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Gruene Hall

Gruene Hall

Beer Garden, Concert Hall, and Music Venue$$$$
Gruene Historic District, New Braunfels
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    Jim H.
    "Cold beer, great bands and dancing in the oldest dancehall in Texas."(16 Tips)
    Megan M.
    "Great music, beer and dance hall"(8 Tips)
    Rolling Stone
    "venue has hosted gigs by Willie Nelson"(4 Tips)
    Social News Network
    "... Willie Nelson and George Strait."(4 Tips)
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  • Greg W.heart icon on user image
    Greg WenzelMay 16, 2014
    This place is a Texas Landmark! Great on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon just to kick back and relax - cash only.. bottled beer and wine. Live bands and no cover on weekends and scheduled weekdays
  • Melissa T.heart icon on user image
    Melissa ThamesNovember 26, 2015
    Wonderful venue. Get there early to line up. It's standing room only so if you want to see the band get in the front of the line to enter. There are a few seats along the side that go quick. No food.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Social News Network
    Social News NetworkNovember 25, 2013
    Just a short drive from Austin, this dance hall always promises a good time. It's the oldest hall in Central Texas, & many of the greats have preformed here. Check their website for upcoming concerts.
  • Social News Network
    Social News NetworkNovember 30, 2013
    Texas' oldest dance hall! This place is worth a trip, especially if you've never seen it before. The best of country music have played here including Willie Nelson and George Strait.
  • Carli J.heart icon on user image
    Carli JoAugust 14, 2015
    This is such a cute neighborhood! Food is good and then there's a winery nearby and lots of antique shops with friendly staff!
  • Don R.
    Don RichardsonApril 13, 2013
    How do you leave a tip for Gruene Hall? The place is amazing. Been going there for years, and can't wait to go back. Great venue, great music, great times, always.
  • Darlene W.heart icon on user image
    Darlene WrightApril 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try to go when The Georges are playing. Usually on Wednesday nights. They're the best at Gruene. I go to every show they have! I'm a big fan (:
  • Jon D.
    Jon DarveauNovember 24, 2014
    Real slice of Texas here, the afternoon shows are generally free, so pop in grab a Shiner and enjoy a piece of history.
  • Leonel A.heart icon on user image
    Leonel AlvaradoJune 15, 2015
    Beautiful hall! Order a cold beer and listen to some great music!
  • Kern M.heart icon on user image
    Kern MarshallJune 23, 2021
    Iconic venue for live music and drinks - old school Texas dance hall and concert venue
  • Leo O.heart icon on user image
    Leo OjedaOctober 21, 2021
    This place have its own personality. I went on a Wednesday and still was able to see a live free show.
  • Austin American-Statesman
    Austin American-StatesmanFebruary 23, 2012
    A Texas institution. Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Lyle Lovett and many other greats of country music have played here as Texans two-stepped the night away. Read more
  • Rolling Stone
    Rolling StoneMarch 15, 2011
    Built in 1878 and cited as Texas’ oldest dance hall, the venue has hosted gigs by Willie Nelson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bo Diddley, and George Strait. Famously features no air conditioning.
  • Kelly B.heart icon on user image
    Kelly ButlerFebruary 8, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Dress for the weather. It's cool in the winter and hot in the summer. It's definitely worth the trip.
  • Justin B.
    Justin BradyDecember 9, 2011
    Come by to sample everything!! This store has some of the best butters, jams, salsas, and spreads from Texas and around the nation. Yum!!
  • Odin C.
    Odin ClackMay 1, 2012
    If you're going to make one stop in the area... THIS IS IT! Love this joint. Grab a Shinner Bock and enjoy the music.
  • Jean F.heart icon on user image
    Jean FemriteOctober 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    One of our favorite places and Hot Club of Cowtown one of our favorite groups to listen to
  • Ryanheart icon on user image
    RyanJanuary 27, 2017
    Grab a Lone Star, have a seat, and sit back and take it all in.
