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Neon Grotto

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Neon Grotto is praised for its lively, multi-level space with a vaporwave aesthetic and good music, especially the rooftop bar. However, many visitors complain about rude staff, aggressive bouncers, weak drinks, and excessive noise.

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G3.9
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318 Colorado St, Austin

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About this place Neon Grotto

Neon Grotto is listed as a gay bar and club on Colorado Street in downtown Austin's Warehouse District. Reviewers mention a dance floor at the back, a rooftop that turns into a second dance space, and drag nights, including Drag Race viewing parties hosted by local queens. We have no hours, phone or website on file, and its Google rating is moderate (3.9 from about 100 reviews). Check its social media before heading over. Oilcan Harry's and the other 4th Street gay bars are a few blocks away.

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3.9
★★★★★
98 reviews

Based on 98 Google reviews.

Andres Segovia
Andres Segovia May 2026
★★★★★
Jessica Rivera
Jessica Rivera May 2026
★★★★★
Kaaz
Kaaz Apr 2026
★★★★★
Jesse J.
Jesse J. Apr 2026
★★★★★
Ruben Lavadenz
Ruben Lavadenz Mar 2026
★★★★★

If I can leave no stars I would. Very disappointing. Vibes were off, servers are nasty as they look. Bounces were very aggressive and demanding. I stopped here for a quick drink but that didn’t last long. Would not recommend even if it was the only place open!

salviano R
salviano R Sep 2025
★★★★★

This place absolutely trash .

Elizabeth
Elizabeth Aug 2025
★★★★★

Not pleased that I can hear the DJ yelling into the mic 30 floors up two blocks away. This place is ridiculously loud for no reason - folks can hear just fine if you turn it down to a reasonable level. Still, would love if the rooftop bar was not used past 12 or better yet, 10. I've lived here for a while and can't sleep half the time till they close. Please have courtesy for the folks that live here. This is a residential area.

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Last updated on 2 November 2026

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