by EPI O. on I'm from here but moved away several years ago. I came here with my partner who is hispanic. And, I must say this place ....for being in Austin, they're not welcoming at least that was how I felt. Now, I don't think my experience had anything to do with my being white. I think it had to do with how the Management chooses to run this joint. First, when we walked in the bartender who faces the front door immediately asks you what you want to drink. In most places that's no problem but here they have signs all over the place that one must not think about "Parking" = basically not to nurse your drink because you will be asked to leave if you're caught doing this. The only place I've seen this happen is in a straight strip joint I went with my brother to once. My gripe is only because I know Austin as a friendly city. One that caters to all people. Maybe a new breed has moved in and now Oilcan is not the place to go anymore. I do vaguely remember Oilcan's being a stuffy bar when I lived in Austin but I used to be part of their Friday/Saturday nights and I always had a good time. I remember some of my buddies used to tell me they didn't feel welcomed at Oilcan's. Very sad to give this bar a BAD RATING.
