THE GAYBORHOOD EL BARRIQUEER
Your directory of LGBTQ+ businesses, organizations and community resources in the greater Austin area Tu directorio de negocios, organizaciones y recursos LGBTQ+ en el área metropolitana de Austin
🍹 Bars & Nightlife 🍹 Bares y Vida Nocturna
Austin Eagle
Austin's leather, bear, and fetish bar at Cross Park Dr — weekly Gear Nights, Kink Weekend, and part of the national Eagle network.
Barbarella
Red River District dance club best known for TuezGays Tuesdays — one of Austin's most celebrated weekly LGBTQ+ nights.
Cheer Up Charlies
Inclusive LGBTQ+ outdoor venue at 900 Red River — eclectic DJs, kombucha on tap, and a legendary queer dance floor.
Coconut Club
Rooftop LGBTQ+ dance club at 310B Colorado St — tropical vibes, open-air floor, and sister bar to Neon Grotto downstairs.
Elysium
Gothic alternative LGBTQ+ nightclub at 705 Red River — darkwave, industrial, drag shows, and over two decades of queer subculture.
Hanovers Draught Haus
LGBTQ+-friendly bar in the Austin suburbs at 108 E Main St, Pflugerville — drag bingo, drag shows, and the popular She Dance party.
Highland Lounge
Austin's largest gay club — 3 stories, 6 bars, GoGo Boys, and drag shows at 404 Colorado St.
Neon Grotto
Three-floor LGBTQ+ nightclub at the rainbow crosswalk on Colorado St — bold neon art, diverse DJs, and immersive queer nightlife.
Oilcan Harry's
One of Austin's oldest gay bars — open since 1990 on 4th Street with drag shows, themed nights, and a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd.
Quatro Gato
Latinx-centered LGBTQ+ perreo club at 310 Colorado St — Caribbean beats, reggaeton, and a vibrant queer dance floor.
Rain on 4th
Esquire-recognized LGBTQ+ bar on 4th Street since 2004 — known for creative drinks, THC beverages, and a lively mixed crowd.
The Iron Bear
Austin's go-to bear bar at 301 W 6th St — country night, underwear night, and a laid-back welcome for the bear and leather community.
💛 Nonprofits & Resources 💛 Organizaciones y Recursos
allgo
allgo is Austin's pan-LGBTQ people of color organization, advancing the health, culture, and power of queer and trans Latinx and BIPOC communities through arts, advocacy, and wellness programs.
Beyond Brotha
Beyond Brotha supports Black gay, bisexual, and queer men in Austin through wellness programming, peer support, and community building focused on the health and wholeness of Black LGBTQ+ men.
Embrace Austin
Embrace Austin advances racial equity and inclusion across Austin's institutions — an LGBTQ+-allied organization working through training, advocacy, and coalition-building to create a just and welcoming city.
Equality Texas
Equality Texas is the leading statewide advocacy organization fighting for the civil rights of LGBTQ+ Texans. Through legislative advocacy, grassroots organizing, public education, and coalition build
PFLAG Austin
PFLAG Austin provides peer support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families across the Austin area, with monthly meetings and community resources.
Queertopia
Queertopia is an Austin LGBTQ+ organization building connection, visibility, and belonging for queer Austinites through events, community programming, and advocacy.
San Marcos Queer Council
The San Marcos Queer Council advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and community wellbeing in the San Marcos, Texas area. Follow on Facebook and Instagram for events, updates, and ways to support.
Taylor Pride
Taylor Pride brings LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations and visibility to Taylor, Texas — serving the growing queer community in this Central Texas city northeast of Austin near the Samsung semiconductor campus.
Texas PRIDE Health
Pride Health TX is a Texas-based organization providing LGBTQ+-affirming health services and resources to queer Texans. With a focus on accessible, culturally competent care, Pride Health TX works to
Transgender Education Network of Texas
TENT (Transgender Education Network of Texas) is a statewide advocacy and education organization supporting transgender Texans through policy work, training, community organizing, and public awareness campaigns.
🤝 Community & Social 🤝 Comunidad y Social
I NEED SPACE
I NEED SPACE is an Austin queer community project documenting and celebrating the people, venues, and culture of Austin's LGBTQ+ nightlife and creative underground.
Mayahuel Matriarchs
Mayahuel Matriarchs is an Austin grassroots collective centering indigenous, queer, and feminist perspectives in community organizing, cultural celebration, and healing-centered gathering.
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