Around Town: Downtown/Warehouse District Sandwiches are elevated to an art at Manny’s . Savor your croque madame on the intimate garden patio. Pair a classic bagel from Rosen’s Bagels with an artisanal basil-lemon shmear. Modern Chinese RedFarm serves dishes ranging from authentic Peking duck to creative dim sum like the pastrami egg roll. NIGHTLIFE You’ll find one of the largest cocktail menus in town at The Roosevelt Room , with drinks spanning from Pre-Prohibition to today. Glam pink-and-green lounge Tiger Lilly mixes inventive cocktails with house-infused spirits like Earl Grey scotch. Dance all night at The Courtyard ATX , with EDM parties held on an outdoor stage. Hide away at concrete-and-tile Garage , a covert bar in a parking garage that serves cocktails ranging from classic to custom. Guests’ phones are locked away at the Powder Room — you’ll want to be fully present to savor the cocktails named for works by great writers. LGBTQ+ CLUBS Oilcan Harry's AUSTIN ATHERTON Highland Lounge sprawls across three stories and six bars. Rain on 4th hosts live music, performances and karaoke nightly. Oilcan Harry’s holds dance parties and shows every night. Neighborhood hangout The Iron Bear welcomes all for a cold beer and a tasty smash burger. Dance under the stars on the rooftop at Coconut Club. Neon Grotto glows fluorescent in a rainbow of colors. Find more ideas at visitaustin.org/lgbtq 37
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