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Takes me back to the good ol' days of Austin. – Andrea King
801 Red River
512/480-8341
www.stubbsaustin.com
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There isn't a kinder, gentler, more caring human being on the planet than Billy. He makes a mean drink and is a fountain of knowledge to boot. – Claudia Alarcón
1906 E. 12th
512/600-6956
www.twitter.com/kingbeelounge
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Great vibes and tasty craft cocktails. Then the added bonuses of Mezcalería Tobalá and Thai Kun make this the perfect bar! – Ashlyn Allison
1816 E. Sixth
512/480-0781
www.whislersatx.com
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There are always drag queens in the women's bathroom at Tuezgayz, Wednesdays are for anyone, anything is possible at oldies night …Eighties night gives me my weekly dose of When in Rome, and Saturday nights are just plain fun. – Antonia Gales
615 Red River
512/476-7766
www.fb.com/barbarella.austin.9
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Whoever saved this place deserves a medal. – Michael Portman
2315 Lake Austin Blvd.
512/472-0961
www.deepeddycabaret.com
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DJ Mel is an institution. Nobody rocks the party like he does. He's like the Mickey Mantle of music. – Amanda Gorence
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The first time I met friends at this happy hour, I almost cried. What a delicious and deal-friendly place. Hope they don't win so our favorite place stays quiet! – Morgan Hendrix
1917 Manor Rd.
512/391-2337
www.saltysow.com
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One of the best places to get up close and personal with some of your fave artists. I sat maybe five feet from Hayes Carll while he played one of the most amazing acoustic shows I've ever seen. – Ashton Roberts
1320 S. Lamar
512/448-2552
www.thesaxonpub.com
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The best part about this jukebox is how many of the songs inspire the regulars to share stories. Some of the songs have become inside jokes with the bar staff and patrons. – Craig Ries
517 E. Sixth
512/469-9330
www.casinoelcamino.net
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The varied-sized rooms are themed and are as much fun to be in as to sing badly in. Wait service at the touch of a button. And when time runs out, you'll try to bribe your waiter to let you stay … or at least sing one more song with you before you go! – Pamela Frasier
1120 S. Lamar
512/383-8309
www.thehighball.com
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It feels special in there. Like going to a concert should. – Julia Ward
310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd.
512/225-7999
www.acl-live.com
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More than any other queer bar in Austin, everything about Cheer Ups says, "You're welcome here no matter who you are." – Evan Garza
900 Red River
512/431-2133
www.cheerupcharlies.com
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Takes me back to the good ol' days of Austin. – Andrea King
801 Red River
512/480-8341
www.stubbsaustin.com
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The Grand Craaaazy things happen at the Grand. In the best of ways. – April Kling Meyer Buffalo Billiards Truly I tell you, my favorite pastime in Austin is beers and shuffleboard at BB. – Joe Ballato
Buffalo Billiards
201 E. Sixth
512/479-7665
www.buffalobilliards.com
The Grand
4631 Airport
512/454-1986
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Weirdest roommate "family meeting" I've ever had. – Laura McCaslin
6528 N. Lamar
512/458-2106
www.yellowroseaustin.com
