A new gay club is making a splash this Monday in Austin’s warehouse district. Many old-timers will remember the space from its former incarnations – the legendary Halls and most recently Kiss & Fly. But the space will re-open its doors as Highland Lounge, a 10,000-square-foot club that serves not just as a lounge, but a happy hour patio bar and a dance club by night. The club notably has opened up to the street with large inviting windows, a sign of change from gay bars of old. The newly renovated bar and its team aim to set the bar high with a polished wait staff, craft cocktails, and a sophisticated decor and ambiance.
Owner Robert Grunnah hopes for Highland to deliver an elevated experience, a place where club-goers can “come after work to enjoy a drink, or come at 3am to dance and get crazy.” Aside from being a hub for nightlife activity, Highland will also host meetings and events for LGBT nonprofit organizations.
Burning Question
When were you last in the 404 Colorado St. space?
Ingredients
dance, lush, happy hour, cocktails, nightlife, downtown, club
Essentials
Highland Grand Opening
Oct. 6
404 Colorado St.
highlandlounge.com
