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Cheer Up Charlie's
Gay Bar and Music Venue$$$$
Downtown Austin, Austin
"The golden ticket (whiskey) is delicious and refreshing."(3 Tips)
"Vegan Yeti = vegan white Russian (i.e., coconut milk..."(3 Tips)
"During SXSW this one of my favorite venues."(2 Tips)
"So many awesome events here- queer mountain is one of my favorites."(2 Tips)
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Wendy QiMay 9, 2016Cute little music venue with charm and sass. Try the kombucha on tap or better yet, in a whiskey cocktail (golden ticket)
Song LiMarch 15, 2015This is a very friendly and cozy place. If you are finding a very stylish contemporary place this might not be it, but I came alone and already got impressed by the friendliness of the people here.
Always a good time with fun people! Sometimes it gets a bit crowded but luckily the outdoor areas are awesome as long as the weather is good.
- Brook ShelleyJune 21, 2015So many awesome events here- queer mountain is one of my favorites. Cheer Ups is one of the places I feel safest and happiest in Austin. Damn good drinks too.
OkCupid Daters' ChoiceJuly 18, 2017Cheer Up Charlie's was voted the Best Bathroom for Sex by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Austin. #daterschoice Read more
Dustin HaleyNovember 4, 2017absolutely love the huge outdoor space here. great for groups. food truck on the outside!
Julius TarngOctober 22, 2015This place hosts Queer Mountain on Wednesdays which has some of the funniest readings ever. Was here for a slash fanfic erotica night~~¥£€
Melissa GarciaFebruary 24, 2014Plenty of seating outside and even on the opposite side of the outdoor stage. The flooring looks amazing and everything is all polished nice.
S. ZornJanuary 29, 2015Beautiful outdoor seating, beautiful murals, delicious cocktails featuring flavors such as komboocha and fresh ginger.
Friendly people, great drinks, festive decor, happy vibes. One of the best bars in Austin.
Great music venue. Ironic how pretentious it is though even though its suppose to be LBGQT friendly.
Eric LoveMarch 16, 2015One of Austin's best party venues! This place is rockin' at SXSW! Thanks to my new Supper app:
Brea SimpsonJune 21, 2019There’s a framed pic of a miniature schnauzer so this is now my favorite bar. #respect- Tiff TingFebruary 3, 2019Vegan Yeti = vegan white Russian (i.e., coconut milk instead of dairy milk)
Go to the back bar if the inside is crowded or you aren't there for the music.
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Closed until 4:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
(512) 431-2133
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Parking
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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