LGBTQ+ Bars & Nightlife in St. Pete-Clearwater

When the sun goes down, the night lights up with entertainment and a lively bar scene in St. Pete-Clearwater.

A couple men greet friends at a LGBT+ Bar and Restaurant

The Grand Central District in St. Pete is home to many gay-friendly bars and restaurants.

Kick back and relax or dance the night away – the choice is yours. Gay-friendly destinations range from hipster havens to drinking dives, and offerings include everything from cocktails and high-end cuisine to jukeboxes, pool and drag shows. Most LGBTQ+ nightspots are concentrated west of downtown St. Pete in the Grand Central District, but others can be found in the beach communities and nearby cities of Clearwater and Dunedin. Expect to find a full range of ages, styles and orientations.