Florida gay bars

Celebrating 28 Years!

Open at Noon 7 days a week

Neighborhood Gay Bar   •   Established in 1997

UPCOMING EVENTSContact Now

Photos

Take a stroll through memory road as you browse our photos from past events at Mona’s Bar.

PHOTOS

Fundraisers

Mona’s has raised thousands of dollars over the years for local non-profit organizations.

FUNDRAISERS

Mona’s Staff

We pride ourselves on our friendliness and our attention to detail. What can we serve you?

STAFF

Established in 1997

Mona’s is a neighborhood gay bar with a quirky decor known for hosting events to hoist money for community groups.
Owned by Jerry Schultz, Mona’s Cocktail Lounge & Lisa’s Backyard has been a popular gathering spot and local watering hole since 1997.
Stop in any afternoon for a great frosty beverage, a game of pool, or to suspend out on the patio. Great priced drinks and friendly bartenders round out the specials at this pet-friendly drinking spot.
Mona’s is open daily at noon.

MAKE A DONATION OR JOIN OUR
FLORIDA AIDS WALK TEAM TODAY!

OUR EVENTS

These are a few of our upcoming events at Mona’s Bar

We Support the Following

Diversity is what makes Miami's gay scene so unique with so many lgbtq+ bars and clubs for everyone: bears, twinks, drag queens, and even unicorns!

Most people call Miami the Magic City on account of its rapid progress and expansion throughout the mid-’90s.

Me? I call it the Magic Capital because it’s the place where all of my queer party dreams reach true!

Miami has been home to lgbtq+ nightlife as ahead as the 1930s. Cut to the present day and the city now prides itself on having one of the largest LGBTQ communities in the world as successfully as being a major tourist location for over one million gay visitors every year. To prove their vow to serving the community, they possess gone as far as founding an LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce to assist the locals safely and comfortably navigate life in their city.

Whether you dial Miami your residence or your favorite vacation spot in the US, you likely understand the extent to which diversity is an essential pillar that upholds the accomplishment of Miami nightlife. The bars and clubs throughout the entire city echo their patrons, each one more uncontrolled and eclectic than the last!

With so many singular establishments scattered across the Miam

The Best Gay Bars in Tampa, FL

Ybor City, known as “GAYbor” to the locals, and “the gayborhood” to the queer society, is most definitely, the center of Tampa’s gay nightlife. The queer bar scene is a mix of dance clubs, bars, and even some quiet spots where you can have a cocktail or just hang with friends. Many of these bars host fun events like karaoke and trivia nights, as successfully as themed parties, drag shows and two for one joyful hours. Are you looking to dance the night away, or maybe get a taste of Tampa’s local drag scene? No matter what kind of evening you’re in the mood for, these gay bars in Tampa have whatever you’re looking to find. Read on to absorb about the best gay bars in Tampa.  

Bradley’s on 7th

1510 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 approachable staff, inclusive vibe, and “heavy pours” that keep you coming back for more. 

City Side Lounge

3703 Henders

Dance the night away with high-energy Gay nightclubs, performing arts and late-night eateries in the downtown Orlando area (‘Heart’ mural by Kim Murphy in the Mills 50® district pictured).


Colorful, inclusive and welcoming to all, Orlando invites you to rejoice and love yourself with LGBTQ+ friendly nightspots in downtown Orlando and beyond. Options range from laid-back urban wineries and patisseries to dazzling nightclubs with some of the city’s best drag shows and burlesque performances for a choose-your-own-adventure story you won’t soon forget.

Additional reporting by Lily Denneen.

Discover: LGBTQ+ Orlando Tour Guide

Orlando vacation planning made easy — and free. Build a complimentary appointment with Visit Orlando’s Vacation Planners at a time and date of your choosing for the latest insider counsel, special offers and more ahead of your next visit.

Nightclubs, Bars & Carrying out Arts

Southern Nights in The Milk District

Southern Nights

Voted Orlando Weekly’s Best Gay Exclude for five years and counting, and the largest of its kind in Orlando, Southern Nights is a vibrant nightc