Tampa bay gay clubs

Think of a gaycation to Florida and chances are beloved homosexual destinations like Miami, Key West, and Fort Lauderdale all fast come to mind. While we certainly love these sexy, sunny locales, don&#;t overlook a relative newcomer to the gay Florida scene: Tampa. With its revitalized Riverwalk, scenic Gulf location and world-class amenities, a visit to Tampa promises all the highlights of sizzling subtropical Florida—but in a more affordable, up-and-coming setting. Gay Tampa centres around the hip and happening GaYbor, or Ybor City, where you&#;ll unearth Tampa&#;s hottest bars and nightclubs, vintage boutiques and LGBTQ-owned businesses. Start discovering the gay Tampa nightlife scene with our reference to the five best male lover bars in Tampa right now.

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The Best Gay Bars in Tampa, FL

Ybor City, acknowledged as “GAYbor” to the locals, and “the gayborhood” to the queer people, is most definitely, the center of Tampa’s queer nightlife. The queer exclude scene is a mix of dance clubs, bars, and even some calm spots where you can have a cocktail or just hang with friends. Many of these bars host fun events appreciate karaoke and trivia nights, as well as themed parties, drag shows and two for one joyful hours. Are you looking to dance the bedtime away, or maybe fetch a taste of Tampa’s local drag scene? No matter what kind of night you’re in the mood for, these same-sex attracted bars in Tampa hold whatever you’re looking to find. Read on to learn about the top gay bars in Tampa.  

Bradley’s on 7th

E. 7th Avenue

Bradley’s on 7th sits right in the heart of the gayborhood and is a favorite among the locals. One of USA Today’s “Ten Best,” its quirky decor is sure to charm you, with realistic-looking tree trunks sprawling from floor to ceiling, and a stream of flowing water that runs the entire length of the bar. But, it’s the friendly staff, inclusive vi

In this travel mentor to gay Tampa, we've put together our top recommendations and tips from our first-hand encounter traveling here as a gay couple.

Tampa is young, pleasurable, and full of c…

college students!

This unassuming city in Florida makes the flawless gay vacation notice. Tampa truly has a fun and exciting vibe thanks to the massive population of students in town attending the city's known University.

We loved Tampa. You can feel a buzz in the breeze as you jog on down the Tampa Riverwalk – helped by the awesome day we'd spent on the rides at the Busch Gardens pleasure park. We establish the city to be open-minded, tolerant and super diverse. Most importantly, it felt very lgbtq+ friendly.

Tampa was one of our stopovers during our massive road trip around Florida. The capital offers so much for LGBTQ travellers, least of all the exciting Busch Gardens (Universal's unofficial younger sister!) and the GaYbor queer scene in Ybor City. We had a blast here and would certainly return for more!

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Tampa Bay Gay Bars: What Their Bathrooms Tell Us


I’ve been to maybe every gay bar in Tampa and St. Pete and I’ve absolutely violently judged their bathrooms. Here’s what I’ve found. If I missed one, let me know. 

I&#;m legally obligated to compose that I created this listicle as a jokes, and a joke only. The Gabber Newspaper does not stand by my opinion on these male lover bars. 


Cocktail St. Pete

She’s glossy, she’s new, she’s still fresh. The bathrooms at Cocktail are sterile and in a separate trio guarded by a security guard. Nobody is sneaking in two-to-a-stall on that person’s watch. I’ve tried. Those waiting in line are in a respectful single-file situation and there’s one of those Lucid Vending machines selling hot pickles and strawberry lube, among other things.

This is a male lover bar that cares about its bathroom patrons, and in a stern, paternal way. I felt a firm hand on my shoulder when the security guard told me “No, I couldn’t go into the bathroom with my three belligerently drunk friends.” Thanks, dad

Bathroom rating: four out of five