Let’s get to steppin.’
Houston’s dance hall scene is full of fun ways to get down. Whether you want to line dance the night away near Downtown or grab your best gals for a free night of two-steppin’, the options are endless across the Houston area. So, dust off those cowboy boots, Google “Cowboy Carter” fits, and prepare for your big honky-tonk night out on the town.
Clear Lake
The drive to this Clear Lake dance hall is worth it for a turn on the mechanical bull and a spin on the giant dance floor. Also, there aren’t many places that boast a 120-foot bar. Fridays are ideal for learning nearly any dance step, from the traditional two-step to the East Coast Swing, while Saturday nights promise more lessons.
Stafford
This Stafford nightclub embraces “the fierce, independent spirit” associated with the Chinese Zodiac’s year of the firehorse. It also claims to have the largest open dance floor in southwest Houston, so be prepared to get your do-si-do on with lots of extra space. Check out Wild Wednesdays, where anyone age 18 and up can learn how to line dance. For country fans, you can’t miss Two-Stepping Saturdays, with a $5 cover before 9pm and drink specials.
Spring Branch
Formerly known as the Esquire Ballroom, this Spring Branch dance hall once hosted some of the country’s greatest performers, including Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline. Now, the completely remodeled Neon Boots boasts a massive dance floor, a stage for performances, an outdoor patio, and multiple bars. Get your boot-scootin’ boogie on every Saturday when they blast country music until 2am. Switch it up and salsa the night away during Latin dance parties on Fridays.
north houston
Gather the crew for a lively night out at this country and western nightclub. Two-step all night on Stampede Houston’s massive 3,500-square-foot dance floor. Itching to learn a new line dance? Take its free class on Fridays at 8pm.
Humble
The go-to spot for cheap drinks and a good time, this Humble honky-tonk recently celebrated 25 years. Perfect your moves during lessons on Thursdays, learn to line dance on Fridays, or grab your sparkly boots and your girls for Ladies Night on Saturdays, when gals get in free and country music spins all night long.
Midtown
An extension of the iconic Continental Club in Midtown, this one-of-a-kind lounge is named in honor of “Shoeshine” Charley Miller, a favorite announcer known for his shoeshines and legendary band introductions. Big Top hosts country stars for Horni Tonk Tuesdays, where attendees can sip cold beer while enjoying acts like Broken Spokes, Rose Vaughn, and Travis Cole’s Hellbent Honky Tonk.
