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Dance Club

“Love it there. Such a great energy!” Karlene Grinberg

Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River
cheerupcharlies.com

Large Live Music Venue

“Best GA configuration on the planet.” Paul McMullen

ACL Live at the Moody Theater
310 W. Willie Nelson
512/404-1300
acllive.com

photo by Jana Birchum

photo by Jana Birchum

Intimate Live Music Venue

“There is so much history here and the location is great. Love the Gallery upstairs too.” Andrea Serra

Continental Club
1315 S. Congress
512/441-2444
continentalclub.com

Outdoor Venue

“Sound is always good and never a bad place to stand and watch the performers.” Ang Obe

Stubb's
801 Red River
512/480-8341
stubbsaustin.com

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photo by Jana Birchum

Cheap Date

“Never gets old, even if I do.” Theodore Sopher

Peter Pan Mini-Golf
1207 Barton Springs Rd.
512/472-1033
peterpanminigolf.com

Cocktail Bar

“Their amazing and massive list of historical cocktails makes a trip there like a treasure hunt. Everything is delicious.” Kerri Battles

Roosevelt Room
307-B W. Fifth
512/494-4094
therooseveltroomatx.com

photo by John Anderson

photo by Jana Birchum

Dive Bar

“Best food, ample parking, and grassy outdoor seating area.” Genna De Rosa

The Little Darlin'
6507 Circle S
512/814-0999
thelittledarlin.com

Sports Bar

“Bomb ass food menu!” Tom Boyle

Haymaker
2310 Manor Rd.
512/243-6702
haymakeraustin.com

photo by Lauren Johnson

Photo by Jana Birchum

Bar for Singles

“Spectacular place to meet folks, catch great music, or enjoy a splendid cocktail.” Gustavo Martinez

Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River
cheerupcharlies.com

Bartender

“Ceci always makes you feel like family.” Denise Betegh

Drinks Lounge
2001 E. Cesar Chavez
512/524-0130
drinkslounge.bar

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photo by Lauren Johnson

Place for Sober Socializing

“They can make frozen drinks without alcohol!!! Unheard of. It’s incredible.” Sarah Herzer

Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle #111
512/481-0694
cosmichospitalitygroup.com

Karaoke

“Best karaoke dive bar I've ever visited. Atmosphere is fantastic.” Katlyn Fohn

Ego's
510 S. Congress
512/474-7091
egos-karaoke-bar.business.site

photo by Jana Birchum

photo by John Anderson

Jukebox

“Best burgers with an incredible soundtrack.” Tatiana Pennino

Casino el Camino
517 E. Sixth
512/469-9330
casinoelcamino.net

Trivia Night

“I met my husband at this game! We always have a blast here.” Amy Howard

trivia512.com

photo by Jana Birchum

photo by Jana Birchum

LGBTQIA Club

“If you want to find your people, there's a good chance you'll find them there.” Kristina Puerto

Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River
cheerupcharlies.com

Queer Party

“My holy day of the week. TuezGayz provides the driving components of joy: drag, themes, and dance.” Sarah Pendley

Barbarella
611 Red River
512/476-7766
fb.com/barbarella.austin.9

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photo by Zeke Barbaro

Pool Hall

“Cool spot, awesome staff, plenty of parking.” Clay Aloy

The Grand
4631 Airport #121
512/454-1986
thegrandatx.com

Adult Club

“Best club in Austin hands down. The staff and entertainers are amazing.” Kenzie Zaha

The Yellow Rose
6528 N. Lamar
512/458-2106
yellowrose.com

photo by Zeke Barbaro

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Nightlife Wild Card

“Wiggle is such a vibe! Beautiful venue, beautiful people.” Sherilyn Milch

Wiggle Room
612 Nueces
512/243-6468
wiggleroomatx.com

 
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