went to see my favorite country rockabilly band, Â Brian Lynn Jones and the Misfit Cowboys. These guys really rock at this venue. They don't have to just play 2-steps or Denver cha cha to cator to all of the line dancers. This place is packed on a Saturday night, and they don't mind Asian cowboys like myself. LOL
Review Source:This is a really fun place to listen to country music and go line dancing. The cover is only $5, and the joint is huge! Parking is free, and it is easy to find from the freeway (just west of Downey Avenue, on the north side of South Street). It is a bit of a time warp, and the crowd is on the older side, but I found everyone to be very friendly. I would not go for the food. Save the tortilla chips, which are fresh, most things are microwaved from frozen, but it is cheap. The drinks are also very cheap. I will definitely be back!
Review Source:I'm only responding to those people that have no idea what country and music is about. First of all if you don't like country music or dancing, then why would you go there? I'm from South West Texas where I grew up listing to the Doors, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, etc mixed in with Vince, Willie, Johnny, George, Hank and Jr. etc. and love all the current country artists. If you don't like country music and dancing... don't go! It's a culture and if it's not one you are willing to explore then don't go. And some places have a certain age group. If that age group doesn't fit yours then don't go. I know that some people let's say age group under 25-30 feel that people 40 and over are old... well then don't go there! If you do go somewhere that doesn't fit your taste in music or the age group is not like yours then don't go. Plain and simple!
Review Source:It's a fun place.
I went for a friends bday on a wed and the cover was 3 bucks. There's plenty of parking in the front. You walk in and it's dim lighting and loud country music.
I found my friends and bought a drink, Jameson and sprite for 7 bucks also had a kamikaze. Really good drinks, a bit strong so I only drank those plus I was the dd.
they have a photobooth for 5 bucks and I took pictures with my friends, it was really fun and has awesome quality. We came out so pretty and we were dancing before looking a lil sweaty. Everyone line dances or try's too and some people come like they live in Texas. The music is country and some random sets when the band isn't playing. I'm not much of a dancer so I danced 2 songs and sat down the rest. The bathrooms and place was very clean as well. Overall I would probably come back for a bday or if a friend wanted to go.
It's a line dancing place, you have to have that expectation going in.
I grew up in Atlanta so bud light hats remind me of Braves games I used to go to as a kid. Still not sure if those are positive memories, haha.
In any event, the music at this place is great and they have plenty of dances so even the most experienced might learn something new. The crowd is a bit on the old side for my taste, but I was with a group of younger people so it was still really fun.
My dancing is terrible but people were nice and even offered to show me a few steps.
So much fun! Everyone there was really nice. Â Even though we were clearly newbies and didn't know any of the dances, people around us were patient and taught us the steps. Â Don't be scared! Â Also, there were NOT sketchy guys hitting on us. Â Most of the men there are two-steppers who are already in a couple. Â Cheap drink specials, lots of space, multiple dance floors. Â Get there early for the lesson so you'll know at least one of the dances before it gets too crowded.
Review Source:Let me start off by saying that I am not a fan of country music. Â
And I generally think people who wear cowboy boots, hats, and so forth as part of their day to day wardrobe are a bit strange, unless they work on a ranch or something. Â Â If I were to wear a pirate shirt and hat to work, I'd probably be fired. Â I couldn't get away with wearing a naughty nurse costume either, most likely. Â Why do these people think it's okay to wear cowboy clothing in public? Â
That said, I give this place four stars. Â My fiance and I ended up here at the invitation of a friend. Â And we had so much fun. Â I didn't know places like this exist in So. Cal. Â And she's never wanted to dance so much, even though she doesn't like country music either. Â
The drinks are simple and reasonable. Â The band is good enough for this type of music. Â The people were friendly and not stuck up. Â Because the crowd is older (like me), there isn't much of the attitude problem you often find at a more "hip" club. Â
If you are a dude that is on the hunt for women over 30, I predict you'll find this place easy pickings. Â The women seemed to outnumber men and even though I was clearly there with my woman, plenty of them looked at me with hungry lusty eyes (fortunately, she's not the jealous type). Â We were tempted to invite a few home with us (smile). Â
I suggest you give this place a try if you can get over the music and yourself (kind of challenge for me, but a couple of drinks helped). Â You'll have fun.