  • Visit San Antonio
    Visit San AntonioFebruary 3, 2016
    ABC’s The Bachelorette found San Antonio to be an extremely romantic destination – especially the boot scootin' at Gruene Hall.
  • Brad L.heart icon on user image
    Brad LeeseApril 11, 2013
    They don't do a very good job if advertising Thursday free music nights, but they do still exists. Listening to Sarah Pierce and band play.
  • Will D.heart icon on user image
    Will DApril 14, 2015
    Great place to listen to authentic country music.
  • Colleen E.
    Colleen EngelJuly 10, 2013
    Two Ton Tuesdays in the summer are spectacular. Two Tons of Steel are great!!!
  • Rachel F.heart icon on user image
    Rachel FowlerJuly 22, 2015
    Favorite live music venue and a great Friday happy hour.
  • Emilyheart icon on user image
    EmilyJuly 12, 2017
    It's a historical landmark, so you gotta try it out!
  • Austin Fine Properties
    Enjoy real Texas country music, float down the river, and eat at the historic Gristmill.
  • Lynette P.
    Lynette ParisMay 23, 2012
    When you are paying to see a band go early and get in line for a seat closer to the front .
  • Jim H.
    Jim HernandezMarch 31, 2015
    Cold beer, great bands and dancing in the oldest dancehall in Texas. What else is needed....
  • Will D.heart icon on user image
    Will DApril 14, 2015
    Great place to hang out.
  • Simon & Schuster
    Simon & SchusterMarch 16, 2011
    Oldest dance hall in TX. Willie Nelson, George Strait & Lucinda Williams have played here. A favorite hangout of the heroine in Laura Griffin's suspense novel SNAPPED. Read more
  • Victoria M.
    Victoria Munt RogersNovember 18, 2013
    Beautiful night place is packed police are out ... Just sayin' be careful and have fun!
  • Tricia B.heart icon on user image
    Tricia BeanOctober 29, 2016
    Fun authentic ambiance
  • Dianey S.heart icon on user image
    Dianey SandovalMarch 25, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the oldest bars in Texas... You must have a beer here..😉
  • Jaco v.
    Jaco van VuureJune 17, 2014
    Want to retire here. Fantastic place!
  • Seth V.
    Seth VongMay 30, 2016
    Make some new friends at the piss troughs!
  • Karen B.heart icon on user image
    Karen BrittainMarch 10, 2019
    Great music, great atmosphere, great fun.
  • russ k.
    russ kendrickJuly 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Tuesday night, Two Tons of Steel. A better time is hard to find.
  • George A.heart icon on user image
    George AhunovJanuary 25, 2016
    Try the onion rings. Texas size.
  • Scott E.
    Scott EychnerDecember 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    It's a great experience! Love it.
  • Dennis F.heart icon on user image
    Dennis FallonMay 15, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the cold beer...keep trying it!
  • Celena M.
    Celena McGuillMarch 23, 2012
    Best place in Gruene to have a beer and listen to music!
  • Scott L.heart icon on user image
    Scott LongFebruary 28, 2015
    Live music in THE best dancehall in TX
  • Shayla K.
    Shayla KaiserJuly 31, 2013
    HOTT! So freak in hot BUT the bartenders let us "borrow" a koozy
  • Tracy H.
    Tracy HoltmanMay 10, 2014
    Great live music spot.
  • Teresa C.
    Teresa CisnerosAugust 11, 2013
    Bring your own water bottle and cash only
  • Lori S.heart icon on user image
    Lori StoreyAugust 5, 2017
    Great atmosphere!
  • Clark W.
    Clark WalterAugust 7, 2014
    The music is good most of the time
  • Lori H.heart icon on user image
    Lori HatawayJuly 19, 2018
    Great time seeing Reckless Kelly!
  • Edgarheart icon on user image
    EdgarMarch 31, 2016
    Texas oldest dance hall
  • Adam R.heart icon on user image
    Adam ROctober 14, 2015
    Just awesome
  • Larry J.
    Larry JasekOctober 26, 2014
    the oldters dance hall in texas
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