The White Horse

"This lively dive bar and honky-tonk in East Austin is known for its nightly live country music and spacious dance floor. The bar offers cheap whiskey and attracts a mix of old-school two-steppers and young hipsters, embodying both classic and modern Austin charm. Those looking for a break from dancing can enjoy pool tables and a relaxed outdoor patio with the Bomb Tacos food truck." - Darcie Duttweiler

"The honky-tonk is famous for its two-stepping patrons and cheap drinks, which makes for great people-watching. Not confident in your two-stepping? Donation-based dancing lessons start at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday before the $10 cover charge kicks in at 7:30 p.m. There’s also tacos available via food truck Bomb Tacos to be devoured outside." - Erin Russell

"Open till 2 a.m. on Sundays, this East Austin honky tonk is a festive place for late-night boot-scootin’ fun over some ice-cold bottles of Buds, Miller Lites, and Lone Stars. Bonus: Food truck Bomb Tacos is open on the side patio until 1:30 a.m. to help replenish any two-stepping calorie deficit." - Darcie Duttweiler

"When people think about Texas, their minds go to honky-tonks, cowboy hats, and shots of whiskey. And while that’s not the reality for most of Austin, you can keep that illusion alive for a little longer at The White Horse. This East Side bar has only been around since 2011, but you wouldn’t be able to guess it from the weathered-down look of the walls and the floor that’s clearly been danced on by a few thousand cowboy boots. The crowd leans a little younger than classic honky-tonks in town, but when you want a bar that feels quintessentially Texan close to Downtown, this is where to head. " - nicolai mccrary

"There aren’t a lot of bars that blend generational lines quite as well as The White Horse, one of the most popular venues on the East Side. Expect to find gray-haired couples showing off their moves next to young first-timers. There’s live music most nights, and a floor filled with people two-stepping. There are a few beer options here, though this is probably one of those places where you’re drinking Lone Stars or Shiners. It’s also one of, if not the only, place in town with a wall of whiskeys on draft.  " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion