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Rain

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Many visitors praise the friendly and attentive staff, particularly bartenders like Adam, Brian, and Onyx, and highlight the venue's long-standing status as a welcoming and fun spot for the LGBTQIA+ community with diverse areas and themed nights. However, some patrons complain about high drink prices, cover charges, and negative experiences with management and bouncers, including accusations of unfair denial of entry.

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Address
217 W 4th St, Austin
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Phone
+1 512-494-1150

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About this place Rain

Rain, a gay dance bar, sits on West 4th Street in downtown Austin, surrounded by several other gay bars. You'll find a dance floor with loud music, multiple bar counters to minimize wait times, and a back patio where smokers congregate. Go-go dancers perform on weekend nights. It's open from 16:00 on weekdays and 15:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, closing at 2:00. The dance floor really fills up after 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Service reviews are all over the map. You can easily bar-hop between Rain and its neighbors on 4th Street in one night. On a typical Friday or Saturday, you'll pay around the same as other bars in the area, and the €8 cocktails are a decent deal. The crowd is what you'd expect from a dance bar - loud and lively, especially after 22:00. If you're planning to visit, get there early to grab a spot on the dance floor or at the bar.

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Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 16:00-02:00
Tuesday 16:00-02:00
Wednesday 16:00-02:00
Thursday 16:00-02:00
Friday 15:00-02:00
Saturday 15:00-02:00
Sunday 15:00-02:00

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3.8
★★★★★
495 reviews

Based on 495 Google reviews.

Da Rawest
Da Rawest Jun 2026
★★★★★

They got whatever you’re looking for. Always a great time! 🔥

Colton Ashabranner
Colton Ashabranner Jun 2026
★★★★★
Shane Taylor
Shane Taylor Jun 2026
★★★★★

Adam is the best bartender ever. Yall need to give him a raise ASAP

Terrell Montez
Terrell Montez Jun 2026
★★★★★

Every time I come here, Adam has such a positive vibe. He’s is always so present and attentive. I might snatch him when I open my bar. Love yall

Kennedy Whitlock
Kennedy Whitlock Jun 2026
★★★★★

This place sucks and so does their management. Bouncer denied my friend for not reading a manual that he had already seen since he’s been there before. The bouncer and manager did not hear us out and denied all of us entry after paying $10 cover. Completely ruined a great night out for pride month for us. Never come here as a POC or if you’re under 21 on Thursdays.

Anita Escobar
Anita Escobar May 2026
★★★★★

I’ve given this place multiple chances to disprove its mediocracy. Learn some professionalism.

Jas Z
Jas Z May 2026
★★★★★

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