Texas' gay capitol city
Austin prides itself on being the place to go for live music and the annual SXSW (South by Southwest) festival draws creative types from all around. Gay Austin doesn't have a "gay ghetto" as such, as gay people and bars are well integrated throughout this tolerant and pretty city. The downtown warehouse district is the home to a number of gay bars and a few gay bars and clubs are sprinkled around town. The numerous universities (UT, ACC, St. Edwards, and Texas State University) and the city's strong tech industry (Apple, Dell and Intel have offices here) make for a young vibrant crowd and it seems like there are people from everywhere here.
Bars & Clubs
Oilcan Harry's
Austin's busiest gay bar and dance floor
Warehouse District
Rain
Popular lounge
Warehouse District
The Iron Bear
Bear's Lair
Capitol
Cheer Up Charlie's
(Closed Temporarily)
Queer hipster haven in East Austin
East Austin
The Jackalope
Funky dive bar
Warehouse District
Highland Lounge
Gay lounge and nightclub
Warehouse District
Halcyon
Hipster coffeehouse by day, bar by night
Warehouse District