Palace
If these walls could talk, they'd tell you that becoming Miami's number one LGBTQ+ bar and restaurant was no easy task. But, after three decades of spectacular parties, including South Beach's righteous heyday as a homosexual hotspot in the 1990s, the Palace was doomed to become a legend. After all, "Every Queen Needs a Palace," and they've been home to South Florida's most spectacular entertainers and drag queens since 1988.
The Palace began catering to the city's LGBT population in the 1990s. The neighborhood had claimed the 12th Street Beach across the street as their own, and the party quickly spread, with Palace throwing T-dances in its parking lot. Designer Gianni Versace relocated to Ocean Drive, a block away from the Palace, around that time and became a regular visitor. He would often bring his celebrity buddies to dine. Stars such as Luciano Pavarotti, Elton John, Madonna, and Princess Diana were regularly seen, and Ocean Drive became a popular destination for fashion models, with fresh photoshoots and music videos being made on a daily basis.
In July of 2017, The Palace closed its doors at 1200 Ocean Drive after the building was sold to developer Steve Kassin’s Infinity Real Estate. He bought the building that houses The Palace as well as 31 residential units for over $15 million. At the time of the sale, an executive for Infinity said the company planned to “enhance the property, including improving the building’s prominence and accessibility." Donall made it clear that instead of closing temporarily during the building’s renovations, the Palace would change locations permanently.
In November of 2017, after a short hiatus, Palace Bar reopened at its new location, 1052 Ocean Drive, and is once again home to glittering queens and drag performances, and every so often you’ll spot frequent celebs such as Nene Leakes, Andy Cohen, Ross Matthews, Gus Kenworthy, Perez Hilton, and Lisa Vanderpump dining with friends. Today, everyone is invited to experience the incomparable hospitality and entertainment of Miami Beach’s most inclusive bar and restaurant, three decades in the making!
Google rating: 4.3/5
Phone: +1 305-531-7234
Address: 1052 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States
Website: https://palacesouthbeach.com/
