Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Reminder:The Foursquare City Guide app officially sunset on December 15, 2024, with the web version following in early 2025. However, your check-in journey doesn’t end here! Join us on Swarm, where new adventures await.
Learn more

Planning a trip to Austin?

Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.

Cheer Up Charlie's

Cheer Up Charlie's

Gay Bar and Music Venue$$$$
Downtown Austin, Austin
Save
Share
8.8/10
449
ratings
  • Stars
  • Tips
    Alyssa W.
    "The golden ticket (whiskey) is delicious and refreshing."(3 Tips)
    Tiff T.
    "Vegan Yeti = vegan white Russian (i.e., coconut milk..."(3 Tips)
    Chet M.
    "During SXSW this one of my favorite venues."(2 Tips)
    Brook S.
    "So many awesome events here- queer mountain is one of my favorites."(2 Tips)
Tips and Reviews icon48 Tips and reviews
Filter:
  • golden ticket
  • favorite venue
  • good for singles
  • queer mountain
  • good for groups
User icon
Log in to leave a tip here.

Sort:
  • Popular
  • Recent
  • Wendy Q.heart icon on user image
    Wendy QiMay 9, 2016
    Cute little music venue with charm and sass. Try the kombucha on tap or better yet, in a whiskey cocktail (golden ticket)
  • Song L.heart icon on user image
    Song LiMarch 15, 2015
    This is a very friendly and cozy place. If you are finding a very stylish contemporary place this might not be it, but I came alone and already got impressed by the friendliness of the people here.
  • Jessica J.heart icon on user image
    Jessica JonesApril 16, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Always a good time with fun people! Sometimes it gets a bit crowded but luckily the outdoor areas are awesome as long as the weather is good.
  • Brook S.heart icon on user image
    Brook ShelleyJune 21, 2015
    So many awesome events here- queer mountain is one of my favorites. Cheer Ups is one of the places I feel safest and happiest in Austin. Damn good drinks too.
  • OkCupid Daters' Choice
    Cheer Up Charlie's was voted the Best Bathroom for Sex by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Austin. #daterschoice Read more
  • Dustin H.heart icon on user image
    Dustin HaleyNovember 4, 2017
    absolutely love the huge outdoor space here. great for groups. food truck on the outside!
  • Julius T.heart icon on user image
    Julius TarngOctober 22, 2015
    This place hosts Queer Mountain on Wednesdays which has some of the funniest readings ever. Was here for a slash fanfic erotica night~~¥£€
  • Melissa G.
    Melissa GarciaFebruary 24, 2014
    Plenty of seating outside and even on the opposite side of the outdoor stage. The flooring looks amazing and everything is all polished nice.
  • S. Z.
    S. ZornJanuary 29, 2015
    Beautiful outdoor seating, beautiful murals, delicious cocktails featuring flavors such as komboocha and fresh ginger.
  • Candra C.
    Candra ColeApril 21, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Friendly people, great drinks, festive decor, happy vibes. One of the best bars in Austin.
  • Matthew A.heart icon on user image
    Matthew AshApril 15, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great music venue. Ironic how pretentious it is though even though its suppose to be LBGQT friendly.
  • Eric L.heart icon on user image
    Eric LoveMarch 16, 2015
    One of Austin's best party venues! This place is rockin' at SXSW! Thanks to my new Supper app: http://supper.mx/places/cheer-up-charlie's-austin/
  • Zach R.heart icon on user image
    Zach RMarch 16, 2015
    Nice outdoor venue. Good to bring a group to.
  • B W.heart icon on user image
    B WAugust 9, 2017
    Cool vibes and awesome cocktails. I like the kale gingerita.
  • Brea S.heart icon on user image
    Brea SimpsonJune 21, 2019
    There’s a framed pic of a miniature schnauzer so this is now my favorite bar. #respect
  • Tiff T.heart icon on user image
    Tiff TingFebruary 3, 2019
    Vegan Yeti = vegan white Russian (i.e., coconut milk instead of dairy milk)
  • Alyssa W.heart icon on user image
    Alyssa WJuly 14, 2017
