All Nightlife - Readers Poll

Dance Club

The Concourse Project

Finalists: Barbarella, Coconut Club, Elysium, Kingdom

“Always evolving and changing the experience. Concourse is in a league of their own and as an independently owned venue by the OGs of dance music in Austin, my favorite place to dance!” – Clarissa Cardenas

Cheap Date

Frazier’s Long and Low

Finalists: Fallout Theater, King Bee, We Luv Video, Workhorse Bar

“Strong drinks, cheap eats, killer photo booth, and multiple pool tables – Frazier's got it all.” – Francey Grund

Cocktail Bar

The Tigress Pub

Finalists: Honey Moon Spirit Lounge, Powder Room, Revenge, Small Victory

“This sort of vibe – chill cocktails in a non-chaos setting – is such a rarity in Austin. Tigress is one of the few bars for adults.” – Alex Den

Dive Bar

Hole in the Wall

Finalists: Back Lot, Barfly’s, Buddy’s Place, The Silver Medal

“Hole in the Wall will outlast the cockroaches on this Earth, and rightfully so.” – Cal Little

Sports Bar

1972 Women’s Sports Pub

Finalists: The Cavalier, Chalmers, Nunya, Haymaker

“No one else in town is doing this! WOMEN'S SPORTS!! This is incredible, and we need spaces like this. <3” – Salem Pitch

Bar for Singles

The White Horse

Finalists: Carousel Lounge, Cheer Up Charlies, Deep Eddy Cabaret, Kinda Tropical, The Little Darlin’

“Live music for dancing and pool tables. Great vibe inside too." – Miguel Alaniz

Bartender

Quenton As-Salaam (Cheer Up Charlies)

Finalists: Bonnie Scott (The Treasury), Brynnan Whaley (ALC Steaks), Diego Ramirez (Powder Room), Kellie Rose (Ego’s), Ziah Grace (Nunya)

“Quenton is an all-time great, give him his flowers.” – Tyler Hoselton

Happy Hour

De Nada Cantina

Finalists: Carousel Lounge, Holiday, Industry Eastside, The Lost Well

“Good for large groups and knockout margs!” – Ella Meyer

Place for Sober Socializing

Cosmic

Finalists: Epoch Coffee, First Light Books, Tiny Minotaur Tavern, West China Tea

“Variety of coffees & mocktails in a fun garden-style setting.” – Mona Sarkiss

Karaoke

Ego’s

Finalists: Calamity at Hole in the Wall, Canary Roost, Karaoke With Maryblu at King Bee, Starling Karaoke

“Many wonderful nights singing at the top of my lungs.” – Alicia P. Evans

Trivia Night

The Little Gay Shop’s Queer Trivia With Aira Juliet at Cheer Up Charlies

Finalists: Braincell Battle Trivia at Tweedy’s, Full Sass Trivia at Hold Out Brewing, Roof Snake Trivia at Radio/East, Tuesday Trivia at St. Elmo Springdale and South

“A cuter trivia host does not exist! Always dressed in theme! Pure fashion!” – Mariel Colina

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LGBTQIA Club

Barbarella

Finalists: Cheer Up Charlies, Oilcan Harry’s, Rain on 4th, Tiny Minotaur Tavern

“I'm always here for a fun night.” – Ashton Skidgell

Queer Party

TuezGayz at Barbarella

Finalists: Neon Rainbows, Noche Latina at Oilcan Harry’s, Scissor Sisters, TribRelations

“Ughhhhhh I LOVE it there.” – Sierra Leach

Pool Hall

The Grand

Finalists: Betsy’s Billiards, Coppertank Pool Hall, Slick Willie’s, Warehouse Billiard Bar

“Tables and equipment are always top tier. Super cool and friendly staff. A gem of a place.” – Zeke Estrada

Adult Club

Yellow Rose

Finalists: Colette Austin, Palazio Men’s Club, Red Rose

“It was also my grandma’s favorite place to have lunch.” – Andrea Dennison

Nightlife Wild Card

DiscoTex (ABBA tribute band)

Finalists: Cigar Vault East (cigar lounge)

“There was something in the air that night – probably glitter, sweat, and flawless ABBA harmonies. Well done, DiscoTex!” – Kelley Kalchthaler

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