Drinks South Lamar, Austin
Broken Spoke
A place for a drink in South Lamar, Austin, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Classic honky-tonk dance hall with two-step lessons and chicken-fried steak.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Austin, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Barton Creek Greenbelt, 1.5 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Drinks · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- South Lamar
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Austin. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Barton Creek Greenbelt
A 7-mile limestone canyon trail along Barton Creek running west from Zilker Park, with swimming holes after rain.
Outdoors · Zilker Park & Barton Springs · 1.5 mi straight-line - 2Zilker Park
Austin's 350-acre central park on the lake, with a great lawn, skyline views, a miniature train and the springs at its edge.
Outdoors · Zilker Park & Barton Springs · 1.6 mi straight-line - 3Barton Springs Pool
Spring-fed pool that stays near 68°F year-round in Zilker Park.
Outdoors · 1.8 mi straight-line - 4Barton Springs Pool
A three-acre pool fed by springs at about 68 F all year; on Jan 1 it hosts the Polar Bear Splash, a free group jump.
Outdoors · Zilker Park & Barton Springs · 1.8 mi straight-line - 5Uchi
Tyson Cole's Japanese restaurant in a South Lamar bungalow, open since 2003 and known for creative sushi and tasting menus.
Food · Downtown Austin & Lady Bird Lake · 1.9 mi straight-line - 6Umlauf Sculpture Garden
Bronze and stone sculptures by Charles Umlauf set among ponds and trees across the road from Zilker Park.
Sight · Zilker Park & Barton Springs · 1.9 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Broken Spoke is a stop on our Texas BBQ Trail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
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When to go
Average daily highs in Austin run from 60°F in January to 98°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For Broken Spoke itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Austin from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Austin weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Broken Spoke, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 3201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
- Coordinates
- 30.24089, -97.78519
- Destination
- Austin, Texas
- Website
- brokenspokeaustintx.net
Broken Spoke: quick answers
How much time do you need at Broken Spoke?
Plan on about 2 hours at Broken Spoke. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Broken Spoke?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Arrive for the early dance lesson.
Where is Broken Spoke?
Broken Spoke is at 3201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA, in South Lamar. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Broken Spoke?
Broken Spoke appears on Texas BBQ Trail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Broken Spoke to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Austin.
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