“Want to dance your socks off and sweat your makeup off? Barbarella is the craziest, funnest place to go for crazy, fun dancing.” – Lydia Rimmer
Barbarella
615 Red River
512/476-7766
www.fb.com/barbarella.austin.9
“Best sound anywhere. There's not a bad seat in the house.” – Justin Hoegenauer
ACL Live at the Moody Theater
310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd.
512/225-7999
www.acl-live.com
“Cheer Ups is a great place to play, from a musician's perspective, and is a really nice room with great sound.” – Alison Ditto
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River
www.cheerupcharlies.com
“I love that it is on an incline and you can have great views of the stage from pretty much anywhere.” – Daniel Luviano
Stubb's
801 Red River
512/480-8341
www.stubbsaustin.com
“DJ GirlFriend understands what Austin nightlife wants. They also give back to the community. You don't see that warmth or compassion that often from a DJ. DJ GirlFriend makes our hearts go OONTZ!” – Dana Yanoshak
DJ GirlFriend
www.girlfriendatx.com
“Whisler's has the best happy hour and amazing cocktails. Half the time I don't think I like any of the ingredients but the final product is delicious.” – Krista Paton
Whisler's
1816 E. Sixth
512/480-0781
www.whislersatx.com
“If the Casino ever closes, might as well close down Austin.” – Andrew Osborne
Casino el Camino
517 E. Sixth
512/469-9330
www.casinoelcamino.net
“Best bar to watch soccer at.” – Shawn Collins
Haymaker
2310 Manor Rd.
512/243-6702
www.haymakeraustin.com
“I always get laid here. Gender unimportant.” – Amanda Scully
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River
www.cheerupcharlies.com
“Nothing beats their cocktail flight or $5 rosé. With the nice pairing of duck fat fries, your hour will be the happiest it’s ever been.” – Jessica Sher
Salty Sow
1917 Manor Rd.
512/391-2337
www.saltysow.com
“Emmilou is one of the kindest and most attentive bartenders I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.” – Vincent Tompkins
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River
www.cheerupcharlies.com
“There's nothing sexier than a deep discussion about a good book. I'm gonna find my soulmate here, I just know it.” – Emily Ojuka
Austin Public Library
Terrazas Branch Library, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez, 512/472-7312
Twin Oaks Branch Library, 1800 S. Fifth
Oak Hill Branch Library, 5125 Convict Hill, 512/892-6680
Ralph W. Yarborough Library, 2200 Hancock, 512/454-7208
Will Hampton Branch Library, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.
Central Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez, 512/974-7400
www.cityofaustin.org/library
“Neat theme rooms, dance floor downstairs to kill time before or after.” – Brittany Markert
The Highball
1120 S. Lamar
512/383-8309
www.thehighball.com
“You'll be trying to Shazam everything.” – Lisa Blackwell
Casino el Camino
517 E. Sixth
512/469-9330
www.casinoelcamino.net
“I chipped my tooth at Pluckers and it’s still the best place ever.” – Sam Bratton
Pluckers Wing Bar
2222 Rio Grande, 512/469-9464
9070 Research Ste. 201-C, 512/533-9464
3909 S. Lamar, 512/443-9464
11066 Pecan Park Blvd., 512/258-9464
300 Mays Crossing #300, Round Rock, 512/671-9464
6406 I-35 #2949, 512/454-9464
7101 Hwy. 71 W., 737/201-9464
www.pluckers.com
“Queer ownership makes a difference. As a queer person, walking into CUC feels like coming home. You’re always welcome.” – Kristina Smith Puerto
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River
www.cheerupcharlies.com
“Great pool tables and Austin's secret mind eraser destination.” – Braxton Parsons
The Grand
4631 Airport
512/454-1986
www.thegrandaustin.com
“Incredibly creative and intricate setup. Made me feel like I was in an episode of MacGyver, but with better hair.” – Carlos O'Leary
The Escape Game
405 Red River
512/643-0043
www.theescapegame.com/austin
“An Austin classic. The staff treats you like family. Always a good time here.” – Amanda Phillips
The Yellow Rose
6528 N. Lamar
512/458-2106
www.yellowrose.com
“Lesbian Wedding for the win! Love everything about this shindig.” – Tamara Hoover
Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville Rd.
512/927-0700
www.saharalounge.com
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