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The Basement Bar
105 W Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164, United States
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ry
Review №1

Drinks and atmosphere are fine, but the staff wasn’t wearing any sort of mask, even though they have signs about masks being a requirement all over the place. Even saw the bar tender eating with their hands, then handle cash, then make a drink without washing hands. Masks on customers, while not seated, was not enforced at all.

St
Review №2

Nice little place right off the stockyards. They have good drinks, good music, and even good dancing. There is even a restaurant above the bar to order food, to help pace your night.

Je
Review №3

Definitely be back..nice bartender..good drink and ppl

Br
Review №4

Very cool little bar, went on a Saturday night and my friend left her debit card there and they are closed every day except Friday and Sat nights. The only thing I would suggest is a way to get ahold of someone to retrieve lost items other than 2 days a week. Most people go to the Stockard I feel arent from Fort Worth and may not be able to wait weeks to get things.

Da
Review №5

One of my favorite places to meet friends and family. Great old Fort Worth vibe.

Au
Review №6

One of the blonde haired bartenders was extremely rude. I bought 2 shots and it was $120.. (someone else’s tab) When I tried to tell her it was incorrect, she gave me nothing but snobby attitude, AND STILL CHARGED ME. I am not happy with this place one bit. I wouldn’t suggest coming here unless you want your money stolen.

Ma
Review №7

Cool concept. Bur the worst Margarita Ive ever had. 16.00 for 2 margaritas and I literally threw them both out after one drink.

Ja
Review №8

Nice little bar, especially if you go during the week theres hardly anyone there it can get pretty crowded on weekends though, itd be nice if they had karaoke though

Na
Review №9

Been a long time since I heard country music /and/ they let you dance here. F yessss

te
Review №10

Bartender was great. Had a good dive bar atmosphere.

ja
Review №11

A bit small but Good music and cheap drinks

Vi
Review №12

A sneaky speak easy in a sweet hideaway through a book case. I mean whats not to like about that. Reminiscent to the times of prohibition, it will make you want to bring a lady wearing a flapper dress. Just make sure you know the secret password for the evening. Apparently it changes daily.

TX
Review №13

Fun unique place right in the middle of the stockyards.

Ch
Review №14

Absolutely loved this area, will be visiting again with my kids.

To
Review №15

Great place to get your pre-game on!Bathrooms need a little attention

To
Review №16

Great little secret treasure. Fun with dancing and great service and drinks. Well worth a stop inside.

Ax
Review №17

Very nice environment, very good customer service.

Ar
Review №18

I heard the owner likes 1 star reviews. Thought they could use another one.

Br
Review №19

Such a cool little place! Great bartending in a honky tonk atmosphere! Its billed as the smallest, but I couldnt be the judge, it is pretty small. It has a bar area and a stage area. Thats it. Oh, and I hope you dont need to go #2 there - saloon doors open from the bar to the prison toilet in the mens room. Kind of funny but when ya gotta go, ya gotta go. Great cold beers regardless! Must go when in the Stockyards.

Kr
Review №20

Love this little hole in the wall bar at the Fort Worth Stockyards

Je
Review №21

Average prices for fort Worth. Frozen drinks are good. I would recommend the tigers blood. The dollar bills on the wall are kind of trashy but the stuffed bobcat makes up for it.

Ju
Review №22

I came from an article trashing this bar because when I read what youd written about the pandemic, I just had to find out where you were so I could come support your restaurant! The reviews have been hilarious! Well definately be by. Thank goodness theres still critical thinkers in the world.

Ki
Review №23

Cheap drinks in cool setting under the street. Ceiling is a little too low though.

Dw
Review №24

A fun local bar!

Ca
Review №25

Cold beer, great people and some good music. Definitely a unique place with all the dollar bills attached to the walls and ceilings.

Tr
Review №26

Literally the best place in the world. Great place to blackout in.

Je
Review №27

Love this bar! One if our favorite places to go!!

Ly
Review №28

It is VERY, VERY SMALL AND IF YOU FREAK IM SMALL SPACES...RUN AS FAR AND FAST AS YOU CAN

Al
Review №29

Hope you like stars, because Im giving you one. Youre welcome.

Tr
Review №30

Great dive joint..wall to wall signed dollar bills .. unique spot.. small drink pours.. friendly staff..

Hu
Review №31

Cool place always lots of fun. Good music small place but cheap drinks and fun to be had by all.

