Nathan’s Beach Club, the iconic LGBTQIA+ welcomed venue located on Washington Avenue in South Beach, will reopen to the public on Thursday, June 1st, 2023. The idea of Nathan’s came to fruition when Derek Gonzalez, CEO of GOAT hospitality, met Nathan Smith in 2020. The two began to conceptualize their vision for Nathan’s and fill a void for the LGBTQIA+ community, as they set out to create a fun, approachable bar that welcomes all.
“I wanted to reopen Nathan’s with a sense of pride,” said Nathan Smith, owner of Nathan’s Beach Club. “With Derek and GOAT hospitality behind us, we see even more great things on the horizon for Nathan’s Beach Club.”
GOAT Hospitality Group aims to provide world-class hospitality by serving customers and the community. GOAT Hospitality is the force behind brands like Nathan’s Beach Club, Pilo’s Street Tacos, Pilo’s Tequila Garden, and Frozaritas, with other concepts coming later this year. Gonzalez’s brand, Pilo’s, is one of the largest employers for individuals with “special abilities” in the hospitality sector. People with “special abilities'' make up the largest minority in the US, and it is committed to shattering the disability employment gap. At the same time, Nathan’s is committed to serving and providing for the LGBTQIA+ community by giving them safe space and opportunities in the hospitality industry.
“We pride ourselves on partnerships that align with our brands and our vision,” said Derek Gonzalez, CEO of GOAT hospitality. “I trust this collaboration to be a great one given that Derek and I have the same thoughts when it comes to giving back to our communities and providing opportunities in the hospitality industry.”
Nathan’s Beach Club is located at 1216 Washington Ave in Miami Beach and will open Tuesday-Sunday from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
WHEN: Thursday, June 1st
WHERE: Nathan’s Beach Club
1216 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139