"Live music & boot-scootin', plus beer & chicken-fried steak since 1964."
Broken Spoke is an Austin, Texas dancehall and live music venue at 3201 South Lamar Boulevard, operating since 1964 with country music, two-step dancing, and Texas food. Known for live country bands, two-step and swing dance lessons Wednesday through Saturday, and a menu centered on chicken fried steak and BBQ; no line-dancing is permitted on the dance floor. Owned by James M. White since 1964, who named it, built it, and still runs it today; the venue has received a Heritage Grant from the City of Austin and completed electrical, roof, and building renovations in 2024 and 2025. Located at 3201 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX, hosting visitors from across Texas and around the world. Visitors describe the Broken Spoke as a Texas institution with a mix of longtime locals and newcomers on the dance floor, praising the range of live bands, accessible dance lessons, and a setting that feels like a preserved piece of Austin history.
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