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.“

“Started with craft cocktails - well done with quality ingedients. Had three appetizers and each was great, especially enjoyed the crispy shrimp rolls and deep fried brussel sprouts. The entrees were enjoyed by all, and were very innovative.

Highly recommended, and I will definitely return often.“

“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!“

“Great first visit! Chazz Madrigal never disappoints.“

“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.“

“So much fun! Stopped in after seeing a Facebook post while visiting Ft Worth & so glad we did. Great atmosphere & the cocktails were on point! The upstairs bartender was great - personable & friendly! Worth the stop if you’re in the area!“

“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“

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

“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!!!“

“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! 😎“

“friendly service, recommended drinks and they were delicious!“

“We have so much fun here 3 times a week Food is bomb.com and they are super cool with everyone having a good time We love it!“

“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.🤙“

“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 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.“

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

“One of my favorite bars in Fort Worth. Big space with multiple seating/vibe options. Sit at the bar to socialize with strangers, or find a comfortable chair with a view in the back. Dog friendly; Blue always makes a few friends. I normally stick to beer but the cocktails are expertly made, and every bartender is nice / knows what they’re doing.“

“We had such a fantastic experience thanks to our amazing host, Gabriela! From the moment we walked in, they made us feel welcome and taken care of. Their energy was warm, upbeat, and genuine—exactly the kind of vibe you want when you're out to have a good time. They were super attentive without being overbearing, made great recommendations, and kept everything running smoothly, even when the bar got busy. You can tell they really care about guests having a good experience. Can’t wait to come back—thank you for making our night so enjoyable!“

“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.“

“Great dive bar that lets you bring your own food. They just do drinks, but it's a great vibe. Loved our bartender and trivia host. We went for the Supernatural event, but they host many different trivia nights. Not pretentious, so pass if that's what you are looking for.

Vegetarian options: Considering they just do drinks, technically vegetarian

Parking: Some parking at the location, but looks like you could find more“

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

“great karaoke. nice little dive bar“

“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!“

“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“

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

“My buddy owned it and good people work here“

“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!“

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

“I love this dive bar I have made this my regular bar and often come during $2 off Tuesday possibly the best deal in town. They are flexible on the requests for the drinks and have a decent selection of liquor and beers. This bar is more low key and quiet compared to other bars. Sean is a great bartender he deals with me so he is very patient and makes great drinks.“

“Great chill local hangout. Definitely recommend“

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

“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.“

“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 ??“

“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!!“

“I am so glad I was finally able to try this incredible restaurant. I had heard about it on Facebook and saw the great Google reviews, but the timing just did not work out for me on other occasions. Last night, we had crawfish etouffee, the red snapper, gumbo, and the real deal bread pudding! Actually the bread sitting is better than Whitney make it home and that is a bit of an embarrassment. The etouffee had just the right spice. My brother went back for seconds on gumbo, and two in our party really enjoyed the snapper. Prices are very reasonable, especially for this area. It does have a bit of an odd location. It is inside of a Holiday Inn hotel. Very lucky travelers! Just go and you won't regret it. We plan to return Thursday night when they have live entertainment.“

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

“Had a great time with some friends, drinks are reasonable, the duckpin bowing is a must, and the staff was awesome!“

“I came here a couple nights ago for the first time ever just a while before they closed- with some dude I'd just met the same night. Sadly he turned out to be weird for no proper reason to the bartenders but the bartenders were so great! I'm so sorry about that guy! This place was great!“

“Great place to have a cold beer“

“This little hidden gem is amazing! Huge interior with ALL the games, tons of TVs for sports, and clean bar with really great staff. The patio is large and clean with more TVs out there. Very private from the busy area too, will be returning for sure!“