Dixie Dance Hall

I've been pretty hard on Beaumont establishments lately, but I think that Dixie Dance Hall deserves these stars. Dixie is the dance club that's managed to stick around for a good number of years in a city that can't seem to get its footing in the nightlife scene.

For dancing, the dance floor is great in size and layout. There are clearly defined seating and leaning areas and bars or pool tables on either end. There are 2 bars, both seemingly offering the same things, though one is larger and longer. The one near the bathrooms seems to get less traffic and makes for quicker service. And in Dixie Dance Hall, we have a Beaumont bar that at least uses point of sale computers to input orders, so you have some degree of accuracy with your tab. The light is low, but not so low that you can't see the fancy footwork of some skilled 2-steppers. The decor is minimal and what you'd expect at a country-western dance hall, and overall the establishment is clean.

The drinks are mixed strong and drink specials are always offered with promotions listed on their website and Facebook pages. They also advertise nightly specials to get in free or with discounted cover. Usually your cover to Dixie also includes cover to Vain or other Crocket Street venues. On weekend nights, there are test-tube shot girls that come around with their offerings for $2. They are friendly and are able to add these shots to your bar tab. The girls are also easy on the eyes, if you're in to that.

The dress code is VERY casual -- think barn wedding attire at best. Jeans and polos abound for the fellas, while ladies easily get away with jean shorts and a tank top.

It's a large place, so it won't always be packed to the gills, but if you're looking for a place in Beaumont to dance like nobody's watching and be a little silly, this is as good as it gets.