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Musician-Owned and Curated by Robyn & John Ludwick

Through their love of Music, Community and being reared in Texas Historic Divebars/Dancehalls - They Brought the Backbone Back to Life

Since 1937

Honky Tonk Mural

By Whitney Santi !

Restored Dancehall

Photo by Robbyn Dodd

Best Jukebox in Texas

George Jones, Merle, Emmylou, John Prine, Billy Joe Shaver, Guy Clark, Townes, Doug Sahm, Ray Price, Loretta, Gram, Lefty, Waylon

Johnny Bush gets BMI award in our Dancehall

Robyn, John, Johnny Bush

Moe Bandy

Country Legends at the Backbone

Doug Kershaw

Doug Kershaw the Ragin Cajun!

Johnny Lee

The Urban Cowboy Johnny Lee at the Backbone

Dive Bar Wedding

We know we weren’t your mother-in-law’s first choice, but neither were you

Just Another Day at The Backbone

Photo is by World Famous British photographer David Yarrow

The Blacksmith Shop is our oldest Building

Late 1800s the First Stagecoach Stop into San Marcos

Mrs. Evelyn

The Chain Smokin’ Gal with vision

1940s Sinclair Gas Station

We are restoring this building! Stay Tuned!

Hal Ketchum

He Loved the Backbone

Floyd - The Locals Table

Where the World’s Problems are Solved

No BullShit...it happened

The Day World Renowned British Photographer David Yarrow took over the Backbone….

Ghost Stories at the Bar

The Day World Renowned British Photographer David Yarrow took over the Backbone….

Our Location

4041 Farm to Market 32
Fischer, TX 78623
United States

PETS and MINORS POLICY

Well-behaved dogs on a leash are permitted on our rear patio / outdoor area where dog bowls are provided. If your pet does not play well with other dogs or humans, please do not bring them to our establishment.

Well-behaved minors (under 21) are allowed in our dancehall and tavern accompanied by parent or guardian and only until 9PM. We love dive bar babies, but unattended unruly minors make us very grumpy, especially around our vintage games and jukebox.

We do not have food on property, though there are several restaurants along fm 32 within a mile of the tavern