The Hidden Door

The Hidden Door is Corpus Christi’s cornerstone LGBTQ+ bar, serving the Coastal Bend queer community for decades. Located on S Staples Street, this beloved South Texas institution has been a safe harbor for LGBTQ+ residents of Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend since the 1970s. From weekly drag shows to community fundraisers, The Hidden Door is the heart of queer nightlife between San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley — and a vital gathering point for LGBTQ+ residents in one of South Texas’s largest cities.