Since 1958, there has been at least one operating gay bar. This nightclub has an outdoor patio with rotating live music, making it a great spot to socialize and enjoy the weather. The Manhattan Club, the citys first documented gay bar, opens on Congress Ave between 9th and 10th. It’s killing us that this favorite is temporarily closed, but fingers crossed it’s only for a while.
We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again: in every big city in America, there’s a gay bar named Charlie’s. Photo Credit: Cheer Up Charlie’s Cheer Up Charlies But that seems like a way to meet Drunks rather than gays. You’re bound to have a great time any time you visit these gay bars and clubs in Austin, TX. I suppose you could be lame and go to the Iron Bear or any of the many gay bars near 4th street area. Regardless of where you live, though, Austin is a great place for the LBGTQ+ community, as the city has its very own Pride parade, gay-led organizations, and plenty of gay and lesbian bars. Technically, 4th Street is where Austin gays gather the most, but East Austin is the unofficial gayborhood. When you ask someone where the gay neighborhoods are in Austin, you’ll get a response that goes something like, “No need-all of Austin is gay-friendly.” And they’re not far off.
