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Explore One of Austin's Walkable LGBTQ-Friendly Neighborhoods
We like to declare that the whole city of Austin feels like a gayborhood, but if you're looking for a walkable neighborhood with the largest number of Queer nightclubs, patio bars and basement lounges then Downtown Austin's Warehouse District is the place to go. There’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 sway 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 lock 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 exceptional events.
Dumont's Down Low
For a calmer scene, check out DuMont's Down Low. The warm and inviting basement, covered with whisky barrels from local distillers
Ready to show off your death drop in public?
Our LGBTQ+ society in Austin has a number of places for you to go out for drinks, a Kiki, and to dance the night away. Here’s a list of queer nightclubs and bars in Austin where you can show off your fiercest moves.
Contributed by Alysia Garcia
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Coconut Club
310B Colorado St
Coconut Club is 21+ and located on Colorado Street next to the iconic LGBTQ+ 4th Street. If you head up to the second floor, you will discover their dance floor on the rooftop. (While you are up there, check out that stellar view of the Frost Bank Tower). They change up their DJs often, so peruse their social media to get the latest deets.
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Neon Grotto
318 Colorado St
Follow the rainbow crosswalk and you will know you are in the right see by the neon lights surrounding the building. Welcome to Neon Grotto. The inside has sweet tropical vibes on the first floor, and they are linked to Coconut Club. They are 21+, and on Wednesdays, they have Karaoke Fight Club night!
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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 crack on their support patio or proceed satisfy your need at the widespread vegan burger diet 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
211 W 4th St
This is the daddy of Austin’s gay bars. Oil Can Harry’s was established back in 1990 and has become not just loved but legendary. They have a huge 360° block, a stage, and a dance floor laid under colorful lights dripping from the ceiling. Outside they have an extra bar and patio to trap some air between songs. If you’re looking for something more risque, brain through the side door to the Dark Bar where you’ll find some of the sexiest dancers on 4th street. OCH is a quintessential gay Austin experience that you don’t long to m Hurry, the party’s gotta end…sometime. Really. With Fourth Road being bulldozed to build 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 arrive in. (The bars maintain 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, or if kink’s your thing, there’s that too. Here are the best gay bars in Austin for lgbtq+
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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 crack on their support patio or proceed satisfy your need at the widespread vegan burger diet 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
211 W 4th St
This is the daddy of Austin’s gay bars. Oil Can Harry’s was established back in 1990 and has become not just loved but legendary. They have a huge 360° block, a stage, and a dance floor laid under colorful lights dripping from the ceiling. Outside they have an extra bar and patio to trap some air between songs. If you’re looking for something more risque, brain through the side door to the Dark Bar where you’ll find some of the sexiest dancers on 4th street. OCH is a quintessential gay Austin experience that you don’t long to m
Hurry, the party’s gotta end…sometime. Really. With Fourth Road being bulldozed to build 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 arrive in. (The bars maintain 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, or if kink’s your thing, there’s that too. Here are the best gay bars in Austin for lgbtq+