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    Cheer Up Charlies

    4.2 (164 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars, Gay Bars
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    CHEER UP CHARLIES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    Anisha G.

    Came across this place without intention! Usually, I don't come around this here, but this place ended up being fun! DJ Kshal spinned the night with amazing EDM Bollywood music! The drinks were incredible. I had a ginger kale margarita and honestly tasted just like a ginger ale. The outside area they' were playing different music , like Taylor swift rave. It was a lot of fun, much needed night.

    Chris D.

    This is the friendliest place in Austin! They've got a little bit of everything: DJs, bands, all kinds of shows, fresh juice and a variety of drinks with alcohol or herbal ingredients. They also have a taco truck(Asador) on site that is amazing. The staff is incredible! ALL OF THEM! They are all super friendly and sexy AF! The clientele are genuinely happy and kind people. This is not a rude vibe kind of club. The people who go here actually smile at and compliment each other. It utterly warms my heart that a place like this exists. I always want people to be who they are and feel safe expressing themselves in a fun environment. I go dancing and hang out here almost every night. I do it for all the reasons I've listed above, but most of all--I go because Cheer Up Charlie's is a community of wonderful and accepting people.

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    Rebecca G.

    Drinks aren't badly priced. The music was fun. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be working there.

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    Stephen B.

    Went last night for a concert and had never been here before. Was a cute spot. Tiny, but cute. The floor outside was uneven and no signs warning such, so watched people trip a few times. Drinks were good.

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    Makenna M.

    So much fun post concert drag show on the outdoor patio!! No cover charge and such talented artists highly recommend!!!!

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    Katy C.

    Nate and I stumbled upon Cheer Up Charlies while in the area for a show at Stubb's later that the evening. We actually ended up going there two separate times that night because we loved this bar so much! They have some unique cocktails, kombucha, and non-alcoholic options. I got the kale limearita and it was refreshing and tasty! I loved the big menu with its fun design and easy to read text. There was a lot to see at Cheer Up Charlies in their outdoor area - a big stage for bands, fun murals, interesting seating, a photobooth, a neon cat being projected onto the floor, etc. We had so much fun just hanging out. The bartenders were very friendly and kind. I felt really welcome and comfortable and would definitely make this a go-to spot if I lived in the area.

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    Eric H.

    The best queer bar of Austin. I never thought a bar could be so welcoming, chill and open for all. I can never talk this place up higher, it is the best. Their drinks are all so delicious. I just wish we had a bar like this in my home city.

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    The drinks are overpriced and "meh" to "not-so-good". The space was not so bad -- food truck in front entrance was same.

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    Blasted music until 2AM making it impossible to sleep at the Hyatt House. There's no way that should be legal. What a horrible experience.

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    Great cocktail menu & had a great time enjoying the music and entertainment at their 90s country night.

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    2 years ago

    Cheer Ups, you're changing, and not in a good way...and I'm not talking about losing Arlos, but yeah that's also a bummer :/

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    Drinks are strong, dancing is fun, and this is truly the best place in Austin to be safe and feel queer joy. Long live chups

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    0.8 miMarket District, Warehouse District, Downtown
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    What Five Stars? because this place is exactly the kind of dive bar that makes Austin weird in the…read morebest possible way. Dirty Bill's is gloriously unapologetic. You walk in and immediately know you are not in some polished Instagram cocktail lounge. It is loud, a little gritty, and full of people who are clearly there to have a good time and not pretend otherwise. The beer is cold, the Lone Star flows like Texas water, and the vibe is pure old school Austin. And yes, the legendary bathroom situation deserves its own paragraph. The men's room features a giant ice filled trough for a urinal, which feels like something out of a 1970s roadside saloon documentary. Somehow it is both ridiculous and perfectly on brand. It actually becomes a conversation starter because you walk out laughing and immediately tell your friends they have to see it and go pee. The crowd was friendly, the bartenders were quick with the beers, and nobody was taking themselves too seriously. I ended up staying longer than planned, drinking Lone Stars and talking to random people like we had known each other for years. If you want craft cocktails served with a rosemary sprig this is not your place. If you want a hilarious, slightly chaotic, authentically divey night in Austin with cheap beer and great stories, Dirty Bill's absolutely delivers. Five stars and I would go back in a heartbeat.

    Dirty Bill's (gotta love the name) is literally right next door to J. Carvers where we had dinner…read more Dirty Bill's was on and popping!!! We were drawn in by the music. They were spinning some popular tunes. The place was packed with a very fun crowd. It appears to be a bar you come to have drinks and chat. There was a small area where dancing could take place, but no one was dancing at the time. The staff including the general manager was super friendly. It felt like a wedding reception as you came into the club where you were greeted...very warm and welcoming. We had a drink and stayed a short while. It looked like a place you could come for a girls or guys night out or celebrating a fun occasion. Will definitely consider Dirty Bill's for a future fun evening...

