Thankfully, Austin is abundant with such queer-friendly places as Oilcan Harry’s, which has been in place for decades, or the Iron Bear, which caters to a specific gay audience while remaining open to all.
Sometimes, people just need someplace to dance and drown out all the foolishness.
Gay bars provide safe spaces for queer and trans people to escape and unwind from the pressures of everyday lives, which are constantly threatened by any number of debilitating forces.
The LGBTQ nightlife scene has long been the epicenter of culture, community, and camaraderie, especially so in Austin.
