Gay bars austin
Hurry, the party’s gotta end…sometime. Really. With Fourth Lane being bulldozed to produce 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 like it’s their last, if those heaving downtown parties are anything to go by. Mainstays like 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 approach in. (The bars save 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 find 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
Hour Austin LGBTQ+ Itinerary
LGBTQ+-Owned and Gay-Friendly Things to Undertake in Austin, TX
Austin is one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly cities in the country, with a flawless score of from the Human Rights Campaign. But you won&#x;t find just one gayborhood here. The community is integrated throughout the city, which means that LGBTQ+ visitors will find a affectionate welcome wherever they wander.
Check out our two-day itinerary that will direct you to some of the most popular shopping districts, restaurants, nightclubs and gay-owned businesses in Austin.
Radio Coffee & Beer. Courtesy of Visit Austin.
DAY 1
Fuel up for the day with an espresso from Radio Coffee & Beer in South Austin. Then grab a hearty breakfast from on-site patio food truck Veracuz All Natural, where authentic Mexican tacos are made with all natural and fresh ingredients. Also located here is DEE DEE, serving up authentic Northern Thai street sustenance for lunch and dinner.
Austin is all about the outdoors, so why not join fellow joggers on the mile Ann and Roy Butler Hi
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This vegan food truck turned inclusive performance venue and kombucha lock 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 lock. Take a rest on their advocate patio or move satisfy your starvation at the accepted vegan burger diet truck, Arlo’s. They have a extensive range of events from DJs to Drag Queens, singers, bands, vendors, you name it. This place will boost 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 get not just loved but legendary. They have a enormous ° 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 Obscure Bar where you’ll find some of the sexiest dancer
Explore One of Austin's Walkable LGBTQ-Friendly Neighborhoods
We like to say 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 dance 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," hold an eye on their Instagram for themed nights, drag shows and other special events.
Dumont's Down Low
For a calmer scene, check out DuMont&ap