El Rio is a queer classic known for its patio and chill vibes. Staff is generally friendly and the weekend parties are some of the best gay events the city has to offer. Come early, but don't plan on staying until the wee hours, more than a few times in the past few months they've called "last call" hours before their posted closing time. Chalk it up to pandemic related not quite back to normal weirdness, but it sure would be nice to rely on this queer staple to honor their posted hours because when it's open it's truly one of the best spots in the city.
It’s a big crowd and big space with terrible absolutely terrible music. Honestly if they just put on top hits from 2000-2010s, it would be much better.
Always fun, bar tenders friendly, love the street food.
I love that they never got rid of the “Your dive” sign.Used to come here 30 yrs ago with my roommate Katie. Free oysters on Friday evenings. Pure joy.
The bathroom is a disaster. Real health Hazard. Bartenders are average. They'll treat you right if they're in a good mood or if you overtip them.Woman at the door was rude and bossy. There are way better lgbt places to spend your money, for real.
Sunday day party is a hit. Packed
Best queer hangout and dance spot in the city. Chill dive bar venue with outdoor patio, variety of indoor/outdoor events from comedy, live shows, DJs, drag performances, community fundraisers, etc. Tons of wonderful memories with friends throughout the years.- Bartenders are quick and do great service, tip them!- 4 single bathrooms (2 in back, 2 in front with 1 a urinal) but expect long wait times and good conversations when there's a big packed party like Mango- outdoor patio with ramp and stairs to ground level. On normal day, there's lots of seating with tables and chairs. If there's a day event, theres less tables/chairs available. Heat lamps around.- Inside has a shuffle board/pool table
I came here for a friend's company holiday party and was super impressed by the overall look and feel of the place. I thought I was going to be disappointed but the real life version of the this place did not fall short of it's photos on Google!
Always, always, always good times! Music's on point, and backyard is peaceful AF!
The bathroom is a disaster. Real health Hazard. Bartenders are average. They'll treat you right if they're in a good mood or if you overtip them.Woman at the door was rude and busy. There are way better lgbt places to spend your money, for real.