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    Old Coupland Inn & Dancehall

    3.2 (105 reviews)
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    Dancehall
    Gwen G.

    The size of the venue and the band playing were great. Not too crowded so plenty of space to dance. The drinks were cheap. Only complaint was the food. They ran out of half the items on the menu about an hour before the band started even though it was a small crowd that night. The food they did have was good, just wish we could've tried the BBQ.

    Dance floor and stage
    Jason C.

    Swung in here for some dancing and drinking we were greeted by very friendly bartender who were anxious to serve us drinks. They had a live band playing a great country lineup of 90s music. It's a complete small town old dance hall feel if you want to experience old school, Texas Dance hall, this is the place to go. Did not get a chance to try their food but will need to next time. They also have rooms available for rent upstairs if the drive is too much. I will definitely be back here.

    Darrin Morris Band performing on the stage
    Cilicia L.

    This was my first time at the historic Coupland Dance Hall. The hall has 2 bars, each over 100 years old and with their own unique origin story. The lighting is fun and inviting, not so dim that you can't see well, but soft enough that you feel free to relax and have a good time. I didn't eat anything though there are bar snacks available. I never had to wait long to get another drink, and the bar staff was friendly. This is a good bar for a beer or a simple well drink, and all of the liquors are good quality. The bathrooms could use a little TLC, but are clean and serviceable. I went there to see the Darrin Morris Band perform, and included a clip of their performance. Enjoy.

    Here's the jukebox I lost my quarter to.
    Bruce B.

    This past weekend, the wife and I came out early and ate at the restaurant, watched a show in the dancehall, and then stayed the night in the inn. Therefore, it is only right that I revise my old review on Yelp and give you readers a full three-pronged revision for nearly everything this place is... restaurant, dancehall, and inn. RESTAURANT: Strait up, I am a bit of a Texas BBQ snob, and I ate nothing else but their BBQ. So with that said, I ate every meat they had to offer and here are my ratings for each (out of 5 stars): Ribs - 3.5 stars, Brisket - 3 stars, Sausage - 3 stars, Pork (pulled) - 4.5 stars. I thought the sausage was below average, the ribs were merely okay (a little too charred), but worse of all, the brisket was not tender. Wife loved her sweet potato stuffed with the pulled-pork, which is not too surprising as the pork was the best of their meats. Take notice that I gave no 2 or 1 stars on the meat here - it was all passable by my high standards. Nevertheless, this place sits right between Snow and Mueller, so there is definitely more opportunity to be had here should the pit master decide to step up their BBQ game. But I digress, because for some reason there was a raisin in my coleslaw. Yes - a damn raisin. I am going to assume it just fell in there and was not put there on purpose by the slaw maker. The potato salad was really good, as were the beans. Moreover, last Friday night's table service was simply awesome! From what I observed, all of the restaurant's wait staff were so very unbelievably attentive and genuinely personable that I feel they should be greatly commended. Keep up the great work you're doing in this department. DANCEHALL: The first time I came out here a year ago (when I lost my quarter in the jukebox), we saw Dale Watson. Then last January, Shinyribs. This past Friday it was Bob Schneider. All great shows! Overall, this place is a true Texas experience and a solid five-star honkytonk - it is as real as it gets! But that damn jukebox. Stole my quarter. (see my first review below) INN: Have you ever stayed in a 108+ year old brothel-styled inn before? Me either, until here, last Friday night. In fact, I had not encountered any authentic brothel-styled inns that one could stay the night in before anywhere I've ever been. What is brothel-style, you ask? Well here, you walk upstairs into a large, plush, well-furnished parlor. Along the walls of this parlor are seven separate bedrooms. Way back in the day, this parlor would be chock-full of whores, and you could come up and pick one out to go screw in one of these seven rooms. Nowadays, they rent these bedrooms out every Friday and Saturday night, and you have to book them in advance by buying a room ticket through their website. From what I can tell, it is a first-come-first-serve situation when it comes to who stays in which room, meaning if you are first to arrive, you get full pick which of the seven rooms you will slumber in. There was only one other couple there when we stayed, but booking a room here means sharing the parlor common space - including showers, toilets, and kitchen - with up to 12 other people you may or may not know. Also, the parlor serves as a "green room" (or at least that is what Bob Schneider's bandmates told us when we discovered them up there hanging out before the show). You should know the floors are squeaky and walls thin - you can clearly hear what is being said in the parlor from each bedroom as well as what is being said (or done) in adjacent rooms. So keep in mind that any enthusiastic lovemaking will likely be heard by all inn occupants. When we woke up Saturday morning, we were expecting breakfast... but there was none. Though this inn is technically being run like a bed & breakfast, there is no actual breakfast being served. The entire place seemed deserted - not a soul around, both dancehall and restaurant locked up. As such, we quietly moseyed our way out so not to wake the other couple staying there and drove away. All in all, I hope no one bothers to read this updated review. There's a part of me that feels this place is too cool to share with others. So far it has proven to be the best place to catch live popular Texas acts because it has never been too overly crowded. However if word gets out, the coolness of this place will likely change, the place will get too crowded, and perhaps I may run into trouble booking a room in the future. These possibilities is what I fear most... Therefore, PLEASE! Pay no attention to this update and STAY AWAY from this place!

