The service and vibe here is off the chain. Southern is EXACTLY what you hope it to be. Friendly, inviting, and fun as hell. 10/10 will be back again for another show! read more

Juan is the best bartender ever! We walked in and he explained the whole layout and the multiple bar situation, it was a RuPaul night, which means that they were showing the episode on TV and they were drink specials. He was attentive and immediately recognized that we were out of town and took care of us. He also explained that because we were from out of town he knew that we might not understand that they hold our credit card when we open a tab which was nice because not everybody does it that way. As far as the bar is concerned that they have a nice stand floor apparently they do drag shows late at night on Fridays and Saturdays. There is plenty of TVs a great bar selection of drinks and nightly specials a pretty good happy hour and Trump experience. The poor is pretty heavy so if you enjoy strong drinks, you're gonna enjoy it here. Just know that when you come up to one of the entrances after 5 o'clock, you may get security asking to take everything out of your pocket and you may get scanned by a metal detector. That's just how it works in this area of town. Also parking might be a problem because they only have about 20 spaces. read more

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I'm 21 and I love exploring places and sharing my reviews, so of course I had to check out Southern Nights Orlando, one of the most popular gay clubs in the city. Honestly, my experience was super fun and memorable. The vibe here is amazing -- full of energy, great music, and an atmosphere where you can really be yourself. I loved how inclusive the crowd was; everyone was just there to dance, have a good time, and enjoy the night. The drag shows were definitely a highlight for me. They bring so much talent, personality, and excitement to the stage. What I really liked is that the club has different areas -- you can dance in one room, chill outside on the patio, or just grab a drink and socialize at the bar. It gives you options depending on your mood. I spent most of the time dancing, and it was packed, but in a way that added to the fun. Of course, when the place fills up, it gets pretty hot and crowded, especially near the stage. Also, the lines to get in can be long on the weekends, so my advice is to go a little earlier to avoid waiting too much. The bathrooms could be kept in better condition, but honestly that's something I've seen happen in many busy clubs. Overall, I'd rate Southern Nights Orlando a solid 9/10. The atmosphere, the music, the shows, and the sense of community really make it worth it. If you're visiting Orlando or even if you live here and want to enjoy a night out in the LGBTQ+ scene, I 100% recommend checking this place out. You'll have fun, meet people, and create good memories. read more

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Long review so stick around if you like reading. I can't emphasize enough how much I enjoyed my SEVERAL times I went to Southern Nights. I just moved out of Orlando, but I will absolutely go back every time I decide to visit the area. This is my favorite gay club, and this is coming from someone who goes clubbing A LOT!! First off, all the bartenders are freaking awesome. Every last one of them. All so fun and friendly. Don't know what to drink? Ask one and they'll craft up a fruity surprise or anything and everything in between. The prices are insanely fair as well. I personally go on Thursdays to enjoy the all-you-can-drink special throughout the night while I dance the night away. But Fridays and Saturdays are PACKED! Saturday is lesbian night, Monday is latin night, etc etc. This place is for EVERYONE. Masculine, feminine, trans, bears, youngins and oldies, jocks, even straight allies! You will have no problems making friends here. This is coming from someone who is introverted. Just get out there! The drag queens are SO GOOD!! Ms. Myki Meeks herself (yes, from Rupaul's Drag Race) performs here and I wouldn't be surprised if others from there join her on that list. The talent is unlike anything I've ever seen!! The DJs are so fun as well. They catch the vibe of the crowd and take requests as well (monetary requests, of course) and they all look like they truly do have lots of fun DJing every night! I could go on and on about the entire area (the outdoor patio, Stiffy's and District Dive) but I truly do believe Southern Nights has helped me grow more comfortable with myself, and I have this club to thank for that. I only wish I could take this and place it in Raleigh, North Carolina because I'd continue going! My point is, just give this place a chance and have fun. You won't regret it at all. Trust me!! read more

I've always loved southern and going with my friends, the bartenders are always amazing, but tonight was crazy. I went with friends and I was headed to the bathroom and some girl stopped me and asked if I was gay, I told her no and introduced her to my boyfriend who was behind me. She said, "well then why are you here" and i responded saying we came with friends and I love the music and she stated since i was straight I don't belong here. I responded saying I thought everyone was welcome, and she responded by pushing my drink and pouring all over me. I left soaked in my own drink that I paid for and this girl was in my face bc I was at southern and straight. This blew me bc I've been going to southern for years and it was very disappointing. read more

