Honky tonks are bars that provide country music as entertainment. They often feature dance floors for country line dancing.
Fort Worth, TX
Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth is the “World’s Largest Honky Tonk” featuring fun for the whole family. The nightly entertainment and unique western decor keep folks coming back for more. This unique entertainment facility presents top-name entertainers every Friday and Saturday night, along with regional house bands playing throughout the week. Billy Bob’s features live professional bull riding on Friday and Saturday nights plus a casino arcade, pool tables, high tech video games, and complete catering services. ...
Lafayette, LA
The Blue Moon Saloon opened in 2001 and has since become one of America’s premier venues for roots music from around the world. This world famous honky tonk is a home-grown place where all kinds and sizes are welcome. The Blue Moon is located in downtown Lafayette, LA, the heart of Cajun Country. ...
Austin, TX
Broken Spoke is the last of the True Texas Dancehalls. Established in 1964 and located in Austin, TX, the bar is know for great live music, cold beer and good food. ...
Tulsa, OK
Built in 1924, the historic Cain’s Ballroom is a live music and performance venue in Tulsa’s Arts District. The highlight of the ballroom is a huge spring loaded maple dance floor. There is a full bar at the back of the room while the upstairs Mezzanine offers a private bar and bathroom as well as limited seating. ...
San Marcos, TX
Cheatham Street Warehouse, opened in 1974, is a honky tonk by the tracks in San Marcos, TX, featuring live country, soul, folk and blues bands, plus a recording studio. Cheatham Street Warehouse is known for its Wednesday night weekly Songwriters Circles. The venue is maintained by the nonprofit Cheatham Street Music Foundation which promotes the history of Texas music through songwriter workshops, lectures, classes, and other programs. ...
Tampa, FL
Established in 1979, Dallas Bull is Tampa’s premier country music club featuring live music, DJs, a mechanical bull, a large dance floor and line dancing. ...
Fischer, TX
The oldest dive bar in Texas, Devil’s Backbone Tavern is a historic 1940’s dancehall and tavern in Fischer, TX, with a cash-only full bar and outdoor patio. ...
Perdido Key, FL
Open since 1964, The Flora-Bama Lounge, is the most famous beach bar in the country. Located on the state line between Orange Beach, AL, and Perdido Key, FL, this expansive destination bar includes a gift shop, oyster bar, multiple decks and dance floors, beach views and fun for all ages in a fantastic location. Flora-Bama is legendary venue for live music on five different stages 365 days a year. Whether you want country, rock, ballads or beach music you can find it at the Flora-Bama. ...
Silsbee, TX
Located in Silsbee, TX, Honky Tonk Texas is the only authentic Texas dance hall with the largest dance floor in Southeast Texas. Since 2008, Honky Tonk Texas has brought numerous national, regional and local performing artists to its stage. The Honky Tonk Grill serves a full menu and a full-service bar offers mixed drinks and most of the standard domestic and import beers. The venue also has a nice covered patio area for smokers. ...
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Santa Ynez, CA
Maverick Saloon is the longest running honky tonk on the West Coast. Kick up your boots and enjoy a beer or a beverage and an amazing meal. Located in Santa Ynez, CA, the Maverick Saloon is a perfect all-ages venue for rustic, country-themed events. ...
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Jackson, WY
Wyoming’s landmark watering hole and iconic honky-tonk, The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar is located on the town square in downtown Jackson, WY. Built in 1937, the bar features Western decor, bar stools with saddles, and live music seven nights a week. ...
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Nashville, TN
Located on Broadway in the heart of downtown Nashville, TN, Nudie’s Honky Tonk resides in a historic, three story building with multiple bars, three stages, and a stunning rooftop deck with the most amazing view. With a show on every floor, you can take your pick of entertainment: karaoke, live bands, DJs and more. Enjoy cold drinks, hot food, and the best live music on Broadway at this long-running, multi-level hangout. ...
Nashville, TN
Inspired by Blake Shelton’s breakout hit, Ole Red is always itchin’ to have a little fun with food, drink, and music that raises the bar on Broadway. In the heart of Nashville’s entertainment district, this multi-level entertainment venue features a two-story bar and restaurant, retail area, performance space, and dance floor. On the roof, find an indoor-outdoor bar and restaurant with incredible views of Lower Broadway and Music City. ...
