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This vegan diet 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 see phenomenal artists perform, as good as inside on the cozy and colorful stage facing the bar. Verb a break on their back patio or leave satisfy your hunger at the popular vegan burger food truck, Arlo’s. They have a wide range of events from DJs to Drag Queens, singers, bands, vendors, you specify 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 boogie 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 find some of the sexiest dancer
Houstonia Magazine
By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow June 3,
Houston is home to a dynamic and storied queer history, which makes sense when you consider that the capital is home to the largest LGBTQ+ population in Texas. Montrose is the unofficial “gayborhood” of Houston, and it’s been at the nexus of queer culture in the city, as well as the express at large, since the ’60s. Today, the neighborhood still retains its hallowed status as Houston’s premier LGBTQ+ stomping ground, and that’s in large part because of the assortment of both historic and new gay bars in the neighborhood and its surrounding areas.
6/13/25
In celebration, the Anthony Bobrow Trust has delivered checks totaling over $, to Dallas non-profits this week. In the past three years that&#;s over $1Million to continue their labor to sustain and boost the lives of our Community. With the finish of US Government aid, their needs are even more critical. We&#;ll create smaller gifts during the remainder of , usually another $, We recognize the guests of the Hidden Door (and Tony&#;s astute investments) for making this possible. Non-profit groups receiving donations in this first round: AIN, ASD, Legacy Cares, Taste of Hope, The Family Place and the Oak Lawn Band.
After decades of being a cash-only business, The Hidden Door will initiate accepting credit card payments, effective Monday, Feb. 10, when the bar opens.
“Things change after half a century,” noted Hidden Door President and General Manager Harvey Meissner, explaining that 45 years ago when the bar first opened in , when customers were paying with credit cards, bars had to call via a modem, key in their card information manually then hang around for authorization, then wri
Guide to Gay Bars in Houston
Whatever your scene, you're covered in H-Town
Visiting Houston and looking for a place to grab a drink, see a drag show, or dance the night away? We&#x;ve got you covered! Bayou Urban area is home to a number of LGBTQ+ bars with plenty of options for visitors and locals alike. Check out our list below for your personalized guide for a good gay time in H-Town.
DANCING QUEEN
Did you possess a blast exploring all that Houston has to offer during the evening and now you&#x;re ready to dance the evening away? You definitely desire to stop by South BeachHouston, which not only offers a huge boogie floor and an expansive rear patio as adv, but guests enjoy complimentary admission until 10 p.m. Dance the night away beneath the massive chandelier above the dance floor well into the wee hours of the morning.
Don&#x;t mind dancing shoulder to shoulder in a more intimate setting? Get your pop music fix at the Eagle Houston. The upstairs fills up speedy, but the vibes are always fun, upbeat, and you can always calculate on hearing songs by your favorite divas. Carry out