Texas' Oldest Dive Bar Features Live Music And History

Devil's Backbone Tavern

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• This historic spot, once a stagecoach stop and blacksmith shop, claims to be the oldest dive bar in Texas. • The original stone room, now part of the men's restroom, once served as a temporary jail cell. • Musicians Robyn and John Ludwick revived the tavern and its dancehall in 2018. • Find live music, cold beer, and thousands of signed dollar bills covering the ceiling.