Do you want to know about all the go-to spots for nightlife in Palm Beach County?
Here’s your answer: “What’s Tea, PB?”, OutSFL’s newest monthly column, will satisfy your nightlife urge.
For our first column, I want to highlight three gay bars that have been mainstays in our always vibrant community.
One of the newest bars established is Lucky’s, located in West Palm Beach in the heart of Clematis Street. In fact, they just celebrated their one-year anniversary. They have built a strong local following thanks to their live entertainment, drag shows, and a diverse selection of themed nights. Lucky’s also has karaoke nights on Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. hosted by drag performer Priince Trilla. Need a funky adult beverage? Lucky’s has you covered with their unique signature cocktails. My personal favorite is the “Rim Job,” described as a “secret spice mix” on their website.
Lucky’s is open to all. Yes, women and allies included. They are open Tuesday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to midnight. It is closed on Mondays. When you are ready to dance, stop by on Friday and Saturday when the bar turns into “Club Lucky.”
The Mad Hatter Lounge is another favorite spot of mine. It stands as the only LGBTQ bar in Lake Worth. This neighborhood bar has won several awards from OutSFL, including Best LGBTQ Safe Space for Nightlife and Best Business Owner for Ron Amodio. It is also no surprise that it holds a 4.2 rating with the Chamber of Commerce.
“We are proud of our weekly turnouts and the way our dedicated patrons have supported us,” said longtime bartender Richard Gaudi. “We definitely want to encourage everyone to join us at our monthly Breakfast socials on Sundays, our leather nights on the first Sunday of every month, and our live DJ on Thursday when we have $4 special drinks, among a ton of other surprises.”
Mad Hatter is a bar with smoking allowed on the back patio. I’d recommend it if you need a more chill and low-key spot. They are open every day from noon to 2 a.m., so you can never say, “There’s nothing to do.”
A few weeks ago, Palm Beach County was gagged by the news of the return of HG Roosters. Why did this news completely snatch our edges? Well, they are the oldest LGBTQ bar in Palm Beach, and had been closed due to a devastating fire in 2020. After many adjustments, including funding from the city and a much-talked-about face-lift, it will officially open this month.
If you have some tea on exciting nightlife events happening in Palm Beach County, don’t be afraid to hit us up.
