Gay clubs on 6th street in austin tx

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While East 6th Street is the primary downtown entertainment district, the part of the street that lies west of Congress Avenue is also dotted with bars. A cluster of fun bars starts at the intersection of West 6th Street and Nueces. The vibe is a little more low-key and parking is much easier to find than it is on the busier part of 6th Street.

A dog-friendly bar with a large outdoor patio, The Dogwood has DJ-selected music on most nights. You'll face the same risk of douchebaggery you may find at any downtown bar, but the canine patrons help to keep the scene fairly relaxed. During good weather, the bar has the feel of a festive outdoor barbecue.

During the blazing summer heat, though, you may want to take a seat inside at the foot bar. One of the more laid-back bars on West 6th, the venue is mostly one big outdoor patio. The clientele can be a little heavy on the frat bros at times. Beer lovers will find a solid selection of craft and local brews.

The age range of the crowd is generally mid-twenties to early thirties. Once known as the preeminent singles bar for people in their forties, Star Bar has found a second life as a bustling sports bar. Fans of the Green Bay Packers are particularly loyal to the establishment. The Hail Mary is a Bloody Mary with a hamburger, shrimp and other large hunks of food perched precariously on top of the glass with skewers.

Once you work through the bizarre pile of food, the Bloody Mary is one of the best in town. The crowd is now a mix of ages, but it still skews a little older than most 6th Street bars. You can sit on a sofa and canoodle or perch on a high stool to scope out the crowd. United States Texas Austin Nightlife.

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