we had ALOT OF FUN  at the COWBOY COUNTRY SLOON!!!!!!!  yee haw.  i am a country girl down to my roots,  i might live in the city  but my heart is COUNTRY.  WE WENT THERE THE OTHER NITE TO LISTEN TO SOME COUNTRY MUSIC.  WE HAD A GREAT TIME,   they had line dancing,  and lessons.  i personally loved the music so much  my girlfriends say the cocktails were great   i dont drink  but they looked good.  the people there were all having a good time  you could tell.  i wanted to ride the bull,  i got thrown off,  no problem.  they have live music  and dj.  the crowd that nite seemed a little older than i expected  but what do i know  im 46 going on 30?  I RECOMMEND THE COWBOY COUNTRY SALOOON  if you like to dance  if you wanna learn  cause they have lessons   or just want to have a good time,  cause WE SURE DID!
Review Source:Not sure If I would come back.... I had a great time my first time around but this experience was different.
My service at the bar was initially great until the place became crazy busy! Â The crowd was a more mature crowd I'm thinking 65ish and above. Â Some clients bring in fans to place on their tables to keep cool? Â Strange right? Â The bar area to sit is so crowded with chairs that you can't get an inch in between chairs? My husband pulled one chair out and began to place it around a table. Â A customer that seen him started yelling at him saying if he moved that chair then the bar looses service? Â I doubt that as if someone is thirsty they will order a drink? Â Then we had a lady come up to us while we had been sitting for 45 minutes and state that we were in her hubbies seat? Â maybe that was the seat we had to move to fit? Â anyways, she proceeded to say that her husband wasn't going to be happy. Â My hubby said, well mam where is he now? She responded oh he is out most likely walking the dog? Â So now I'm thinking there must be a trailer parked outside!
The place could use some money into it especially the ladies restroom have you ever sat in a crooked toilet crammed with your knees to the wall? They are making money with that crowd and should put it into the place.
We wanted country music and that's all this place really gave us this time around. Â The singer was bad? Â but the DJ played his music very well. Â
Maybe it was senior citizen night but the older community really take over!
To those of you who know me, I know what you're thinking. Tiffany? At a cowboy bar? Line dancing? Laugh. Out. Loud.
My friend and I had discussed going to a line dancing bar before out of curiosity. Besides, I was a bit tired of the typical LA, Asian bar/nightclub scene and was in the mood for a kicking my heels up and taking a trip back down to the Wild, Wild West...or was it the South? Anyways, my ignorance here is irrelevant.
We arrived a little past 8PM and were surprised to find that the parking lot was already full. We entered the place after paying our $5 entry fee and found that the main dance floor was already full with people practicing The Telescope from the 8PM dance lessons.
After attempting to jump in when the lessons ended, my friend and I realized that line dancing wasn't as easy as it looked. I felt like a fish, flopping around on the dance floor, with two left feet. We took a break for a little while and took a few shots. Not feeling cowboy enough to take shots of whiskey, we did shots of vodka for $4 a pop, which wasn't too bad.
We eventually got the hang of a few line dances and managed to wiggle our way between some of the regulars who knew what they were doing. The regulars are pretty friendly and helpful and will encourage you if you're looking a little lost on the dance floor. One cowboy gentleman asked me to dance and taught me how to Two-Step, so that was pretty fun.
I also had my very first bull-ride. You know how you see those cute cowgirls, dressed in cowboy boots and Daisy Dukes, riding the bull and gyrating suggestively to the movement of the mechanical bull? Yeah, that so was not me. Apparently, bull riding isn't as simple as it looks on TV. Think more screaming, jerking around and ending with a grand finale of me flying off the thing and belly flopping onto the inflatable floor. Ouch.
