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Die Schwulenszene in Austin, TX: Ein Überblick
Austin hat eine lebendige und einladende LGBTQ+-Community, obwohl es keine definierte „Gayborhood“ gibt. Der fortschrittliche Ruf der Stadt macht sie insgesamt schwulenfreundlich, auch wenn die Einstellungen in den konservativeren Vororten unterschiedlich sein können. Austin ist zwar kleiner als Orte wie Chicago oder New York, bietet aber dennoch viel für schwule Reisende und Einwohner.
Nachtleben im schwulen Austin: Bars, Clubs und mehr
Die meisten Schwulenbars und -clubs in Austin konzentrieren sich entlang eines einzigen Blocks der 4th Lane in der Innenstadt, darunter beliebte Lokale wie Rain, Oilcan Harry's und The Iron Bear. Außerhalb der Hauptschwulenmeile veranstalten Lokale wie Cheer Up Charlies queere Events und Clubnächte. Die expansive Entwicklung der Innenstadt stellt eine Bedrohung für die Clubs an der 4th Road dar. Viele erwarten jedoch, dass sich die Community anpasst, indem sie neue Lokale in aufstrebenden Vierteln eröffnet.
Explore One of Austin's Walkable LGBTQ-Friendly Neighborhoods
We like to speak that the whole city of Austin feels like a gayborhood, but if you're looking for a walkable neighborhood with the largest number of Homosexual nightclubs, patio bars and basement lounges then Downtown Austin's Warehouse District is the place to go. There’s something happening all day and all night in this city center.
DuMont's Down Low. Credit Mario Andrade Photography.
Fourth Street
Coconut Club
This tropical-themed bar is also known as one of the boogie parties in town. The rooftop nightclub hosts local DJs six nights a week and tunes range from disco funk to Afro to electric and everything in between.
Cuatro Gato
Sister block to Coconut Club, Cuatro Gato serves up Latin sounds along with a bevvy of beer, mezcal, wine and cocktails from South of the border. "Coffee shop by day, perreo by night," keep an eye on their Instagram for themed nights, drag shows and other particular events.
Dumont's Down Low
For a calmer scene, check out DuMont's Down Low. The warm and inviting basement, covered with whisky barrels from local distillers
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This vegan food 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 observe phenomenal artists perform, as good as inside on the cozy and colorful stage facing the bar. Take a break on their back patio or leave satisfy your hunger at the popular vegan burger food truck, Arlo’s. They have a broad range of events from DJs to Drag Queens, singers, bands, vendors, you name 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
211 W 4th St
This is the daddy of Austin’s gay bars. Oil Can Harry’s was established back in 1990 and has become not just loved but legendary. They contain a huge 360° bar, a stage, and a dance floor laid under colorful lights dripping from the ceiling. Outside they have an extra bar and patio to catch some wind between songs. If you’re looking for something more risque, leader through the side door to the Dark Bar where you’ll find some of the sexiest dancers on 4th street. OCH is a quintessential queer Austin experience that you don’t wish to m
Hurry, the party’s gotta end…sometime. Really. With Fourth Avenue being bulldozed to create way for luxury apartments, the LGBTQIA+ community has been in limbo in recent years as to when the last hurrah will be. Clearly, the gang’s been living each festivity like it’s their last, if those heaving downtown parties are anything to go by. Mainstays like Oilcan Harry’s, Rain on 4th, and the Coconut Club, are spilling in glitter, boys, and eyelashes like never before, and you know these queens will keep going till the cranes appear in. (The bars hold having ‘farewell parties’, but they’re like Cher tours and they keep coming back.)
The good news is that relocation is in the works, so they needn’t head to the breweries yet (phew). Let’s worry about Google Maps later. Austin’s still dancing, and you’ll find a small but mighty selection of gay bars to quench whatever y’all are thirsting for. Perhaps it’s drag brunch with a heavy helping of Texan sausage, pop diva dancefloor showdowns a la Gaga and Grande, or if kink’s your thing, there’s that too. Here are the best gay bars in Austin for gender non-conforming