Best bartenders and live music! Good food offered on patio. Swing Dance lessons weekly!

The White Horse is the best East Side spot to do some country dancing or just listen to some good country music. They have the bands who play the latest, so if you go somewhere else first, you can always finish your night at WH. My only gripes at the WH are the stuffy dancers who are sometimes jerks to people who don't dance the exact same way they do and that tables are so close tor he dance floor that it gets so crowded. There could be more of a dance floor if those tables were scooted back and people didn't have to stand in front of them to try to get a dance. Fun spot though and definitely somewhere I take/send out of town guests for an Austin experience. read more

We had such an amazing time at White Horse in Austin! I went with my husband and my best friend, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. We all took turns leading during the lesson. The class itself was super encouraging and easy to follow, even for beginners like us. The instructor created such a positive, welcoming environment that made learning the two-step feel effortless. After class, watching the pros hit the dance floor was incredible--so much spinning and energy, it was honestly mesmerizing! The whole place just comes alive. We had an absolute blast and made such great memories. I'd love to go back next time--and honestly, every time--we're in Austin! read more

Want live music and good drinks? Say no more. This honky tonk has it all: live music, a patio, an array of beers and cocktails and classic dark, smokey, divey bar vibes. It can get pretty busy during love shows so be patient of you need drinks. I'd say, go back and order another one when you're halfway done with your current drink. Worth a visit to one of Austin's longest standing watering holes. read more

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White Horse is the quintessential Dive bar! It is located on the East Side in what appeared to be an old house. White Horse also has an outside patio. This is the second time that I visited White Horse. During Zumba class on Friday we learned that our Zumba instructor's brother plays the drums in a band and that he would be playing at White Horse on Friday night. So I met our Zumba instructor and friends at White Horse to listen to the band. Let me just say I am not a huge country western fan, but I do branch out every once in a while to listen to country. Please note the twangy country is not for me. The Shinglers were playing on Friday starting at 8 pm. I really liked this band and was drawn in by their addicting sounds. I even managed to dance a couple of times. Needless to say, my two stepping is pretty rusty. However, dancing is always fun! The cover charge was $10 cash. Cash is such a rarity any more. Fortunately, I had $12 with me. Drinks were $9 for top shelf, which is quite cheap. The bartender was friendly and fast. We stayed for the first of three sets and then departed for home. read more

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One of the things my wife wanted to do for her 40th was go out dancing. Now remember we aren't from these parts.... This place was an absolute blast. Everybody there seemed like they were great dancers. We tried dancing some but we suck. My wife found out you can't say no when an older gentleman asks you to dance. So she ended up getting some free lessons. Live music was great. Staff is so nice. The patrons are so nice too. Met a group that was originally from philly area. Very unexpected. People just come up and talk to you. I loved how friendly and not on their phone people were. Totally different than philly. I highly suggest it if you're from out of town and wanna feel comfortable, have a good time somewhere. *there is a cover and it's cash only! read more

Nice dive bar near east 6th. One of the few places you can get a modelo draft for $3. We came early to get a drink before dinner. So there wasnt much going on besides the band setting up. Nice place to 2 step and play some pool. Probably don't expect to find a seat when it gets busy. Your butt belongs on the dance floor or out the door. read more

The White Horse is a must when in Austin, a highly recommended night out from the locals! Came into town for my best friend's bachelorette trip and we knew one of the night's we would be stopping by The White Horse to learn how to two-step. With a cute theme of denim and diamonds, we got dressed up and headed out for a fun night that began at The White Horse. We were dropped off via uber and it was super easy to get inside with almost no line. Once inside, the place itself is a small-ish dive bar but has a great dance floor with folks that were already learning from the instructor. After grabbing a drink, we headed to the dance floor to learn a step... or two ;) The instructor was great and taught mainly on the stage and would call on folks to come on stage to help her demonstrate. I like how she called on people who seemed to be celebrating something like a birthday or bachelorette. It seems like there were a lot of people from out of town, especially since it was the weekends. The overall two-step class was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone visiting or in town! The regulars were also super friendly and would dance with people after the class is over. The bar itself was a normal dive bar with classic drinks and friendly enough bartenders. Since it was the weekend, they also had a vendor selling things at the front which I thought was cool since they had cool western-style rings and bolo ties. There was also a lot of seating and tables around to hang out at. Overall, a great experience at The White Horse! read more

