(512) 474-6481
1301 Lavaca St
Austin,
TX
78701
30.2758
-97.7424
Neighborhood: Downtown
What People Are Saying About Charlie's Austin
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The crowd consists mostly of 18-and-over guys of all shapes and sizes--even some college kids taking in the party atmosphere. The entertainment includes pool tables, video games and a dance floor, plus a lively patio outside that's often the site of random cookouts. Special events are scheduled for every night of the week, whether it's drag shows, pool tournaments or amateur strip contests. The crowd is slightly more diverse when the grill is serving up its tasty bar fare with burgers, chili and nachos available Monday through Wednesday from 5pm-10pm.
05/16/08
Wonderful people, wonderful place, LOVE IT
by littlemoresunshine
For a while there, I was a "regular" at Charlie's restaurant. I was going to this club every Friday night even though, I'm straight. I throughly enjoy the music and cocktails. The bartenders rock and make great drinks! I love the courtyard when you want to get away from the dancefloor. The only reason I'm not going there as much is because I'm getting married and moving to Round Rock but if it wasn't for that, I'd still be there every Friday!!! LOVE CHARLIE'S!
- Pros: AMPLE PARKING, Great dance club, Great crowd, Great Services
- Cons: the bathrooms
02/12/08
Best Alternative club & FREE Parking
by charliesaustin
Charlie's has done a lot of growing up over its 24+ years of sreving Austins Gay population, But now that it is COOL to have Gay friends we get every one coming in.. We still have the Male dancers which are a blast for the bachlorett parties + the Drag shows Thursday & Sundays. Also if your short on cash you can enter one of our contest ( Wet Underwear MONDAY - Amateur Dancer TUESDAYS, or BEST CHEST MALE & FEMALE CONTEST SATURDAYS) this can tie you over until th Credit Card payment is posted.. 7100sf of fun and adventure with an outside patio for SMOKIING & drinking,,.Stop By Or Call 512-474-6481 or visit charliesaustin com We have also been voted BEST GAY CLUB IN AUSTIN & FRIENDLY STAFF, BEST DRINK SPECIALS, & Some other Fun things were said BUT Any Way THANKS FOR SHOPPING @ CHARLIES ! ! ! !
- Pros: FREE PARKING GARAGE, CLOSE TO UT & ACC, GREAT SHOWS LOTS OF DIFFERENT AREAS TO PARTY
- Cons: Only one location
09/25/07
Most diverse crowd in Austin
by wbohrer
Charlie's has been the oldest gay bar in Austin since a former city council member got Dirty Sally's, next to UT, closed down in the late 80s. Charlie's is friendly and about the only place in town that welcomes drag queens. It's the most ethnically diverse, too. Any of the other bars you will be pretty conspicuous if you are black or asian, and even hispanic is unusual. Austin is has a very racially segregated gay scene, but this is the one place in town that isn't true.
Plus, you can pick up good ol' boys when the leg' is in session, since it's right down the street from the capitol building. I won't tell :-)
- Pros: Diverse, integrated, friendly
- Cons: no parking
The Details on Charlie's Austin
Save Money:
Tuesday night features a $5 steak or chicken dinner. Fridays, all well drinks and non-premium beer are $1 and $3.50 for call and premium drinks.
Parking:
The nearby garage is free after 6pm.
When to Go:
Tuesday nights are steak night with a New York strip for under $10 and an amateur strip off to follow.
Know Before You Go:
Charlie's is 21 and up on Friday nights and 18 and up the rest of the week.
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