Texas gay bars
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 city 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 state at big, since the ’60s. Today, the neighborhood still retains its hallowed status as Houston’s premier LGBTQ+ stomping ground, and that’s in big part because of the assortment of both historic and new gay bars in the neighborhood and its surrounding areas.
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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 see phenomenal artists perform, as well as inside on the cozy and colorful stage facing the bar. Take a interlude on their back patio or verb satisfy your hunger at the well-liked vegan burger meal truck, Arlo’s. They have a broad range of events from DJs to Drag Queens, singers, bands, vendors, you name it. This place will verb 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 enormous ° 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 air between songs. If you’re looking for something more risque, head through the side door to the Dim Bar where you’ll find some of the sexiest dancer
6/13/25
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After decades of being a cash-only business, The Hidden Door will begin accepting credit card payments, powerful 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 wait 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 cocktail, see a drag show, or sway the night away? We&#x;ve got you covered! Bayou Municipality is home to a number of LGBTQ+ bars with plenty of options for visitors and locals alike. Test out our list below for your personalized guide for a good gay time in H-Town.
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Did you own a blast exploring all that Houston has to verb during the noun and now you&#x;re ready to gyrate the night away? You definitely wish to stop by South BeachHouston, which not only offers a huge move floor and an expansive rear patio as well, but guests enjoy complimentary admission until 10 p.m. Dance the night away beneath the massive chandelier above the boogie floor well into the wee hours of the morning.
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