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Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Restaurants Caravana Fusion & Trailer | Avenida das Rendeiras 1672 | (48) 3232-0045 | http://www.caravanalagoa.com.br/ (doesn't work) This started out as a trailer, and has evolved into quite a little foodie spot one of those places where you order a hamburger and receive a masterpiece. It's casual and delightful and you'll definitely return to work your way through the menu.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Restaurants Churrascaria Ataliba | Rodovia José Carlos Daux, 3008 | (48) 3333-0990 | http://www.ataliba.com.br/ This massive, almost hilariously elegant place seems out of sorts with the massive meat-eating crowds that pack in this place, but when you want your churrascaria fix, this is THE place to come and come hungry to this temple-like spot to worship the gods of glorious meat.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Restaurants Box 32 | Mercado Publico Municipal | (48) 3224-5588 | http://www.box32.com.br/ Yes, this is in a food market, but you should still make a reservation. And lest you think it's absurd to book a table at a food market stall, think again this is seafood at its exquisite, inventive best. Just go ahead and book your next meal there as well, you know you want to.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Restaurants Café das Artes | Rua Esteves Júnior, 734 | 48 3024-0669 | no website This is a cute cafe that has all manner of beverages and snacky-type foods that you pick up and bring to your table. Definitely only a daytime place, but it's a great daytime place. Order the strawberry juice, it's delicious!

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Restaurants Bar do Vadinho | Rua Manoel Vidal 305 | (48) 3237-7305 | no website As you can imagine in water-logged Floripa, their menu is seafood-heavy, and it's fresh and delicious. It's a huge space that's a lot of fun, if a little loud; but a glass of wine from their extensive collection will mellow you out soon enough.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Restaurants Barracuda Restaurant | Avenida das Rendeiras, 1562 | (48) 3232 5301 | http://www.barracudagrill.com.br/ Fried, baked, grilled, raw however you like seafood is how you'll find it here. And in case that's not enough, there are also excellent meat dishes, pasta and risotto. And save room for dessert!

This used to be a Bar with Ladies but has been transformed to a Gay Karaoke Bar. It is located on a small sub Soi across from Circle Pub. It is one of the first Karaoke Clubs open until the wee hours of the morning. They have a lounge setting with Sofa seating and big screen TV’s surrounding you. Depending on your taste you will find handsome waiters working there . They usually have a large selection of waiters willing to go off with you. There are Coyote dancers to entertain and you and if you are hungry you can order some food. They also have VIP Rooms upstairs. Drink are at a reasonable price though the drink selection is very Thai limited to large beers or whiskey bottle/mixer sets. Like most Karaoke Bars they do not get busy until after midnight. Please tell us about your experiences and do not forget to post some photos If you have. Information: Address: 161/29 Moo Galaxy Sriphoom Muang, Chiang Mai 50300. Open Hour: 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. Google coordinate: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=18.800891,98.985496

