQ Bar since 1961 offering rgular shows
2000 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL 33305 USA
Proudly serving South Florida’s gay and lesbian community for over 20 years in our lively classic environment with a professional and friendly staff, Tropics Restaurant & Bar is a place where good friends convene and memories are made. Live entertainment
1915 N Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 USA
Corner Pub is focused on being a friendly, neighborhood gay bar with entertaiment like Pool Tournaments, Shirtless nights, Underwear Nights
502 E Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 USA
21 yrs serving cold drinks & smiles! All welcome (including leashed pets) at this friendly, eclectic, gay neighborhood bar
2426 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL 33305 USA
Busy gay-friendly spot luring diners with a festive patio, Sunday brunch & quirky comfort-food menu.
2283 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL 33305 USA
Gay bar for drinks on the open patio, sports on television, or dancing on the small floor.
3073 NE 6th Ave Wilton Manors, FL 33334 USA
A Gay A Kick-Up-Your-Heels Down-Home Country-Western venue with great drink prices and the friendliest bar staff around!
1721 N Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 USA
Gay all-male strip club with male dancers nightly!
The world famous Boardwalk Bar is known for attracting a porn star or two...
Boardwalk hosts different events every night of the week--but every event has strippers, strippers, and more strippers, so you'll always find something (or someone) you like!
2232 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL 33305 USA
HUNTERS Fort Lauderdale! WORLD-CLASS DJS, Delicious Drinks, 100% FUN Serving up quality drinks, dancing and entertainment daily.
1508 NE 4th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Wilton Manors
Ramrod is the #1 Leather Bar in Fort Lauderdale and the oldest leather bar in Florida
2266 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL 33305 USA
Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors most famous and popular gay bar. Featuring live entertainment, VJ's playing the best music video, live guest DJ's and Drag Shows, outdoor patio dining,
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.
Gay Fort Lauderdale Events
New Year's Eve at The Manor Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Pride
Pride on The Drive Fort Lauderdale
Florida Rubber Weekend Wilton Manors
The Manor Pride Edition Wilton Manors
Gay Mens Chorus Pride Fort Lauderdale
Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival Fort Lauderdale
Lauderdale Tropical Bear Week
Eagle Dark Party Wilton Manors
Stonewall Pride Wilton Manors Street Festival
The Eagle Wilton Manors Pride Block Party
Wilton Manors Fort Lauderdale 4th of July Weekend
Flockfest Fort Lauderdale
Wilton Manors Labor Day Weekend
Hard Labor Fort Lauderdale
Wicked Manors Halloween
Brüt Bunkr at Wilton Manor Eagle
RAM/Daddyland - Fort Lauderdale Thanksgiving Pig Weekend
Megawoof Fort Lauderdale
The Leather Masked Ball
Furball Fort Lauderdale
Mad Bear Pool Party Fort Lauderdale
Bunker by Madbear Wilton Manors
Sailors T-Dance Fort Lauderdale
WET Pool Party Fort Lauderdale
Tsunami Pool Party Gay Fort Lauderdale
White Party Fort Lauderdale
Floatarama Fort Lauderdale
Gary Santis Annual Black Fetish Party Fort Lauderdale
Vagabundos Pool Party Fort Lauderdale
SIRcuit Party Fort Lauderdale
ManFest Wilton Manors
Fort Lauderdale Halloween Party Extravaganza
Full Moon Party Wilton Manors Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Splash Pool Party & T Dance
Fort Lauderdale Leather Weekend
Bearsurrection Wilton Manors Pool Party
Dark Circuit X Party
Plunge Pool Party Fort Lauderdale
Pig Week Fort Lauderdale
Sunset Tea Dance Fort Lauderdale
Fort 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.
Fort Lauderdale Apartments
The Captain’s Quarters
5 Bedrooms
The Captain’s Quarters offers a fully air-conditioned apartment with a living room, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, 1 bathroom with a shower and 5 Bedrooms. Free WiFi & parking
Alani Bay
2 Bedrooms
All units here are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Free WiFi
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