Bars
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A gay bar and dance club on West 4th Street in downtown Austin, long one of the city's busiest gay spots.
Red River dance club with a big backyard stage and the Swan Dive lounge next door, whose TuezGays night draws the queer crowd.
Queer- and woman-founded bar and live music venue at 900 Red River St in Austin's Red River Cultural District. Known for inclusive bookings, vegan food and drinks, and an outdoor stage that hosts diverse acts from touring bands to drag nights.
Austin's dedicated bear bar, with craft beer, DJs, karaoke, and themed nights drawing the bear, cub, and leather crowd downtown.
Austin's largest gay club on Colorado Street: three floors, six bars, a big dance floor, drag, go-go dancers, a patio, and a Friday lesbian dance party.
Austin's first women's sports bar, on Guadalupe Street near the university, with watch parties, events and craft cocktails.
Warehouse District staple on Austin's gay strip with a busy dance floor, drag nights, and strong drinks.
Three-level downtown queer bar on Colorado Street, connected to Coconut Club, with a tropical ground-floor bar, a loft for dancing, and a rooftop DJ patio.
A judgment-free LGBTQIA+ neighborhood bar in Austin, a home base for local community groups and events.