To
Review №32

Awesome bar, great location

Cr
Review №33

Puts profit over the well-being of its staff and community

Ru
Review №34

Always a favorite local joint

Pa
Review №35

Accurate description, pretty small. minimal beer selection, nothing on tap. drinks come in plastic cups. super loud jukebox. some folks seem to like it, just not for me.

Ch
Review №36

Best bar in the stockyards!

Sh
Review №37

Great food, great atmosphere

Ja
Review №38

Ok vibe

Ni
Review №39

Cool place to check out.

De
Review №40

I would never miss their happy hour deals and entertainment. WOW!!.

Ma
Review №41

Good dance music

Ch
Review №42

Very cool place to visit! Leave a dollar!

Ro
Review №43

Our spot every time we come to Austin!!

Sa
Review №44

Chill vibe

Va
Review №45

Bartender laughs at trash in our drink! Doesnt ask if you want another. Just scoops trash out and cant believe I dont want it. I asked for my card back and find out later she still charged 8.50 for a drink with trash in it that I didnt even drink!! Bad service!!

Br
Review №46

Nice little dive bar in the stockyards

Da
Review №47

The ladys behind the bar are fantastic.

Ra
Review №48

Real chill, the bartender is amazing. The atmosphere is cool.

Ja
Review №49

Great little Honky Tonk dive bar. Stockyards location & an interesting place. Busy on Fridays and Saturdays nite.

Ja
Review №50

The bartender, Penny was amazing! Such a cute little place. It was dead on a Monday night, but still lots of fun.

Ka
Review №51

Definitely a fun place they have live music some nights and it feels like a local dive bar.its one of my favorite places

Ji
Review №52

If youre in Fort Worth get to the stockyard district the Basement Bar is great.

El
Review №53

Good music lots of women dancing good service

Cr
Review №54

Best dive bar. This place makes up for no one having a basement in Texas.

An
Review №55

A good place to relax during the week and weekends is hopping with people

Ma
Review №56

This place was cool. Walls are covered in dollar bills. Drinks were good and priced reasonably. Definitely will go back!

Ja
Review №57

If you love country and rock and great drinks this is for you! I thought it was a hip hop club and went in the people were friendly though and everyone seemed to be having a great time. I gave them five stars for being courteous and welcoming and if it was my cup of tea i would have partied with everyone.

Ki
Review №58

Great atmosphere. Love the story of how the dollar bills started being placed all over the interior of the place. Friendly and fast servers.

Is
Review №59

Just cuz nobody was there only my buddy n i was having a good time having cold beer then wen every one started to show up we left

Mo
Review №60

If you are not stuck up and know how to enjoy life, you will love this bar. Service was great! Our bartender was as sweet as she could be. It seemed to me that a lot of the locals go this bar, and they are very friendly. You might even run into Wild Bill Hickok and get to take pictures with him. We will definitely go back next time we are in Fort Worth Stockyard.

Ke
Review №61

Worst Bar in Fort Worth Texas. Dont support them.

Je
Review №62

So much fun

JU
Review №63

Grea time, awesome music and drinks

Ry
Review №64

Had such a great time I lost an earring staff is friendly and security does a great job.

Au
Review №65

CICI was the besssssssttttttt! Like omg you have to come see her! 10/10 gets Margot drunk!

Sa
Review №66

Super cool place Love the underground atmosphere, Dance floor and great drink selections! If your in the Fort Worth area this bar is must to stop by and check out!

Ja
Review №67

Great place!

Ju
Review №68

Love this place! Heather is a hottie!

Bi
Review №69

Once was a cool place.. Still could be but they tend to overcharge folks.. They hit me a couple of times as well as a few friends. If you go dont run a tab.After Response from Basement Bar:Maybe if you had a better crowd drinking there you would not have folks walking their tab.... Sorry if the truth hurts and it appears I hit a nerve. We obviously paid our tabs or we would not have known we had been over charged... What you are saying is that myself and others pay for the mistakes your staff is making by being LAZY and not keeping up with dead beat customers... Your reply and business model should bring you years of success! Cheers!

Jo
Review №70

Super divey bar in a Stockyards basement. Rather like a set from Twin Peaks, its a surreal hodgepodge of human excess, taxidermy and red lights. Fun to see once...

je
Review №71

Fun place. Gets really really packed. Younger crowd.