    Robynn Shayne providing that ear candy for the dancers.
    Jack C.

    Wowzers! What a cool place!! The dancehall is something you would see in a movie. Maybe because it's been used in several films. The Inn, restaurant, and dancehall have all been sold by the Worthy's at the end of June. Abbey Road is the new owner and she has some great things planned for this Texas Gem. We played a show here for Robynn Shayne and were able to see the ins and outs of the place. It definitely needs some work to help maintain it's charm, but also to keep it up and running. If you have ever purchased anything used and you intend to keep it as long as you can then you know it takes time and money. Transitions from the old to the new are always hard for people when it comes to businesses and sometimes you have hiccups that can make you ask, "Why are you trying to change anything?". All I can say is be patient and watch the magic happen. We sat down to dinner before the show and ordered our chicken fried steaks, chicken fried chicken, grilled chicken, and sides galore. Everything was very good right down to the baked beans sprinkled with bacon in a tiny caldron. Did I mention the bacon? We were able to get a look at the Inn and all of the rooms are really great. We are going to stay here next time we have a show. Abbey has some great plans for this place, but she also knows when something ain't broke don't fix it. With change sometimes there is staff change. Most of the staff has remained onboard. The sound system and the acoustics in the dancehall are really great!! Ron the Sound Engineer is one of the best we have worked with. All in all this place is great and we look forward to returning for business and pleasure. The fact that it's less than an hour from Austin is amaze balls!! Go check it out for yourselves. If you have any issues or suggestions just let Abbey or her staff know. I mean, how can you fix a problem if no one tells you when it happens, right? Rhetorical! of course you can't you silly rabbits. Tell em Mr. Smidgens sent ya. **WINK**

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    The previous owner got the inn and dance hall back and are working to return it to it's former glory. It really is an iconic place.

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    Great traditional Texas dance hall. Never stayed overnight but has dinner and danced several times and enjoyed every one.

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    Laid back easy and historically fun! Feel right at home on dance floor. Appetizers are delicious!!!!

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    Great atmosphere and spacious dance floor. Seeing locale artist live and then also being able to dance!! It's a favorite of mine

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    We hired Chris Knox, Jr. to play music for my best friend's Air Force retirement party. Chris and…read morehis lovely wife are kind and humble people. They visited our home in advance (at no charge or obligation) to get a feel for the place, select a place for him to perform, and confirm the music set list, which he had e-mailed to us in advance. Chris is himself retired from the Air Force and a former member of Tops in Blue, a touring performance ensemble made up of active duty members of the United States Air Force formed in 1953. Chris plays gigs as a member of The Azul Experience, a three-piece band. However, for our party, he played electric guitar and sang with a backing musical soundtrack. He arrived early and set up unobtrusively as we prepared for the party. He played well timed songs for the surprise and a touching tribute to my friend's career in the Air Force. The set list was quite varied and included everything from Kool & The Gang to Steely Dan. Everyone LOVED the music and he stayed after his performance to just hang out with us. The fee was extremely reasonable. If you need a fun musician at a fair price, look no further!

    From the owner: Chris Knox is an Air Force veteran and San Antonio, TX-based guitarist, singer and arranger. His…read moreprimary musical genre is Smooth Jazz, R&B/Top 40, and Gospel/Contemporary Christian. Chris performs primarily as a solo artist but can assemble the ideal musical group for corporate events, weddings, and special occasions. Chris is repeatedly requested to perform as the music director or as part of the backup band for a number of internationally noted artists in the smooth jazz and gospel genres. Some of the artists include: Althea Rene', Peter White, Will Donato, Eric Darius, Cindy Bradley, Jeanette Harris, Rick Braun, Paul Jackson Jr., Oli Silk, Euge Groove & Tom Browne.

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    After concert with guitarist, Peter White & saxophonist, Will Donato.

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