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Pioneertown, CA
Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace is a honky-tonk, barbecue restaurant and music venue near Joshua Tree National Park in Pioneertown, CA. ...
Spicewood, TX
Poodie’s Roadhouse is an authentic Texas honky-tonk with live music, dancing, good food, cold beer and sensational sunsets. ...
Tuscaloosa, AL
Rhythm & Brews Tuscaloosa is the premier location for the best live bands in the region. From dance music to performances by Nashville recording artists, the tunes at Rhythm & Brews will have everyone dancing. The nightclub offers a variety of ice-cold drinks, rapid service, and features the only mechanical bull in town. ...
Nashville, TN
Robert’s Western World is known as Nashville’s home of traditional country music. The bar features live music seven days a week, a wide range of beer and beverages, and great food from the grill. Robert’s Western World is located on Lower Broadway in the famous historic district of downtown Nashville, TN. ...
Austin, TX
Sagebrush in Austin, TX, is a honky tonk with multiple stages, indoor and outdoor. Sagebrush has the most authentic Austin experience with the best live music, drinks, and eats around. Enjoy two-step dancing on the oldest oak dance floor in town with a huge local draft beer selection and cocktails served up with local fare. Sagebrush sits on an acre of land with a beautiful backyard hosting vendor markets and vintage western wear. ...
Terrell, TX
Silver Saloon is a Country-Western nightclub, a concert venue, and a dance hall with four full bars located in Terrell, TX. Silver Saloon is the best High-Class Honky Tonk of East Texas. ...
San Antonio, TX
Stetson Dance Hall in a nightclub located in the Silverado shopping center in Helotes, outside San Antonio, TX. The venue features live music and DJs Wednesday through Sunday, a great dance floor, a huge patio, and large bar. Listen and dance to some of Country’s up-and-coming artists, established artists, and Texas Country legends. ...
Chico, CA
Tackle Box Bar & Grill in Chico, CA, has live music every weekend and serves a variety of exotic game including alligator. Often referred to as “Chico’s only real honky-tonk,” The Tackle Box hosts live music by national, regional, and local live bands. Swing dance lessons are offered on Wednesdays. ...
Portland, OR
The performance space at The Fixin’ To is the only dedicated live music venue and Southern-style honky tonk in Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood. The Fixin’ To is a killer mom-and-pop venue hosting local and touring bands as well as comedy shows, burlesque performances, craft markets, and the occasional wedding. The Fixin’ To serves down-home food and also has weekly karaoke on Sunday plus pinball. ...
Austin, TX
Located in the Allandale neighborhood of Austin, TX, The Little Longhorn Saloon is the center of city’s honky tonk Country music scene, known for its great live music and world famous Chicken Shit Bingo. There is always great music and never a cover at this dive bar. Some of the best acts around town perform at the saloon: from Country, to folk, rockabilly and good ole rock n roll and blues. ...
Raleigh, NC
The Night Rider is a neighborhood Country dive bar located just under The Wicked Witch in Raleigh, NC. The “Honky-Tonk karaoke bar” has a stage and PA system suitable for low production/DIY type shows. ...
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Stanhope, NJ
The Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ, is one of the most prestigious and historically significant clubs in the country. The Stanhope House maintains two completely separate performance venues. The large, primary performance space is designated the Roadhouse Stage and the smaller, more intimate room is called the Crossfire Lounge. The building capacity is approximately 550 including the outdoor beer garden. ...
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Nashville, TN
Whiskey Bent Saloon is one of the traditional honky tonks in the heart of Broadway and one of Nashville’s best entertainment venues. The first floor features a large bar, a small bar, a private stage, separate restrooms, a VIP loft, ample seating and much more. The Frontier room, located on the second floor, features a large stage, a full bar, restrooms, and can accommodate up to 150 guests. ...
Fort Worth, TX
The White Elephant Saloon is centrally located on Exchange Ave in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, offering cold beer, cocktails, and live Texas music seven nights a week. One of Fort Worth’s most legendary drinking establishments, the White Elephant Saloon features vintage Western decor, a wooden dance floor, billiards, and shuffleboard. ...
Cedar Park, TX
Wild West Cedar Park is a premier, all-country nightclub featuring live music and events. This high class honky tonk features multiple bars, a huge dance floor, drink specials, and an outdoor patio for cooling off. ...
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