If you'd like to taste the flavor of Austin music and true Texas Honky-Tonk, just follow the footsteps of the Queen of England's entourage-you read that correctly-and stop by Austin's The Broken Spoke. Named "Best Country Dance Hall" by Entertainment magazine, TBS history boasts such musical greats such as Bob Wills and Willie Nelson, who stops in occasionally for chicken fried steak.

Local music bands include performance talent such as The Geezinslaw Brothers, Don Walser, Jerry Jeff Walker, The Derailers, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Chris Wall and Dale Watson-just for starters. Known in Austin tradition as "a Texas treasure," The Broken Spoke is a regular feature on "Austin City Limits," a popular PBS television show.

The Broken Spoke earns credit for being National Geographic's "favorite night spot" where you can listen to the hottest live music in Austin while enjoying ice cold beer or cocktails. With a reasonably-priced menu with every item under $11.00, you can even dine with your kids in the evening or let TBS host your private party.