I visited Johnson's Club in Fort Lauderdale intending to have a drink and possibly watch the stage performances. Shortly after arriving, I was approached by a short Latin man who repeatedly pressured me to follow him to a private room. I clearly declined and told him I was not interested. Although he initially left me alone, he returned and continued insisting that I go with him. Eventually, I agreed to follow him, but at no point did he explain the pricing, fees, or how the private-room services worked. After the interaction was over, I was suddenly asked to pay a large amount of money without any clear explanation of the charges. Had the costs been disclosed upfront, I would have made a different decision. What bothered me most was the lack of transparency and the pressure tactics used throughout the experience. When I questioned the charges, the atmosphere became uncomfortable and hostile. I felt misled by the information I was given and left feeling taken advantage of. Based on my experience, I found the environment to be predatory and focused on getting customers into situations where they may not fully understand the costs involved. I felt robbed of the opportunity to make an informed decision, and I would not recommend this establishment to others. If you choose to visit, make sure you get a complete explanation of all pricing and fees before agreeing to anything. read more

To find a place with the best atmosphere and great prices in Wilton is hard! Flawless service and great drinks all the time. 10 out of 10! Every bartender is amazing! read more

Johnsons - Gay Bars Near Me - Wilton Manors, Florida

For a place in Wilton which is supposed to be LGBT friendly I couldn't have felt less accepted. Me (a woman) and 2 of my girlfriends went here to have a fun night - consider 2 of us are queer and love queer spaces because of their accepting energy. We show up to the front, and they tell us that in order to get in we need to have men with us. At first, I thought they were joking. We went in expecting it to be a joke and were immediately turned away by the guy at the front he looked at us almost with disgust. We then go outside and find men to come in with us - the bouncer asked them if they knew us and unfortunately, they said no - so he told us to leave. We then made friends with more men outside and they were excited to help us get in. When we get to the front - money ready - this horrible front desk man started yelling "THIS IS NOT GOING TO WORK" and then called for security saying, "GET THESE WOMEN OFF OF THE PREMISES". We were not aggressive, all we had done was offer our money to get in, we weren't mean, there was no reason to call security on us and embarrass us. This experience made my friends and I feel really upset and depressed, it is depressing that just because we are women we are made to feel uncomfortable in straight spaces and not allowed in gay spaces. In a place I thought would be one that is supposed to accept everyone I couldn't believe how we were treated and this experience will stick with me for a long time. I am glad I am not a young impressionable person newly accepting that I am LGBT and then encountering this thinking that this is how the gay community treats women. Every other place we were accepted with open arms, we danced and had a great time. I am disgusted with this place and the front desk man. I swear he looked at us with DISGUST for being women. VERY DISAPPOINTING AND UPSETTING EXPERIENCE. 0/10 do not recommend. read more

So, the bar has a great atmosphere, dancers are fun but, a good amount of them are using dildos to show up something that they don't have. Why would I tip a dildo? That's weird as F... read more

This is gotta be one of the best bars in Wilton manors. I love going there when I'm in town. The bartenders are very friendly and so are the Dancers. read more

Roofied. You read that right. I NEVER drink more than three a night and never have an issue blacking out. It doesn't happen to me. Period. But for some reason this past Friday, for the first time in my life after never breaking my routine, I blacked out and woke up in a stranger's house. I don't remember talking to him, but for some reason he could tell me everything about myself. I feel fucking violated after visiting this place. I will never return and will encourage all of my friends to do the same. Also, fuck you and your ridiculous cover charge. read more

Me and the husband used to love going there. We always had lots of tips for our favorite guy there. We brought a friend there this last weekend and the prices for the private dance is now insane. We always throw lots of dollars by the stage for the guys, but it has become a cash grab outside of that now, unfortunately. We probably won't go back read more

My wife and I visited Johnson's last night for my birthday and we had a blast. The $10 Door Charge for guys and $20 Door Charge for gals was a surprise but tolerable as we got a big kick out of it and the doorman. Bartender - Alex - was attentive, friendly and hot as a pistol! (Nice back work, BTW!) The energy of the entire club was off the charts. The dancers were buff, flirtatious and smokin' hot. And my wife and I took turns placing our tips for the men "just so". Other patrons were free with touches, strokes and subtle massage to enhance my enjoyment. More than once I was complimented on how great my legs looked. We were there about four hours and absolutely got our money's worth. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

It's such a cool albeit little dive bar, every gaybie from here to Miami has been at least once. Staff & owner are all super nice ppl too which helps the bar club stay packed on Fri n Sats.‍ read more

