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Gay Bars & Night Clubs in San Antonio, Texas

According to GayCities.com, San Antonio offers a variety of clubs that cater to the local LGBT community. Dance clubs have theme nights catering to musical tastes for 80s, pop, or Latin music. A number of these clubs are found in the Midtown district, known as North Central. Lodging available in the nearby King William neighborhood includes gay-owned and operated bed and breakfasts.
  1. Bonham Exchange

    • Bonham Exchange includes five dance bars in a single establishment, according to GayCities.com. The club features drag shows and go-go boys. Drink specials include $2 well and $3 domestic beers. Friday and Saturday are party-themed nights, such as "80s night." For Talent Show Thursday, anyone can sign up and perform a dance, sing a song, or play an instrument with the hope of winning a cash prize. Wednesday is Hot Latin Rhythm night with DJ Angel playing Pop in Spanish. Cover charges vary from free to $5 for those over 21, depending on the night. The cover for anyone under 21 is typically $20. Club hours are Wednesday and Thursday, 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Friday, 4 p.m. to 3 a.m., and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.

      Bonham Exchange

      411 Bonham

      San Antonio, TX 78205

      210-271-3811

      bonhamexchange.com

    Heat

    • Heat is a video and dance club that features go-go boys. There is no cover charge any night before 11 p.m., for those 21 and older. Drink specials include $1 domestic bottles and $2 wells. Sunday nights feature Shady Lady's All Male Review, with no cover charge. Wednesday night features Layla's ClubLime Cabaret; Thursday nights feature female impersonator Erica Andrews hosting the Trashy Tranny Thirsty Thursday Review. Fridays are Grind nights, with 80s music, when the cover charge is reduced and new DJs are featured. Annual events include the club's White Party

      Heat

      1500 N. Main Ave.

      San Antonio, TX 78212

      heatsa.com

      210-227-2600

    The Annex

    • The Annex pegs itself as a cruise bar. The bar supports organizations of the gay community by serving as the meeting place for The Alamo Bear Club, Silver Dolphins, and the Gay Dart League. The bar has drink specials every night. Wells and Longnecks range from $1 on Wednesday (before 10 p.m.) to $1.75 on most other nights. $2 margaritas are served on Wednesday. Friday and Saturdays are Leather Night. Thursdays are Spaghetti Night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays are sports nights, when games are broadcast on all six TVs. Mondays also feature a pool tournament that starts at 8 p.m. Bar hours are 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. every day.

      The Annex

      330 San Pedro Ave.

      San Antonio, TX 78212

      210-223-6957

      theannex-satx.com

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