First time here and we had a good time. It really is a true little honky tonk. Not your typical modern dance hall. Small place and it gets crowded quick. Getting drinks was fast and easy. Not very many places to sit but it's not what the place is for. It's for live music and dancing. You better have your dancing shoes on because this place has some talent. Everyone's having a good time. We'll be back. read more

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Small honky tonk a short walk from 6th st in downtown Austin. They have live music and a cover fee of $10. The music was great, drinks were reasonably priced. There's a dance floor in the main bar area with some seating, and an outdoor patio and a covered area with pool tables and a piano. Fun crowd on a Thursday night, but wish there was a bit more space to dance since everyone crowds in to see the band. read more

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Praying over momma. You never know when you're going to meet your maker! Top rank on the mechanical bull. Wish they had a punching machine! read more

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Decent pub Cool vibe This local Pilsner was good: _Native Texan I liked the music They had a solid band tonight read more

The White Horse - Dance Clubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's a bar with a live band and two stepping music is played not really a dance club/hall. There is a $10 cash cover to enter (atm is inside). This is not my type of scene but I came for a friend's birthday and tried to make the most of it, lights were dim, music was lively and there were a-lot of people enjoying themselves. The bathrooms weren't very clean!! If a business does not have clean bathrooms I'm less inclined to purchase food or drink because of the germs. I was able to dance with a few people but it seems like the very few advanced dancers gravitate towards the same 1-2 regulars. after a while I just wanted to dance alone and I did. :) I'll probably check out Mavericks again in Buda if I want a great two step dancing experience with a more friendly and diverse crowd!! read more

Fun divey place to learn too 2-step and catch live honky tonk. check the calendar for the nights with free dance lessons.

Came to learn to 2-step. Which can be intimidating given how good everyone here already was at it. We came early enough to grab a table but they seem to fill up early. Pretty friendly crowd/bartending staff, which encouraged us to try our hand at 2-stepping (not well). Cheap drinks, which helped. The band performing was surprisingly good so that was a treat. The only downside is the parking, which can be a bit difficult in this area (no fault of the bar itself). If you're looking for a night of dancing and music, this is a nice choice. read more

Great for locals who like do partner line dancing. They only did partner dancing, no line dancing, which I guess is known to the locals lol. Anyways, was a cool spot to check out some live country music. I'm a huge country music fan, and still found the music at times a tad swing-ish. Overall had a good time, but if you're looking for a typical country bar this is not it. read more

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This is the epitome of what i'd call a dive bar. It was a bit early for a visit, before any music had started. So that probably affected my impression of the place. The beer selection was a bit limited and our seats at the bar were close to the bartender who gave quick service. We didn't eat anything as it really didn't seem to be set up for that. Doubt I'll be back unless there were a good entertainer on the stage. But as a quiet, laid back venue, it has a bit of appeal for those who might want to sip a cold one after work. read more

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OMFG I love it here. Walking distance from our apartment. Live music every single night of the week. Got to see some of the best dancers I've ever watched in my life. Everyone there is super nice, patrons and employees alike. Very welcoming. read more

