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Chain Drive (Closed Permanently)

(51 Ratings)
Austin's only place for leather and bears
Don't expect what you find in other cities' leather bars--you'll probably only find a few people here in leather. During the week expect a younger crowd expecially when live bands are playing. While mostly a place to hang out, Thursday's are "disco inferno" night for those wanting to dance. Come for Sunday's happy hour cookout on the patio.


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Reviews

spicytap77
spicytap77
Over a year ago

HOT

Lots of hot bears. They need more leather nights, but still a blast.


aes92975
aes92975
Over a year ago

shockingly fun

Nice guys. Fun crowd. Great drinks.


frenchboy
frenchboy
Over a year ago

best bar in Austin with the iron bear

that's the only "men's bar" in Austin, maybe with the iron bear, a real dive bar,very friendly service from door, to bar and Dj ! 2 big patios, packed for "gear night" every first saturday of the month. DJ Mutt is a great dj and he welcomes you so gently, as for Mike and the other bartender, if you're visiting Austin, don't miss it !


radmantx
radmantx
Over a year ago

Of the remaining bars in Austin this was the most fun.

My husband and I traveled from our non-existent small town gay life to Austin to meet a friend flying in from Boston. Of the four remaining bars left open in Austin, Chain Drive has the most promise. The drinks were cheap although the bar service was SLOW. The place is a bit dark and seedy but has a nice Austin vibe to it. By far, the best part of this club is that the guys here are the friendliest. None of the pretentiousness that one expects from the typical "young" Austin scene. Instead, it is a good mix of a young, old, fetish and non fetish. We were actually able to strike up conversations with several people during the night which made the night very enjoyable.


Campfool
Campfool
Over a year ago

It just is

Chain Drive is a dingy, dark hole-in-the wall that takes one back to the good 'ol days of gay bars! Unpretentious and unapologetic, with great music, cheap prices and a group of regulars that make you feel at home. No, it's not you're typical big-city leather bar, good luck finding that in South/Central Texas! It is the closest you'll find in Austin, however, where gay nightlife has become just another form of entertainment for the self-proclaimed hip, happening crowd.


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