Sons of Hermann Hall

Dallas has plenty of honky-tonks, but few are as authentic as this century old Deep Ellum mainstay. Originally built to house several lodges for a fraternity of German immigrants, the hall now serves as a live music venue showcasing a variety of genres from folk, country and blues to alternative pop and reggae. Along with live bands, there's also a DJ to get the party going with everything from blues to swing and two-step, all you have to provide is the dancing. Want to learn some new moves? Then drop by on Wednesday nights for a free lesson. If dancing doesn't do it for you, head downstairs to the bar where a jukebox, pool table and shuffleboard provide a nice diversion. Just be sure to keep an eye out for ghosts-- legend has it that this place is haunted.