First time visit here. I don’t drink alcohol beverages yet it’s nice to see one of the oldest structures in the area 🤩 Very antiqueful environment! I heard that the dance hall so I bet you check the dates and come see what you’d like to see 😆 Cheers 🥂

Very quaint great atmosphere venue. Live music is always a plus! It was a bit hot with no ac and only ceiling fans but they do offer free cold ice water. It was still a great experience. Nice shops and restaurants around.

Visited Gruene Hall (pronounced green) twice this weekend. What a great place in New Braunfels,Texas between San Antonio & Austin. This town is a gem and well known and supported by the locals. Gruene Hall is the oldest dance hall in Texas and still has live music most every night. The town has lots of eateries, we enjoyed Mozie’s as did many cowboys & girls 🤠🥰There are several antique and gift shops to explore and lots of outdoor dining and space for kids to run around. It’s a great place to visit day or night when all the twinkle lights make magic in the moonlight. Hope y’all enjoy!

A charming honky tonk with a load of history, located in a tourist trap area. Crowd was a mix of ages 30 to blue haired seniors on the night we went. Live weeknight entertainment is free, but PLEASE don’t forget to GENEROUSLY tip your musician and bartender. We enjoyed Bret Graham and some brews on 4/10/2023. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in TX!

Situated just beyond San Antonio, lies a hidden treasure - Gruene Hall. Although this review pertains to the main hall, the charm of the entire town section cannot go unmentioned. As you step into Gruene, an aura of bygone days embraces you. The old-world vibe and the quaint boutiques dotting the streets add to the picturesque atmosphere, creating a delightful haven to explore. Even amidst the scorching August heat, Gruene Hall offered respite, maintaining a temperature that was a refreshing 10-15 degrees cooler than the outside world. It's a sanctuary for music and camaraderie, a place where the beats keep you cool. A word of advice: when heading to the bar, bring cash along for the ride. This cash-only establishment won't let you leave empty-handed – a lesson Moses and I learned firsthand. And let's not forget the rich history woven into the walls of this hall. Before your visit, take a moment to delve into its story; trust me, it'll only deepen your appreciation. This is more than a location – it's an experience waiting to unfold. Gruene Hall and the surrounding area deliver a promise of good times and lasting memories. Moses recommends Gruene Hall! Visited on August 13, 2023

Hot, but a good breeze coming through the windows behind us. We were befriended by a couple who were regulars, and they helped us get in line correctly, etc. He even got photos and video of our dancing. Enjoyed it, but we had seat cushions.... benches are hard. Get in line early. Bring cash.... it's all cash only!!!! Thankfully there are multiple ATM machines around... we were okay, but others were rushing to get cash! Two Tons was a great experience for me live, having never experienced them that way. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Ate at the Gristmill before the dance and show. I love Gruene, and might be tempted to stay there if I could get an opening somewhere next time. We stayed a short distance away in New Braunfels.