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Saunas Sauna Termas Oceano | Rua Luiz Delfino, 231 | 48 3222-4547 | http://www.thermasoceanoflorianopolis.blogspot.com This isn't the biggest sauna in the world, but it's really the only one in Floripa, so chances are you will see everybody at some point including bears, who are welcome here. The crowd skews yum oops we mean young, and the dark room is where you'll find the most non-sauna activity.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Saunas Thermas Club Hangar | Rua Henrique Valgas, 112 | 48 3225-5858 | http://www.clubhangar.com.br/club_hangar/ We're listing this here in the interest of thoroughness, but this sauna is really to be avoided. It's bare bones, not a place you'd want to get undressed in let alone relax, and really just is not a place to waste your time. Head to our other sauna listing instead.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Clubs Barbarella Lounge | Rua Saldanha Marinho 351 | (48) 3207-5666 | no website This place is relatively new, and feels more like somebody's awesome party than a nightclub or dance hall. The crowd skews young, with baby gays and lesbians having fun and flirting and generally having a ball. A really fun time.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Clubs Mix Cafe | Rua Menino Deus 47 | (48) 3324-0102 | http://www.mixcafe.com.br/mixcafe/home.php Go-go boys and drag shows and hot DJs are the order of the night at Mix. Note that on weekends they have live music along with the drag, which is the perfect time to grab your boy and have a little chat.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Clubs Concorde Club | Av. Rio Branco 729 | (48) 3222-1981 | http://www.concordeclub.com.br/site/inicio.html Bare chests! Go-go boys! Balconies for scoping out the talent! And a circuit-party vibe that is all about seeing, being seen, and getting your gay on. If you're going to go out to one place in Floripa, this is it.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Clubs Jivago Lounge | Deputado Leoberto Leal 04 | (48) 9940-5336 | http://jivagolounge.ning.com/ (doesn't work) Ask around for when the gay nights at this otherwise mixed-scene club, and then head there to find a younger crowd of beautiful boys among the lesbians that also come to party. Note that even on gay nights there's a mixed scene, so don't go hog wild but those young 'uns are pretty chill.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Clubs 1007 Boite Chick | Alameda Adolfo Konder, 1007 | (48) 3204-6175 | http://1007brasil.com/ This is a rocking club housed in a former brothel, with lights, music, tons of fabulousness, and insane drink specials that change by the hour starting at midnight. It might seem like any other club at first, but wait until the hotties show up.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Clubs Isla Urbana Lounge | Av. das Rendeiras, 1046 | (48) 3809-5804 | http://islaurbana.com.br/ It looks like it should be on the rooftop of a W Hotel, but instead it's on the sea, and is crazy-sexy. A mixed crowd, a bit heavy on the lesbians, comes to their theme nights and stays all night long.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Clubs The Week | Praia Mole The Week descends onto Florianópolis in the summer and during holidays only (like Carnival), so you need to check with local listings to see if it's up and running. If it is, then you are in for a treat the chance to be at the absolute epicenter of gay nightlife. Its space packs in thousands of sweaty, dancing bodies.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Bars Rancho do Maneca | Rod. SC-405, 472A, Km 1 | 48 9616-6715 | http://ranchodomaneca.webnode.com.br/ This is a rustic, cowboy-themed bear bar that is a lot of fun. Hang out at once of the many indoor or outdoor areas, and be there on their Karaoke nights, which are a hoot! (Or is that a woof?)

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Bars El Divino Lounge | Rua Almirante Lamego, 1147 | 48 3225-1266 | http://www.eldivinobrasil.com.br/

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Bars Fany Café Bar | Rua Bocaiúva, 2468 | 48 3024-6970 | no website This is a daytime gaytime bar, where you can share a piece of cake with your sweetie, or a cupcake with your cupcake. Seriously though, it's a cute hangout place if you're able to drag yourself away from the beach.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Bars Flowers Bar by Kit Kitana | Av. Hercílio Luz, 1202 | 48 9946.1753 | http://www.fervo.com.br/empresas/flowers/ This is a gay music bar, with a bit of an older crowd during the week; on Friday there is a drag show that is part Vegas, part Priscilla, and should not be missed.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Bars Denys Bar | Travessa João Grumiche, 437 | (48) 3034-4342 | http://denysbar.webnode.com.br/ There is a club section of this joint, and their new sound system is packing in the boys who are dancing the night away to hot DJ sounds. But its extensive outdoor bar area is where the real action is, so grab a drink and head outside.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Bars Koxixos Beer Bar | Av. Governador Irineu Bornhausen | 48 3228-0114 | http://www.koxixosbeer.com.br/ As you can guess, beer is the star at this cute pub on the sea. It's casual, laid back, has indoor and outdoor seating, and their food choices are varied, decent, and will soak up the suds.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Bars Floribar | Rua Durval Melquíades de Souza, 638 | 48 3322-2550 | http://www.fervo.com.br/empresas/floribar/ This isn't a raucous bar, but instead a sleek, comfortable place to have a quiet drink in your choice of nooks. And by drink, we mean proper cocktails. Keep this on your list for great places in the city center.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Bars Bar do Deca | Rua Rita Loureno Da Silveira 97 | (48) 3232-2052 | http://www.bardodeca.com/ Praia Mole is the best beach, and Bar do Deco is the best place to hang out on that beach. And it's right next to Praia Galheta if at a certain point you feel like you're wearing simply too much clothing. Come here for an early cocktail or party right on through the night.

Gay and Gay Friendly Florianópolis Bars Blues Velvet Bar | Rua Pedro Ivo, 147 | (48) 3225 4111 | http://www.bluesvelvet.com.br/ This super-hip bar has a mixed scene that is very chilled out. Their theme nights are about the music only, with 80s nights and even semi-ironic karaoke happening. If you're looking to get away from a hardcore gay scene for an evening, this is a great spot.