With more than 20 gay bars and clubs in the area (and more opening all the time), Fort Lauderdale has a full spectrum of nightlife options. Pick up a local bar guide (see below) to find which nights are hot for each location. Nightlife here is on the early side, with most clubs shutting down at 2 a.m. The options for women are, of course, less plentiful -- but those numbers are also on the rise.
Saturday nights are all about Steel (1951 N.W. Powerline Ave; 954/522-9985; www.steelftl.com), a non-pretentious multi-room club with a dance floor, video lounge and outdoor patio. The same owners operate Jackhammer (1727 N. Andrews Extension; 954/522-5855; www.jackhammerbar.com), an upscale version of a leather bar that hosts a popular Sunday tea dance. It's located in the plaza behind the Gay and Lesbian Community Center. Voodoo Lounge (111 SW Second Ave.; 954/522-0733; www.voodooloungeflorida.com) is a mainstream club that attracts a loyal gay following to its Sunday tea dance. The once-reigning champ Coliseum (2520 S. Miami Road; 954/832-0100; www.coliseumnightclub.com), an 18,000-square-foot dance club with several bars, is on the wane.
Georgie's Alibi (2266 Wilton Drive; 954/565-2526; www.georgiesalibi.com) is still one of the most popular gay gathering spots in town. It's relaxed, friendly and packed even on some weeknights. This is where many Fort Lauderdale gays begin (and often remain to conclude) their evenings. Every night is themed around a drink special, with Long Island Iced Tea Thursdays being the biggest night. It's easy to wander back and forth between Alibi and Boom (2232 Wilton Drive; 954/630-3556), the laid-back video/dance bar a few doors down in the same plaza.
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