Orlando has one of the most diverse populations in the country, so it makes sense that the city has plenty of entertainment options to satisfy each taste. The city's gay and lesbian venues range from trendy neighborhood bars to pulsating dance clubs. Check out this guide of the hottest gay-friendly places in Orlando.
1) Parliament House
The Parliament House is a superb gay resort that offers a wide variety of entertainment. The venue features an amazing 130 rooms, a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, disco, video bar, and the Footlights Theater. DJs keep the crowd moving to the beat of Top 40, disco and house music.
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2) Stonewall
Stonewall is a great little neighborhood bar that sits on Church Street. The bar is open seven days a week and hosts a special event each night. Be sure to stop by on Sundays, when you can sip fabulous Martinis for only $1. Stonewall welcomes both straight and gay visitors.
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3) Hamburger Mary's
Hamburger Mary's will easily satisfy the largest of appetites with its variety of specialty sandwiches, burgers, wings, nachos, salads, and desserts. The bar is famous for its funky and fresh atmosphere which always attracts a large gay crowd in the evenings.
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4) Pulse
Pulse is Orlando's premier gay nightclub and ultra lounge. Fashionistas, "metro-sexuals", and huge gay crowds gather here every night for top-notch entertainment. Contemporary furnishings, scantily clad male bartenders and a fresh atmosphere make this club the destination of choice for gay club-goers.
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5) Wylde's
Wylde's is a neighborhood bar offering a large variety of drinks, friendly bartenders, a great, comfortable atmosphere and an opportunity to sing karaoke. The crowd is mixed, but the majority of visitors are gay.