A new honky tonk is scootin’ in to Houston. The iconic Dallas-based Cowboys Red River has finally opened its massive new dance hall and saloon in PlazAmericas in Southwest Houston with live music, free dance lessons, and a mechanical bull.
Originated in North Texas, Cowboys Red River is an iconic dance hall and saloon that’s been a staple in Dallas since the ’80s. Over the years, the venue has been a destination for major country artists, including the likes of Toby Keith, Garth Brooks, and Brooks & Dunn. In 1996, Cowboys Red River opened a successful location in San Antonio.
The venue originally planned to open this past February, but due to classic construction and permitting setbacks, its grand opening has been postponed until now.
The company will officially open its third location at Plazamericas at 201 Sharpstown Center in Southwest Houston on Thursday, June 11. The 37,000-square-foot space features a 2,500-square-foot dance floor designed in an oval “race track” style. Hosting up to 2,000 cowboys and cowgirls a night, Cowboys Red River in Houston has pool tables, a mechanical bull, and 1,700 parking spots.
The venue offers free valet parking for “unescorted ladies”.
Cowboys Red Red River plans to stage house bands, with additional plans to feature national touring acts throughout the year.
“We’re fired up to bring Cowboys Red River to Houston,” vice president and COO Scott Murphy said in a statement.
“For over 30 years, we’ve been the biggest, baddest honky-tonk in Texas — the kind of place where you can hold someone close on the dance floor or raise a little hell with your buddies and feel right at home either way. Now it’s Houston’s turn. With our race-track dance floor, top-tier live acts, and that Southern hospitality we’re known for, we’re bringing a whole lot of romance, energy, and Texas-sized fun to this city. Houston, grab your boots, a couple of friends, and let’s go have a damn good time.”
Cowboys Red River will host its grand opening on Thursday, June 11, at 7500 Bellaire Blvd. As part of its grand opening celebration, the venue will host a Ladies Night with no cover entry, first drink free, and free valet for female guests. For other guests, the venues will offer $4 wells and drafts all the night.
Once in operation, the 18+ venue will be open from 7 pm – 3 am Wednesday through Saturday.
