50 Best Bars near Watauga

“The steak tacos were fantastic and the flavors really stood out. I was also thrilled that they let me switch the refried beans for a side salad. You can see it in one of my photos and it turned out to be far from an ordinary salad. The Caesar dressing was unbelievably good and I would go back just for that. Our server was exceptional and made the entire visit even better.“

“They stay open later for us night owls“

“I love this place so much!!!! Everything is always amazing! The burgers are on point! The salsa is seriously one of the best I’ve ever had. It’s so good.“

“Always a great dining experience. The service is exceptional! The food and drinks are always the highest quality and tastes. We love this place! It's perfect for casual dinners and elegant enough for celebrations. Have come here several years in a row for the NYE dinner and it's always wonderful“

“Madam Pearl's Dance Hall & Saloon is so authentic, fun and very interesting, once a real brothel, to think they shot scenes from the movie 1888. You just never know who's going to pop in. Super fun place, best prices on drinks. We love this place. The new owners mingle and dance like there having fun too. Thank you for being the Stockyards go to Saloon for great music and fun. 😊💃🕺“

“Friendly staff and an awesome selection of whiskeys and bourbon. The Wednesday night pint night is a ringer!“

“Let's talk about Jacob. Jacob!! You are an artist, a gift, a prize! Jacob made us feel welcome. We were incredibly well served. And my drink (The Cortez, which smells like magic and tastes like heaven) was made with reverance and love. The ambience is so comfortable and easy. If you haven't stopped by...seriously...WHAT are you even doing!?!?!“

“Great first visit! Chazz Madrigal never disappoints.“

“Fun place! Avila’s Casado tacos were so yummy.“

“It was such a great experience and the staff were amazing!“

“This place is so much fun! Halloween themed blood pouch drink was fun. l especially loved the boot cups for the frozen margs. So many photo opps areas, beer garden, great snacks and brews. I totally want to come back!!!“

“A fresh dive bar in Fort Worth that delivers on 'good people - great drinks - community thoughtful'. Two pool tables, a warm dance floor, and if you are lucky...a couple rollin' glizzys“

“Just left and will never go back. Ordered a burger and didn’t realize until I had eaten several bites that a large portion in the middle was totally raw. Not just undercooked a little - totally raw. I chose to not send it back as I had consumed some of it but saved it to show the waitress. When she told the manager, the manager blamed her ( the waitress). I then spoke to the manager and she would not listen and kept insisting it was the waitress who was responsible. She talked right over me, and was downright nasty.She admitted she didn’t bother to look at the burger. No customer service skills whatsoever. I was not asking for anything just explaining it was not the waitress’ fault that the kitchen didn’t cook the burger. The waitress was very concerned and apologized. She did an excellent job of customer service.“

“Truly the Best Little Honky Tonk in Texas. The best local talent on stage and you just never know who might show up and sit in for a couple of songs. The beer is cold, drinks are good and the Bartenders are awesome! 😎“

“The employees here made an egregious false police report & issued a criminal trespass on a person who never went into the establishment. Patronizing this place could be a huge risk to your freedom & well being. Disgusting behavior!🤮“

“I’ve been a huge fan of Nick and all the folks at the B-n-B since 2002. With my military travels I’ve visited many a pub, and this is by far my ultimate choice when craving a pint.“

“Pizza was superb, staff was very friendly, definitely recommend“

“From ambiance to amazing drinks, this place is your go-to for chill vibe and friendly chat. We were in town for 2 days, glad we stopped by....see Graham.🤙“

“The mocktails are the best. I go with friends to enjoy the atmosphere (think Giligan's Island) and get a drink to begin or end an evening out.“

“My favorite Saturday night Tiktok live :)))“

“It’s the service !!! The bartenders are amazing !!! The owners are super nice.. and if you come in on Fridays as a first time visitor, your first drink is on the house . AMAZING! Oh yah, awesome bonus add, is they are doing renovations and changing up some things. Go check them out and support a local business, ask for Jessica and you won’t be disappointed.“

“Great place with great bands! Plenty of dance room and great staff! We try to go monthly!“

“Friendly Folks!

I came in a complete stranger, and left with a few friends. I really enjoyed the Thursday and Monday night Open jams. Pork chop is a killer harmonica player, and Garret the Bartender is groovy on the bass. Sweet is an artist on the drums.