Tish aka the "Asian Persuasion" is hands down one of the best bartenders at Southern Nights! Every time she's behind the bar it's a whole vibe -- super lit, funny, and always serving with the perfect mix of energy and personality. She makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first time there, and somehow keeps the drinks strong while still making them taste amazing. If you're trying to have a good night out, find Tish -- she'll get you right. Also kate is amazing. Great vibe, amazing customer service, perfect mixture of fun & professionalism read more

This is such a fun place to be!! I came here twice in the week I was visiting Orlando- once on a weekday and the other on a saturday. There is a cover charge to enter but it's not very expensive- less than $10. They take cash or card, and even have an ATM for cash withdrawal. There's a few different hang out spots within, and even connects to the District Dive next door. It gets very busy even during the week. Service at the bars was quick for ordering drinks. Ambiance/Decor was pretty cute for pictures. If you're sensitive to loud music/noise like me, I'd recommend bringing ear plugs along. My watch did alert me that it was too loud while I was there, and I have sensitive ears so I was happy I had my ear plugs with me in my purse. All in all, will definitely be back once I'm in Orlando again! read more

Met a friend here for a Sunday night out. It was a nice crowd but I'm not easily impressed by clubs and bars. It was good to be out. Large establishments. A few rooms of different music types. Lots of characters. And of course drunk people doing the most. read more

Entertainment was great but the bartender was very unprofessional. Horrible service. Accusing guest's of doing horrible things just to get them kicked out. She should be fired. read more

The men at the door & bar are extremely rude, never returning here again & recommending my entire network to skip this place as well and go somewhere like OTR instead (or anywhere else for that matter lol) where they're actually more grounded, kind, heart centered & real. ‍ read more

took away my pepper spray, and wouldn't give it back!! Still would not let me in . i showed up looking sooooooo nice and wouldnt let me in. Fuck yall. :((((( read more

The security is completely terrible. They all have really bad attitudes to PAYING customers which is insane. I had asked one of the security guards to take me to the bathroom and they really tried to charge me $30?!?!? So unprofessional, wouldn't recommend to a single person. read more

The security is so bad they never around when you need them. You complain to them and do nothing in regards to the complain. I don't feel safe at all. I don't think I would ever recommend southern nights to anyone. And they charge me extra for a skip line that's the club is not even aware of. If I could give them no stars I would. read more

I come here often and spend quite a bit of money here and have never had an issue until now. Kaley, the curly hair bartender that was outside on Thursday night was the rudest bartender I have ever met. Refusing service because someone "didn't say please or thank you" is absolutely insane, considering i did say thank you. I tried to ask for a manager and waited 30 minutes before giving up and asking multiple different staff members. Everyone besides Kaley was great. We love Alex the security guard and quite literally all the other bartenders. Never have i had such bad service, and her drinks are terrible all the other times we've been there too. She should not be employed here because after asking around, it seems that the way I feel is pretty mutual to many other people, a telltale sign that someone is not deserving of their employment. read more

The shows here are amazing. It's a small bar with a nice vibe. I've only been here for the Les Vixens Burlesque shows which are incredible!! The venue itself has a hometown bar kind of feel. If you're planning on coming out for a show I do recommend getting here early because there is limited seating. I personally try to get as close to the stage as I can so I usually arrive about an hour before the show doors open. They usually have the bar available before going in so you can grab a couple drinks and then once the doors open for the show there's another bar inside. I'd recommend bringing cash to make it quicker for the bartender. The service here is really nice and I'm grateful they have Zephyrhills water. Just be warned if you are set in the front by the stage It can get very cold so I highly recommend bringing a shawl or a sweater. They have to pump it down so it's not too hot for the ax however it does tend to make the audience very cold. Which I guess isn't too bad considering how hot the shows can get. We adore Ivy and her girls! read more