Overall, although this wasn't really my regular scene, it was a good change from my typical Friday night. My friend had a great time and plans to return soon. As for me, I think I'll stick to my EDM nights--less complicated footwork involved.
I'm not sure what my expectations were coming here. Â I knew that I didn't think I'd fit in. Â Otherwise, no sure.
Pretty laid back bar. Â Lots of regulars who could be nice if engaged in a friendly conversation. Â Get there early for the dance lessons. Â They'll play the dances a couple of times. Â Lots of two stepping. Â Some of the regular guys will ask you to dance and then count or tell you which steps to do if you're a newbie, which was nice. Â I was a little disappointed in the music choices - not really entirely country. Â Lots of pop in there too, but hey, if it has the right beat, why not?
Dress is western but I saw a bunch of women wearing flats instead of cowboy boots. Â Jeans or skirts are acceptable.
Drinks are pretty check ($3.50 for a bottle beer). Â Upstairs bar has shot specials.
Go early to stake out tables. Â Gets pretty crowded.
Parking is anywhere in the lot (even in front of other stores once they close). Â Or park in the grocery store lot across the street.
Overall a much better experience than I initially expected, even if I do not know what that was.
I'm not sure if it is because all of my clothes somehow just 'work' with cowboy boots (is my wardrobe secretly country western?), but I can't get enough of this place. Â Line dancing, 2-step, cowboy cha-cha. . Â . yes. Â
Never had a bad experience with the men, old and young have been polite and courteous. Â My tip is to dance with anyone who asks, if the other guys see you on the floor, then they will start asking too. Â Even if you're a newbie like me, you'll pick up the steps pretty quick if you have a good lead.
I come here for the dancing, but the live music is fun, too. Â Drinks are cheap and the decor is awesome, Lone Ranger diorama anyone? Â Gina, who often teaches line dancing on Saturday nights, is super nice and easy to follow.
I love the live band part. I'm a beginner at line dancing. I went early to do the free lessons but I couldn't keep up for the life of me. The regulars fill up and tear the place apart and its really intimidating and I have a few friends who refuse to go because a lot of people are not very welcoming to the "non regular folk".
Pizza was average. CASH ONLY! $3 for a coke in one of those little tiny glasses filled with too much ice.
Let me start this off by first saying that I am NOT a big fan of country music. Â I give CCS 4 stars because despite that fact, I can still say it is a pretty cool place if you DO happen to like country music. Â Free classes every Wednesday and Friday (which get very crowded), nice people, cheap drinks, and very spacey.
Trying to learn to line dance is a B*TCH though! Â When they have the classes, since everyone is learning it's definitely not a big deal that you may stumble, turn wrong or forget you right from your left. Â Trust me, I know. Â The country music they have you dancing to isn't so bad, plus when it's loud for some reason it sounds better :) Â I'd go back just so I can learn to line dance, never can have too many dance styles in your arsenal. Â
Check it out!
Maybe I came too early for the fun or something. Â We got there, paid a $5 cover charge per person and walked in. Â Interesting group, not so friendly. Â The bartenderess could not be bother taking our order even though there was no one else around ordering. Â She came up to us and then proceeded to talk to the person behind us who was not ordering, just talking. Â Then we asked her how to order food and really that was just too much for her to deal with. Â
Very strange place and I'll be surprised if I ever go back.
I will forewarn you that the following review does not paint me in a flattering light. Â For, when I am around honky tonk, I resort to drinking cheap drinks and tearing up the dance floor. Â
Obviously, if you don't like to get down with country music, cheap drinks and cowboy boots, don't come here. Â They exclusively play country, and they often have live bands called "Killin' Time" that cover Clint Black songs. Â There are a lot of white people, but that's another duh. Â I have gone with people of different backgrounds, and we have never had any "trouble" from the cowboys. Â
The drinks are ferocious. Â I once ordered a cranberry vodka and it was still clear. Â I am not even exaggerating for effect here. Â It was pure well vodka, and, being a lady of high falutin' tastes, I downed the whole thing ... and like seven more.
