4 editor picks in Austin.
4 lgbtq+ in Austin our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Austin nightlife.
Oilcan Harry's on West 4th in Austin is the Warehouse District gay bar that has anchored the strip since 1990, daily 14:00 open with drag, DJs and 18+ nights.
TipOpen seven days 14:00-02:00. 18+ nights Monday to Saturday from 20:00 carry a $20 cover; weekend drag shows fill the patio.
Highland Lounge on Colorado Street in Austin opened October 2014 as the city's only true gay nightclub, three floors with six bars, a sprawling dance floor.
TipOpen Friday and Saturday 21:30-03:30, Sunday 16:00-00:00. Friday's Lesbian Dance Party is the long-standing weekly draw.
Cheer Up Charlies on Red River Street in Austin is the queer dive with a covered patio, kombucha cocktails and a live music stage running indie.
TipOpen Thursday to Sunday 16:00-02:00. The back patio holds the live stage; no cover most nights, cash and card both work.
Coconut Club on Colorado Street in Austin is the queer-leaning tropical dance bar with weekly drag brunch, five stages and rainbow crosswalks across the 4th.
TipCocoCxnts drag brunch Saturdays 13:00-16:00 with no cover, voted Best Drag Showcase by the Austin Chronicle. Doors at 13:00, show at 14:00.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Six East Austin smokehouses in three hours, including a MICHELIN One Star pitmaster and three Bib Gourmands. Skip every line, ride in an air-conditioned van, and come hungry.
Guided tour · 3h 30m
Enjoy a brewery tour with live music, beer tastings, and a meal. Visit 3 local breweries, learn about the craft beer scene, and enjoy a small meal from a food truck. F...
Guided tour · 4 hours
Embark on a public 3-stop brewery tour in Austin. Enjoy tastings at 3 of the city's top breweries and learn about the brewing process from local professionals.