"Cool" is all your opinion of the place. Open gay bars in the area that i know of are Purple Rhino across the street from 8 Ball and although I have never been there personally i know people who talk good things about the place. Alternatively The Oasis in Gulf Gate is a somewhat new open gay bar that has males in underwear dancing and prancing around the bar to add to the fun and aesthetic pleasure of the crowd. Id assume drink prices are pretty much the same at both lounges. Go out and have fun!
Melissa the bartender is the greatest!
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