Also, there are old cowboys and cowgirls, and they will call you ma'am and ask you to dance. Â I am usually pretty toasted after drinking my vodka with a cranberry dribble, so I typically say yes and make a fool of myself on the dance floor. Â I am sure no one is going to shoot you if you just want to watch the legit line-dancers and the foolery, and, of course, get your drink on.
This place is ideal to come for birthdays/bachlerotte/big group events. Â There is a lot of space, live music, country characters, and fun times. Â I borderline am obsessed with this joint and always suggest it for my friends' "5th annual 29th birthday" or other such worthy venture.
I'm in North Town Long Beach, yet I'm surrounded by Caucasians. It must be a country music saloon!
If you like very friendly people, cheap drinks (and I DO mean CHEAP on Wed night), and a fun atmosphere, then you'll love this place.
People are very friendly here. Much friendlier than your typical dance club. You get free lessons, and you take turns dancing with all the girls. How can you go wrong!?
Give Cowboy Country a try! Trust me: Â you'll either love it, or have a great story to tell your grand children.
I'm on a mission to learn me some two-step, y'all! Â Seriously, this place would be super fun IF I knew how to country dance... that is why I've decided to go early next time, and take the free lessons offered every weekend! Â
Even though I didn't know one dance, my sister-in-law dragged me out on the floor as we swung around like fools to one song...and, unlike Khadijah O., we didn't even get called out by the D.J.! Â I was nontheless super embarrassed! Â The live band was great and everyone in the place seemed to be having a good time. Â And even merely watching the dancers is pure enjoyment! Â I'm joining them next time though, watch out!
I love how people who don't like country music give Cowboy Country crappy reviews. Â You mean you showed up to a place called "Cowboy Country" and expected something else...really?
This place is so much fun and the people that work there are friendly, professional and down-to-earth. Â You won't find snobby wanna-be staff here. Â Everyone pretty much comes for the live music, beer and socializing. Â They book great bands and have a regular dj who plays a good balance of music. Â They are open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night...check it out....you'll have fun :)
If you are like me and you get lured here, be prepared to feel like you might just go into the parking lot, shoot a redneck, and then drive off of the Grand Canyon. Â
But, if you are like the rest of the crowd at this place, looks like it's a really good time.
Three stars because the 1st bartender I tried actually got angry when I asked if they had sweet tea vodka, because you know, that's such a super fancy drink. Â Whatever loser.
Please know that it is possible for you to have a good time if you like country music and and more importantly if you know the line dances to a T. I let my friend convince me to go here and I wanted to try something different.
PLEASE KNOW BEFORE TRYING THIS PLACE OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS PLACE HAS RULES. GET YOUR FRIENDS WHO'VE BEEN THERE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE TO BREAK THOSE RULES DOWN FOR YOU BEFORE you jump in thinking you can just have a good time doing your own thing because the folk at this place are not having it and will promptly call you out for violating their protocols. IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BE WELCOMED WITH OPEN ARMS BY THE STAFF LOOK SOMEWHERE ELSE. They don't give a flip about customer appreciation if you're an 'outsider'
Disclaimer: The regulars and the band are extremely welcoming (except when you miss a step on the dance floor or don't know the unspoken rules. Please do your homework and don't set foot in this place unless you know what's up and don't expect any of the staff to take the time to tell you. Â I take that back everyone wasn't like that just a couple of people. The staff (with the exception of the DJ) were very very nice. One nice gentleman who was a regular attendee with his wife was in vintage cowboy gear and made me smile after the incidents I shall describe below transpired and I became visibly upset.
We go out on the dance floor to dance and while I wasn't paying attention I kept hearing "black velvet" and "main dance floor" I later found out that the DJ was calling me out for freestyling on a dance floor that was meant for expert line dancers only.
*blank stare*
Great. Now I've violated dance floor etiquette in non native territory and look like a jerk trying to disrupt things. So I made an attempt to ask the DJ what went wrong. Â Big mistake. All he did was point out that "this is the main floor...this is the front floor" okay I mean I could see that but don't know what the eff that means. So I'm like "so you can freestyle on the front floor?"
his answer:
"I guess, I don't know."
