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The Broken Spoke

3201 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
512-442-6189
Ranked #4 of 50 nightlife in Austin
4.0 of 5 stars 94 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs, Dance Club/ Discos, Dams, Country Western Bars
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Austin, Texas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

If you like Country Music and fried food, go. If you don't, then don't go.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Great place! We usually make it here about once a year. Been going for over 20 years, and it hasn't changed.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

It was my first visit to the Broken Spoke and it was nice and smoke free. We enjoyed the band and the dance floor.

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Texas
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Went with my wife, two teenage daughters and son with girlfriend. Nice to go to a fun place to dance with family. Beer is cheap, place is crowded, so if you want a table, go early.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

A family place where you can drink and dance. It has a great flavor to it and a couple elderly gentlemen asked me to dance and really swung me around the room! The only reason why I don't give 5 starts is because it was so crowded and cover is $12. $20 if you want the dance lessons. The band... More

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Connecticut
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Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The food was ok had the country fried steak but the dance lessons and band were super. Fun night you really have to check it out. Family run. Its alittle run down but worth it.

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Austin, Texas
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Always good food and fun with friends. Great, laid-back place to enjoy the honky-tonk atmosphere.

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Austin, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

My wife and I ended up there on our wedding night and we had the best time! Thank You!! Hence the picture. Enjoy!

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Asheville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This is a real honky-tonk, so don't go looking for an upscale dance hall. But has it got character! And the acoustics are great. Someone back home recommended it to me, and I wasn't disappointed. From the outside, at night, it is a little bit off-putting. Parking can be difficult--we (two women) had to park in the farthest lot and... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

8 women in our party arrived to get lessons and then country line dance. But partner dancing was being taught. So, the fun women that we are, we paired up and danced together. A real slice. Place could use a little fixing up but perhaps part of the charm.

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