Fort Lauderdale
Gay Fort Lauderdale - Visit Us Today!
Fort Lauderdale has in recent years become the top gay destination of choice among many gay travelers. Fort Lauderdale features miles of white sandy beach, and 100’s of gay and gay friendly businesses. Cheston House is centrally located in the heart of Ft. Lauderdale's gay lodging district. We are 1.5 blocks to the Fort Lauderdale beach and the ever popular gay beach at Sebastian Street is just a short walk away. We are also a short drive or cab ride away from all the nightlife & bars that Fort Lauderdale has to offer.
Fort Lauderdale has so many great gay restaurants, bars and shopping that we tend to loose track of them all. But, never fear, our staff stays on top of Ft. Lauderdale's gay hotspots, gay events and just plain gay goings on about town. Fort Lauderdale nightlife never quits. Gay bars of every inclination are available and popular. Almost all Gay Fort Lauderdale bars have nightly specials or nightly events. Whether you are looking for the most popular leather bars, video bars, dance bars or just a nice friendly neighborhood pub our staff can direct you in the right direction.
Following are links to other gay and lesbian owned or friendly businesses within the Fort Lauderdale area.
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2009 / 2010 Events and Holidays
| September 13th | SFMEN Pool Party at Cheston House |
| September 13th | BOSFL (Bears) Pool Party |
| October 12th | Columbus Day Weekend |
| October 29th | Ft. Lauderdale Intl. Boat Show Weekend |
| October 31st | Halloween Weekend (Wicked Manors) |
| November 3rd | Election Day |
| November 11th | Veteran's Day |
| November 26th | Thanksgiving Day Weekend |
| December 12th | Winterfest Boat Parade |
| December 25th | Christmas Day |
| January 1st, 2010 | New Year's Day |
| January 17th | Atlantis Gay Cruise |
| January 18th | Martin Luther King Day |
| February 13th | RSVP Gay Cruise |
| February 14th | Valentines Day |
| February 15th | President's Day |
| March 7th | Atlantis Gay Cruise |
| March 7th | 2nd Annual Sleazy Awards Pool Party at Cheston House |
| March 13/14 | Pridefest 2010 |
| April 24/25 | Ft. Lauderdale Air/Sea Show |
| May 31st | Memorial Day Weekend |
| June 19/20 | 11th Annual Stonewall Festival |
| July 5th | Independance Day Weekend |
| September 6th, 2010 | Labor Day Weekend |
Other Places - Accommodations
- Palm Springs: Stay with our friend Dale at the Desert Paradise Resort Hotel when in Palm Springs.
You'll love the warmth and hospitality
Bars & Dance Clubs
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Bill's Filling Station - Neighborhood Style Bar
2209 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 567-5978 -
Boardwalk - Male Strip Club
1721 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 463-6969 -
Boom - Video/Dance Bar
2232 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 630-3556 -
Cubby Hole, The - Bear/Leather Bar
823 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 728-9001 -
Depot
1243 NE 11th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ph: (954) 524-3990 - Dudes - Bar/Strip Club 3270 NE 33rd Street, Fort Lauderdale
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Georgie's Alibi - Video Bar
2266 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 565-2526 - Halo(coming soon to Las Olas)