Southern Nights - Here for the horror show with the Les Vixens - Gay Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Everything I mentioned in my previous review of this place from 6 years ago still stands, but it's worth mentioning that Southern Nights is part of a 3 bar "complex" and though the bars are all connected and in theory you can walk between the three of them via open interior doorways, they also seem to be run independently. If you enter through District Dive as we did, you cannot enter Southern Nights through the open interior doorway connecting the two without a wristband, so you must exit District Dive, walk outside, around the building, get felt up by security, stand in line, pay the cover and then you can enter Southern Nights. To boot, security working the entrance line were sarcastic and rude. When I asked how much the cover was, rather than giving a serious answer, he snapped "200 dollars!". When I asked if they were still charging a full cover when the place was slated to close in a bit more than 30 minutes, he belted out another snide comment. We purchased drinks at Southern nights but the crowd wasn't great and the only dancers/entertainers in the main club were women seemingly catering to the lesbians in the crowd, so we decided to check out District Dive and Stiffy's. We were stopped when we tried to pass into Stiffy's, and were told we could not take drinks from Southern Nights into that other bar. It's very odd that they've connected all 3 bars with the idea that patrons can walk between the 3 of them, but in reality you cannot freely move between the 3 unless certain conditions are met. Kind of defeats the purpose. read more

I've been a regular customer here for 3 years. I was just going to write a review to praise them but unfortunately, I had a very bad experience on Halloween night 2024. The line was long. My group waited patiently to get in. We even paid cash. However, when I walked 'outside' (means I was still inside the fence, I haven't stepped outside of the property) to take a look at the crowd so I could time my Uber order, the security guard wouldn't let me back in. She said you were already outside, you'd have to go. We already paid extra and waited so long in line to enter the club and then we were not allowed to go back in even though we hadn't left the property? This is the worst customer service I've ever received at this venue. I suppose I will not come back here so often and inform my friends and colleagues about this incident. read more

Great burlesque show! Staff was great, performance was excellent! I would highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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First time ever going to an openly gay club and genuinely had a great time! Definitely changed my perspective of that scene

You cannot beat their unlimited well drink specials! Don't tell me otherwise! I was visiting from new york and a friend told me to check out southern nights. You got a massive space with drag performances, cheap drinks, and great company. Dance on the stage, hang out with friends, tip your queens, and have a good time. Note: cash only cover and their ATM wasn't working when I went there. But there's another bar next door that has games, free popcorn, bathrooms, etc. If you're looking for a relaxed and chill night read more

Southern Nights - a neon sign that says let's misbehave - Gay Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

First club/bar experience and it was amazing! I went with my girlfriend and friends and we had a great time, super sweet (and flirty :p) bartenders and the music choices and ambience was great. Definitely going again. Also almost forgot how good the bartenders make their drinks. read more

I love going on Mondays for Latin night. The drag shows are very fun to watch and the music is great. Every bartender, bouncer, and security member I've met are very nice. The drinks are pretty good but can be a bit strong. I don't recommend going on the weekend as it gets very crowded and becomes hard to move around. read more

Terrible place. Just save your money and go elsewhere. Customer service is so awful! I would literally rather risk my life downtown than go to this place ever again. read more

I've come pretty consistently for 4 years now. It's pretty much the best you'll get in terms of a gay club in the area That being said it is a fun place and I have never run into any major problems with anyone here. Check their Instagram to see what the "night" is. Gay men, lesbians, college, etc. If you want a better feel for who will be there Its on the cleaner side for being a club, i've never stepped in vomit or been horrified by the bathroom which happens often at most orlando clubs. I would recommend it to people trying to look for gay hang outs in the area as it's typically chill. Your night will be fun as long as you aren't acting a fool and are just being safe. read more

Recently they changed the men's bathroom to have a trough instead of 2 private urinals with dividers. So tonight I got approached by security for using the trough that they installed. Security said I should point my junk the other way. There is no way to point it without someone seeing it..... there is no dividers anymore... won't be back ...... read more

if I could give 0 stars I would. I walked in with my friends and paid 40 dollars. I went straight to the bathroom and waited, when we entered the restroom 4 people were exiting and we all went in thinking to would be quicker for us to all pee. a security guard knocked and waited and when we exited and kicked us out right away without letting us explain. He was very rude and we were only in there for 10-20 minutes we didn't even get a chance to get a drink. read more

So fun! The staff are so sweet. And they put on a fun drag show! Music was gay enough to dance too!!

