The Ranch

📍 Gay bars in Austin

5.0

The Ranch in Austin stands out as a well-regarded LGBTQ+ venue, blending a relaxed atmosphere with a solid drink selection. Known for its welcoming staff—particularly its friendly bartenders and front-of-house team—it often hosts events with seamless coordination, earning praise for its professionalism. The space balances casual charm with a laid-back energy, making it a go-to for social gatherings.

While the music and crowd can vary, the venue occasionally faces challenges with security and theft incidents, underscoring the need for vigilance. Overall, its strengths lie in hospitality and event management, though consistency in maintaining cleanliness and crowd control remains an area for improvement.

Features and services of The Ranch

Service options

  • Outdoor seating

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Rooftop seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Seating

Amenities

  • Toilet

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

The Ranch is in position 15 out of 16 in gay bars in Austin

Customer Reviews

★★★★★
★★★★★

The Ranch has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on over 365 reviews on Google

Jessica Bachansingh

Hello, The bouncer at the ranch was awful. He was with his friend and did not check our ID. So we walked in, and he yelled for us to check our ID when we were halfway up the stairs. We obliged, but he started yelling at us for trying to bypass. I called him out for not being clearly the bouncer and he started saying "I’m allowed to yell at you, get out of this bar" and kicked us out. What a shameful way to lose 4 customers for the bouncer not doing his job and then trying to exert a power trip

Jessica Bachansingh ☆ 1/5
Addie Earley

The Rach 2.0’s (downstair’s) DJ J3RM is AWFUL. He was on his phone the entire time. He played music off a playlist- no mixing, which would be fine if the music was good. He seemed to racially profile and attempt to play music based on who came in. He wouldn’t take any recommendations from people, just terrible. Terrible attitude, terrible vibe. Bartenders and managers are fantastic though.

Addie Earley ☆ 2/5
Samantha Moody

Great music, but if you want to get property stolen, come here! My friend had both her wallet and phone stolen out of her purse and there were about a dozen other people that had it happen on the SAME NIGHT. Majority of the staff was unhelpful and unwilling to resolve the issue, and based on looking at other reviews after the fact, this is clearly a pattern. Photo attached is the two suspects fleeing with stolen property (that the bouncers refused to stop). AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Samantha Moody ☆ 1/5
CLAUDIA VARELA

Love this place. Really chill to go and enjoy a good drink. Bartenders are down to earth, and don’t even mention Laura. She is awesome. And the guy in the front. Oh my God. Super nice. 10 out of 10.Si

CLAUDIA VARELA ☆ 5/5
Erika Benitez

Hadn’t been here in a hot minute. Dirtier than usual, the restrooms sucked, they smelled like garbage and drain. The music was alright.

Erika Benitez ☆ 4/5
Meg Cartwright

I have been to this bar plenty of times and not had anything stolen, but was there two days ago and both me and my roommate had our phones stolen out of our CLOSED purses that were on our shoulders without us realizing. I personally know 2 other people who have had phones stolen at this bar as well. The bar is a great time but clearly they have some sort of theft ring going on here and I wouldn't be surprised if the staff there was in on it too because they clearly haven't done anything to stop these thieves from stealing countless phones.

Meg Cartwright ☆ 1/5
amanda goutreaux

Great place to book for events, grateful for Jose and his team. From the DJ to the bartenders and security, they were all very accommodating and went the extra mile to help make the night a success.

amanda goutreaux ☆ 5/5
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Information about The Ranch

Address

The Ranch is located at 710 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, United States

Website

The website of The Ranch is: theranch-austin.com

Business Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 22:00–02:00
Saturday: 22:00–02:00
Sunday: Closed

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