“If I die on the dance floor at Barbz, I will have died doing what I love the most.” – Alana Riddle
Barbarella
611 Red River
512/476-7766
fb.com/barbarella.austin.9
“Incredible artists, friendly and caring staff, great acoustics.” – JM Cox
ACL Live at the Moody Theater
310 W. Willie Nelson
512/404-1300
acllive.com
“A classic Austin venue made even better with the presence of Dianne Scott.” – Debby Burslem
Continental Club
1315 S. Congress
512/441-2444
continentalclub.com
“Bigger space and better sound. That simple.” – Eric Quitugua
Stubb's
801 Red River
512/480-8341
stubbsaustin.com
“Does life get better than Neon Rainbows Nineties country night at Cheer Up Charlies with DJ GirlFriend?” – Mandy Gauld
“Try the Cigar Box to find out why.” – Alisha Snyder
Roosevelt Room
307-B W. Fifth
512/494-4094
therooseveltroomatx.com
“Legit dive bar. Ice cold beer mugs, nice and dark inside.” – Lauren Bishop
Deep Eddy Cabaret
2315 Lake Austin Blvd.
512/472-0961
www.deepeddycabaret.com
“Those HABANERO pickled eggz doe!!!! Slim Jim in yo BLOODY MARY?! COME ON NOW! The ONLY choice.” – Elizabeth Liddell
Haymaker
2310 Manor Rd.
512/243-6702
haymakeraustin.com
“Great bar to hang. The service is great and lots of locations to mingle there.” – Julia Liss
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River
cheerupcharlies.com
“Kathee is amazing! So welcoming and accepting to everyone she encounters and such a good time. I always look forward to seeing her awesome smile.” – Nick Beiler
“Best snack and drink prices for happy hour. Sign me up for an Old Fashioned and pretzel with beer cheese.” – David Valenzuela
Easy Tiger
The Linc, 6406 N. I-35 #1100
512/494-4151
www.easytigerusa.com
“The Central Library is the city’s crown jewel. Workspaces, event spaces, social spaces, books, art, coffee, food … it represents all the new best that Austin has to offer. You can even get a workout on those twisting Harry Potter staircases.” – Daniel Diffen
Central Library
710 W. Cesar Chavez
512/974-7400
library.austintexas.gov/central-library
“The HighBall has the best themed rooms and puts on some of the best events in all of Austin.” – Haddie Cooke
The Highball
1120 S. Lamar
512/383-8309
thehighball.com
“This is a pretty epic jukebox.” – Victoria Kline
Casino el Camino
517 E. Sixth
512/469-9330
casinoelcamino.net
“The hosts at the HighBall really go the extra mile to bring something special.” – Shaun Hadfield
“This place is just welcoming, period. You have all walks of life on that dance floor moving and grooving together like Gaga intended.” – Juan Wences
Cheer Up Charlies
900 Red River
cheerupcharlies.com
“Anticapitalism? Yes, please, I'll take four.” – Nakia Winfield
QueerBomb
www.facebook.com/Queerbomb
“Legendary pool hall that gives you a chilled atmosphere in the midst of a hectic Sixth Street.” – Edward Crowder III
“Best in Austin.” – April Strub
Austin Panic Room
1205 Rio Grande, 512/920-2845
4403 Guadalupe, 512/256-6162
texaspanicroom.com/austin
“Classic and classy.” – Zach Martin
The Yellow Rose
6528 N. Lamar
512/458-2106
yellowrose.com
“Sahara Lounge is a special place and one of the last of its kind in the city of Austin.” – Katherine Vaughn
Sahara Lounge
1413 Webberville Rd.
512/927-0700
saharalounge.com
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