Those located outside of the beltway, this one is for you! This quaint bar and lounge is still standing strong after 15 years of business, with the comforts of home, drinks galore, and friends you haven’t met yet. Come listen to celebrated DJs every Wednesday night and enjoy happy hour from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., with draft beers for $2.75 and select drink specials for $7.50. In the mood for an event? Step in for its drag shows, drag bingo, karaoke, or even professional and amateur strip nights.

Open Wednesday through Sunday, La Granja is home to drag shows, DJs, and so much more. Enjoy the spacious areas to dance, socialize with a few bartenders, or try a few of its frozen drinks. Here, partiers can play a game of pool, have a few Latin bar bites, or watch the drag shows that kick off every Sunday at 10 p.m. Special events happen every week, so be sure to check its website for what’s on the schedule.

Show off a polished pair of boots and a 10-gallon hat at Neon Boots, a country-western dancehall and saloon. In this inclusive environment, patrons will encounter plenty of country music and line dancing, but don’t be surprised to hear pop hits, Latin music, and variety. Not ready to go solo? Loosen up during its generous happy hour from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily, where frozen drinks go for $4.50, and all wells and pints of domestic drafts for $4. Then, take a dance class or two before stepping onto the dance floor. There’s always a person on standby ready to help anyone master the Texas Two-Step.

Montrose’s only Latin gay club is keeping the tradition of drag shows and plenty of cocktails alive seven days a week. Sit back and enjoy the performers' riveting dance moves to top 40 Latin and pop music hits while downing a flavored frozen margarita or two. Be sure to try the Latin food vendors on-site, which rotate throughout the week.

All are welcome to enjoy the hilarious drag performances, friendly bartenders, plenty of hot international dancers, and well-mixed cold drinks. Bring enough $1 bills to tip the entertainers and enjoy the amateur strip competitors. With the bar exuding high energy, there is a little something here for everyone.

The self-described oldest leather bar for LGBT folks in Texas, Ripcord has been a fixture of Houston’s bar scene since 1982, with many travelers stating that the bar is “as authentic as they come,” successfully mirroring San Francisco’s leather bar scene, where men often dress up in leather attire. Take in its beautiful murals while enjoying a few vodka-flavored drinks at a spacious bar, and be sure to grab a bite from local weekend taco trucks conveniently located a few steps away.

George is a no-frills, divey country sports bar, complete with a pool table, darts, and a jukebox to keep regulars and newcomers alike entertained. Catch a game on one of the TVs while cheering on your favorite team with the crowd of hometown sports fans, down a specialty rainbow jello shot in one of George’s large novelty syringes, or chill out on the patio and enjoy the local scenery.

See the rainbow barcode and flag on the side of this bar, and you’ll know you’re in for an eventful night. At this one-of-a-kind, welcoming Houston bar, you’ll find a host of celebratory performances and events on any given day of the week. From karaoke Mondays, drag shows on Tuesdays, “thirstier” Thursdays, R&B divas on Friday, “Kings & Things” on Sundays, and rounds of pool, you’re bound to be entertained. Ask a bartender for Barcode’s specialty drink recommendations, like a classic long Island with a twist of local seasonal flavors, or opt for something more adventurous like its Belvedere concoction for $9.25.

Formerly Rich’s, ReBar is embracing all things modern but is keeping true to its roots, welcoming Pride-goers with a new look, including multiple bars, VIP bottle service, a bustling dance floor, and a patio area. Its bar food, with a notable Southern flair, are also something to behold, with must-eat items like crawfish etouffee eggrolls, the robust ReBar burger, an assortment of po’boys, and beignets and peach cobbler for dessert. Catch its lively drag brunch show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday.

This legendary Montrose bar, open since 1970, has so much to offer. Take the staircase up to Eagle’s Phoenix room and gaze at a timeline of major historical gay events on the wall. Take a moment to examine a salvaged door from the historic bar Mary’s. Or peruse its selection of products and intimate wear in its in-bar store for new costume ideas. No visit is complete without sampling its specialty cocktail drinks, which can be enjoyed on the Eagle’s second-floor patio.

JRs is the neighborhood staple bar with a relaxed atmosphere. The expansive space harbors three events at any given time, meaning a drag show could be going on in one room, while karaoke and a RuPaul’s Drag Race watch party are happening in the others. Outside is a scenic courtyard patio complete with a fountain and water misters for sultry summer days. Shoot some pool, or sip cheap booze with friends. There is always something to enjoy at this bar.

Open since 1998, this charming piano bar has cultivated a devoted crowd of regulars thanks to its cozy, intimate vibe, and weekend drag shows. During the week, swing by for a live piano performance with classic tunes. Enjoy a few drinks with plenty of seating available, or chat up the bartenders for some good conversation and solid recommendations.

Tucked away off of 25th street is Galveston’s best-kept secret. Lafitte’s is the oldest LGBT bar in Texas. The tropical-themed courtyard patio has a pool for patrons to enjoy. Islanders flock to this bar for the unassuming atmosphere, fabulous drag shows, and ice-cold drinks.