It has more space than any other gay bar in the vicinity and that includes a sprawling dance floor and outdoor patio, too. Highland Lounge: Although it can get quite clubby at night, downtown Austin's Highland Lounge errs more on the side of a cocktail bar.It's a nice place to sip wine or cocktails, nurse a vanilla latte while you type on your laptop, make conversation with erudite locals, or relax at a sidewalk table overlooking the colorful street action. Halcyon: Just across the street from Rain is a gay-popular (and hipster-infested) coffeehouse, bar, and lounge that draws a wide mix of folks from all walks of life (gay and straight, that is).Expect a lengthy beer list, a happy hour crowd, and themed evenings. It's a popular hangout for Austin's north side crowd and is also more frequented by the over-40 set than some of the youthful downtown clubs. It isn't abnormal to find the latest sporting event being broadcasted in this gay club. 'Bout Time II: A bit north of downtown, you'll find an updated version of the original, now-defunct Bout Time.Rain on 4th: Out-of-towners might do better with making friends at Rain on 4th, neighbor to Oilcan Harry's, because while it boasts a similar club vibe, it does so without all the attitude and scene.Oilcan Harry's is right in the heart of the hip downtown Warehouse District.
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Inside, you'll find a small dance floor, a stage that seems to always be occupied by a drag queen, and a genial patio for summer evenings.