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If you wanna ride, ride the White Horse. This is something like the #2 largest seller of Lone Star Beer consistently. Year after year, this place moves more of the National Beer of Texas than nearly ever other bar in the state. Just take that in for a moment before you enter this saloon. This place is so full of vintage Lone Star Beer advertising! Check out the lit signs, their awards, the posters. It's beautiful. No Line Dancing! This is a country kinda hole in the wall. When I went, I saw the epic S. Texas band, Garrett T Capps, which was awesome. The bathrooms aren't exactly clean, but it's Austin's eastside... Parking could be easier. They have a parking lot, but when I went, they'd roped it off and set up a live band. The bartenders are fast. They're experienced at cracking open Lone Stars. The stage looks like it's outta some sort of David Lynch movie. It's so pretty! My favorite thing about this bar is that they had Lone Star Beer served up cold when everyone else in town was running out. read more

When we planned a girl's trip to Austin, we knew we had to make a stop at The White Horse. Why? It's a Honky Tonk dive bar with live music and dancing. To get the full Austin experience, you have to make a stop here. We popped in on a Saturday night and it was pretty full. They also have a cash cover, so be prepared for that. The bar is no frills - but the bartenders are fast and the drinks are cheap. While I did not dance, I did enjoy seeing people put their best line dancing efforts forward. Overall, I enjoyed my visit here! read more

Fun little honky tonk bar with live music and dancing. It gets pretty crowded but it's a great time and definitely worth it. Bartenders are friendly and service is quick. Great vibes and a must-do activity if you're visiting Austin. read more

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I love this place but the bouncer there is a total jerk. I come often and I brought my brother because he was visiting. They only take cash at the door and the ATM wasn't working for either of us. He said it's probably your bank too bad you can't get in. No other option when your ATM is the issue not my account. He was very rude and condescending. This was the Friday after Christmas. I offered to pay credit card to the bartenders or Venmo and he said no. read more

Very cool place if you're visiting Austin, TX. I loved everything about it including the atmosphere, all of the musical acts that performed during my visit and spinning around the dance floor. It was a great addition to my list of places that I needed to experience in the Austin area. read more

Great ambiance and great music. My favorite part was probably the food truck where I got a delicious taco! read more

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This is the most corrupt horrible bar in all of Austin. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. For contex, they require a cover every weekend night, my wife and I tried to take money out of their ATM which (doesn't work for chase cards apparently) and since the withdrawal failed and said error (we have no issues anywhere else with the card) they told us we would not be allowed in, we used it at a bar prior and it seemed to be their ATM machine. Even tho all our friends were already inside. We asked if we could go grab our friends to pay the cover for us and they also told us no. We then got kicked out and were told we had to wait outside as they harassed us, yelled at the top of their lungs screaming into my wife's face and the whole experience was extremely out of line. The large guy in our photos pictured was screaming so close to her face spit was spraying her. The one with the long hair laughed the entire time. He laughed at her as she was trying to pull money out of the ATM and it failed. The most fucked up management and bar. Whoever runs this place should fire these two individuals. The most inappropriate interaction I've ever seen at anywhere in Austin. read more

Fun night in Austin. We got there just before the two step class. That was helpful! Three different bands or groups played tonight. So cool to have variety to dance to. Lots of seating, plenty of dance partners. Nice bartenders. The dance floor is worn down so just think of all those who have danced here over the decades. Pretty sweet. Would go again! read more

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My kind of bar. Travis is the best, really nice guy and gave me Rec's to other cool local places. I'm a bartender from LA and six street is cool for a party but I'm a dive bar kinda guy and this was what I was looking for the whole time. Pool, music, and cool people. read more

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The White Horse is awesome! Great Honky Tonk bar! We arrived at 9 and it was pretty slow, there were three couples dancing. We decided to wait until the new band got on stage at 10 and WOW, the whole atmosphere changed the minute the 2nd band hit their first note. Immediately the dance floor was packed. We couldn't figure out where all these people came from but later found out there's an outdoor area on the side you can chill at (with a food truck). This place was just like a movie, guys pulling a different girl to dance to every song. Everyone smiling, laughing, having a grand old time. Highly recommend!! There is a $10/person cash cover but there's an ATM inside. read more