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Johnny's - Dancer Bar
1116 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 522-5931
6890 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 971-1449 -
Mona's - Neighborhood Bar
502 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 525-6662 -
Living Room Night Club
300 SW 1st Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, 33301
Ph: (888) 992-7555 -
Lucky's Beachside
3074 NE 33rd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale
(786) 837-3455 -
Matty’s On the Drive
2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, 33305
(954) 564-1799 -
Monkey Business - Karaoke/ Caberet Show Weekends
2740 N. Andrews Avenue, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 565-3550 -
Naked Grape Wine
2039 Wilton Drive
Ph: (954) 563-5631 -
Ramrod - Leather Bar
1508 NE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 763-8219 -
Scandals...Country Western Bar
3073 NE 6th Ave., Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 567-2432 -
Sidelines Sports Bar
2031 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 563-8001 -
Smarty Pants
3036 N. Federal Hwy.
Ph: (954) 561-1724 -
Sea Monster Night Club
2 South New River Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, 33301
Ph: (954) 767-6200 -
The Stable
205 East Oakland Park Blvd. Oakland Park, FL 33334
Ph: (954) 565-4506 -
Steel/Jackhammer
1951 NW 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 522-9985 -
Torpedo; Bar/Strip Club
2829 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 587-2500 -
Voo Doo - Dance Club/ Sunday Babylon Tea Dance
111 SW 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 522-0733
Beaches
Fort Lauderdale
- Dania Beach - John Loyd State Park
- Ft. Lauderdale Beach - A1A & NE 18th
- Sebastian / Ft. Lauderdale Beach - A1A & Sebastian St
"Where the boys are"
- Haulover Beach - (Clothing Optional) About 1 mile south of N Miami Beach Dr on A1A
- South Beach – Where muscle boys abound
Coffee/Tea Houses
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Java Boys Coffee
2230 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL
Ph: 954-564-8828 -
One Tea Lounge
2037 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Ph: (954) 563-2266 -
Stork's Bakery Coffee Cafe
2505 NE 15 Ave, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Ph: (954) 567-3220
8pm-12am every Tuesday is Bear Night -
Stork's Bakery Coffee Cafe
1109 E. Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale FL
Ph: (954) 522-4670
Check out the Las Olas Gondola Tours
Dining
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Bona Cafe - Italian Restaurant
2468 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manor
Ph: (954) 565-7222 -
Casablanca – Lunch, Dinner
A1A at Alhambra Street, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 764-3500 -
Flowers Food Amongst The Flowers
2345 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 563-7752 -
Galanga - Thai & Sushi
2389 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 202-0000 -
Hi-Life Cafe - Unique, Intimate Dining
3000 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 563-1395 -
Humpy's Pizza and Panini
2244 Wilton Drive
Ph: (954) 566-2722 -
Il Mulino - Italian
1800 E Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 524-1800 -
J. Alexander's
2451 N. Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ph: (954) 563-9077
Great ribs, salads and fish -
Lips
1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd.
(954) 567-0987 -
P.F.Changs China Bistro
Sunrise Blvd @ The Galleria Mall -
Rosie's
2449 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 657-1320 -
Seasons 52
Sunrise Blvd @ The Galleria Mall -
Simply Delish
2287Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 565-8646
Breakfast and Lunch Closed on Monday's -
Sugar n Spice Restaurant-Cafe
2823 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 566-1110 -
Tasty Thai - Traditional Thai Cuisine
2254 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 396-3177 -
Thai on the Beach
901 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale
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Tropics - Restaurant & Lounge
2000 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 537-6000
Gyms
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Bally Total Fitness
979 E Commercial Blvd, Oakland Park
Ph: (954) 491-9196 -
Club Fort Lauderdale, The
400 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 525-3344 -
Down Town Gym & Fitness
713 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 462-7669 -
Firm Fitness Center
928 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 767-6277 -
Gold’s Gym
1427 E Commercial Blvd, Oakland Park
Ph: (954) 491-4653 -
LA Fitness
Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale
Rental Cars
Shopping ~ Gift, Novelty Shops & More
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Galleria Mall
East Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL -
Gay Mart
2240 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 630-0360 -
J. Miles
721 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 463-3988 -
Leather Werks
501 NE 13th Street, 33304
Ph: (954) 761-1236 -
Pride Factory
850 NE 13th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ph: (954) 463-6600 -
Ruff Riders
2205 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 561-1886 -
Sawgrass Mills - Outlet shopping center
12801 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise
Ph: (954) 846-2350 -
The Shoppes of Wilton Manors
on Wilton Drive -
To The Moon Market Place
2205 Wilton Drive
Ph: (954) 564-2987 -
We're Everywhere
2041 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 537-5600 -
Zoo Two Clothing Company
2151 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 537-6055
Publications, Supporters & More
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411
1110 NE 34th Ct, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 567-1981 -
Buzz
2911 NE 6th Ave., Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 630-3304 -
South Florida Blade
1595 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors
Ph: (954) 568-1880 - Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Greater Fort Lauderdale
- Gaysports.com
- Gaywork.com
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Hotspots
5100 NE 12th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Ph: (954) 928-1862 - Miami Herald
Travel Guides
- Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Visitor's Bureau - Rolling Out The Rainbow Carpet
- Gay Places 2 Stay - Gay Travel Guide
- Gay Ft Lauderdale
- Gay Journey
- Gay South Florida
- Fun Maps - Gay Travel Guide Maps
- Mark's South Florida List
- My Gay World
- Out & About Online - Gay Travel Guide
- SouthFloridaFun.com - Online gay travel guide to South Florida.
- The Gay Maps
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April 22nd, 2010Hey, back at New Jersey.....feeling bummed...miss it there already. I want to thank you all for making my first trip to the CHESTON HOUSE an unforgettable experience!!! this just makes me want to return!!! keep up the GREAT work!!! keep in touch!!! HUGS CHUCK and Earl
Louie
Louis - Newark, NJ









