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. Serving up Texas-style burgers and a variety of homemade stews since 1949, Luther's Cafe has been a staple in the community even before the arrival of the gay nightlife on Main Ave.On Sunday nights, Heat becomes "Club Sin," with no cover all night and plenty of drink specials.
Heat, once the stomping ground of the late Erica Andrews and recently retired Shady Lady, is now home to Rey Lopez Entertainment, who brings many of the nationally recognized drag performers from RuPaul's Drag Race to the Alamo City. Not only does Heat have a reputation for dancing, the club is also known for its infamous drag performances. Don't forget your dancing boots if you're headed here, as the club's website claims it to be one of the city's "premiere dance clubs." Along with the main room and bar, the club includes a video lounge and recently renovated outdoor patio. 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.
Also the Moscow Ballet and The Nutcracker Russian Ballet.For a fun-filled night of dancing, boozing and entertainment, head on over to the strip on Main Avenue. Not to mention cast parties with touring Broadway Shows such as: Greater Tuna, Will Rogers Follies, Hello Dolly!, Buddy the Buddy Holly Story, Fiddler on the roof, The Phantom of the Opera National Tour I & II, Jesus Christ Superstar, South Pacific, Swing!, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, BLAST!, Mamma Mia!, Cats, Grease, Singin' in the Rain, La Cage Aux Folles, Chicago, Cabaret, Les Miserables, The Producers, Aida, and 42nd street. We have also hosted celebrity events and sightings with such stars as: Helen Reddy, Puff Daddy, Prince, Patrick Swayze, Dennis Rodman, Charles Barkley, Ashley Judd. We have been the host to many big name entertainers over the years, including, but not limited to: Tina Turner, the Ramones, the Bangles, Iggy Pop, Bronski Beat, The Thompson Twins, Simple Minds, Georgia Ragsdale, Debra Harry, Black Box, Martha Wash, Taylor Dayne, RuPaul, Real Life, Pamela Stanley, Suzanne Westenhoefer, Lonnie Gordon, and Ministry.