Gay Bars & Clubs in San Antonio, Texas
The Strip on Main Avenue is the hub of San Antonio's LGBTQ+ nightlife, with gay bars, dance clubs, and restaurants — plus queer-friendly spots across Southtown and the River Walk area. Explore gay bars and venues in San Antonio.
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Bonham Exchange
Historic three-story downtown mega-club with drag and themed nights.
Downtown · $$
Pegasus
Four bars under one roof on the Strip — the Peg, since 1994.
Tobin Hill (Main Avenue Strip) · $
800LIVE Nightclub and Venue
Queer-owned dance club with go-go boys, drag, and rave nights.
Tobin Hill · $$
Heat
Multi-room dance club anchoring the Main Avenue strip since 2001.
Tobin Hill (Main Avenue Strip) · $$
Sparks Club
Northeast Side's longtime gay dive, home of Kinky Karnival.
Northeast Side · $
Sparky's Pub
British-style tavern on the quiet end of the Strip, with a big patio.
Tobin Hill (Main Avenue Strip) · $
2015 Place
One of San Antonio's oldest gay dives, with a big shaded patio.
Tobin Hill · $
Cobalt
Low-key neighborhood dive that opens at 7am, with Sunday brunch.
Tobin Hill · $
Knockout
No-nonsense dive bar on the Strip with strong drinks and pool.
Tobin Hill (Main Avenue Strip) · $
Let's Be Honest
Best New Bar 2024 — disco interior and a big Astroturf patio.
Tobin Hill (Main Avenue Strip) · $
Ouch Apparel LLC
LGBTQ+-owned apparel shop on the Strip — underwear, swim, and gear.
Tobin Hill (Main Avenue Strip)
The Eagle at Knockout
Leather-and-fetish bar tucked inside Knockout on the Strip.
Tobin Hill (Main Avenue Strip) · $
The Z
San Antonio's private men's bathhouse, with sauna and steam.
West Side · $
Purgatory
Strip nightspot known for weekend go-go dancers and no cover.
Tobin Hill (Main Avenue Strip) · $
The SA Country saloon
San Antonio's gay country-western bar, line dancing since 2012.
Beacon Hill · $
ZEBRAZ
Longtime gay gift and apparel shop on the Main Avenue strip.
Tobin Hill (Main Avenue Strip)
club 727
18,000-sq-ft nightclub with three rooms and the Guillotine show hall.
Tobin Hill (Main Avenue Strip) · $$
The Center - Pride Center San Antonio
Bexar County's LGBTQ+ community center and resource hub.
Tobin Hill
San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk
Riverside high-rise with indoor-outdoor pools on the River Walk
River Walk · $$$
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk
38-story River Walk landmark connected to Rivercenter Mall
River Walk · $$$
Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk
Boutique River Walk hotel steps from LGBTQ+ bars and restaurants
River Walk · $$$
Paramour At The Phipps
Rooftop cocktail lounge with skyline views near the Pearl District
Pearl District · $$$
Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk
High-rise hotel two blocks from the River Walk and the Alamo
Downtown San Antonio · $$$
Sol Cypress San Antonio; Marriott Tribute Portfolio
Boutique Pearl District hotel with bold design and fire pit lounge
Pearl District · $$$
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