Oldest Texas gay bar is on the verge of closing: ‘It’s our safe place’

Oldest Texas gay bar is on the verge of closing: ‘It’s our safe place’

The bar has withstood hurricanes, the Covid pandemic and the AIDS epidemic, but thousands of dollars in needed repairs could spell the end for Robert’s Lafitte

The Oldest Gay Bar in Texas Needs Thousands of Dollars in Repairs to Stay Open

Robert’s Lafitte is holding a drag fundraiser in an attempt to make up the shortfall.

Texas’ Oldest LGBTQ Bar Faces Closure

Robert’s Lafitte, the oldest LGBTQ bar in Texas, is racing to complete costly repairs after inspections threatened closure. Supporters are rallying through donations and a weekend fundraiser in Galveston.