Sons of Hermann Hall

Top choice in Dallas


For over 100 years, this classic Texas dance hall has been a Deep Ellum fixture, and a chameleon, too: equal parts pick-up bar, live-music venue, honky-tonk and swing-dancing club. Come here and plunge deep into the heart of full-on Big D. Opening hours vary; check ahead to find out what's on.


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