Gay Austin Directory
Gay bars in Austin →Fourth Street in the Warehouse District is the hub of Austin's LGBTQ+ nightlife, with iconic gay bars and dance clubs — plus queer-friendly venues across East Austin, South Congress, and Rainey Street. Explore gay bars, clubs, and venues in Austin.
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Oilcan Harry’s
Austin's oldest gay bar, on Fourth Street since 1990.
Warehouse District · $$
Rain
Upscale Fourth Street dance lounge next to Oilcan Harry's.
Warehouse District · $$
Cheer Up Charlies
Queer Red River dive with live music and vegan cocktails.
Red River District · $$
Highland Lounge
Multi-level Warehouse District gay dance club.
Warehouse District · $$
Package Austin
Longtime South First menswear shop for swim and underwear brands.
South First (SoFi) · $$
The Iron Bear
Downtown bear bar and grill with a stage and dance floor.
Downtown (West 6th) · $$
The Little Gay Shop
East Austin marketplace of 100+ queer-owned makers and books.
East Austin · $$
The Austin Eagle
Austin's leather and fetish bar, a Northeast destination since 2022.
Northeast Austin · $$
Coconut Club
Multi-level downtown queer bar with Saturday rooftop drag
Warehouse District · $$
Jo's Coffee - 2nd St
Lesbian-founded coffeehouse with breakfast-to-dinner menu on 2nd Street
Second Street District · $$
Volstead Lounge
East Sixth lounge with a free Sunday drag brunch on the patio
East Austin · $$
Fairmont Austin
Official Austin Pride partner hotel with rooftop pool and spa
Downtown Austin · $$$$
East Austin Hotel
Locally owned boutique hotel in East Austin with a neighborhood feel.
East Austin · $$
Swan Dive
Queer-friendly Red River lounge with live music and vintage flair
Red River Cultural District · $$
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Wanderlust Wine Co. Shady Lane
East Austin wine bar with a ticketed Saturday drag brunch
Govalle · $$
Jo's Coffee - Sabine St.
Jo's newest outpost at Symphony Square with beer, wine, and espresso
East Downtown / Waterloo Park · $$
citizenM Austin Downtown
Modern boutique hotel with rooftop pool near Austin's queer nightlife.
Downtown Austin · $$
Barrel O' Fun
Mueller bar with the free Saturday Drag Queen Game Show
Mueller · $$
Jo's Coffee - S. Congress
Lesbian-founded original with Austin's most-photographed mural on SoCo
South Congress (SoCo) · $$
Austin Marriott Downtown
Large LGBTQ+ welcoming hotel near Lady Bird Lake with a rooftop tiki bar.
Downtown Austin · $$$
Barbarella Austin
Home of TuezGayz, Austin's longest-running weekly queer dance party.
Red River Cultural District · $
Equinox Austin
Upscale fitness club with luxury amenities on South Congress
South Congress (SoCo) · $$$
Aloft Austin Downtown
Gay-friendly downtown hotel with rooftop bar near Sixth Street.
Downtown Austin · $$
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