Okay so you knew enough to call me out on the dance floor but when asked directly about the correct way to do this, you suddenly don't know anything.
Riiiight. So at this point after this display of arseholishnes, the fake Jamaican buffonery routine he donned during the playing of Reggae Cowboy; complete with rasta hat and fake dreads attached with a terrible Jamaican accent to boot suddenly seemed offensive. Not to mention the talk of smoking 'ganga' . Now here I am with real dreads in this kind of place .... ugh whatevs.
took me a while to gather my composure and shake the feeling that I should not have come here, as again this is not my territory. I was able to grab the owner's attention and ask him what the proper dance floor rules are. He kindly pointed out a gentleman who was apparently the resident dance champion who very kindly showed me how to two-step. That was a lot of fun.
Needless to say after chatting with this gentleman I learned that freestyling on the main floor is not cool.
well la de frickin' da. the damage was already done.
Dude I'm used to going to a club, dancing and having a good time. Now I have to be on a practice floor, go home and study and stay off the main floor untill I have these dances memorized?
No thank you
I forgot to mention earlier in the evening that during a dance lesson on the main floor, two young ladies corrected a misstep of mine. I was done. The first lady seemed like she genuinely wanted to help, the second had major attitude which prompted me to leave the floor.
So I just stayed the hell off both floors for the most part nursed my beers and nodded my head to the music.
Long story short I may try it again but why? I don't go where I'm not wanted. I'll leave it at that.
Ok, so if you don't like country music or are threatened by seeing mostly one demographic, then this isn't the place for you *in reference to another "reviewer"*
I personally am whatever about country music, and I can't dance worth a damn, but this is a great place to go.
If you don't get the intricate dance steps, get there a couple hours early and learn how to dance. It's free when you get here early.
I liked the staff- everyone was very nice!!!
The downstairs bar is the best place for quicker service because the upstairs bar is smaller and gets packed because that is where the drink specials are.
I don't care too much for paying to get into a place, but for 5 bucks cash, it's a small price to pay for a great time.
OK, this review is going to sound weird because I grew up in the woods with similar people to this, but you need to understand the difference between a "hick or red neck" and a "cowboy". A hick (like me in a way) likes hunting, fishing and drinking around camp fires. A cowboy (not like me) likes ranches, line dancing, bull riding and belt buckles. Hence why if you know me, and know I listen to country music and dip once in a while, it's weird that I am not rating this place higher.
Fact of the matter is, I am a red neck, and I did not enjoy this place at all. It was like a weird club where you had to come every night to know the dances and know what the heck the DJ or live band was even saying! The only reason I am giving this place a two instead of a one is because the beer was cheap, and as I said earlier, I do LIKE county music.
So, long story short, I will not be going back here, even if my girlfriend wants to... (sorry if you're reading this review babe).
My buddy was having a birthday party here and I was not really looking forward to it... I wasn't that into country music and thought this was going to be pretty lame. At the last minute I decided to embrace the Cowboy Party theme and made a quick trip to Boot Barn in Orange. $300+ shopping spree later I had some sweet Cowboy kicks, a Jack Daniels rodeo shirt and an official cowboy hat.
We took a limo to the bar so we were able to fully enjoy the alcoholic beverages they had to offer. I spoke in a Tennessee accent for the entire first half of the night and everyone was believing it, I also always had a fat lipper. It was amazing how many girls were all about me because of the accent and outfit, they totally thought I was a bull rider, it was great.
The service was great, Bartender kept giving me $5 Jack shots, which was quite the discount.
This place is huge! And has 2 or 3 dance floors with all the line/country dancing you could ask for. We got there late, but I heard that if you get there early they have free line dancing lessons.
I can't comment too much on the food, but I did have some of my friends Chicken Fried Steak and it was pretty country delicious. Also, they had a hot dog cart outside the bar as it was closing, so you know I got a street dog on the way back to the limo with EVERYTHING on it!