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    Elephant Room

    4.1(600 reviews)
    0.5 miDowntown
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    First off, for a jazz club in Austin, it has all the ambience. Good conversation, pretty solid…read morecocktails and of course, great music. It is a very lively atmosphere that's accompanied with dim lighting after a long day. I really like how it's never too crowded since they control the amount of patrons allowed. However, service is not great. I hope it's a fluke, but consistency is present on how the waiters and bartenders interact with paying music enjoyers. Could not have begged more to order drinks or get a couple waters to a full table. I suggest tipping the musicians before being met with the lack of friendly service. Or even service for that matter.

    The Elephant Room is one of Austin's most widely known jazz venues. It is located below street…read morelevel on Congress Avenue. If you are claustrophobic, this might not be the best place for you. From the street level, you walk down steps to enter the club. This basement club delivers an authentic jazz experience. The dim lighting, narrow long room, and close seating create an intimate atmosphere. Live jazz musicians are hosted every night of the week, often with multiple sets, featuring a mix of local musicians, rotating house bands, and visiting musicians. Because of the tight space, you are always close to the stage. Tonight's headliner was the Concept Orchestra. Cover tonight was $7. Cocktails range $14-16. The room was pretty tightly packed creating positive vibes.

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    Elephant Room - We had a very enjoyable jazz-filled evening at Elephant Room.   IG: @coreyd123

    We had a very enjoyable jazz-filled evening at Elephant Room. IG: @coreyd123

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    0.4 miDowntown
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    I can't believe I'm just now checking out Floppy Disk Repair Co., aka Red Headed Stepchild…read more From the outside it doesn't even look like a bar, but iykyk. So fun getting in since there's a keycode needed to enter. You can grab it from their website or from the bartender next door. Once inside, the whole place is glowing in red light and feels like stepping into some weird retro horror movie fever dream. The menu is huge with all kinds of wild drinks to try, and the staff totally match the vibe, funny, friendly, and clearly having a good time. The music was loud in the best way with 80s and 90s hits playing. The decor is horror movie stuff like The Shining, Psycho, Chucky, and more little details everywhere you look. They even have some bar swings, which looks like such fun spot! It's a tiny bar with a limit of only 50 people, so it feels crowded fast, but that's kind of what makes it fun. Definitely one of the more memorable bars I've been to and I will be back.

    A cool little speakeasy in downtown Austin. There is a code to get in, but we were lucky as they…read moreweren't busy the night we went :) The staff are so warm and energetic. LOVE! The menu is really fun, and the names of the drinks are edgy. I kind of forgot what what we got but it was delicious, and has mezcal in it. Only nit is towards the end of our visit, they turned up the music SO LOUD, my ears hurt and my voice also hurt from yelling while trying to make conversation.

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    4.1(324 reviews)
    5.2 miAllandale, Brentwood
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    How can you not like a bar that celebrates Christmas all year round? I discovered these guys on…read morethat Texas Bucket List back in 2024. I thought it was so cool beans and had to go check them out - and I did on Christmas Eve last year. Yeah, so last year Christmas Eve I was getting my last swim in. And spoke to a couple of buddies who I met there about what they were planning to do over Christmas. Well, both of them said not much and I told them I was gonna head over to this bar called Lala's that celebrates Christmas all year round. They also never heard of it, but we ended up meeting up there later that night. The place was packed, and everyone was dressed up in their Christmas sweaters, and there was a countdown clock to Christmas Day, which I thought was really cool. We hung out there until the clock past midnight and to a shot for Jesus's birthday. I don't think Jesus does shots on his birthday so we figured why not, it's a really big deal, and so we'll do a shot in his honor. Amen. My friends really liked the place and I enjoyed it. A few few months later, a friend of mine came in from out of town and I told her about this bar and she got excited and I took her there and she really enjoyed it too. It looks like it does have a few regulars, but the people there are generally very friendly and I always have a good time here. It can get very loud if there's a crowd, but there's also outdoor seating.

    A place for just all year Christmas vibes. The indoor and outdoor space is a bit limited. Mostly…read morecause it does get packed on weekends. Theres a pool table inside that takes quarters. Cocktails are a bit pricey for basic items like old fashions and White Russians. But it's a place to check out after browsing through records next door

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    Only 26,103 hours 'til Christmas!

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