The White Horse
25 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Austin, r/austinfood, r/texas29 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend The White Horse, and many say it is a good place to dance, including two-step. A couple describe a mix of country and hipster crowd, a couple say it is friendly to queer dancers, a couple praise its two-step lessons, and one mentions live music. One calls it a real honky-tonk. Caveats: two commenters say progressive two-step is hard there, one blaming the cramped, student-packed floor; one says it gets very hot inside; and one calls it fine but wildly overrated.
Address
The White Horse, 500 Comal St, Austin, TX 78702
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Two step dancing, Two step lessons
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/chzburgers4life in r/Austin · Nov 2025ambience
Called it stellar, the highlight of East 6th nightlife.
- Recommendsu/AccomplishedBesty in r/austinfood · May 2026ambience
Named as a regular favorite, valued for its laid-back, western-leaning feel and people-watching.
- Recommendsu/Coujelais in r/Austin · Oct 2025
Endorses the parent's list as covering the bases.
- Recommendsu/sugarplumfury in r/Austin · Dec 2024ambience
Recommends it as a queer-friendly dance spot with a mix of country and hipster feel.
- Recommendsu/Murky-Frosting-8275 in r/Austin · Feb 2025ambience
Recommends it as a true honky-tonk, a short walk from two other bars it names.
- Recommendsu/Umkee in r/Austin · Dec 2024
Recommends it, saying the visitor would enjoy it.
- Recommendsu/livemusicisbest in r/texas · May 2025ambience
Suggests it for a hipster crowd dancing to country, calling it a different but good experience.
- Recommendsu/KeyRepresentative in r/Austin · Feb 2025
Suggests visiting it, listed among several recommended bars.
Show all 29 cited comments
- Recommendsu/NicksTexasPickles in r/Austin · Oct 2025
Ranks White Horse as a close second favourite.
- Recommendsu/noerfnoen in r/Austin · Jun 2025
Lists it as one of their favourites from a linked two-step guide.
- Recommendsu/honkytonkangle in r/Austin · Dec 2024ambience
Notes queer dance groups are active there.
- Recommendsu/Hobo_Drifter in r/Austin · Jun 2025
Says its lessons are a social outlet, even just for dancing.
- Caveatu/Aggravating_Turn4196 in r/austinfood · Jun 2025ambience
Says the White Horse is very hot, with a lot of sweating going on.
- Recommendsu/the-barlog in r/Austin · Dec 2024
Agrees with the earlier recommendation of it.
- Recommendsu/BeneficialType6789 in r/Austin · Aug 2026
Counts it among their regular two-step spots.
- Recommendsu/COSM1CWARR1OR in r/Austin · Oct 2025
Says White Horse is great for two-step lessons and a first stop.
- Recommendsu/blissspiller in r/Austin · Dec 2024
Urges visitors to check it out.
- Recommendsu/engnx in r/Austin · Aug 2026
Agrees with the earlier pick of this place for dancing.
- Caveatu/caguru in r/Austin · Oct 2025ambience
Agrees progressive two-step is difficult at White Horse.
- Recommendsu/txtumbleweed45 in r/Austin · Dec 2024
Says it sits in the middle of that strip and has live music.
- Recommendsu/Relative-Habit-9248 in r/Austin · Oct 2025
Lists White Horse among personal favourites.
- Recommendsu/dataqueer in r/Austin · Dec 2024
Listed as a fun music bar near downtown; says it's fully country.
- Recommendsu/FuzzyFacedOne in r/Austin · Aug 2024price
Recommends this spot for affordable pool.
- Mixedu/Upstairs_Date2769 in r/Austin · Dec 2025value
Calls it fine but wildly overrated, with many other places not charging a cover.
- Recommendsu/SalsaQuesoTaco in r/Austin · Oct 2025
Gives a bare pick of White Horse.
- Recommendsu/_atxeagle_ in r/austinfood · Jun 2025ambience
Runs hot and never had an issue there.
- Recommendsu/zebyglubyzebypony in r/Austin · Dec 2024
Calls it an enjoyable night out.
- Recommendsu/bigtexantravels in r/austinfood · Sep 2024
Recommends ordering a doubled version of one named drink there.
- Caveatu/AnotherShrubbery94 in r/Austin · Oct 2025ambience
Says the dance space is cramped and student-packed, making real progressive dancing hard.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.