RS
Review №72

Not a bad place to come in and have a beer or two in a cool environment.

Ro
Review №73

Best place for good cold beer with a friend. The bartender Caitlin was the best bartender in the world. She was very friendly and got the beers to you very very quickly and always check on how you was doing. I will be going back and taking all my friends with me kudos to you the basement and cudos2u Catalan.

Ve
Review №74

I really like this bar.. good music and crowd on Friday’s

da
Review №75

Cool little place hidden among the many bars and honky tonks in the Stockyards of Ft Worth. Worth a visit if you enjoy a friendly place for a peaceful drink.

Ro
Review №76

Its a super underground bar wit outstanding ambient. They have dollars sticked all over the place where the customers have written some messages.

Jo
Review №77

Get place to drink and dance in stockyards all ways fun .

Va
Review №78

Basement Bar gives me LIFE! I drink and dance and sing like no ones watching, because they probably arent considering how dark it is inside. Friday nights are for country, and Saturday nights are for hip hop/rap etc. Never had more fun at a bar! Love it and I will keep coming back.

Al
Review №79

I absolutely love this place. Ive been here twice and both times Ive had a blast! On Saturday nights they place a good mix of music from their dj. The drinks are awesome! I cant wait to go back.

De
Review №80

What a dive barClassic and great serviceLoved it

St
Review №81

If you like bartenders too big for tips go for it

Ch
Review №82

Well Ive only been here once but it was very enjoyable. They play a mixture of music but also include some old school hip hop tracks which I definitely prefer. The crowd was very sociable and friendly. The waitress that we had that evening kind, thorough, and efficient. The atmosphere is pretty cool as well as the decor... it takes place under the Stockyards where you are able to decorate a dollar bill however you please and staple it to the ceiling....something different. I definitely plan on coming back.

Li
Review №83

The way they have the money displayed and the way they have you comment. Its cool to see what people say

Ga
Review №84

Excellent place for a beer of any style! Relaxed feeling. Ill be back.

Pi
Review №85

Just a chill spot to enjoy a drink or two or maybe more.

RO
Review №86

I gave this place a 3 - Star rating because I have not been inside.

Je
Review №87

Go all the time

Ki
Review №88

Weve been in here several times. The service is good and the atmosphere great

Sa
Review №89

Always have fun there

Pe
Review №90

Authentic cowboy bar, which is bigger than it appears from the street. Saw a great duo (fiddle and guitar) early evening then returned later after the rodeo, only to find that the live music had been replaced by a DJ. Be wary of bartenders keeping your change and putting it straight into their tip boot. Happened to us twice. Would still go back though.

Do
Review №91

Great date! Cold beer and a dance floor!

da
Review №92

First time in, but not my last. Love it.

jo
Review №93

Best lil bar in the Stockyards. We had a blast!

Ac
Review №94

Great atmosphere and great place. Drinks over priced though. 3 beers and one mixed drink $21.00, but left an$4.00 tip. We will be back this Saturday night.

Pa
Review №95

Just what you would expect from an older local establishment. Food was good. Wait staff was friendly.

ja
Review №96

Great lemon drop ! Great music and great people!

ga
Review №97

Waiting for the owner to call me pathetic

Bl
Review №98

A little disappointed they dont allow smoking anymore, but neither does anywhere else in northside. Still a good atmosphere and great staff!

Fr
Review №99

I love the cozy feel of this bar! Its my #1 choice when I party in the stockyards. Its generally a younger crowd with lots of country and hip hop blasting all night. Its not the type of bar that waits until midnight to get lit...its going hard at 8!! Drinks arent too badly priced and they are pretty strong. Its really tiny so it can get packed fast!! Sometimes standing room only but I still love it.

Se
Review №100

I liked it a lot. Cool bartenders, both male and female. Very friendly. Decently priced drinks, but not cheap drinls. It is what they say it is, a bar in the basement. My perfect kind of dive

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  • Address:105 W Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164, United States
  • Site:http://the-basementbar.com/
  • Phone:+1 800-328-7448
Categories
  • Night club
  • Dance hall
  • Bar
Working hours
  • Monday:12pm–2am
  • Tuesday:12pm–2am
  • Wednesday:12pm–2am
  • Thursday:12pm–2am
  • Friday:12pm–2am
  • Saturday:12pm–2am
  • Sunday:12pm–2am
Service options
  • Takeaway:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:No
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ-friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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