Country gay bar

When it comes to gay country-western dancing, Dallas leads the herd. Despite the fame, Round-Up remains down-to-earth and authentically Texan.

Best place to be queer and country

Neon beer signs cast a nostalgic glow on the huge wooden dance floor. Their defiance of gender norms in dance has won them top prizes in competitions against even straight dance clubs. Nobody bats an eye — except maybe if you miss a step. Round-Up features multiple themed nights: karaoke Tuesdays, drag shows bar Sundays, and of course packed-house dancing on weekends.

The bar has several rooms, but the massive dance hall is the main attraction. Opened in in a former historic honky-tonk, Neon Boots carries on the legacy of its venue the old Esquire Ballroom, which once hosted country legends like Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson. It sits a bit outside the gayborhood, but folks happily drive the 8 miles from Montrose for a night of gay under the giant disco saddle.

Neon Boots really rolls out the rainbow carpet for newcomers. They host line-dancing lessons every Thursday and Saturday evening — instructors patiently show both singles and couples the moves. By 10 PM, the huge dance floor is full of men in boots, women in cowboy hats, and line dance lovers of all stripes moving in unison.

One cool twist: on some country they mix in West Coast Swing lessons or even a bit of Waltz, proving country folk can get fancy too. So if you visit Austin, check the calendar — if Neon Rainbows is in town, grab your boots and go! That said, nothing beats a space specifically for our community. TGRA chapters often hold country dance events to raise funds or just socialize.

If you happen to catch a TGRA event in a smaller city, you might stumble into a hall full of gay cowboys dancing for a cause and trust us, they know their steps! Gay cowboys a Read More. Join the Travel Gay Newsletter. What's On Today.