Language about Oilcan being sold no longer appears on the page instead, it was replaced by “shut down suddenly.” In the past two days, the crowdfunding campaign, organized by Kelly Kline, has exceeded its goal with $13,605 as of publishing time.Ĭhronicle also reported that Oilcan Harry’s, which opened in 1990, is currently on TABC’s delinquent list, which means it owes money to its liquor sellers. The GoFundMe page mentioned that there was supposed to be a “transition” with a “new beginning” for the club that the staffers were aware of.
Eater has reached out to Oilcan Harry’s and the organizers of the GoFundMe page for more information watch this space for updates. However, a GoFundMe page created for the bar’s now-former staffers claimed that the bar’s closure happened out of nowhere, that they “all showed up to work one day to find a sign that the business was closed and were no longer with jobs.” It also asserted that some employees were either not paid for several weeks or received paychecks that had bounced. There is a notice on the doors of the building that says that the bar is “currently closed for repairs and maintenance,” according to the Chronicle. Oilcan Harry’s, the gay nightclub on 211 West 4th Street in downtown Austin, appears to be closed.
