Fort Worth, TX
Best Live Music (Nightlife)
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8.0 Restaurant and Bar |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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111 E 3rd St Sundance Square, Fort Worth 76102 • 817-336-0880
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DOWNTOWN. Although this downtown hotspot serves lunch and dinner, it comes into its own as a popular after-work and nighttime hangout. Its black-and-white interior gets a color punch with bright murals created by local artists. The bar is a perennially favorite destination, as evidenced by throngs of patrons and hopping bartenders. Inside, DJs often play to energetic folks, while on the terrace, live bands regale guests with a range of musical styles. Should you become hungry, the menu offers appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and a handful of hot entrees. A great place to nurse a drink, socialize, and listen to music with friends. |
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User Rating: 6.875
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Billy Bob's Texas |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth 76164 • 817-624-7117
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STOCKYARDS. With 32 bar stations and space for 6000 guests, Billy Bob's proclaims itself the world's largest honky-tonk. Recognized for its quality and atmosphere by the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, this facility books weekly entertainment by artists such as Robert Earl Keen, Sammy Kershaw, Willie Nelson, Emilio, and Lorrie Morgan. Other attractions include live bull riding and ladies night. Within the enormous complex, you'll find numerous dance floors, pool tables, arcade games and dining areas. A word to the wise: Cover charges may exceed $30 on some nights. |
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City Streets |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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425 Commerce St Sundance Square, Fort Worth 76102 • 817-335-5400
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DOWNTOWN. If you're having trouble deciding how to spend an evening, look no further than City Streets. The venue is actually a collection of clubs where you can indulge in a multitude of temptations. Cages boasts Top 40 tunes and dancing; Blue Monkey's forte is karaoke; Atlantis spins music from the '70s and '80s in an underwater-themed space; and Racks N Balls gives folks a cool place to sit back, watch sports on the tube, and join in on everything from eight ball to a game or two of foosball. A terrific outing for groups of friends who want a little bit of everything. |
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Flying Saucer Draught Emporium |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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111 E 4th St Sundance Square, Fort Worth 76102 • 817-336-7470
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DOWNTOWN. Beer aficionados are delighted by this cozy establishment, which offers a wealth of options from the lager and ale families. The bar carries scores of beers on tap and more than 100 varieties in bottles; wine and cocktails are also available. With such hearty beverages, food is an ideal complement, and the German-inspired menu features light fare, including sandwiches and dishes featuring authentic bratwursts. An upstairs bar and a pool hall can also be found, along with numerous board games and a full bar. Live music is scheduled regularly several times a week and on weekends. Plus, an outdoor patio gives patrons room to spread out when the weather's nice. |
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User Rating: 9
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J&J Blues Bar |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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937 Woodward St, Fort Worth 76107 • 817-870-2337
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DOWNTOWN. Casual and relaxed, this great little nightspot is just what you'd expect in a blues bar. Dim lighting, a bit of smokiness, and a splash of neon add to the atmosphere, and a substantial supply of bras festoons rafters and other stationary features, thanks to the sacrifice of appreciative female patrons. Anytime J&J's is open, you're certain to experience the best in blues and R&B. Artists from all over deliver good music and good vibes, and the place makes for a fantastic evening out any time of year. |
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Pearl's Dancehall & Saloon |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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302 W Exchange Ave Historic Stockyards District, Fort Worth 76106 • 817-624-2800
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STOCKYARDS. Within this two-story, red-brick building dating from 1928, you'll find some of the area's most energetic dancing. Specializing in "Western Swing," the club offers patrons an amalgam of musical styles that's quintessentially Texas. With influences from Europe, Mexico, and America's own rural communities, the music boasts an unmistakable quality that folks can't get enough of. You'll find patrons hoofin' it up and enjoying themselves immensely, but you won't find any line-dancing or inauthentic rhythms. Don your hat, your boots, and your most form-fitting jeans and see if you can pick up some moves yourself. |
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Rodeo Exchange |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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221 W Exchange Ave Historic Stockyards District, Fort Worth 76106 • 817-626-0181
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STOCKYARDS. Another great nightlife opportunity in the Historic Stockyards District can be found at this much-frequented club. Most of the time, country music is the preferred genre, although you'll find Top 40 tunes played occasionally too. A dance floor is available if you're in the mood to kick up your heels, and live bands play as well. Additional attractions include drink specials, dance lessons, and barbecue. |
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User Rating: 7.3334
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The Aardvark |
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2905 W Berry St, Fort Worth 76109 • 817-926-7814
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A TCU student favorite, this happening club offers a host of live bands. The place has a knack for booking talents before they hit the mainstream, so you're likely to find the hottest acts right on the cusp of the big time. A variety of musical styles is represented by performers, and the ambience is as casual or as upscale as you care to make it with your circle of friends. The party atmosphere isn't one of over-the-top wildness but good-natured camaraderie. Folks often stop by to have a few drinks (amaretto sours are the house specialty) and to take in the great music. There's also food available if you need something to temper the alcohol. |
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User Rating: 7.5
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White Elephant Saloon |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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106 E Exchange Ave Historic Stockyards District, Fort Worth 76106 • 817-624-8273
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STOCKYARDS. This 100-year-old saloon, once a hangout for 19th-century cowboys selling cattle, is still one of the city's best Wild West bars. Serving cold beer and offering C&W music seven nights a week, the saloon boasts an outdoor patio with live bands during the summer. Plus, you'll find pool tables and a dance floor. For added ambience, the ceiling is lined with hats belonging to cowboys from long ago. An added touch of nostalgia comes in the bar's annual re-enactment of Fort Worth's last gunfight, which took place just outside the saloon. It's staged annually on February 8th (for details, call 817-624-9712). The long-lived watering hole is just what you'd imagine a Texas saloon should be. A must-see! |
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User Rating: 8
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