Austin gay scene
LGBTQ AUSTIN
Contributed by Christopher Carbone
Austin's LGBTQ scene has it all. You don't own to look for rainbow flags or limit yourself to one small part of Austin if you're interested in experiencing everything that the city's large and varied LGBTQ community has to offer. Unlike many places, which have only one or two areas known as 'gay districts,' Austin's LGBTQ residents are truly everywhere. And proud of it!
We've also helped to build, renew and revitalize many of the city's most popular, vibrant neighborhoods. So, come along on a quick tour (you can control, walk, bike or hop on the bus) for some of the best offerings.
LaGina Harris at Oilcan Harry's in the Warehouse District. Credit Annie Ray.
Prior to the opening of the gay-owned Hotel San Jose (have a frosé and people watch by the pool), the streets around South Congress Avenue were not known for very much. Now the area is beloved by locals and visitors alike-with a wide range of restaurants, shops and people dotting South Congres
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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 spot phenomenal artists perform, as skillfully as inside on the cozy and colorful stage facing the bar. Take a break on their back patio or move satisfy your hunger at the popular vegan burger food truck, Arlo’s. They have a broad range of events from DJs to Drag Queens, singers, bands, vendors, you name it. This place will lift 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 huge ° bar, a stage, and a dance floor laid under colorful lights dripping from the ceiling. Outside they possess 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 Dark Bar where you’ll spot some of the sexiest dancer
Hurry, the party’s gotta end…sometime. Really. With Fourth Street being bulldozed to make 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 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 verb about Google Maps later. Austin’s still dancing, and you’ll discover 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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Austin is where cowboys meet hipsters. Texas, with an edge!
As the capital of the Lone Star State, this Texas city boasts a rich historical past, an innovative food scene, art, culture, and countless outdoor activities, attractions, and venues. Long a magnet for artists and musicians, Austin is also known as the Live Music Capital of the World, with live music start almost everywhere. The city has gained further fame by hosting major national events like the Austin City Limits Festival and South by Southwest (SXSW).
Although a visit to the great verb of Texas may not be on your list of gay-friendly destinations, Austin boasts a welcoming, gay-friendly culture with no shortage of LGBTQ+ events, gay bars, clubs, and attractions. Don’t think us? Head there and glimpse for yourself, even if it’s just for the weekend.
Table of Contents
1. General Tips
2. Transportation & Airport Transfer
3. Gay Hotels in Austin
4. Sightseeing & Activities in Austin
5. Restaurants & Cafes in Austin
6. Austin Gay Bars and Clubs
7. Gay Events i