Chances are, there will be some sort of event - storytelling, movie showing, live concert, or record release - during your visit, making it even easier to mingle. Enjoy local beers, kombucha on tap, and organic juice cocktails in the parachute-shrouded back patio. Two blocks north of Elysium, Cheer Up Charlie’s is a queer hipster heaven. Expect to find yourself dancing along with music videos from bands straight out of the magical decade. Affordable drinks and a rocking 80s night every Sunday make this alternative bar a favorite with locals. Inside a 19th-century warehouse, Elysium has been a “haven from the everyday” since it opened in the city’s downtown Red River District in 2001. Whether you want to nurse local beers on a laid-back patio or join a serious karaoke party, these are six of the best gay bars and clubs in Austin, Texas. In 2016, it was even listed as one of the top 10 destinations in the entire world for LGBT travel. The quirky capital of Texas is famous for its welcoming spirit, and its nightlife scene is no different.