Overall, this place is a ton of fun and if you are looking for something fun and different to do, look no further!!!
MY GO-TO DISH: Chicken Fried Steak or wait til you leave a grab a street dog ;)
Ok.. I should of gave this place a better chance, but I stuck out like an anime character in the wild west. Â Literally, someone stared at me like I was some endangered animal about to go extinct. I thought wearing a cowboy hat would make me blend in better? Guess not and I was too azn. Â 5 dollars for the cover charge after 7 which is lame, and they don't have mechanical bull rides on Saturday either, I think only Friday?
Also, I hate country music, I came because my friend loves country and wanted to dance , but actually she just people watched, nothing like 30 people dancing in sync, and spotting the super drunk ones.
This was definitely a different experience for me..
There's lots of hard booze, and limited selection of cheap beers.
What a Honkey Tonk of a time, which ain't my thang,
You Gotta give me credit though, I was open to try new things, but it wasn't my thang.
Ok, my friends really wanted to go country dancing. Â I thought it sounded kind of lame, but I went along with it, 'cause more often than not they know fun. Â But internally, I was really, really not feeling it as we marched across the asphalt to the club entrance- I in my flip flops, they in their cowboy boots.
Anyway, we get inside, and it is packed.....with cowboys. Â And cow girls, and cow ...women? Â The whole gamut of ages, the men in cowboy hats, the women in western wear and cowboy boots, the girls in short shorts and cowboy boots. Â And the music was great, a live band with great vocalists. Â
Big wooden tables, two bars, three dance floors, one of which was full. Â I mean, people were dancing. Â And when I say people, I'm not talking just the women. Â I'm talking EVERYONE! Â And not just dancing, but dancing well. Â Apparently the dance is called the two step, and that and line dancing were pretty popular. Â
I've done neither, but it looked like fun, so up on the dance floor we went, trying to follow everyone else through the seemingly complicated series of steps. Â Luckily people were friendly, and I had had a few beers, so it was a blast even though I couldn't follow that well.
It was rather surreal, and it sure didn't feel like we were in Long Beach. Â I mean, people were talking about the rodeo going on. Â Can't wait to go back, but I will probably get there early enough to take the free lesson.
My parents introduced a little bit of country flavor to me throughout my life, but I am pretty much a city boy through and through. This place, however, provides a bit of an escape from that lifestyle every once in awhile! I do like to play dress-up...so I will put on some cowboy boots, a cowboy hat, and line-dance the night away! Or...I might just show up in rocker attire and relax! This place has all types. This is actually the place where I met my fiancee...
They open at 6pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. If you arrive at 7pm or later...there is a small cover charge. ($3 on Wednesdays, $5 on Fridays and Saturdays.) Although most bars close at 2pm...this place will close down early if the crowd starts to die out. It could be as early as 12:30am...however that usually only happens on Wednesdays.
The drinks are strong. That's a plus. Happy hour is from 6-7pm. They do have drink specials throughout the night. I see way too many drunk people everywhere I look so you would really have to work hard to get cut-off! There are a couple of different DJ's...I prefer the one on Friday nights. They teach 2 line-dancing lessons a night and the instructors are very knowledgeable. There is a live band. I pretty much only go when Christian Simmons & Broken Arrow, Chris Lozano, or The Barbed Wire Boys are playing. They are my favorites! The security is cool. They keep you safe.
This place is 2 stories! Huge! And it still gets packed! 3 dance floors, 2 bars, some pool tables, a tiny restaurant, a small shop, a taco stand, a hot dog stand, and a Friday night appearance by the maniacal mechanical bull round this place out pretty well. I have met a lot of interesting folks here! I would have given it 5 stars, but I just don't know what to think of the management! Also, parking sucks if you don't get there early. (The lot is super small.)
