The Iron Bear

Hospitably charming bartenders in an LGBT space, where you can meet new people when quieter - or - dance it up, play pool, or have some fun during busier times! The bartenders will take good care of you and it'll be a nice time. It gets busy and loud during peak hours

Just moved here from out of town and was told this place was a comfortable bear bar so I took my lunch break here recently. The prices on the food seem reasonable in comparison to where I moved from the space is impressive. It's a very big or atleast big looking bar. I can only imagine how packed it must get during peak hours. Parking was a bit of a challenge but I managed to find some paid street parking. I can definitely feel the pride here it's all over the walls and all haha it makes me feel at home in an otherwise unfamiliar place. I ordered a smash burger "The Bear" and a sweet tea. My food was out in 10 minutes which is appropriate and was really good. The portions were bear approved. I look forward to stopping by again to visit the night scene.

Good food, strong drinks, and fun themed nights. The best and only gay dive bar in atx. update: excessively slow because the tabs don’t transfer between registers. the bartender was also visibly wasted, swaying, and slurring his words. my fries came out undercooked and they wouldn’t fix it.

So good we went twice! Seems like more of a neighborhood bar which is what I prefer. Bartenders were friendly and drinks were good. Didn’t have the food. They advertise as bear-owned but the crowd was very diverse and friendly (not saying that bears are neither!). Good music and videos. Went on Saturday night which is country night after 9pm. Also had NCAA women’s final four game on the TV so assuming they probably have other sports on at other time. Over a cool place to hang out for a few drinks.

great vibes all around! Definitely worth it to get here before the kitchen closes at 10, some of the best wings in austin

Fun spot to hangout with friendly bartenders. On Sundays, highly recommend getting a Bloody Maria with Tequila. The bartender made one of the best ones I’ve had to date.

Very welcoming! Friendly staff and customers alike. A great place for the LGBT+ community and friends.

Super friendly staff, great music, and tasty food. Love it here for sunday funday!