Billed as the "last of the true Texas dance halls," the Broken Spoke is almost always hosting dance lessons, a live band, or both. Located on South Lamar in Austin, this old school dance hall offers two-step and swing dancing lessons Wednesday through Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Just show up a little ahead of class to sign up.
If you're already a solid dancer, just stop by any time the dance hall is open to show off your stuff. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. There's a live band every night from 6 to 8 p.m., so you shouldn't have any trouble picking up a beat. Of course, you can also skip the dancing and sit down for a meal. Broken Spoke's menu incorporates a full list of Texan fare and Mexican cuisine, ranging from the "famous" chicken-fried steak to quesadillas and fajitas.
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