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Twist

Twist, Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, USA

Founded in , Twist is a must-visit destination in South Beach. It describes itself as “the hottest and longest running gay club in Miami”, bringing people together for a party on three huge dance floors across two levels in the heart of the gay scene. There's never a cover so you can visit at any time to meet the friendliest bartenders, most talented DJs, and the hottest dancers in the city.

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Everybody has a story (or many) about Twist. My best story is when I was newly out and visiting South Beach from New York a million years ago. My story is not PG enough to document in this magazine, but let’s just say it included an Argentinian ballet dancer that was in south beach on tour. I will let your imagination fill in the blanks, but let’s just say I was smiling the rest of my vacation.

After moving here I became friends with Richard and Joel and think I have only missed one anniversary party, so get your outfit together and meet me at Twist on Wednesday, June 21 for their 30th anniversary celebration.

Before this momentous anniversary, I thought it was appropriate to sit down with Joel for this exclusive Hotspots interview.

How did you get hired at Twist?

I met Richard Trainor, my future business partner and best friend shortly after moving to Florida, while interviewing for a position at Club 21 in Hallandale. Richard was the new GM, and I was looking to bartend. Richard and I went on to become rapid friends and worked on several projects toge

Miami might not be the gay mecca it once was (R.I.P. Magnum, Mova, Score and so many others). Still, this town is home to a diverse and welcoming queer community, as evidenced by our plethora of Miami drag brunches, the epic Miami Beach Pride and Wynwood Pride festivals and a new wave of inclusive queer parties popping up all around the city. Plus, a quick jaunt up north will acquire you to Wilton Manors, one of the most highly concentrated gay communities in the U.S. Basically, there’s plenty of action to be had if you comprehend where to find it. So, without further adieu: Our roundup of the best gay clubs and bars in Miami right now.

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