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Gruene Hall

1281 Gruene Rd, Gruene, TX
830 606 1281
Ranked #1 of 1 nightlife in Gruene
5.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Dance Club/ Discos
Activities: Dancing
Description: The oldest dance hall in Texas.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Schertz, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

This is one of the few remaining "dance halls" in Texas. On first glance the place looks honky tonk with draft walls, if walls at all, and dim lighting. But who cares? The music is great and the place rocks! Go there at least once! More

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Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Since our vacation was already packed with things to do, we didn't get to fit in a night to check out the nightly entertainment. It would have been nice. Maybe next time. We just toured the place and got a few pictures. It was cool to see some history. I enjoyed my short but sweet visit here. More

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HUdson Valley, New York
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
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Texas' oldest Dance Hall, located northwest of San Antonio, TX outside New Braunfels in Gruene. The place is historic, has retained it's elderly stature by not being fixed up with modern plastic or fancy bling. It is simply an old saloon hall, complete with crooked bar, plank floors, hand made tables and benches, lit by bare light bulbs, cooled by... More

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Cumberland Foreside Maine
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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This event was absolutely fabulous from start to finish! Jerry Jeff started playing at 7 and finished at 9....no opening act, no break. It was so much fun! We all sang along and danced by our chairs! More

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the woodlands, tx
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012
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Atmosphere, atmosphere, great live music, local color and cold beer! What a great intimate venue to experience music and watching couples two step around the dance floor. More

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Alpharetta, Georgia
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012
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Really cool place to see live music and enjoy a cold long-neck beer. Crowds galore on the weekends in Gruene but still a great way to spend an afternoon or evening. More

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Dowagiac, Michigan
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

Go to Gruene if you are visiting San Antonio or the surrounding area. I was told part of John Travolta's movie, "Michael" was filmed here. Lots of quaint shops and make sure you have lunch at the Gristmill. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Had an awesome time here, listening to a great Texas Country band, drinking a Lone Star beer, and just enjoying the atmosphere of the "oldest dance hall in Texas". Bring cash! Not upscale... But you haven't experienced Texas until you've been to Gruene Hall. More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

This was my kind of place & crowd! Love the old building, which has been their since the 1800's. Not a lot of beer selection, but they've got the good stuff and it's cold and they keep it coming. It's small and the sound is good, and you can get close to the stage without going deaf. They have music... More

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Canyon Lake, TX (near Austin)
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68 reviews 68 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

The village of Gruene is an amazing place and Gruene Hall is the Heart of Gruene. This historic dance hall has played host to an amazing array of performers and the music never ends. Most of the music during the day is free so you walk in, buy a Shiner and soak up the history of music in Texas, It's... More

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