50 Best Bars near Watauga

“This has become my family's go to relax and have a chill time place in the area. The drinks are great if you love frozen margaritas that taste good (and you get a lot of it lol). I have never been there when their wasn't a food truck of some sort out front. Since it is a different truck each time, I cannot say how good that part of the experience will be for you. They have cheap snacks to keep kids happy (hot dogs, frozen ice cream cones, etc, think ballpark type food).
Mom, Dad. The best thing about this place is the indoor playground for kids. We come in, order our drinks and sit down (or play way too much cornhole) and our kids are off playing and out of our hair. NO ONE COMPLAINS ABOUT BEING BORED. The adults get to talk and enjoy themselves and so do the kids. Win/win all around!“

“I'm a lover of true white queso, not yellow, Velvetta- tasting queso that apparently is called white queso in this part of Texas. I specifically came to Fresco's as I read they had white queso in a review. That is incorrect. 😆😆 They have a yellow queso and an even MORE yellow queso. So far, only El Mariachi Sabor de Mexico has the true white queso. Other than that, my husband enjoyed his quesadilla (and I did too 😉) but my fajitas were just ok. Thursday evenings can be a bit noisier than other days of the week. Not sure if we'd come back, but our waitress was AMAZINGLY attentive.“

“They stay open later for us night owls“

“Never in my life that I would think bar food would be as good as it is here. Hubby had the trash can nachos with chicken and he enjoyed them. I had the chicken Caesar wrap and let me tell you. This wrap is one of the best I have ever had. It was filled with plenty of Caesar salad, chicken and parm and lightly toasted where the outside of the wrap had parm cheese on it too. It was freaking amazing! We went during a Cowboys game and thought it would be too pack. It is a big place with plenty of room to sit inside and outside. Our waitress was very nice and always followed up with us. We will frequent this place not only for the food but the atmosphere as well.“

“We had so much fun going here for a day date! Our server Tong had great recommendations for rolls and wine. We also got to try a new roll that wasn’t on the menu yet. Amazing food and atmosphere!“

“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“

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

“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.“

“Pearls is one of the best old country bars in the Stock Yards. If you want laid-back adult dancing solid country experience without all of the younger craziness, this is the place.“

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

“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!🤮“

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

“Chill place with live music on the weekends… great vibes!“

“LOVE this place! Was a regular for about a year and a half until I moved away. The drinks are pricey but they HIT! The staff is so friendly and welcoming of everyone and the vibe is laid back and non pretentious!“

“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“

“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! 😎“

“Stopped in over the weekend for my first time with Family, and had some drinks at the Tiki bar. Steven is a great bar tender that's full of jokes, stories, and personality. We had a great time, and he had great recommendations on drinks to beat the heat.“

“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!“

“Great first visit! Chazz Madrigal never disappoints.“

“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!!!“

“Went here on a Friday evening with a couple friends and had a pretty good time. The place had a relaxed vibe without being too loud, which made it easy to actually have conversations. Bartender was friendly and gave a few solid drink suggestions. The cocktails came out quick and tasted great. We also ordered some appetizers and everything was fresh and hot. It did get a little busy later in the night, but service still stayed decent. Not the fanciest spot around, but it's somewhere I'd definitely come back to for drinks and a chill night out.“

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

“We went to this place for a graduation dinner party of 10. The total experience could not have been better. Our food was so delicious. We had a variety at the table from the Delmonico steaks to one of the specials and even from the kids menu. All was perfectly cooked and delicious. Our servers were impeccable and meticulous making it a truly wonderful evening!“

“beautiful and comfy atmosphere“

“We did a quick trip from Houston to Ft. Worth and was looking for something fun to do. From Facebook, I learned Redd Dawg had an open mic night. A quick message asking about a house guitar and it was answered in under five minutes. So, on we went looking for the treasure of a good time and boy, we found a DIAMOND!!! For the time we walked in it felt like we were part of the family. Plenty of singing, strumming, and jokes for everyone. The beer was ice cold and at wonderful prices. The hospitality was top-notch. I’m not big on judging books by their cover and we were blessed by the good time gods tonight. I am so thankful for the regulars and the staff. All were welcoming. We planned to be there an hour or so and ended up staying a few. If you’re wanting a good time, with good people, and ice-cold beer, you’ve found the right place!“

