Disco Pony Nightclub opened July 10, 2025 at 1901 North 15th Street, Ybor City, Florida. Credit: Courtesy of RKBARR

After a decade on Ybor City’s 7th Ave, Southern Nights Tampa has moved and rebranded.

The LGBTQ+ bar now known as Disco Pony Nightclub opened July 10 at 1901 N 15th St., just around the corner from Southern Nights’ spot at 1401 E 7th Ave. Southern Nights closed at the end of May.

Reminiscent of Chappell Roan’s hit “Pink Pony Club,” the bar has themed nights like “Hoofin’ it Up” happy hour, “Hay Girl Hay” ladies party and “Stirrup Trouble” Sundays.

Disco Pony continues Southern Nights’ tradition of hosting local drag performances and celebrity drag stars. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” judge T.S. Madison made her Disco Pony appearance earlier this month after performing Southern Nights’ last night. Contestant Mistress Isabelle Brooks performed last Sunday. Alexis Matteo is scheduled for Sept. 6.

On Sunday, the bar hosts a celebration of life show for Jasmine Jimenez, known in the drag world as Jasmine International.

The Disco Pony bar is owned by Orlando-based RKBARR, which also runs Southern Nights Orlando, District Dive, and Stiffy’s. Clara Barr took ownership of the company in January shortly after its previous owner Richard Kowalczyk was indicted on child pornography charges.

Disco Pony Nightclub is open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3 p.m.-3 a.m. and weekends from noon-3 a.m.