LIVE MUSIC EVERY DAY! Gruene Hall, built in 1878, is Texas’ oldest continually operating and most famous dance hall. By design, not much has physically changed since the Hall was first built. The 6,000 square foot dance hall with a high pitched tin roof still has the original layout with side flaps for open air dancing, a bar in the front, a small lighted stage in the back and a huge outdoor garden. Through the years, big winners have always been Gruene Hall’s patrons. A person watching a show never knows if the artist they see at the Hall today will be a star tomorrow, but they can know that the music they hear will always be top notch. Gruene, Texas, (originally known as Goodwin) was settled in the mid-nineteenth century by German farming families. As the head of one of these families, Ernst Gruene moved with his wife and two sons to the area northeast of New Braunfels in 1872. The second of his two sons, Henry (Heinrich) D. Gruene, firmly established the family's presence in the area by acquiring enough cotton-producing land to support between twenty and thirty tenant-farm families. In 1878 he built the dance hall known today as Gruene Hall. Before his death in 1920 he built the town's first mercantile store, cotton gin, lumberyard, and bank. He also provided land for a school and served for a time as postmaster. Henry Gruene's Dance Hall provided area residents a place for socializing and offered hard-working farm families a diversion from their difficult lives. A sign hanging over the bar proclaimed "Den feinsten Schnaps, das beste Bier, bekommt man bei dem Heinrich hier" ("The best liquor, the best beer, you get at Henry's here"). In addition to serving both "the best beer" and "dime-a-shot whiskey," and providing a venue for polka bands and square dancing, the hall often was used by traveling salesmen for displaying their wares. Gruene Hall also became a popular location for Saengerfests (German singing festivals), high school graduation ceremonies, political elections, and both dog and badger fights. During Prohibition, Henry Gruene hung a sign in the bar that read, "Only Near Beer is Sold Here. Real Beer is Sold Near Here." In the early part of the twentieth century, weekend dances usually began early on Saturday evenings. Typically, there would be a break at midnight for sandwiches and coffee, followed by more dancing until 5 A.M. The late Oscar Haas, a long-time resident of New Braunfels, remembered "those wonderful all-night dances at Gruene Hall—the long bar and the beer—the midnight supper—the children sleeping in the side room, as the parents danced until 5 A.M….the polkas, schottisches, waltzes, and the happiest of all, the ring-arounds." Despite such joyous occasions, the residents of Gruene faced difficult times as well. In 1925 a boll weevil infestation devastated area crops. The Great Depression and the attendant decline in cotton prices nearly wiped out what was left of the town, though Gruene Hall continued to stay open. In the early 1970s developers planned to raze the town in order to build new homes. While visiting the dormant community in 1974, Cheryle Fuller began her own efforts to save the town through devising a development plan and conducting a historical survey. In 1975 Gruene was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Guuene Hall attracts performers that have made it a musical landmark, as well as a destination for hundreds of music fans. George Strait, for example, played regularly at Gruene Hall in the 1970s and 1980s. Others who have performed there over the years include Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett, Tish Hinojosa, Robert Earl Keen, Jr., Jerry Jeff Walker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jerry Lee Lewis, Don Walser, Chris Isaac, the Austin Lounge Lizards, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmy LaFave, Kelly Willis, Slaid Cleaves, and Charlie Robison. Gruene Hall offers live music seven nights a week, as well as Saturday and Sunday afternoons. What a GREAT Texas tradition!

A truly historic venue with great music daily. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space to socialize and have a few drinks. A must see when in the Historic Greune area. CASH ONLY VENUE

We heard about Greune from another camper and decided to check it out - we are so glad that we did. There is so much history! We stopped into the Hall for a drink and had no cash. It is a cash only bar (very cool) so we went to find someone however a local bought our beer for us ;0). We sat and chatted with him for awhile and learned about some of the history. It is amazing how many singers played and started their career. We will be back if we are in the area!

Fiest time visiting this old dance hall. Really neat how it has been preserved and how it still maintains some pretty great shows. I will say it was incredibly busy at the venue and definitely is a hot tourist spot. Will have to be back and see more when I get time. Excellent place to visit overall!

Amazing! If you’re looking for a family friendly event, Two Ton Tuesdays at Gruene Hall! It’s fun, enjoyable and a great time! All ages are welcome. Also, if you’d like to do the swing dance lesson it’s $10 starting at 6:30pm, after you’ll be escorted out and pay $8 for the concert. They play from 8:30 to 10:30pm. If not, go to Gruene, it’s a nice town with great places to eat at! Two Tons is going on for 6 more weeks for summer.

Quintessential Texas! Came just for Seth James but this place always has Texas' best playing. This is what dancehalls is all about. True Texans and transients alike mingle her to marvel of her past and the part in her present - also a great place for a cold beer

This is hands down the best concert venue we have been to. We flew in from Aiken, SC, to see Roger Creager on July 27th. We love that the dance hall is much like it was 1878. They do not serve liquor or mixed drinks, only beer and wine, but there are several bars next door that do. You can't take them out, though. Cash only. There is little to no air conditioning, but surprisingly, it wasn't too hot, even for a late July night. The crowd was enormous, lively, and fun! One thing to note, which we wish we had known, is that children are allowed inside. Our 14 year old daughter had to stay home, and she loves Texas music and the Texas way of life as much as we do. We'll definitely be back and will bring her with us.

