Are your ostrich-skin boots collecting dust? Is you cowboy hat wondering why it's been in your closet for over a year? Need some Texas two-step and cheap beer? Check out Wild West!
Although I have no check-ins, I have been here many times - during the week, weekends, you name it. Located close to 183A on 1431, tucked behind other businesses and a parking lot, is Wild West, a two-storyish country bar that has something going on almost every night.
The dance floor is huge! Lots of space to explore. There are multiple bars and drink "stations" throughout, making it easy to always have a beer, cocktail, or shot in your hand.
Pretty much always a cover. Some nights are ladies' night (like the bikini contest night!). There's also live music, andI believe there are even two-step classes they hold so you have an idea of what you're doing.
Note: if you want to get better or even just learn country dancing, I recommend joining a dance studio. I did that when I first moved to Austin (GoDance), and that really accelerated by abilities to dance with people, but it also made me realize that you can only dance certain types of country dance to certain types of song tempos (like how salsa and bachata require different song tempos). It's worth it to learn...girls ask guys to dance in Texas, so be prepared!
Drink prices are alright here. Usually around $2-3 for a beer, same for shots.
I can't speak for the ladies' room, but the men's room is really big - lots of urinals and stalls, and NO bathroom attendant! This is always overlooked by people until there's a line out the door, and people making messes in the one stall or urinal (cough dallas night club).
As the night goes on, the DJ will start to weave in some Top 40 and Pop music to satisfy non-country dancers. Line dances like The Wobble, Footloose, and Copper Head Road are also commonly played - so watch a YouTube video of them to get familiar. Fine, here lazies: https://youtu.be/Xh4qUg33ekg
If you REALLY want to be the Omega-B Type personality, the balcony overlooks the entire dance floor from above. Waitresses will take orders and bring drinks up there. So you'll be nice and alone to do whatever weird stuff up there, creeper.
My only issue is that the door doesn't waive covers for military. Come on man! There goes that 5th star! I'll give it back when I get to save my $5!!
Overall, this is a fun place, and great for those who want to stay north, have a girls night, bro down with the boys, and especially not deal with the drive to downtown. read more