The White Horse
Bar · East End ·
Live country music, two-step lessons, whiskey on tap, taco truck
Live country music, two-step lessons, whiskey on tap, taco truck
"Not from Austin? Hosting an out-of-town friend? Generally looking for a fun night but don’t have a real agenda in mind? All are excellent reasons to go to White Horse, where it’s pretty impossible not to have a good time. It’s always crowded, and filled with all kinds of people—older Austin hippies, young tech people who just moved from San Francisco, former frat stars, and definite weirdos. That melting pot, plus the always-solid live music, plus the actual honky-tonk dancing that goes down, all make White Horse one of the best places to spend a night in Austin." - nicolai mccrary, adele hazan, katherine lewin
"There aren’t a lot of bars that blend generational lines quite as well as The White Horse, one of the most popular venues on the East Side. Expect to find gray-haired couples showing off their moves next to young first-timers. There’s live music most nights, and a floor filled with people two-stepping. There are a few beer options here, though this is probably one of those places where you’re drinking Lone Stars or Shiners. It’s also one of, if not the only, place in town with a wall of whiskeys on draft." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"If your group is hoping to see some live music, and maybe even semi-learn to two-step, head to this bar and dance hall on the East Side. It’s a divey honky-tonk where you shouldn’t be surprised if someone in cowboy boots orders you a shot and asks how you ended up at The White Horse in the first place. If you want to make a night out of it, check out The Liberty or Hotel Vegas afterward." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"A dive bar known for a dance floor full of two-steppin’ and cheap beer—an essential late-night Austin experience." - Courtney E. Smith
"This lively dive bar and honky-tonk in East Austin is known for its nightly live country music and spacious dance floor. The bar offers cheap whiskey and attracts a mix of old-school two-steppers and young hipsters, embodying both classic and modern Austin charm. Those looking for a break from dancing can enjoy pool tables and a relaxed outdoor patio with the Bomb Tacos food truck." - Darcie Duttweiler