What an incredible speakeasy bar with such a "buffet" of an assortment of hot male dancers and the best music. But the highlight was the sexiest bartender I've ever seen, Alex. He's so talented and personable. He gave me the first class treatment (like I witnessed him do to all the patrons) even though he was so busy. I almost got exhausted just by looking at Alex making those drinks in record speed (and believe me, tastes great). I will be back bc it's a great place with great energy but mostly for Alex. The only downside is that Alex doesn't perform on stage but watching him perform behind the bar is nothing short of magic. read more

Johnsons - The best bartender ever, ALEX !!!!! - Gay Bars Near Me - Wilton Manors, Florida

Had an enjoyable time in the venue. It was clean, the bartenders were attentive, and the overall atmosphere was friendly.

I had a good time here, i frequent this location for the comfort in the bar. I find smaller guys to be my prefered taste but its come to be rare these days. One has moved from dancing to staff and i enjoy him But would prefer more of the same on the stage. read more

If you are not a cis gay male- BEWARE! I was very disappointed. A group of us went during pride festival, post parade. There was 2 men and then 5 women in our group. They would not let us in because we did not have enough men. I was shocked! I understand it's a rule for them but it's pride and we should be celebrating inclusivity considering we all have faced discrimination as being gay! We ended up getting in because we talked to the owner but at first he was reluctant to let us in. Im hindsight, I had wish we just walked away rather than give them out money but there were a couples people in the group who wanted to go! One comment form the manager that stuck to me is that they go by gender on the ID card. Such a disgrace! Being part of LGBTQ+ community, it is ignorant to take the gender on an ID As be all and end all! People transition in all different stages, people identify as non binary, I could go on and on... it really is sad. I hope the manager sees this post and reconsiders how he runs his business, reconsiders how he evaluated who is allowed in. This was my first time as a women part of the gay community who was discriminated at a gay establishment... read more

When looking this bar up it said it was an LGBTQ friendly place. When walking in with my mother and my aunt and my cousin, They turned us away because we didn't have enough guys. That is just ridiculous. When people are looking for acceptance and love they should not be turned away at the door just because of what's in their pants. We are visiting from Ohio I cannot believe that this is the community that I identify with. I fight every day for acceptance and this is the outcome? This is not the tea and everybody here is looking for a hook up and it ain't cute mama. read more

The purpose of this review at this time is more geared toward putting Johnsons on the Yelp map than anything else. I was there right after it opened, saw some of their scantily clad rather attractive male dancers, all of whom were obviously in dire need of professional dance training, but serving their primary purpose of appealing to gay prurient interests. As I was only there once and somewhat before those "just opened" business bugs were resolved, I'm not going to go in to much detail. I'll just say that overall Johnsons is what most would term a gay male strip bar, much on the same order as Boardwalk and to some extent Le Boy except with more mature less twinky chicken types as dancers. The moving forces behind Johnsons are rumored to be the same folks that had brought us Swinging Richards which was in North Miami and later in Pompano. The big difference is, of course, there is no full nudity here in order to be compliant with local laws. The hours are generally 6:00 PM until 2:00 AM Wednesday through Sunday, closed Mondays and Tuesdays. There is generally a cover charge which seems to vary between $5 and $10 dollars depending upon the time you enter and upon scheduled events. Though sometimes advertised as a "Speakeasy Lounge" the emphasis is definitely towards it what they term "Live Male Entertainment." For weekly details and updates, I'd suggest checking out their ad in HotSpots!. The facility has parking but its parking area is super small so generally of little customer value, and as we all know, parking along the Drive in Wilton is a total and often costly nightmare. read more

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Front bartender was on his phone. I walked away leaving a tip without acknowledgement. Lap dances (although I did not receive one) were not private. Could view others getting their private dances. When leaving the doorman (host collecting entrance fee) was out in parking lot on his cell phone for more than 20 mins. I would have loved to buy a T-Shirt in every color; but left empty handed... read more

Been here twice in an 18 month span... the "dancers" just stand on stage and rub their "areas", no actual "dancing" going on. It's pretty sad. read more

Beware of lap dance trap. My friend was asked to pay $700 for a lap dance. He was with a stripper for a few songs. No one explained cost structure. He could have called the police as he was threatened . Very bezare mafia type behavior in US. read more

Fun atmosphere But messy during dance time Dancers are def cool upper end types Drinks are strong , mildly friendly , but not overly !!! Def a fun stop read more

