BB King. Miranda Lambert. Garth Brooks. They've all taken the stage at Gruene Hall since 1975, the year that the dance hall's owner decided to book only performers who penned their own songs. The hall's roots stretch back about a century before this game-changing decision, though. The 6,000-square-foot dance hall was actually built back in 1878, and has seen everything from high school graduations to pitches by traveling salesmen.
Even as contemporary performers take the stage at Gruene Hall today, clues of its rich history linger. For one thing, its soaring tin roof remains in place. It even still boasts the same design as it did back then: front bar, back stage, massive beer garden, and walls that open on the side of the building. Vintage signs from the 1930s and '40s cover the walls around the stage, too. So when you're in the mood for some dancing and boozing in an old-school atmosphere, check out New Braunfels' legendary Gruene Hall.
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene Road
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 606-1281
gruenehall.com
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