Broken Spoke

Country dance hallshort_description_potoo

3.1(678)

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Closes 12:00 AMSouth Lamar

Broken Spoke is a legendary dance venue and live music landmark centered around traditional country music and two-stepping. long_description_potoo

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Straight out of your favorite Western film, Broken Spoke is a real-life honky tonk bar complete with a cast of local characters and line dancing.

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Manny Velazquez

Sep 16·6:00 PM

Manny Velazquez performs every Wednesday from 6-8PM.

Dance Lessons

Sep 16·8:00 PM

Two-Step/Swing Lessons with Terri White, the dance instructor. These are described as the best dance lessons in Texas, held Wednesday through Saturday from 8pm-9pm, with no line-dancing allowed.

90s COUNTRY NIGHTS

Sep 16·9:00 PM

90s COUNTRY NIGHTS features Michael Monroe Goodman every Wednesday night from 9pm-12am.

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What's the vibe

The space feels like an authentic Texas institution, filled with the energy of live bands and people two-stepping across the wooden floor. It carries a high-energy, social atmosphere typical of a classic western dance hall.ambiance_potoo

What people are saying

While many visitors enjoy the lively atmosphere and live bands, some patrons have reported negative experiences with the dance lessons, citing concerns regarding the instructor's attitude and approachability.reviews_potoo

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Details

South Lamar

3201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Open

• Closes 12:00 AM

brokenspokeaustintx.net

+1 512-442-6189

About

This venue is recognized as a Texas Historical Site and a designated landmark. It has earned a legendary status in the local scene for its role in preserving traditional country music and two-step dancing culture.story_potoo