As others have mentioned, Johnsons is brought to us by the same owner that had Swinging Richards, a fully nude male strip club first located in Aventura, then later moved to Pompano before shutting down years ago. They've now opened this bar, called Johnsons, located in the former PJ's building on Wilton drive. Due to legal restrictions, Johnsons doesn't offer full nudity. We arrived here at around 10 on a recent Friday night and stayed for a few rounds. The "crowd" was relatively small..Indeed, the amount of dancers seemed to outnumber the patrons and most tables in the section with the stage were empty. One arrives here, pays a $10 cover to enter and is entertained by 2 or 3 dancers at a time who get up on stage and work the pole. They arrive on stage clothed, then over the course of a few songs they peel off layers, stripping down to their underwear or shorts. 2 upsides to this place: 1) They seem to have a good variety of dancers, from younger/smaller "twinks", up to larger bulked up guys who obviously spend lots of time in the gym. 2) The drink prices are reasonable. A mixed drink is something like $4 or $5 and they're served in pint beer glasses! For me, the original Swinging Richard's location in Aventura has still never been equaled or bested, though a few places have tried. As a bar, Johnsons is decent, with a long bar on one side and the stage in a separate section on the other, but when compared to Swinging Richard's, it's just too vanilla, yet charges the same cover. Unless I'm with a group who really wants to come here, I doubt I'll return. read more

Johnsons is an excellent time. Guys are hot and drinks are affordable. 100% recommend going.

This club is in an excellent location and created a safe space for the best pole dancers in Florida at an all male establishment. If you see Jace Maverix there you are in for a treat and Yankiel is a spectacular dancer and bar tender. This club has strict rules as to who may perform and the DJs actually consider what the dancers want which enhances performances. The man in charge is fair to his staff and one time when I lost my phone there it was actually returned to me the following day! All dancers pay to be able to perform at the clubs so please remember to tip them and don't be afraid to spark conversations with them. Some may not be the right fit, but I know based on experience that there's a great guy there that loves being able to share his time with you. read more

So fun and also delicious BBQ - got the BBQ platter and it's the best I've ever had! Flea markets are not to be missed!!! read more

I've been coming to this place since they opened and had always had a great time . The last few times I have been there not so much ! I have not seen the owner around so maybe that's why . The dancers hang out with their usual clients to chat with etc and obviously they tip them well , which I understand to a point . Then when it's their turn on stage they get mad if you don't tip them and then even if you do they don't come over and talk with you ! They are on their phones or talking with other dancers . And PS to those that are complaining about brining women into this bar They should Not be allowed in !! This is a place for gay men to go and enjoy themselves read more

Some of these reviews crack me up... "I went to see the dick dancers and was disappointed they didn't want to have an in-depth conversation with me about the conflict in Ethiopia"... "I brought my mama, my auntie, and my memaw to see the dick dancers and wasn't welcomed"... I mean COME ON PEOPLE. Not every place is for every person at every time and that's OK. I was there twice last week. Both times the bartenders were fine, the drinks were reasonable, the dancers were cute and friendly, and they made it perfectly clear that a private dance is $20 per song. If your expectations are right you will have a blast at this place. read more

The Gaiety had Denise who hand selected the guys who danced and she made sure the meat was extra big. She also featured one dancer at a time. That way the audience could focus on one and it made that dancer more desirable. The DJ had a voice that would make you swoon. Friday and Saturday had the marathon shows and every week a featured porn star. LA dancers are fun, friendly and all the clubs out fit them in great g-strings and jocks. Matching. More consistent. The music is loud and the guys know how to dance. Canada. The guys are naked. And sexy. The late great Swinging Richards may have been bright but the guys again, naked. NY go go dancers are rough, raunchy and GAY. They dance for those tips! And they are gayyyyyyyyyyy. Johnsons I feel has taken a dive. Too many men on stage at once. No individual focus. No real dancing, plenty of pull ups on the rafters and swing around the pole. No consistency in what they wear so it is very off the street. How is it that LA and Chicago clubs can outfit the dancers nightly but here you might get a g-string a jock or a full length boxer brief. The dancers are more straight than gay., Many ignored as they just stand there, The place could kill it with some tweaks. How are the bartenders and valet hooter than the men on stage. And the DJ sounds like he is calling the last four seats on Amtrak. Get an event planner in there. Create games. Do something. Get gay dancers, Get better. read more

I love Johnsons not even the dancers call your attention away from the owner the staff and wonderful environement Matt is the best Andy, Omar, Michael, and so many more are so personable and kind...close your eyes and you thing you are with your best friend. they are great love it love it love it read more

