If you only go to one gay bar in Austin, make it this one. Its regular drag acts and live music sets provide endless entertainment for revelers of all sexual orientations. To put it simply: It's the iconic venue you don't want to skip. Oilcan Harry's: Additionally, no serious clubber should visit Austin without making an appearance at this always-crowded bar.Inside, you'll find a small dance floor, a stage that seems to always be occupied by a drag queen, and a genial patio for summer evenings. Oilcan Harry's is right in the heart of the hip downtown Warehouse District. Rain on 4th: Out-of-towners might do better with making friends at Rain on 4th, neighbor to Oilcan Harry's, because while it boasts a similar club vibe, it does so without all the attitude and scene.'Bout Time II: A bit north of downtown, you'll find an updated version of the original, now-defunct Bout Time.It isn't abnormal to find the latest sporting event being broadcasted in this gay club. It's a popular hangout for Austin's north side crowd and is also more frequented by the over-40 set than some of the youthful downtown clubs. Halcyon: Just across the street from Rain is a gay-popular (and hipster-infested) coffeehouse, bar, and lounge that draws a wide mix of folks from all walks of life (gay and straight, that is).Įxpect a lengthy beer list, a happy hour crowd, and themed evenings.It's a nice place to sip wine or cocktails, nurse a vanilla latte while you type on your laptop, make conversation with erudite locals, or relax at a sidewalk table overlooking the colorful street action. Highland Lounge: Although it can get quite clubby at night, downtown Austin's Highland Lounge errs more on the side of a cocktail bar.It has more space than any other gay bar in the vicinity and that includes a sprawling dance floor and outdoor patio, too. The Iron Bear: If you're a sucker for divey vibes, skip the flashy clubs and head instead to what the locals call the "bears' lair," where you can play pool, shoot darts, and drink cheap beers with the beefy types.Sellers Underground: Sandwiched between the two most popular gay clubs in town, Sellers Underground is the perfect place to start the evening with a snazzy cocktail before heading to Oilcan Harry's or Rain.
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The Jackalope: While not specifically queer-leaning, this Warehouse District hotspot is most definitely LGBTQ+-approved, which you can tell by the many same-sex couples and gay singles who mingle here on the weekends.There really is a giant jackalope (among other eccentric statues) in the middle of the floor. Drag Shows at Elysium: This "alternative"-or gothic, you might call it-dance club regularly hosts drag shows courtesy of the drag troupe Poo Poo Platter.Illusions, the Show: Speaking of drag, the famous celebrity impersonation drag show that calls many U.S.cities home has a presence in Austin, too. Head to Divas Men's Club on special nights- check the Illusions calendar on Eventbrite-to see Gaga, Madonna, even Hepburn impersonators in all their glory. Tickets to the show include dinner as well.
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More than 400,000 people flock to Fiesta Gardens for it every summer. The Austin Gay and Lesbian Pride Foundation picks a theme for Austin Pride every year-in the past, they've included "revolution" and "boogie wonderland." The festival encompasses a very colorful parade and festival which features carnival rides and Drag Queen Story Time. There are events happening all Pride Week leading up to the event, too. Austin Black Pride: In the spring, the Austin Black Pride organization hosts its own pride festival.