Wilton Manors is Florida’s gay small-town miracle – a place where the rainbow flag flies at almost every bar on Wilton Drive. Located just north of Fort Lauderdale, it combines relaxed beach life with one of the densest bar scenes in the US.
Wilton Drive
Almost everything happens on Wilton Drive, where Georgie’s Alibi Monkey Bar, Hunters Nightclub, The Pub on the Drive, Rosie’s and The Eagle are just a few doors apart. Here you can wander on foot from bar to bar from happy hour to closing time. A little further away in Fort Lauderdale are the leather bar Ramrod and the party club LeBoy. The crowd is more mixed and older than in Miami, and the atmosphere is friendly and easy-going.
When to go?
- June – Stonewall Pride Wilton Manors: A parade and street festival on Wilton Drive with parties in all the bars (check dates with the organiser).
- November to April – high season: When it’s winter up north, the snowbirds arrive – then the bars are busy even during the week and accommodation is in demand.
Our favourites
- Hunters – line dancing on Wednesdays.
- Georgie’s Alibi – the perfect starting point for any evening on the Drive.
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Practical tips
- Wilton Drive is walkable; for Ramrod, LeBoy or the beach in Fort Lauderdale, a rideshare is worthwhile.
- Many bars don’t close until 3am at weekends – bring ID, as the minimum drinking age is 21.
- In recent years Florida has passed several restrictive laws, for example on drag performances in front of minors; in Wilton Manors itself, little of this is noticeable in everyday life.
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Please check event dates with the organiser each year.
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Places in Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors
Nightlife
Fetish & Leather Bar321 SlammerCruising club · Fort Lauderdale Sunrise BlvdPrivate men-only cruising club west of Downtown, operating since 2007, with public and private play areas and a BYOB bar.Cocktail BarApt. 9FCocktail bar · Wilton Manors Wilton DriveQueer-run cocktail bar with small plates on Wilton Drive, named after the owners' former apartment in Washington Heights. Classic drinks in a…Karaoke & Drag BarAquaplexDrag dinner theatre · Fort Lauderdale Oakland Park BlvdDrag dinner theatre in the former Lips premises, opened in 2024. Vegas-style drag revues by the house cast, the “Aquanettes”, with dinner…BarBoardwalkGo-go bar · Fort Lauderdale North Andrews AveBar with male dancers on North Andrews Avenue, a few minutes south of Wilton Manors, with a grill and patio out back.BarGeorgie’s Alibi Monkey BarGay bar & restaurant · Wilton ManorsOn Wilton Drive since 1997: Georgie's Alibi Monkey Bar combines a main bar, sports bar, Monkey Bar and open patio and is…BarGYM Sportsbar Wilton ManorsGay sports bar · Wilton Manors Wilton DriveGay sports bar on Wilton Drive, an offshoot of New York's GYM Sportsbar. Lots of screens, a full bar and pub food.ClubHunters NightclubGay club & video bar · Wilton ManorsOn Wilton Drive since 1980: Hunters combines a video bar, dance floor and lounge and is known for its big country night…Karaoke & Drag BarJohnsons Fort LauderdaleBurlesque speakeasy · Wilton Manors Wilton Drive1920s-style speakeasy on Wilton Drive with male burlesque shows, go-go dancers and craft cocktails.ClubLeBoyGo-go bar & club · Fort LauderdaleGo-go dancers, a dance floor and pizza until late: LeBoy is the party venue for a younger crowd, just south of Wilton…PubMona’sGay pub · Fort Lauderdale Sunrise BlvdRelaxed gay pub on Sunrise Boulevard, open since 1997, with a pool table, karaoke and a dog-friendly back yard.Fetish & Leather BarRamrodLeather bar · Fort LauderdaleLevi's, leather and uniform since 1994: the Ramrod is one of the best-known leather bars in the US, with a patio bar,…BarScandals SaloonCountry bar · Wilton Manors Wilton ManorsGay and lesbian country-western bar just off Wilton Drive, since 2003. Line dance, two-step with beginner lessons, karaoke and drag.PubThe Corner PubGay pub · Wilton Manors Wilton Manors, N Andrews AveGay-owned dive bar on North Andrews Avenue, a few blocks from Wilton Drive. Pool, karaoke, drag and underwear nights.Fetish & Leather BarThe Eagle Wilton ManorsLeather & bear bar · Wilton ManorsIndustrial look, two DJ rooms at weekends and a phone-free dark bar: The Eagle Wilton Manors is the big leather, fetish and…ClubThe Manor ComplexClub & concert hall · Wilton Manors Wilton DriveLarge gay club and concert complex on Wilton Drive, since 2009. Known for circuit parties, touring acts and Drag Race stars.BarThe Pub on the DriveGay pub · Wilton ManorsA pub side with pool and darts, a stage side with drag and brunch shows: The Pub on the Drive has been…
Wellness
SaunaClub Fort LauderdaleGay sauna · Fort Lauderdale Downtown24-hour bathhouse for men near Downtown with a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and gym.SaunaClubhouse IIGay sauna · Fort Lauderdale Oakland ParkBathhouse for men in Oakland Park, operating since 1976 and one of the longest-running in the US. Open around the clock.
