KHOU.com asked our Facebook fans to name the best places to go Texas two-steppin'. If you are you looking for a place to enjoy a little honky tonk with plenty of floor space, put on your cowboy boots and head over to one of these fan favorites. If you have not danced in awhile, take some FREE dance lessons.
- 6101 Richmond Ave.
- Houston, TX 77057
- 713-266-3455
Wild West has been a part of the bayou city for over three decades. When you are ready to go two-steppin’, Wild West is the place to go and features plenty of floor space. This country nightclub features a solid oak dance floor just for you and your dance partner.
Each week, the house DJ spins the hottest country tunes and popular dance music. If you want Texas country, head out to Wild West.
FREE dance lessons on Fridays and Sundays.
- 11410 Hempstead Road
- Houston, Texas
- 713-677-0828
Built in 1955 by Raymond Proske, the once popular Esquire Ballroom is now known as Neon Boots Dancehall and Saloon.
The Esquire Ballroom was once home to many well-known acts including fan favorites Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline. The Broadway musical “Always…Patsy Cline” takes part in the historical bar when she had a chance encounter with a fan.
Other notable performers at the club include George Jones, Charlie Pride, Jim Reeves and many more.
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Neon Boots shared this story with KHOU.com –
Willie Nelson was offered a job by house performer Larry Butler after Nelson asked him to listen to a few songs he wrote including one called “Crazy.”
Nelson, desperate for money, offered the songs for $10 each. Butler knew these songs were “too good” and offered Nelson a $50 loan and job performing with his band.
One night during his commute from Pasadena to The Esquire Ballroom, Nelson wrote the song “Night Life” about working at the bar.
The Esquire Ballroom closed in 1995. The new owners of Neon Boots completely restored and remodeled the building to an amazing country and western style for all to enjoy.
Guests can sway across a huge dance floor, enjoy the performance stage and will never go thirsty with sixteen full bar stations. Free country and western dance lessons on Thursdays and Saturdays.
- 11925 Eastex Fwy
- Houston, Texas
- 281-219-2006
Stampede Houston hosts the biggest names in country & western music in an open space venue. Grab your boots and two-step across a massive dance floor with your favorite dance partner and sign up for their pool tournaments.
Friendly bar, nightly dance lessons and LIVE entertainment. Need an adventure? Don't miss your opportunity to ride Mega Watt, the mechanical bull. Always a great time at Stampede Houston!
- 19959 Holzwarth Road
- Spring, Texas
- 281-353-8898
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- 803 E. Nasa RD 1
- Webster, Texas
- 281-461-4400
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Big Texas Dancehall and Saloon is your home for the best country music featuring DJs and live music, plus line dancing. FREE dance lessons on Wednesday nights.
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- 7637 FM 1960
- Houston, Texas
- 281-477-0528
High-energy, Western-themed spot for dancing, drinks and a mechanical bull for cowboys and cowgirls!
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2015 - Voted Top 100 Nightclubs in the U.S.
2014 - Voted the Best Honky Tonk in Houston by the Readers of Houston Press
- 1025 W. NASA Pkwy
- Webster, Texas
- 281-332-1199
Buck Wild claims to be the hone of the Longest Bar in Texas at 120 ft. in length and with 8 serving stations. Grab your boots and enjoy a 2,500 square foot dance floor for your best 2-step or waltz.
No one is ever far away from one of the giant big screen TV screens where you can watch the big weekend games. Need a dance break? Enjoy a game of pool, air hockey, arcades, darts and more.
Looking for a little more? Try the mechanical bull! FREE dance lessons on Fridays.
- 5002 Washington Avenue
- Houston, Texas
- 281-727-8989
Western club with plenty of floor space for boot scootin', long-neck drinking & people-watching.
Thursday nights at Rebels are all about Texas. Live Texas country music and drink specials. You can ride the mechanical bull and take a virtual tour here. Friday nights kick off the weekend and Saturdays are the most popular night at Rebels. Strap on your boots and do a little Texas two-step!
The Firehouse Saloon is owned and operated by Houston area firefighters. This unique country bar features live music each week and is one of the oldest honky tonks and live music venues in the Houston area.
Live music is performed at the Firehouse Saloon each week. Before becoming an award-winning country superstar, Miranda Lambert played the Firehouse stage over 17 times as well as other popular artists.
The next time you are ready to do a little Texas two-step and enjoy some Texas live entertainment, head over to the Firehouse Saloon.
