Luckily, the bar snatched up a prime piece of property just a few blocks away.
Popular gay dive bar roars into prime new downtown Austin space. The Iron Bear, one of Austin's most popular gay bars, is losing its lease. From a beloved downtown gay bar on the move to a shocking prediction about the city's red-hot real estate, here are the five stories that captured Austin's attention over the past seven days.ġ. Editor's note: It's that time again - time to check in with our top stories of the week.