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San Antonio Pride Week typically lands in late spring or early summer and brings parades, parties, and community events. There’s a little something for everyone!

Get to know some of the local businesses in San Antonio's newest district–the Pride Cultural Heritage District!

Bonham Exchange

Bonham Exchange

411 Bonham, San Antonio, TX 78205

A historic building turned dance club, the Bonham is home to 25K sq ft of DJs, drag shows, and plenty of dancing on 3 levels plus a huge patio.

The weather stays warm without the heavy summer heat, patios feel good, and the city isn’t at peak family-travel levels yet.

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Planning your next night out? Oktoberfest season also tends to bring themed nights and drag lineups at local spots, and holiday weekends often come with special shows and packed dance floors.

Party all weekend with late-night hours in the main club, or head through the back door for a laid-back environment in the Chill Bar. Dealer's choice!

Sparky's Pub / JAde Esteban Estrada

Sparky's Pub

1416 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212

A poppin' English-style pub with a stellar drink menu, bar bites, and enough lighting to actually see who you're talking to.

If you want Pride energy, aim for Pride Week, but book earlier and expect higher prices and bigger crowds.

Play some pool, hang with friends, and have your choice from their top-notch bar selection.

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Sparks Club

8011 Webbles Dr, San Antonio, TX 78218

A gem of a bar not on the main Gay Strip, this Uptown spot has daily drink specials and themed nights for everyone with leather, kinks, and cowboys, oh my.

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Ay Que Chula is a go-to for brunch plus shows in the gay district. Feel the generations of 210 queer love at OG spots like Bonham Exchange and Pegasus, or meet new queer space friends at places like Ay Que Chula. Sparky’s Pub works for strong drinks, a patio, and a mixed crowd. Most visitors base themselves downtown and use rideshares at night.

These establishments run the gamut from patisserie to pool hall, from country bar to cocktail lounge, and from gourmet gastronomy to go-go dancing.

Just like every color of the rainbow, there are just as many ways to celebrate the community, and a wide array of places to do it. 

San Antonio works well for an LGBTQ+ weekend because you can mix classic sightseeing with easy nightlife.

For venues, start with Bonham Exchange for a classic multi-floor club night with DJs and regular drag. If you want country and Tejano with karaoke and drag, hit The SA Country Saloon. Hit us up!

Did we miss your fave queer spot?Let us know!

Though many of San Antonio’s gay bars are on the Main Strip, now a designated Pride Cultural Heritage District, the city’s vibrant queer community has options far behind the confines of its rainbow crosswalks.

And we’re not just limiting it to bars, either.

If weekly drink specials and fabulous parties aren't enough to pull you in, the food will keep you coming back for more, with a full brunch and dinner menu that'll satisfy any craving.

Let's Be Honest

Let's Be Honest

1602 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212

One of Main St's newest LGBTQ+ bars, catch singles mixers, drag brunches, and Sunday's game all in one place.

The River Walk gives you walkable bars and restaurants, and the Pearl area is good for daytime food and shopping.

Plan your trip around late March to early May if you want the best balance. You’ll get a friendly vibe, and you won’t need a car for the basics. Check out these Alamo City Queer Bars & Clubs!

Across the city, the queer community has historically utilized bars and event spaces as life-saving sanctuaries for self-expression.

Housed in the former Luther's building, this is THE spot for brunch with the girls, gays, and they. Candlelight PourHouse is your slower daytime hang for coffee, wine, and weekend brunch.

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For big annual events, Pride season is the anchor. In the warmer months, sip on a couple icy drinks out on their patio and enjoy the good life.

Heat Nightclub Official

Heat

1500 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212

Themed nights, daily drink specials, VIP service, and more at one of San Antonio's top nightclubs!