Southern Nights Orlando — Restaurant in Orlando

Don’t go this place unless you wanna be kicked out with no explanation, lied to by security/bouncers that you can talk to someone with “a black shirt” to see why you’re being kicked out, be left with bruises, and to top it all off be traumatized. It sucks because this club is supposed to foster a community and safe atmosphere but I was met with aggression, lies, hostility, and passive aggressive-ness. To the female bouncer/security officer that gave me a dirty look, you know who you are and I hope you’re happy with what you created. To the male security officer who forcibly removed me and scarred my body, thank you. I would post the pics of my bruised wrist and hand but it’s not letting me. All of this occurred after I stood on top of a wooden bench that I was not aware I was not allowed to stand on. No signs, nothing telling me that said behavior was prohibited. When asked to get off of the bench as well, I gave no trouble. Two other people were also standing on said bench and I guarantee you, nothing happened to them. So why me is my question? I was silenced, not given an opportunity to communicate, and censored. All I have now is my voice and I want answers. I will not be silenced, and I will not be played the fool in a space that I paid to be in. After getting manhandled out of the club I hear the female bouncer that escalated the situation talking about me as well. It’s clear to see that she had a problem with me for whatever reason—I don’t even know her. To top it all off, another security officer told me he didn’t know what was going on, and that I was good to stay in the club. I want names, I want answers, and I want action. Something needs to change in this club because what happened to me tonight should not have happened—in a space I thought I was allowed to exist in freely and be myself, a space that promotes inclusivity, positivity—I was met with the complete opposite end of...

There was a man that donned a leather dog mask and he walked around the club throughout the night with it on. Security made rounds but didn’t have him remove it. After the scandal with the owners having explicit entertainment of minors, I expected the security to be more proactive. I saw little change.

I can only stay for a little bit because the music selections are inconsistent. In no specific order, the DJ plays a mix of rap, rnb, house, latin, or edm. It truly is frustrating when I’m having a blast for one song and then the next song is an entirely different genre. It’s time to change the DJ. The music is not curated — it’s shuffled.

It’s marketed as ladies night. For me, once a safe haven for the girls, the girly pops, and anyone in the lgqbt+ community. At the time, I genuinely felt safe being in the establishment because there was like no other in Orlando. Gone is the unbothered girl who could twirl and twirl to the music all night without being preyed upon. Now, it’s a place that would spike up my cortisol…..so no longer my safe space.

More and more hetereo men are infiltrating the space, standing on the outskirts — not dancing, just staring. I actually don’t feel safe and comfortable coming here. Why would a (straight) mannn be there? “Girls Party” was not built for them — and their presence feels intrusive, not inclusive.

The space gets so packed. Maneuvering through the crowd, especially trying to get out of the dance floor or to reach the exits, was difficult. I felt the club was prioritizing maximum capacity over actual safety.

The remaining original owner now promotes the club as “woman-owned,” like a shiny sticker slapped over deeper issues. But that label doesn’t carry weight when the work hasn’t been done to rebuild trust or restore what made this place feel safe in the first place. It feels performative — a branding choice, not a reflection of...

Find it funny for a club that collects a cover charge literally everyday they are opened , who does that ? A Monday. A Tuesday ? A cover , like seriously? Is there one day a week and they just can make their profits on drinks ? But no, of course not. Another bar is just as good with dance floor 10 minutes away from here. Never drama of body searches there, numerous drink specials and never ever a cover charge and never huge lines on sidewalk next to rat traps people trip on. Ironically it was Southern nights 9th anniversary this past weekend. They gave away free well (gross, puke after 2-3) drinks very early in the evening when they know no one gets to a club at 9pm for 1 hour only. But still managed to have hundreds of people waiting in line Friday midnight for 30 minutes and then charge their typical cover of $10 over 21 and more $ if you’re under 21. I’ve been plenty anniversary celebrations and parties for bars and clubs and they waive the greedy charge for the day or weekend , liquor promoters would be giving free drinks and light tubes and blinking cups promoting their liquor through out the night or $ 2 you call its , and cater in appetizers and a few raffle prizes. But nope , not at SN. They want you to experience their 9th anniversary and celebrate with them making them richer with thousand of $ in profit for the customer appreciation event. Gosh not accepting a cover for 2 days would really hurt them ? They’d be better off not even saying it’s their anniversary party on social media and posters. It’s like your jobs Christmas party inviting you and a dinner downtown Orlando and then having you pay for your meal and your bosses. SN could learn from some neighboring clubs and discos in Tampa , Wilton manors , Miami , Chicago , Columbus Ohio , Milwaukee and San Diego who treat their customers with a little more gratitude and authentic...