Confession time: I'm an Okie. Born and raised on the giant, shiny buckle of America's Bible Belt, I grew up driving pick-up trucks, skipping school to hunt, and drinking lots of PBR back when it was just cheap beer and not ironically chic. So I might be a little biased about finding a country western bar that's this remarkably close to my redneck roots in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles, but Cowboy Country just fuckin' nails it.
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OK. Â Friend says to me, "My girlfriend's going line dancing and really wants me to go. Â Will you come with me so I have someone to talk to while she's dancing?" Â The next line in this review should be something along the lines of, "This was my first mistake." Â I mean, a country bar... in Long Beach...
But to be honest, I had a fucking awesome time. Â I don't know if I was having flashbacks to my week spent in Memphis or what, but somewhere in the night I was hardcore wishing I had a cowboy hat and some boots.
Now, compare this to any other bar you've been to. Â This place has got: (1) a stage for dancing, (2) two bars, one of which offers drink specials all night, (3) a mechanical bull, and (4) another stage with live music. Â Wish you weren't hanging out in some overpriced lounge in southern Orange County yet? Â It was packed too. Â And they had TVs on the wall showing bull riding competitions. Â Like GNARLY clips of dudes getting trampled and stabbed with horns.
The band playing that night was called Western Continentals, and they pretty much rocked my world. Â I don't even like country music. Â Look them up... they're on MySpace. Â What I found funny about live music at a line dancing bar though, is how they announce the dance that goes with the tempo for each song before they play. Â Then everyone rushes up for their favorite dances.
So basically, there's some really, really fine line in the world where a country bar can border being trashy and not cross that line. Â Somehow this bar superbly dominates it.
(Line dancing is still boring as hell though.)
Annie P went to a country bar?? *gasp*
Yes, its true I came here with a few friends to support people at their "craft fair" which ended up to be a giant fail. The place is lame, the people are lame, the drinks are lame, the music is SO lame. This is just not my place.
1 Star deduction for being a "cowboy bar"
That and it's in the middle of nowhere north Long Beach makes for a serious location fail. The layout of the place however is really cool and it's a HUGE venue, which made me just day dream the whole time I was there about it being a giant gay bar even though I was there on a 'gay night', but it was dead and boring. Who ever promotes for this night should take some marketing classes.
1 Star deduction for the cover charge to hang out in here. $5 bucks just to get through the doors no matter whats happening inside is lame. I have covers. The clever people promoting this event decided to leave that little detail out of any of their promotional materials.
1 Star deduction for cranky staff workers, however the girls at the bar and serving were really sweet, the bouncers and people working the door were obviously not thrilled about gay people hanging out here. My friend got harassed by one of the homophobic bouncers and even though I tried to be polite to the door woman she was still pretty rude to us.
I've been here a handful of times. I do not listen to country music or know how to dance like them cowboys, but it's never a dull moment.
When I showed up for lessons, the lady instructor wasn't too happy with me when I told her to repeat the steps numerous times. It was the first time ever i heard the song, the beats, and to put new steps in there was all so complicated for me.
If you stare long enough at the couples dancing on the dance floor, a nice "cowboy" will soon ask you to dance. Some were younger than me, older, and one was even three times my age!
The drinks were dirt cheap. I have no clue whats inside a Washington Apple, a Girl Scout, and a Buttery Nipple. I asked the handsome bartender if he could clearly explain to me what was in a Buttery Nipple. He laughed and gave me a free shot. Told me to taste it. Whoa that was mighty good stuff. Buttery Nipples only come in shots so he made a 2 shot drink ;) What a gentlemen. haha.
I got really hungry after a night of drinking. Not common for me. They only served breakfast, so I decided to order 3 pancakes and a side order of bacon. I wasn't a fan of their food, but dancing is fun!
I have a love/hate relationship with this place. I'm really not into the whole "cowboy" thing....but my best guy friend is like head over heals in love with this place. Seriously. He goes like 2 times a week. Anyway...considering I rarely see him due to his newly acquired girlfriend, I'll jump on the chance to see him anytime I can. So when he invites me to come with him and his girlfriend to Cowboy Country, I go.
