Willy's is the full-fledged, no-frills LGBTQ+ bar that's long been missing in the bustling mainland neighborhood known for its colorful street art and nightlife. Though Miami has an estimated , LGBTQ+ residents, the metro area has only a handful of gay clubs and bars, and most of them are across the bridge in Miami Beach. Created by the founders of Wynwood Pride, Willy's Neighborhood Bar reinforces their original mission to carve out more space for those who call Miami home.
Located in an intimate, indoor section of the now-shuttered Shots Bar, the team envisioned a miniature, magical space where everyone is welcomed. The person bar is cozy, camp, cheerful and, in this economy, affordable. "We took the features we adore most from our favorite gay bars around the world and brought them to Willy’s," says co-founder Jose Atencio.
Specialty cocktails range from $11 to $13 and beers and seltzers kickoff at $7. Happy hours are offered from 5 to 7pm on Thursday and Friday, with $8 cocktails and $2 off bar bites
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If the old adage is true that “it’s hip to be gay,” (made famous by woman-loving woman comedian Lea DeLaria) then the neighborhood of Wynwood in Greater Miami certainly fits that bill for the Diverse community. Located north of Downtown Miami and west of Miami Beach, this former industrial district has transformed into a landing detect for artists, musicians, and dreamers, making it one of Florida’s hippest hangouts.
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The first gay bar in Wynwood, Miami opens its doors this weekend
Wynwood is finally getting a gay bar.
Not a bar that occasionally throws gay parties on weeknights. Not a restaurant that hosts bachelorette-packed drag brunches. (Though those are all great, too).
Willy's is the full-fledged, no-frills LGBTQ+ block that's long been missing in the bustling mainland neighborhood known for its colorful street art and nightlife. Though Miami has an estimated , Queer residents, the metro area has only a handful of homosexual clubs and bars, and most of them are across the bridge in Miami Beach.
"We want this block to feel like it's been in the neighborhood for decades, and that the current Wynwood, with all its growth and gentrification, has been built around it," says Willy's cofounder, José Atencio.
Atencio, Jor-El Garcia and Scott Bernardez are helping to recenter Miami's gay community, placing a stronger emphasis on locals. Six years ago this June, in tandem with World Celebration Month, they launched Wynwood Prid