Amazing bar! Just went for the first time on a Friday, the bar itself is pretty large has a few indoor and outdoor areas. The DJ's know what's up, the music was great they played a lot of diverse songs so everyone could enjoy. Plenty of room to dance with your friends!! Couple of bars to get drinks at, and unlimited drinks on Thursdays! There is a cover but it's not pricey at all, worth going to for sure! read more

Staff was incredibly rude, we were overcharged and then kicked out after an hour and a half because my friend "appeared to be intoxicated". They were sober and made zero attempt to buy alcohol or to remove their under 21 wristband or Xs on hands. First time experience can't say I'd go again. (Keep in mind it was also college night and advertised for a younger crowd) read more

I really like this club. Been coming here for years. It's awesome. But this is the second time an additional amount was added to an already very generous tip on my credit card (I usually tip around 50%). This most recent time last week, an extra $20 was added. Thankfully my bank alerted me. I'm not sure what's going on, but you all should know what my experience has been. Save your credit card receipts! read more

I mean as a gay bar you always think everyone is nice specially the bar tenders, but surprisingly no lol , in the entrance you have to pay only cash , the security guard by the door are really rude , it won't hurt if you spoke nicely, other than this I had fun read more

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Ramón the Bartender on the patio was So much fun. Best gay bar in Orlando. Featuring the best drag queens too. read more

There seems to be no diversity. It's the same playlist of songs every time you go. I think it's time for a new DJ.

bar tenders are great. management not so much. Jason the manager of the club doesn't care about any patron that has supported the club for years. although explained the person who was introduced as the head of security was very unprofessional and yet not the title as he was supposed to hold. He is also the one who was leaving in his BMW with a female companion rolling an illegal joint in front of the club. but yet he is the one to ridicule customers and make opinions of who they are claiming to be management. I have gone to the is club 20 plus years. it does not no longer support the gay community but just out to collect a pay check. read more

What a fun place. The different venue types within this club help create a good experience whether you want to dance, catch a break outside, or sit at the bar and have a conversation. The drag shows fill quick so go early but they get the best names in the business. Their comedy drag brunches are a blast as well. The mimosa specials are great but adjust your expectations for the food and just be ready for a show. read more

I have now been to Southern Nights in Orlando a few times and each time I have a wonderful time. The past two times I have been to see the drag show. Southern Nights brings in the biggest drag names in the country right now and the shows are always a good time. When you come in they do usually charge a cover. It was $10 if you are 21+ and above and $20 if you are 18-20. They check your ID and they do a body scan with a wand just to be on the safe side. After you arrive inside you have multiple bar areas you can visit. They have a bar area right when you walk in, a bar area in the drag room, a bar area outside, and few more bar areas throughout the location. Inside the have a big dance floor and a DJ spinning jams, and they have a stage area for the drag shows. Drinks here are very reasonable and you can usually get some pretty awesome drink specials while you are at the bar. All the guys I have ever met here have been super nice, the bar tenders are super nice as well and the management have been amazing whenever I have dealt with them. I would for sure recommend this location and this bar! It is super fun and a great place to have fun any night of the week! read more

Horrible service. They kicked us out bc we were "tipsy." We paid $25 for all you can drink premium drinks and we had ONE drink. Security and the Orlando police officer outside of the club was rude. read more

Rude staff. Bad and over priced drinks. They always overload the bar so it gets too crowded.

I can not believe what just happened. This is the first time me and my friends have been to the club. In total, by the time this happened, my boyfriend and I had two drinks each and one shot. That is all we had. We were trying to make our way out of the crowd because one of my friends needed some air. My boyfriend tripped and dropped his stuff simply because it was crowded and hard to navigate out of there. I would also like to mention my boy is autistic which makes him a little clumsy especially in crowds where it's loud and there's a lot going on. When we were outside my boyfriend and I were just making out. Not groping or anything aggressive, just kissing. We go back inside and suddenly we get pulled outside by security and were told my boyfriend was too drunk and got kicked out. Keep in mind, he only had two drinks. We had not even been there for an hour. We weren't doing anything crazy or bothering anyone. We kept to our group by ourselves. Our two other friends were completely sober and can vouch for us. That was absolutely ridiculous and a horrible first experience at a club. Especially on my birthday weekend when I'm just trying to hang out with a couple friends and dance and have fun. There was no reason we should have gotten kicked out at all. Do not go here. I thought this was a nice safe place for LGBTQ+ members could hang out and meet each other and have a good time but apparently I was wrong. This place is only good for being assholes and kicking people out for no reason. Extremely disappointed and I will be telling everyone I know NOT TO COME HERE read more

as a lesbian it's always been hard to find accepting gay bars, but southern nights on their saturday girl nights give queer women a safe place to belong, i love it a lot read more