Last night was the 4th time I've been to this place. (all 4 times were with my best guy friend, go figure.) Cowboy Country isn't in the nicest or best part of town, so I invited one of my former coworkers (a guy) to come with me so I don't feel so weird and uncomfortable driving up there at 8:30pm on a Friday. Funny thing is, as soon as we got off the freeway, my friend is like "we're in the ghetto" haha..exactly what I was thinking.
Once you get inside the place, it's actually pretty nice. They have 3 or so dance floors. 2 bars. And really cheap drinks. Live country band. And cover is only $5 after 7pm (free before 7). Pretty cool. And people get really into the whole cowboy/cowgirl dancing thing too. Considering I don't know any of the line dances they do at this place, I just people watch. It's actually pretty fun. Going with guys is great too. With 2 free drinks later (courtesy of friends) and lots of laughs and fun, I was having a good time just hanging out and people watching. Before I knew it, it was midnight, and my friends are like "we're going."
All in all, good place to go.
It sounds like the most "uncool" thing to do.. line dancing and country music but it is NOT. I really like this place. $5 to get in, cheap strong drinks, drink specials through-out the night, a live country band, pool tables, good cheap food, 3 dance floors, bull riding, and lots of space. This place is big: 2 floors. The people are so friendly and down to earth here. When I come here, I feel like I'm out of state.
I don't line dance, 2 step, etc.. but I enjoy watching the people that do, especially my cowboy. There are some interesting regulars here i.e. "Wonder woman" a little old blonde lady in the most outrageous outfits spinning on the dance floor.
Check it out with a big group on Friday or Saturday night. It's a lot cooler than it sounds!! Bring your cowboy hat and boots.
Warning: Not a good spot for a pretentious club snob.
Save a horse ride a ....
The void in my night life has been filled.
With much resistance and hesitance to change, our friend forced us to come here for her birthday. It is in North long beach (located in the shopping center of my favorite hole in the wall thrift store), and in a sketchy area.
This place is huge!!! 2 large stages with another one upstairs. Everyone was line dancing their  little tooshies off, there was an amazing live band doing country covers, and a Disc Jockey. Not a DJ. A Disc Jockey, in his own little booth.
The drinks were cheap, and I never had to wait more than 10 seconds to order one.
The Cowboys and Cowladies were very friendly and helpful when it came to showing us the moves.
Needless to say, the people watching is astonishing.....The mustaches, and boots, and dance moves and sincere smiles gave me so many new feelings. Save a horse.......
And I have a million new ideas for my big hair obsession.
I am def. returning.
Having just moved down from Sacramento, I was looking to claim a new country line dancing bar for myself. Â Mind you, I didn't know ANYONE down in LA, so my new venture was without the support of my regular girl buddies. Â I went on a Saturday night and I was very surprised to see that the cover charge was only $5! Â Another surprise was my coors light was only $3.50..."pretty good so far", I thought. Â
As I looked around, this place was huge. Â From my recollection, it had 3 dance floors, 1 large bar, pool tables, and lots of places to sit in the 2 story building. Â The main dance floor had mirrored walls, so it's a good place to technically view yourself. Â Apparently, they have live bands often, but the one last Saturday was rockin'. Â I think I forgot what great talent there is in LA. Â I think I read somewhere that this bar was suppose to replicate the bar in the movie, "thelma and louise". Â
There's *a lot* of 2-stepping and more than what I'm used to. Â Like most country bars, the older guys (i'm in my mid-20's) are usually the only ones who ask you to dance and who *know* how to lead. Â All of the men I met were very courteous, and were kind enough to show me several other types of dances (w.coast swing, e.coast swing, quick swing, and even a polka!) Â
The average population is your typical 30's, 40's, 50's crowd, but there are always those new college girls/guys who go there for the "experience". Â I admit, I was one of those 'new college girl who went for the experience' at first too! Â I just got caught up in the whole fun of line dancing and just never stopped!
I've always been more fond of country bars because it's not quite your typical 'meat market' and a new face is always welcomed. Â I really had a great time and I do plan on going again!
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