“This is our favorite place to go in all of DFW! The food is amazing and such great quality! Love the healthy options at such a great price! The service is also always top notch and we are treated so well and feel very valued every time we go!“

“Great chill local hangout. Definitely recommend“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Stopped into Finn MacCool’s Pub and it felt like a proper Irish pub—dark wood, cozy corners, and a relaxed, welcoming vibe. It’s the kind of place where you can grab a pint, actually hear the people you’re with, and not feel rushed out. Drinks were poured well, and the beer selection covered the basics plus a few good extras. Food was solid pub-style comfort food, perfect to share while watching a game or listening to music. It can get lively at night, but it still keeps that laid-back pub feel that makes you want to stay for another round.“

“Great lil pub with friendly bar staff. Darts and pool table available and has small stage for entertainers. Back patio/alley is cozy but mostly a retreat for smokers. Too many tables and chairs made main room navigation a challenge and would be difficult for mobility impaired.“

“The Shine has been one of my favorite Arlington bars for so long. But lately it’s been even better! The events and special nights are so fun. And the staff is amazing. I always feel comfortable there and even more importantly, I always feel safe! Val, Sean and Kate are the best!“

“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.“

“great karaoke. nice little dive bar“

“Great little downtown spot with great drinks, awesome bartenders and a rooftop bar/patio. Definitely check this place out if you haven't.“

“Might have been an off day with fewer staff than normal because we had to keep going to the bar to get service but besides that, the service we got was outstanding considering how much the two staff members were juggling, especially the primary bartender. The food and drinks we ordered were excellent! It appears the front desk is on the 24th floor, between the elevators and the lounge so don't feel you got off on the wrong floor. Because of how hard staff worked to take care of us, in spite of being short-handed, they didn't complain and took good care of us. We plan to return.“

“good place to visit great staff and quality products“

“My buddy owned it and good people work here“

“I had the best experience here, my first time. Had a fabulous cocktail made by my server, rock shrimp was amazing, crab cake salad was another amazing dish, chock full of lump crab. My server was fabulous and the manager was also very attentive and looked after me as I was dining alone. I definitely plan on visiting again! Delicious!“

“I really enjoyed this bar when I came to visit Fort Worth! The drinks were very good and the bar tenders were very nice and conversational!“

“One of my new favorite venues in Fort Worth. This is a Tim Love location. Usually when I hear that, my expectation is that it will be more of an Instagram spot than a knock it out of the park experience... Stewart's was not my usual expectations. They knocked it out of the park.

We went to the Tavern for lunch and then stopped here for the Banana Foster dessert. We thought we'd have a cocktail and dessert. Turns out we had a whole great experience and wished we'd never gone to the Tavern and just went straight to Stewart's.

Jonathan and Eric were our bartenders. They did a phenomenal job guiding us through the extensive cocktails. They both made great drinks had awesome personalities. Jonathan made our Tableside Flaming Banana Foster. It was delicious. The whole group loved it.

We were here with a group of 6. These guys are on it. Each cocktail is $15+ but they are hand crafted, thoughtful and very flavorful. Even the cocktails that were not on the menu were fantastic.

Stewart's has croquet out back, outdoor seating, a speakeasy karaoke room and the perfect cozy cocktail lounge vibe.

On Saturday and Sunday all Martini's and Lobster Rolls are 50% off. That's a great deal. Plus they have caviar and hot dogs if you want to get real fancy.

It's an awesome date night spot, great for business meetings, or even just a casual gathering with friends.

We will 100% be back.“

“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.🤙“

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

“I really this place, inviting my friends to check out but sent few messages to customer service on messager and email days ago and never got a reply! It is not a nice way to treat customers“

“Enjoyed a great meal with friends. Every appetizer and main course we had were packed full of flavor and spice. Will absolutely be back!“

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

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

“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!“

“I've only ordered from the Fort Worth location Everytime I order different items and the food is off the chain good, I'm talking 🔥🔥🔥. I see why they have the name Loaded Tastebuds now. My Tastebuds where loving every second of eating this food. I HIGHLY Recommend this place“