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Charlie's Austin (CLOSED) (Closed Permanently)

(53 Ratings)
Gay bar right in the shadow of the state capitol
This popular dance bar is the oldest gay bar in Austin and attracts a mostly male crowd of all ages and types. Come here for dancing, cruising and male dancers on the bar almost every night of the week. Newly renovated cafe is open as well. Be careful not to go home with the closeted antigay politician known to frequent this cool joint--or simply take along a camera! Over the years Charlie's Austin has been home to numerous state and nationally prized female impersonators.


Address
6607 Interstate 35 North
Austin, TX 78752

Near: 6607 ih 35 North

Hours
Daily 2pm—3am



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Reviews

jinglehyme
jinglehyme
Over a year ago

Are you kidding me?

Even the go - go boys were bored (although very washboard!) On the Friday night I was there, the energy level was low that I thought I stumbled into a bingo hall. The dancers were stiff in all the wrong places. One was wearing sunglasses so he never had to make eye contact with the patrons. Bartenders were friendly and drinks strong thankfully.


Rufus
Rufus
Over a year ago

Comfortable and Variable

Charlie's is really comfortable during happy hour--with great bar staff! Later, the crowd gets younger, edgier and fills the place like a New Orleans gay bar. Packed on weekends, late. No more of a drug scene here than in the straight bars downtown, if that's what you're looking for.


RGGutierrez
RGGutierrez
Over a year ago

The Spot

Charlie's is the home away from home, Great Friends Staff


hot722
hot722
Over a year ago

DANCE PARTY

love the music, atmosphere, and bartenders they know how to keep a customer happy.


barfly2
barfly2
Over a year ago

Jordache or Diesel ?

This bar has been around for ages. It is not in the warehouse district but not far either. Very poor interior, awful dance area, and a cover charge! For what? I can expect a cover from a dance club but this place is a far cry from that. It can be ok to visit but the warehouse clubs have more to offer and much more upscale. Gay way to understand the differences...Charlie's would be Jordache and the warehouse district clubs would be Diesel!


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