A Longtime Dallas dance hall is expanding to Houston with a new location in Sharpstown.
Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon opens Thursday at 7500 Bellaire Blvd. with a 2,500-square-foot circular dance floor, mechanical bull, elevated patio and pool tables.
The dance hall, open from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., can accommodate 2,000 people. House band “Runnin’ Behind,” will provide live music, and the venue hopes to be a stop for national touring country music artists.
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“We’re fired up to bring Cowboys Red River to Houston,” said Scott Murphy, vice president and chief operating officer. “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.”
The Dallas venue has won numerous awards, including the Country Music Association’s Nightclub of the Year.
“Building the Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon legacy has been my passion for over six decades,” said founder and CEO Michael J. Murphy. “We are here to bring Houston the best dancing and honky-tonk experience in the world, blending our authentic roots with world-class entertainment.”
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This article originally published at Longtime Dallas nightspot Cowboys Red River Dance Hall opens first Houston location.