Wow, what an awesome establishment. Billed as the oldest Dancehall in Texas. I believe it looking at the floors and rest of the decor. It is a place where I would definitely be willing to hang out for an evening, listen to live music and enjoy good live music with friends.

Great place for an authentic Texan experience for this first time visiting Brit. Amazing atmosphere and music. Got to try the 2 step and watched a really great country band.

Stepped inside during a rain storm. Fun place to check out some of Texas history! Bar is cash only.

This is hands down the best concert venue we have been to. We flew in from SC to see Roger Creager on July 27th. We love that the dance hall is much like it was 1878. They do not serve liquor or mixed drinks, only beer and wine, but there are several bars next door that do. You can't take them out, though. The crowd was enormous, lively, and fun! One thing to note, which we wish we had known, is that children are allowed inside. Our 14 year old daughter had to stay home, and she loves Texas music and the Texas way of life as much as we do. We'll definitely be back and will bring her with us

Quick beer under the trees during KNBT's Friday Afternoon Club. Not crowded. Good folks. Great beer prices. Exquisite music.

Fun place to hang out. Check out the pictures and see all the people who played at the hall. Great atmosphere. Dance hall is huge, stage is beautiful. Have some drinks, shoot some pool and have a good old time!!

A wonderful historical landmark to experience. Very busy, but it seemed like there were enough cars coming in and out of the parking lot so you could find a parking spot pretty easy. The bands are easy to listen to and have a great variety of music. Beer was easy to buy, and the mercantile store across the street wasn't too expensive, and the foot traffic was easy to get around while pushing our baby in her stroller. There is an officer patrolling traffic, making crossing easy to manage with so many people around. All in all, this is a great place to visit, and it should be on your list of places to see before you leave town. Happy traveling! P.S, Landa Park is right down the street! It's a great place to stop and stretch those legs after driving so long! The river is spring fed, so the water is very clear.

Really nice hall. Lots of space inside. It has that nice Texas dance hall feel. We saw live band play. It’s ridiculously hot even when sun down (I’m from cali) But had a good brief time for the 15 minutes I was there.

There's easy access in and out of the building. Parking can be tricky if it's a big show. Love the old school floors, stage setup, and nostalgia of this place. The only "bad parts" are the cash only and no AC 😳... whooo that's toasty in warm weather with several hundred people standing close together. I wouldn't have done it for anyone other than Wade Bowen ♡

Fun place embellished with music history all over. Live music 7-days a week and twice on Sat. and Sun. Happy Hour beer for $3 and wine for $5. Good size dance floor, lousy bathrooms (at least the men's; was told women's okay). Pretty fast service ... you go up to bar yourself. I had no idea a young George Straight and Ace-in-the-Hole band was the house band for six years. Oh, and Gruene is pronounced Green.

If you love music, particularly country, and you don’t make it to Gruene Hall, you are missing out. It’s definitely worth the trip, especially with all of the surrounding areas to visit. This place is amazing.

Great place to get a beer. Not much a/c in the dance hall area (if any?). Cash bar. No liquor. Wine & beer only. Pool tables were in good condition. I was there mid-afternoon so there wasn't a crowd. There were also several families that stopped in with children. So children are welcomed. But again I was during daytime.

Wow, what an awesome piece of history. Billed as the oldest Dancehall in Texas, I can certainly believe it looking at the floors and rest of the decor. It is a place where I would definitely be willing to hang out for an evening, listen to live music and enjoy a great time with friends.

This is the coolest place. They had live music both nights we were in town (on weeknights) and it was great. People were dancing and having a good time..

Even if you aren't there to dance or see a concert, you must stop in. This place is so historical and just awesome to see. Just walking through gives you the vib. Check it out! Missed Willie by a week. Darn.

A great place to explore Texas music / country music history. The live bands are great. Beer is around $5 each. This is the oldest dance hall in Texas. There is no air conditioning. Bathrooms are inside. No smoking. Cash only! We love this place! Definitely add it to your Texas bucket list. It's an experience you don't want to miss!