If you are visiting Austin for the first time, this place is a must stop. If you’re on a girls trip looking for handsome horse riding cowboys, you won’t find any here, because the majority of attendees are tourists, but what you will find is outstanding music by Alvin Crow and band, lots of great dancing and people watching. There are also a few regulars that like to put on a show too! I visited this place twice and it doesn’t get old.
This place has hosted so many singers it’s legendary. Photos fill a room. The entrance is a restaurant, the music in the back behind the bar. There was a cover charge for the dancehall. The place was crowded on a week night. Dance lessons are offered some nights.
Very cool place to hang out and just look around. If you are a country fan, the memorabilia will peek your interest. We only came for dinner and the nightly live music and would like to go back when the dance club is open.
Place is amazing. Great atmosphere during the day, and even better at night! Definitely recommend going to the dance hall! But I even if you miss it, still go! Great food too!
I was visiting from NY and found this bar! It was the o ly true country feeling thing I found in Austin. I learned how to 2 step and danced the night away. I was alone, so it was great how friendly everyone was there. I got asked to dance a bit ans had the time of my life.
Fun place and you simply MUST do the dance lessons with Terry on Saturday- she is hilarious.
Very traditional band the night we were there, but dancing was still good. Cash is king here.
Had a lot of fun at this place!
Went to see the incredible Dale Watson at Broken Spoke and it did not disappoint. The people were two-stepping away on the dance floor while the other clients were drinking cold beer and eating good food on the surrounding tables. The staff is lovely and the 'museum' section is fascinating. Highly recommend!
A group of us were in for a family wedding and stopped in for a drink...... BEST time EVER!!!!!! True honkey tonk atmosphere / vibe and FANTASTIC people!!!!!
This place is an experience and a must go to if you are in Austin.
The fact the establishment has been in business for the length of time is a success story in itself.
The food is great and the staff very friendly and accommodating.
Con: parking can be tight but you will figure it out or maybe get lucky and have a spot available in front.
I’ve been coming here since I was 5 years old (1981) and still love it. I bring my friends, my sweetheart, and my family to the Broken Spoke. I love coming to see Alvin Crow!
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