The venue hosts live music most nights of the week, including an open-mic night on Thursdays. Located in far South Austin, Giddy Ups is a small live music venue with a saloon vibe. Regulars twirl to free live music six days a week that spans country and swing to funk and rock and roll. Make sure to also check out the Continental Gallery, located upstairs.ĭonn's Depot is an old Missouri-Pacific train depot that was moved to Austin more than 30 years ago (the women's restroom is even a real caboose!). Although it's had many personalities throughout the years, the club often boasts a honky-tonk vibe with country musicians playing multiple nights of the week. Standing strong at 60+ years old, this local favorite is one of the oldest continuously running clubs in Austin. The Spoke keeps the legends alive with traditional country music, traditional Texas two-step and traditional southern comfort food. Known city-wide for their chicken fried steak, Broken Spoke is a real country dance hall. Enjoy live music nightly on the stage at the brewery, large communal picnic tables and a pup-friendly patio, crave-able pizzas and the guiding philosophy that 'beer makes it better.' On Sundays from 4-7 p.m., catch live bands and a spacious dancefloor, with music ranging from classic country and Americana to bluegrass and rockabilly. This award-winning South Austin beer garden won’t disappoint.

But no matter how hard it tries, the capital city can't escape its Texas-country roots and what better way to celebrate Texas than a little boot scootin' boogie? Check out these locals' favorite honky-tonks and dance clubs. Where to Go Dancing in Austin Guide to dancing the night away in the Live Music Capital of the World ®Īustin culture blazes with live music, hipsters, graffiti artists and city lights.

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