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0 stars if I could. Horrible covers. Bouncers wouldn't differentiate at all. Hire new bouncers. Absolutely dog shit people. I offered to Venmo instead of cash and they said no read more

I had a fun time at the White Horse. I went and saw a six piece live country band. They had chops and enjoyed the music. I am not a huge country fan yet love Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. I also love Gillian Welch and David Rawlings who are probably more alternative country. I love all genres of music though and enjoyed my evening here. The dance floor was packed and lively atmosphere so nice to see some local color. Recommended if in Austin looking to see some local live music. read more

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First off- Great music! A very Texas experience that has a food truck in the back where they make delicious tacos and quesadillas. Definitely a fun night out! read more

Such a great experience! Travis was so welcoming and everyond that came in was also top tier. Absolutely great service and drinks! Venue had top tier ac also. read more

The White Horse is a cool somewhat old school joint in a neat area of East Austin. If you want a bit of a traditional honky tonk feel, this is the place to go. We learned about The White Horse from a local chef we took a cooking class from. He informed us of the two step lessons that are available on Friday nights! We showed up a bit early and were able to grab a drink and relax a bit. The bartenders were pleasant enough and the beer was cold! They also had Maker's Mark and Knob Creek bourbon ON TAP! Something I had never seen before, and as a pretty big bourbon fan was pretty intriguing. By the time the dance lesson started there was a large group of people who had come to learn! The teacher was very good and taught us just enough that we could get out on the floor and not look too out of place! After the lessons we stayed a bit and listened to the band who was extremely good. A great spot to try something new and different while traveling to Austin! read more

Love this spot in Austin. Felt iconic and the dancing was great. Recommend for anybody who loves love music.

We came here on a Saturday night to learn how to Two-Step & it didn't disappoint! The instructor, Beth Coffe, was amazing and so fun. The bar was packed, but in a good way - not so crowded that we couldn't dance. The drinks we had were just okay. I'd definitely recommend this place for a fun night of dancing and great live music! read more

PROS: this place has live music and even two step dances. Staff is nice and there's a pool table too. They have water jugs as well CONS: they charge a $10 admission fee after 7pm and don't have TVs at the bar. Which is normally a standard among bars. OVERALL: come here for the dancing and pool but if you're looking for a typical bar vibe, this wouldn't be it read more

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They charge a cover and their restrooms are 'eh' on the cleanliness scale and that's where I stop at what I didn't like about The White Horse bc I had such an amazing time here. My gf and I were out looking to get away from all our traveling circus companions for some live music and some dancin' and we stumbled upon this place. The music was great, the performers were so funny, bartenders were amazing, drinks were yummy and the locals/patrons were all so dang friendly! One of them asked my gf to dance and she didn't know how to 2 step but he was willing to teach her and she loved it! Def a spot I plan to visit any time that I'm in town :) read more

Multiple friends got food poisoning here. Avoid at all costs - worst place in Austin.

Pretty fun place. We came here for a bachelorette and it was fun. There was two step but no line dancing so if you don't have a partner you either had to find someone or not dance. The night I went they have two bands playing and one band took a long time to set up. I think this would have been a nice time to play some music for line dancing so everyone didn't just have to stand around and wait. But aside from that both bands were good. They also have really tiny and dark bathrooms read more

Fun, fun, fun!!! My friend and I were visiting from SoCal this past weekend and one of our Lyft drivers recommended this place to us. We went on Saturday night. This was my first experience at a honky tonk and I'm hooked! First we were just wallflowers watching everyone else dance. The band was SO awesome and sounded amazing!! So good that we had to jump in and dance. This place has such a unique atmosphere, there's nothing this authentic in SoCal, not even close. It has inspired us to learn how to dance like this! We want to come back very soon! I'm glad places like this exist. Just a heads up- It's cash only for the $10 cover, but you can use the ATM inside and then pay. Save some time and just come with cash in hand. This place is worth the hype! read more