    The golden ticket (whiskey) is delicious and refreshing.
  • Adam H.heart icon on user image
    Adam HickeyJanuary 8, 2016
    Grab a drink next to the rock wall for unique setting!
  • Lisa S.heart icon on user image
    Lisa SyDecember 8, 2014
    Amazing vibe, friendly people, well prices drinks, great location.
  • Nate S.heart icon on user image
    Nate SlaytonAugust 14, 2018
    Frozen margaritas cheered me up
  • Khoa M.heart icon on user image
    Khoa MaJune 21, 2015
    Specialty drinks are great. The Golden Ticket is delicious.
  • Miriam C.heart icon on user image
    Miriam ConnerMarch 23, 2014
    Get the Kale Ginger Lime Margarita Love CUC Always and Forever!
  • Chet M.heart icon on user image
    Chet ManciniMarch 20, 2016
    During SXSW this one of my favorite venues.
  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RudolphMarch 14, 2015
    Good for groups. Liked this place
  • Julia R.heart icon on user image
    Julia RobersonJanuary 19, 2016
    Cool ambiance, live shows here are pretty cool.
  • EJ E.heart icon on user image
    EJ EllisMay 20, 2015
    Mixed drinks are great here. Try them all.
  • Kevin G.heart icon on user image
    Kevin GarciaJanuary 5, 2016
    Best New Years party right here!!
  • Nohra M.heart icon on user image
    Nohra MuradNovember 3, 2017
    Get the Gin Wilder and dance a lot!
  • Marcia H.heart icon on user image
    Marcia HusbyFebruary 25, 2017
    Great live music!
  • Kaelin W.
    Kaelin WidemanJune 21, 2014
    New venue is so amazing! Favorite venue in austin <3
  • Roger W.heart icon on user image
    Roger WillisSeptember 3, 2015
    Awesome venue. Cool atmosphere.
  • Aislingheart icon on user image
    AislingJanuary 23, 2018
    Go for the queers; stay for the cocktails
  • Maddieheart icon on user image
    MaddieJune 18, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Go to the back bar if the inside is crowded or you aren't there for the music.
  • Camila I.heart icon on user image
    Camila IwazakiMarch 22, 2016
    Cool, cool place.
  • Roland S.heart icon on user image
    Roland SuarezApril 25, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    People watching, cocktails, nice location
  • Murrah N.heart icon on user image
    Murrah NobleMay 20, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    KARAOKE on Mondays is excellent!
  • Alternate S.heart icon on user image
    Alternate SystemsAugust 11, 2014
    Try the Kombucha!
  • Quantum Z.heart icon on user image
    Quantum ZambalesJune 10, 2016
    Vegan Yeti for happy hour!
  • Todd M.heart icon on user image
    Todd McMarch 14, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    WiFi password : charliebucket
  • Zach Y.heart icon on user image
    Zach YearyFebruary 22, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Condoms and lube for days in el baño. My kinda place
  • Herb C.heart icon on user image
    Herb ColemanJanuary 9, 2016
    Deep Eddy lemon w/cran
  • Zach Y.heart icon on user image
    Zach YearyFebruary 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The new cheer up Charlie's is here!
  • Theodore K.heart icon on user image
    Theodore KSeptember 28, 2016
    Very very very cool
  • Germaine W.heart icon on user image
    Germaine WilliamsMay 11, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Vegan yeti
  • Dianey S.heart icon on user image
    Dianey SandovalJune 27, 2015
    This bar is the shit!! Hands down... 😜
  • John D.heart icon on user image
    John DuncanMarch 15, 2016
    Never been a name more apropos
  • Chrisheart icon on user image
    ChrisMarch 20, 2015
    Decent venue setup but poor sound quality
  • Eri B.
    Eri BlackApril 22, 2018
    This place has been made just for pretentious hipsters
Photos403 Photos

Related Searches

  • cheer up charlie's austin •
  • cheer up charlie's austin photos •
  • cheer up charlie's austin location •
  • cheer up charlie's austin address •
  • cheer up charlie's austin •
  • cheer up charlie's austin •
  • cheer up charlies austin •
  • cheer up charlie's downtown austin austin

Foursquare © 2024  Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA