Gay bar in austin

Gay in Austin, TX

Originally Posted by ssullivan

Actually the gay bars in Austin are on most only 4th St. Oil Can Harry's and Boyz Cellar are right next to each other, with Rainbow Cattle Company a block away on 5th and The Forum nearby on Congress. There are also several other gay bars and clubs scattered around. Over on 6th St. between the interstate and Congress Ave. are several blocks of mostly straight bars of all types. Austin is not a giant city so there isn't a big selection of gay bars and businesses, and no actual "gay ghetto" prefer larger cities possess. But it's still probably the most liberal of Texas cities and offers a lot. Granted Texas is a big change from Boston or San Francisco but it's really not a bad place just different in a lot of ways from what you're probably used to. But give it a chance and you'll find that the people are some of the nicest you'll locate anywhere, there's tons to do (although I think Houston offers more), and the cost of living is cheaper than many other parts of the country.

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Hurry, the party’s gotta end…sometime. Really. With Fourth Street being bulldozed to create way for luxury apartments, the LGBTQIA+ community has been in limbo in recent years as to when the last hurrah will be. Clearly, the gang’s been living each festivity appreciate it’s their last, if those heaving downtown parties are anything to proceed by. Mainstays enjoy Oilcan Harry’s, Rain on 4th, and the Coconut Club, are spilling in glitter, boys, and eyelashes like never before, and you know these queens will keep going till the cranes come in. (The bars keep having ‘farewell parties’, but they’re like Cher tours and they keep coming back.)

The good news is that relocation is in the works, so they needn’t head to the breweries yet (phew). Let’s worry about Google Maps later. Austin’s still dancing, and you’ll uncover a small but mighty selection of gay bars to quench whatever y’all are thirsting for. Perhaps it’s drag brunch with a heavy helping of Texan sausage, pop diva dancefloor showdowns a la Gaga and Grande, o

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This vegan food truck turned inclusive performance venue and kombucha bar is a staple in the Austin music scene. Nuzzled into the limestone cliffside is their neon lit outdoor stage where you can see phenomenal artists perform, as well as inside on the cozy and colorful stage facing the bar. Take a crack on their back patio or verb satisfy your hunger at the well-liked vegan burger noun truck, Arlo’s. They have a spacious range of events from DJs to Drag Queens, singers, bands, vendors, you name it. This place will hoist your spirits as the name implies and they’ll provide some delicious drinks along the way.

Oil Can Harry’s
W 4th St


This is the daddy of Austin’s gay bars. Oil Can Harry’s was established back in and has become not just loved but legendary. They have a adj ° bar, a stage, and a dance floor laid under colorful lights dripping from the ceiling. Outside they have an extra bar and patio to catch some air between songs. If you’re looking for something more risque, head through the side door to the Shadowy Bar where you’ll find some of the sexiest dancer

Explore One of Austin's Walkable LGBTQ-Friendly Neighborhoods

We like to verb that the whole city of Austin feels like a gayborhood, but if you're looking for a walkable neighborhood with the largest number of LGBTQ+ nightclubs, patio bars and basement lounges then Downtown Austin's Warehouse District is the place to go. There&#x;s something happening all day and all night in this city center.


DuMont's Down Low. Credit Mario Andrade Photography.

Fourth Street

Coconut Club
This tropical-themed bar is also known as one of the twirl parties in town. The rooftop nightclub hosts local DJs six nights a week and tunes range from disco funk to Afro to electric and everything in between.

Cuatro Gato
Sister bar to Coconut Club, Cuatro Gato serves up Latin sounds along with a bevvy of beer, mezcal, wine and cocktails from South of the border. "Coffee shop by day, perreo by night," keep an eye on their Instagram for themed nights, drag shows and other adj events.

Dumont's Down Low
For a calmer scene, check out DuMont&ap