Come here to catch male dancers working a pole or dancing on top of the bar. Just a short walk down the road from the main hub is Club Essence.Think of this place as the "Cinderella" of the strip - it's one of the few bars under separate ownership from the mini-monopoly of bars located within the block. Known for its nightly karaoke performances, the Pegasus has also established itself as one of the best places to catch a drag show (as the recent Layla LaRue birthday bash demonstrated). With a reputation as one of the most welcoming bars on the strip, here you'll find everyone from shirtless twinks, to bears and grandpas. Inside, you'll find a variety of themed bars, from the "country bar" to the main "video room," where the DJs happily take requests. The outdoor patio and stage, located at the front of the bar, was once the drinking hole's parking lot. As one of the oldest bars on the strip (established in 1994), the Pegasus Nightclub retains some if its older "charm" while pushing forward with recent renovations.Get there early for happy hour specials every day from 3 to 9 p.m.
Open daily at 3 p.m., the Café at Sparky's features an extensive list of wines, and a variety of sandwiches and coffee selections. Head out to the back patio for conversation with friends, or enjoy a game of pool or darts in the game room. The well-lit bar and casual atmosphere is perfect for meeting friends both gay and straight. Sparky's is the strip's "Old-English-style" pub, located smack in the middle of all the excitement on Main.
On game night, come here and catch a football game on one of the many flat screen TVs. Located on the first floor of the Tobin Lofts at San Antonio College, this ever-evolving restaurant and bar has grown by leaps and bounds (literally moving across the street and back) and is now the strip's go-to place for dining and people-watching.
Located on the corner of East Evergreen and North Main, the Heat nightclub is a towering figure in the city's gay nightlife.From the trendy Heat nightclub to Club Essence (where almost anything goes), the strip on Main Avenue is sure to have something for all tastes and personalities. Located just north of Downtown, San Antonio's "gayborhood" is currently "on the rise" with new additions to the neighborhood (check out Ouch Underwear and the soon-to-open Boxer Bar) and recent renovations and expansions to many of its long-standing businesses. For a fun-filled night of dancing, boozing and entertainment, head on over to the strip on Main Avenue.