Gay bars in st augustine florida
St. Augustine LGBTQ Capital Guide
Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is one of the oldest cities in the country, and is located on Florida's "First Coast". To this night, the city retains its unique historical character and features stunning, centuries-old Spanish-influenced architecture and many iconic cultural sites. In addition to being a gorgeous, coastal, historical urban area, it is also a gay-friendly metropolis. In fact, in 2015, Man About World named it as one of the best “Gay Places to Go.” If you’re thinking of making a move to this beautiful city, you’ll find much about it to love!
A Look at St. Augustine’s History
St. Augustine is a city with a long history. In fact, the Spanish established it in the mid-1500s, and that architectural and historical influence is still strongly felt today. The metropolis was initially named “San Agustin” as the Spanish landed in the area just after the feast day of St. Augustine. For many years, it was an crucial military fortress, and eventually grew into a larger settlement, and eventually, after over two centuries, part of the United States. Today, the city has a thriving economy largely based on tourism due
The Unofficial yet Undeniably Gay Mentor to St. Augustine
No other municipality in America is as same-sex attracted as St. Augustine, Florida, perhaps because this place had a head start (or a “leg up,” as we like to say) as the nation’s oldest European settlement. Sporting flamboyantly queer points of interest (including a pink jailhouse), antiques stores galore, gay-friendy Victorian B&B’s, men dressed as pirates or undressed as surfers, show tunes ringing from bell towers, and a strongly Greek population (the Greeks invented homosexuality, don’t you know?), St. Augustine is nothing short of a gay paradise. Here are the nine gayest hotspots:
Gay Icons Everywhere
Plausibly the earliest gay star was Saint Sebastian, a Christian saint and martyr, whose formidable and shirtless physique, symbolic arrow-pierced flesh, and rapturous look of pain combined have intrigued artists, both gay and straight, for centuries and began the first explicitly gay cult in the nineteenth century. Sebastian pops up everywhere around St. Augustine, though perhaps most prominently at the San Sebastian Winery. Essential streaming: Derek Jarman’s controversial gay
Gay Pride in the Oldest City
With nearly 50 art galleries, award-winning restaurants, pretty accommodations, exciting nightlife, nearby beaches and more than 450 years of history tucked in close to a sun- and moon-lit bay, it’s no wonder St. Augustine is a special place for so many visitors. Hospitality is the city’s primary emphasize and one that has been refined and evolving over many generations. Today, it is also a place of welcome for the LGBTQ+ community.
Where to Stay?
The possibilities are endless – from cozy B&Bs to properties from the biggest names in the hospitality industry. Plus, locations can be as varied as a historic place from the 18th century to a sea-breezed oceanfront suite.
The Bayfront Marin House at 142 Avenida Menendez is also a beautiful place to initiate a memorable walk along the historic waterfront. Each of its 17 bedrooms feature regal décor (including some with 4-poster beds) private baths and an array of memorable amenities -plus, a sumptuous breakfast is served daily.
Food, Imbibe and Fun:
Two new restaurants on St. Augustine’s bayfront offer amazing food, drinks and rooftop bars that are perfect for getting a buzz on while enjoying the ever
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five star review by Angie S:
Stumbled on this place while visiting. Great service even though she was busy. Dog kind patio. Delicious meal. Try the enchilada or burger. The shredded chicken and guacamole amazing combo. Finish with beniets!
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five star review by Kimberly T:
This place is awesome! Highly recommend the guacamole, gnocchi & roasted chicken! Our waitress was incredible and the atmosphere is so hip. I'd definitely return!
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five star review by Tracy M:
Loved everything about this place. Cool cosmos with one of the best drinks I ever had (doesn't have a name, but was specifically made for me). The tuna tostada was incredible and the everyone there was very nice and kind. New favorite identify in St Augustine!