AUSTIN
Texas’s funky capital city is filled with college boys, musicians, and tech workers. Grab those Texans by the Longhorns!
Hot-spot neighborhoods: Bouldin Creek, Old West Austin, Warehouse District
Drink Shake Buy Crash Eat Pump Trim Ink Hang Plan
WHERE TO DRINK (AND CRUISE)
Austin Eagle (8201 Cross Park Dr, Northeast Austin) The Eagle has landed in Austin. link
The Iron Bear (201 W 6th St, Warehouse District/Downtown Austin) This bear bar is VERY leather-friendly. link
Oilcan Harry’s (211 W 4th St, Warehouse District/Downtown Austin) Gear up for the new Harry’s Dark Bar nights. link
WHERE TO SHAKE YOUR ASS (AND CRUISE)
The Iron Bear (201 W 6th St, Warehouse District/Downtown Austin) Shirtless dancing with bears. link
WHERE TO BUY GEAR
Package Menswear (1114 W 5th St, Old West Austin) Gay shop with underwear, fetish wear, and sex stuff. link
Sir Rat Leather and Gear (2605 E Cesar Chavez St, Holly/East Austin) Your place for masculine apparel and accessories in Austin. link
WHERE TO CRASH (AND MAYBE FUCK)
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Austin (303 W 15th St, Downtown Austin) Gay-friendly spot to get your Hilton points in the shadow of the historic Texas Capitol building. link
The Driskill (604 Brazos St, Sixth Street District/Downtown Austin) Gay-friendly and aggressively Texan landmark upscale hotel. link
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin-Downtown/Convention Center (200 San Jacinto Blvd, Downtown Austin) Gay-friendly spot to get your Hilton points close to the Warehouse District and the riverfront. link
Hotel San José (1316 S Congress Ave, Bouldin Creek/South Austin) Hip gay-friendly property. link
Hyatt House Austin/Downtown (901 Neches St, Red River District/Downtown Austin) Gay-friendly mid-range hotel. link
Holiday Inn Austin Midtown (6000 Middle Fiskville Rd, Highland/North Austin) Leather-friendly property conveniently located just off I-35. link
Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt (605 Davis St, Rainey Street District) Funky very gay-friendly hotel in a historic district. link
The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel (701 Congress Ave, Downtown Austin) Gay-friendly upscale historic hotel. link
WHERE TO EAT (AND CRUISE)
Bouldin Creek Cafe (1900 S 1st St, Bouldin Creek/South Austin) Gay-friendly bohemian spot with lots of vegetarian options. link
Halcyon (218 W 4th St, Warehouse District/Downtown Austin) Hipster coffeehouse and lounge. link
Hoover’s Cooking (2002 Manor Rd, Cherrywood/East Austin) Gay-friendly Southern specialties. link
The Jackalope (404 E 6th St, Sixth Street District/Downtown Austin) Gay-friendly dive bar with mouthwatering pub grub. link
Jo’s (242 W 2nd St, Second Street District/Downtown Austin) Gay-friendly spot for casual bites. link
Kerbey Lane Cafe (3003 S Lamar Blvd, South Lamar/South Austin) Gay-friendly 24-hour diner. link
Magnolia Cafe (1920 S Congress Ave, Bouldin Creek/South Austin) Gay-friendly Tex-Mex and all-American cuisine. link
Mary’s (3209 Red River St, Hancock/Central Austin) Gay-friendly spot for breakfast and lunch famous for its Belgian waffles and gelato pops. link
Santa Rita (1206 W 38th St, Rosedale/Central Austin) Gay-friendly Tex-Mex eats. link
South Congress Cafe (1600 S Congress Ave, Bouldin Creek/South Austin) Gay-friendly spot especially popular for brunch. link
WHERE TO PUMP IRON (AND CRUISE)
Anytime Fitness (3407 Guadalupe St, North University/Central Austin) Very gay-friendly gym. Plenty of college boys to check out. link
WHERE TO GET A BUZZ CUT AND BEARD TRIM
Finley’s Barber Shop (237 W 3rd St, Warehouse District/Downtown Austin) Recommended by local Leathermen. link
WHERE TO GET INKED
Inkery (1201 W 6th St, Old West Austin) Gorgeous body art. (Insider tip: Ask for Scott.) link
WHO TO HANG WITH
Austin Gears A social group for people into fetish gear. Join them for their monthly Gear Social on first Saturdays at the Eagle. link
Masters And slaves Together: Austin Local branch of the organization for those who live the lifestyle. link
Masters And slaves Together: Leander Another local branch of the organization for those who live the lifestyle. link
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
April
Austin Kink Weekend Texas’s newest fetish event. link
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