Where to Ride a Mechanical Bull in Houston

One of the few mechanical bulls in Houston — with someone there to teach you to ride it

Cattlemen's Country Club at 1207 W 20th St in Houston Heights has a mechanical bull, with professional instruction so first-timers can actually ride it rather than just get thrown off. It sits inside a 12,000-square-foot country venue with a large dance floor, weekly live country bands and a patio with fire pits. Open Wednesday through Friday from 6 PM and Saturday from noon, until 2 AM. Call (832) 409-7176 or reserve online.

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Where to ride a mechanical bull in Houston

Mechanical bulls are rarer in Houston than you would expect for Texas. Cattlemen's Country Club in the Heights is one of the few places that actually has one, and it comes with professional instruction — which matters, because the difference between a good story and a bad landing is mostly technique.

The bull is one part of a 12,000-square-foot country venue at 1207 W 20th Street. It is the only dedicated country bar in Houston Heights, and it was the first authentic country western venue in the neighborhood.

What else is there when you're done riding

• A large dance floor built for line dancing and country swing — not a bar with a bit of space cleared.
• Line dancing lessons with instruction, so you can learn rather than watch.
• Live country music weekly, local and touring artists, on a professional stage with proper sound and lighting.
• A patio with fire pits and its own outdoor bar service.
• Texas-themed cocktails, local craft beer and premium spirits.
• Multiple bar areas, VIP sections and table seating — room for a group without everyone standing.

Good for a group

The bull is the reason most groups come — bachelorette parties, birthdays, out-of-towners who want the Texas thing done properly. Cattlemen's also takes private parties, corporate events and full venue buyouts, and hosts weddings with full catering. Reserve ahead for a group; Friday and Saturday fill up.

A mechanical bull with professional instruction, in a 12,000 sq ft room that also has a full dance floor and a stage.

Inside Cattlemen's Country Club

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What runs here

• Live country musicWeekly live bands — local and touring artists on a professional stage with proper sound and lighting.
• Line dancing & lessonsA full dance floor for line dancing and country swing, with instruction so you can learn rather than watch.
• The mechanical bullWith professional instruction — the difference between a good story and a bad landing.
• The patioFire pits and its own outdoor bar service.

Getting here

More at Cattlemen's Country Club

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• The Heights' country bar →
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Frequently asked questions

Where can I ride a mechanical bull in Houston?

Cattlemen's Country Club at 1207 W 20th St in Houston Heights has a mechanical bull with professional instruction. It's open Wednesday through Friday from 6 PM and Saturday from noon, until 2 AM. Call (832) 409-7176 or reserve online.

Do you need experience to ride the mechanical bull?

No. Cattlemen's provides professional instruction, so first-time riders get shown how to hold on and how to come off safely rather than being put straight on.

What nights is Cattlemen's open?

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 PM to 2 AM, and Saturday from noon to 2 AM.

Is the mechanical bull good for a bachelorette or birthday party?

Yes — it's one of the main reasons groups book. Cattlemen's has VIP sections, multiple bar areas and table seating, and takes private parties and full venue buyouts. Reserve ahead, especially for Friday and Saturday.

What else is at Cattlemen's besides the bull?

A large dance floor for line dancing and country swing, line dancing lessons, weekly live country bands on a professional stage, a patio with fire pits and outdoor bar service, and a Texas-focused cocktail and local craft beer program.