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Oilcan Harry's

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Visitors frequently praise the lively atmosphere, great shows, and attentive bartenders, with many calling it a must-visit. However, some reviewers note that the venue can feel cliquish and has a dated or uninviting smell, with a few mentioning it can be empty on weeknights.

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Address

211 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

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Phone

+1 512-320-8823

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Website

oilcanharrys.com

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About this place Oilcan Harry's

Oilcan Harry's has been on West 4th Street since 1979, making it one of the oldest continuously operating gay bars in Texas and an institution in the fullest sense of that word. The bar has outlasted multiple waves of Austin nightlife trends, multiple iterations of the 4th Street strip, and the city's transformation from regional capital to global tech hub — and it has done so by being exactly what it has always been: a good gay bar with a great patio, a welcoming atmosphere, and the loyalty of a community that returns generation after generation. The patio is the soul of Oilcan Harry's — an outdoor space that takes full advantage of Austin's climate in the good months, where the combination of warm evenings, cold drinks, and the social energy of West 4th Street at the weekend creates one of the more pleasant outdoor bar experiences in the city. The interior has a dance floor and DJ programming on weekend nights. The 1979 founding date places Oilcan Harry's in the generation of gay bars that opened in the years immediately following Stonewall — bars that served communities navigating the intersection of gay liberation, AIDS, and the slow movement toward legal equality. For visitors to Austin, Oilcan Harry's is the bar with the history and the atmosphere that no newer venue can replicate.

Upcoming events at Oilcan Harry's

Sun, Sep 20 Recurring

Drag Bingo

8:00 PM

Opening Hours

Closed

Monday 16:00-02:00

Tuesday 16:00-02:00

Wednesday 16:00-02:00

Thursday 16:00-02:00

Friday 16:00-02:00

Saturday 14:00-02:00

Sunday 14:00-02:00

Features

Gay LGBTQ+ Drag shows Live music Dancing Area Outdoor Patio After hours (after 4am) Safe space Community oriented Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Outdoor terrace

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4.5

★★★★★

544 reviews

Based on 544 Google reviews.

Cristlin Peterson Aug 2026

★★★★★

Michael Martinez Jul 2026

★★★★★

Love OCH. Make sure to check out drag bingo. Love it and so fun and you get crazy/sexy/cool prizes. Love me some Joey in the back patio. My cons are no Aperol and no TouchTunes. Other than that I prefer och over rain and highland.

Pat Pl Jul 2026

★★★★★

Allan Joy Jul 2026

★★★★★

Alex Vazquez Jul 2026

★★★★★

Best bar on 4th, friendly staff and good vibes.

Kellie Ramirez Jul 2026

★★★★★

I am a straight ally who comes to support my drag son. The bar staff is like Family!! They have the Best Drag Show EVER! It’s a safe place for ALL ♥️🌈