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Southern Nights Orlando

Google (742) 3.7
Tripadvisor (17) 3.1
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Visitors praise Southern Nights Orlando for its energetic atmosphere, great music, and inclusive vibe, with many enjoying the drag shows and friendly bar staff. However, several patrons report negative experiences with rude staff, slow service, and even theft, with some feeling unwelcome or discriminated against.

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Address
375 S Bumby Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
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Phone
+1 407-898-0424
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Price Range
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About this place Southern Nights Orlando

Southern Nights, one of Orlando’s longest‑running gay nightclubs, sits on South Bumby Avenue in the Milk District east of downtown and keeps the dance floor pumping from Thursday to Saturday nights into the early morning. The club is a straight‑forward dance spot, not a quiet bar. Each week it hosts themed nights and drag shows that attract a solid local crowd. The energy is all about the music, not the décor. It opens at 9 p.m. on Thursday, stays open until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and offers a Sunday afternoon crowd from mid‑afternoon onward. The weekend is the peak, especially around Gay Days in June. Google reviews hover at 3.7 stars, with most comments about the door policy and drink prices. Check the event list the night before you go; the lineup can make all the difference.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 02:00
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 21:00-02:00
Friday 21:00-03:00
Saturday 21:00-03:00
Sunday 15:00-23:00

Features

Gay LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Drag shows Dancing Area Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Local favorite DJ sets Dance club Themed parties Late night (after midnight) Year-round Drag shows

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3.7
★★★★★
742 reviews

Based on 742 Google reviews.

Barry
Barry Jun 2026
★★★★★

Dom is incredible. Best bartender we have seen in a while. Great personality, great atmosphere, and great hospitality. We would come back just for him as a bartender but overall, the club is awesome. Also a great sound system. Cool place cool vibes. Recommend.

Leah Rumpf
Leah Rumpf Jun 2026
★★★★★

My phone was stolen from here and taken to Miami where it was apparently dismantled or destroyed. Please be aware of pickpockets. Not completely the venues fault but it is superrrr common here.

Katelyn Snow
Katelyn Snow Jun 2026
★★★★★

Escorted me out because i was resting my head down waiting for my boyfriend but then told me to leave and just dropped me off outside with no way to contact my boyfriend ?? if you’re that worried i was tired because i worked all day why are you forcing me to leave and then leaving me outside by a busy road by myself with nothing. a little pissed off because i didn’t even drink that much but i was forced to exit because i rested my head down waiting for my boyfriend . where is my refund for my 10 dollars i paid for entry.i would 100% understand if i was throwing up or incoherent but i told the guy i was just tired and waiting and he was persistent that i leave.

C S.
C S. Jun 2026
★★★★★

One of the staff (thin black man/lady/person - not sure of gender) with a shaved head ran into me and then threatened to kick me out. Tried to say I pushed them? Not sure what was up with that, but I hope they find peace in themself one day.

Richard Jarrell
Richard Jarrell Jun 2026
★★★★★

Cameron is the best. I brought 20 people here and he took care of us all and the rest of the bar. Engaged with us on our cocktail preferences and was an overall delight. Everyone else was just as amazing. Definitely bringing back all of my friends.

Damaso Bonilla c (Claudio)
Damaso Bonilla c (Claudio) Jun 2026
★★★★★
Kim Jirak
Kim Jirak Jun 2026
★★★★★

Awesome place especially Sunday afternoon!

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Last updated on 6 November 2026

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