Went to Johnsons when I was down in Ft. Lauderdale this past weekend. Let me tell ya, well it was fun! The main reason we went in was to get a break from the heat during the Pride Parade. Several times we came up to the bar and they served us very delicious drinks for cheap! We got two vodka and red bulls and it was only $12. This is a great price because most the time you have pay a lot more for higher end vodka and red bull! The wait staff was super friendly inside. A couple of other nice things. One they use paper straws. This means they are environmentally friendly! At night they do have some adult entertainment, but we left well before this started up. They did have a nice big room where the entertainment takes place and a lot of mirrors. Like I said before we left well before this kicked off! Overall it was a great place to get a break from the heat and grab a drink while sitting at the bar! read more

I went to Johnson's Fort Lauderdale yesterday for Pride and I was underwhelmed at the rude service from the guy at the front door. Please train your door staff on how to interact with customers. He was rude and very homophobic. I'm sharing my extremely unpleasant experience and electing not to recommend Johnsons. Regardless of the situation, Johnsons had someone who my friend and I concur were clearly homophobic at the front door during Pride. We decided not to return to Johnsons and had a great time at Boardwalk. Perhaps Johnsons can take a page out of Boardwalk's book on how to treat customers because we were warmly greeted at Boardwalk. read more

First visit last night and I have not had this much fun in 20 years! The quality of the dancers is 10/10, just gorgeous men all night long. Half are big bodybuilders (my type) and beyond friendly nice talkative guys, fun and completely approachable. What a place I love it! read more

Great drink specials, best bartender and hot dancers. Although I enjoy the bartender more than the dancers.

BEWARE!!! We were there on sat, sitting and drinking at a table when this African American dancer named Tori walked by and asked my friend if he wanted a dance. My friend said no thank you. Tori then rolled his eyes and got up and as he was doing it he took the piles of $1 that we had on our tables and put it in his underwear. We went and told the door guy and they didn't do anything. They kept asking us if we are sure he did that, it was only $20 worth of $1 but still annoying. So if he did this with our money I can only imagine what else he does with peoples credit card and wallets. Be very careful!!! read more

Very good looking men!!! Fun to watch them dance, but then you get talked into a private dance which is supposed to be $20 a song....ok, didn't know that, dancers don't tell you, so a while later he says ok that will be $150, excuse me!!! He says I danced for you 10 songs, LIES!!! He literally would not let me leave until he was paid!!!! Just beware of this $20 a song thing is all read more

I have been to this place many times and always had a good time. However last night was bad. Went with my boyfriend who has a Johnson's card that gives him "lifetime" free entry or something to that effect. Well around 11:30pm on Pride, the guy at the cashier queened out and started yelling at us that the card isn't good anymore. He literally went off on us and we're just coming in with cash to buy drinks and tip the strippers. Fire that f-ckface. read more

Hottest guys in Fort Lauderdale hands down. I don't even like strip clubs but found myself giving these muscle studs bills, bills, and bills. There's a variety of guys here. Feel like ur waking through a genetic pool of perfect bodies and faces that know how to shake what their mama gave them. The drinks are hard and stiff. No complaints. Also surprisingly reasonable. I had a blue Long Island and was done. I'm a light drinker these days so I was almost gone at this point. Gave some more money to the hot men who were definitely working it. So if you want to a good place to go to and give money to people who are working hard for it because let me tell you they are! Come check out Jonhsons. read more

Bar staff not on par. Dancers just stand there expecting you to give them money. Never go on a weekend so I've been told. My mistake.

Decided to give this establishment a one star because they actually turned away my girlfriends that were with me and did not let them in to the club. Also the management team including the guy at the front door we're extremely rude and standoffish. Furthermore the drinks are water down and they are extremely expensive! And you're constantly being harassed by a performer to tip them. If you're just trying to have a good time definitely go across the street to the manor read more

Always fun but If you're looking for real gay dancers you are in the wrong place. 1 out of 10 dancers are gay. The plethora of straight men walk around the stage as if it's a canned food drive expecting donations... but instead of cans it's one dollar bills. You could go to anywhere with a pool and get the same experience without the expectation of money or paying a cover. Also at the end of the night I waited 10 minutes for a drink with an empty bar because the bartenders were adjusting their tips. It is fun but don't expect exotic dancing and dancers who care because in their world abs are enough to make money. There are a few gay dancers who WORK for their money but the rest are a joke. Support your fellow lgbtq+ dancers and not the fools standing rubbing their stomachs. read more

No seats !!!!! They will take your cover charge , but u will not get a drink or seat!! Smallest "club" I have ever seen. Guy at the door has 1970's glasses on and looks miserable! So many good places in F.L. Not worth it so sad read more

Great show great music I love the fact that their drinks are large and the dancers are friendly