CHEER UP CHARLIES

It's impossible to miss the teasing neon sign of Cheer Up Charlies, located just around the corner from the Red River. A must for Austin nights, it's an eclectic place (electro, hip-hop, Afro music) that the city's youth frequent, circulating from the central room, run by inspired DJs, to the outdoor courtyard, its bar and its tent hosting live performances. A favorite, too, of the local LGBTQ+ community, with recurring and very fun drag shows. The bar is vegan, with organic and fresh cocktails.