They took good care of me, and they'll treat you well too“

“The beer is pretty good but there is a handsome fella behind the bar, goes by the name of John. He’s alright.“

“great karaoke. nice little dive bar“

“This bar has the right amount of bar seating, the right amount of table to standing area ratio, ample corners for darts, and a pool table area right next to the restroom so you can hear you buddy scratch on his shot and be close enough to catch him manipulating the pool balls with his grubby cheating hands. There’s even an outdoor area to smoke cigs reminiscent of the breeze-way outside your high school cafeteria where the burnouts ate lunch.
The bartender might moonlight at a rough and tumble biker bar across town, but Tanstaafl is about as menacing as the prospect of Christmas dinner after skipping breakfast, lunch, and drinking a few glasses of stiff Christmas punch. Speaking of Christmas, after the sun set, the bar played Home Alone 1 on a projector in the corner of the bar, the projector was very high quality.“

“good place to visit great staff and quality products“

“What a great evening. Warm yes but then it is Texas in late July. We sat on the deck watched the sun set and monitored the Texas Ranger's game. Service was as good as it gets. Haley, our server, was exceptional. What a fascinating person. Loved her commitment to the arts as illustrated in her tattoos. If you and she have the time, ask about her role-playing costumes she has embodied over the past. I think you will be impressed and perhaps inspired.“

“Had a great time. My only complaint was it was hard to get a good view of the dj performer from anywhere really. Staff was great. Sound was awesome. I'm doing dry January and my bartender was really cool about it. No eye roll or anything. Tipped like I was drinking because of how good he was to me. Thanks for being total pros!“

“I went there last year and felt very comfortable. I like to dress in some fem when hanging out at the bars. Some places are not accepting but Liberty was so nice. Even one of ladies at the bar, complimented me. I will be returning.“

“Geeeeeeez that fish and chips meal I had on Friday was amazing. 10/10 They do food most days until about 1 or 2 but it sells out, it's that good. The bartenders rule and they have the best priced drinks in town. It's definitelyy a classic neighborhood pub with a rustic vibe despite a chill patio and new pool tables. Straight up though, the fish and chips will change you as a human.“

“Refinery 714 is an absolute gem! The rooftop views are stunning, the ambiance is chic and cozy, and the bartenders are super friendly. Their cocktails are creative and delicious - a must-try for any mixology enthusiast. Whether you're looking for a romantic evening or a fun night out with friends, Refinery 714 is the perfect spot. Five stars and highly recommended!“

“Friendly bartenders and clientele. Great place to watch the game.“

“beautiful and comfy atmosphere“

“Being new to the Texas this was the best first spot I ever went to. The staff is fun and awesome“

“I went to Sunshine with my best friend one night because we were trying to explore Arlington at the time.. Long story short… i have rarely went to any other bars since that day. Every bartender has become a close friend and every customer is different. I literally have taken my grandmother here twice and she loves it. There is every type of crowd and a wide range of ages/music nightly.. cheap enough drinks that are served by bartenders who actually care. Shoutout Kate..Val.. Sean.. and Nat & Emily even tho they have since left .. 10/10 recommend!!“

“Love this bar! I’ve traveled all over the world and when I’m in Texas, I want something that feels authentic, homey and American! It definitely has that hole in the wall, family Texas culture feel to it!! Love coming on karaoke nights on Saturday and take anyone who is visiting me from out of town here!“

“My buddy owned it and good people work here“

“I absolutely loved this hotel from it being in a old dry ice factory to the modern decor. Everything about it was just super cool. It was within walking distance to Dickie’s Arena and the Fort Worth convention center. The staff was super friendly. They were so nice and so accommodating 10 out of 10 highly recommend.“

“I’ve heard about this place for a long time and after trying it for the first time I can see why. Best Crawfish Etouffee I’ve ever had by far.“

“Sun atmosphere and great band with a friendly staff! Awesome sound man as well!“

“Great chill local hangout. Definitely recommend“

“Brenda was the best and patient in describing the make of each shot!“

“We stopped by on a Friday afternoon and had a great time! It was still early, so the bar wasn’t too crowded, but the vibe was perfect — great music, friendly service, and a solid menu with plenty to choose from. There are even pool tables, which added a fun touch. I’d definitely come back again when it’s a little busier, but even in the afternoon it was an awesome spot to relax and grab a drink.“

“Perfectly delicious. Great customer service. Reasonable prices. Many flavors.“

“We had a great time on the Cowtown Winery Ghost tour last night. Ivan was entertaining and full of historical knowledge of the stockyards. At the last stop we were encouraged to take photos to see if we could capture any activity. I didn’t notice until later that night that I may have captured a ghostlike figure in the background!!“

“It's a newer place in Ft Worth. Small bar with a solid cocktail menu. We came in for after work but before dinner drinks and ended up staying long enough to order some delicious fish n chips. Pretty big croquet field out back. It also looked like they might be building a stage for live music in the future.“

“Best night ever. Dancing, bartenders were great. Awesome“

“First, the vibe of the hotel is top tier. As for the bar, the margaritas are ????. I've had watermelon and peach so far, with a tajin rim. Talk about flavor. The bartenders have been excellent. I would definitely recommend stopping by, even if you're not a hotel guest. Cheers to you W XYZ Lounge ??“

“Great place to have a cold beer“