Gay bars in beaumont texas

Helpful Hints

• Beaumont is a very affordable place to travel, thanks to all the free (or nearly free) attractions, making it a great long weekend getaway or road trip destination. 
• Beaumont is an incredibly rich, diverse community.

  If you visit on a weekend, it's not to be missed.

  Places to Eat

  Monthly Drag Brunch at Vautrot’s

  See the queens and feast on Cajun cuisine at Vautrot’s monthly drag soiree. And we’d do it all again in a heartbeat.

  Katharine & Company

  Katharine is a gourmet restaurant inside the historic and ornate Mildred Building, which was built in 1930.

  They have amazing fish and shrimp platters, cheap tacos, and beautiful murals and tables painted by local artists. We never felt pressured to look, dress, or act a certain way. Order an appetizer or two and really soak it all in.

Things to Do

Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown 

Spindletop is an important piece of Texas history and a great deal of fun for kids and adults alike.

They have a diverse menu with healthy options (not that we opted for those) and a great outdoor patio. We’ve heard their kolaches (a local favorite) and nitro cold brew are also incredible, so check them out.

JW’s Patio

Formerly Crazy Jose’s, which was a major post-theatre hangout, JW’s Patio has really upped their game.

As two gay men traveling together, we felt so welcomed and included in this community for the few days we got to spend there. They have done such an incredible job preserving every detail that it truly feels like you are walking back in time. We highly recommend trying the crawfish mac and cheese, the BBQ crab, crawfish etouffee, boudin balls, and pistolettes.

As expected, there are plenty of churches, but we also found a Jewish synagogue, Hindu Temple, Buddhist Temple, and the Islamic society, which serves as a great reminder of just how much more inclusive the area has gotten over the years. Performing at the Jefferson Theatre and Julie Rogers built up his excitement to perform, and while living in the East Village of Manhattan made the West End of Beaumont seem like a distant memory, home was never too far out of sight.

The pandemic and theatre shutdown brought the two back to Texas with the opportunity for Bret to introduce Stephen to his old stomping grounds and see how much Beaumont has changed over the decades.

Beaumont has an open-mindedness and progressiveness that made Bret super proud to call it his home, and Stephen eager to return again - if nothing else, for some amazing food and Southern Hospitality!