Stay
GuesthouseCasa HermèsWilton ManorsCasa Hermès is a small gay guesthouse a few steps from Wilton Drive, run by two hosts known for their homemade breakfast.…GuesthouseCoral Reef GuesthouseGay guesthouse · Fort Lauderdale Coral RidgeGay-run guesthouse with eight rooms around a courtyard with a heated pool, about a mile from the beach and a short drive…GuesthouseEd Lugo ResortWilton ManorsEd Lugo Resort is a small, adults-only gay guesthouse right behind Wilton Drive. Old Florida-style rooms surround a courtyard with a pool,…GuesthouseInn Leather Guest House & ResortLeather resort · Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale Beach / SE 19th StMen-only leather and fetish resort, operating since 1999, with a sling in every room, playrooms and a dungeon suite. Clothing optional.GuesthouseInn on the DriveWilton ManorsInn on the Drive is a gay guesthouse right behind Wilton Drive, with a saltwater pool and hot tub. You can hardly…GuesthousePineapple Point Guest House & ResortFort Lauderdale Victoria ParkPineapple Point is a gay-run, men-only resort in the quiet residential neighbourhood of Victoria Park. A tropical garden, several pools and hot…GuesthouseThe Big Coconut GuesthouseFort LauderdaleThe Big Coconut is a relaxed men-only guesthouse around a tropical courtyard with a heated pool. Nomadic Boys calls it one of…GuesthouseThe Cabanas Guesthouse & SpaWilton ManorsThe Cabanas is a men-only gay guesthouse in Wilton Manors, the gay heart of Greater Fort Lauderdale. Two heated pools, a hot…GuesthouseThe Cabanas Guesthouse & SpaFort Lauderdale Wilton ManorsMen-only gay guesthouse in Wilton Manors with two heated pools, a hot tub and a spa. The bars on Wilton Drive are…HotelThe Grand Resort & SpaFort Lauderdale Central BeachThe Grand Resort is an all-male resort two blocks from the Atlantic: four properties with their own pools, a spa, a café…ApartmentWilton River SuitesWilton ManorsWilton River Suites is a gay-run apartment complex with 15 suites on the Middle River in Wilton Manors. Fully equipped kitchens, balconies…
Food & Café
FAQ: Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors
Which gay bars and clubs are there in Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors?
The Atlas currently lists 16 bars and clubs in Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors, including Scandals Saloon, The Corner Pub, The Pub on the Drive and The Eagle Wilton Manors. Each listing has the address, opening hours and our take on the place.
Is there a gay sauna in Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors?
Yes, for example Club Fort Lauderdale and Clubhouse II.
Which gay-friendly hotels are there in Fort Lauderdale / Wilton Manors?
Recommended options include Pineapple Point Guest House & Resort, Casa Hermès, Inn on the Drive and The Grand Resort & Spa.