This pains me.... I have been going to GN for quite some time. And for the majority of that time....great staff...great service....great energy. tonight really irritated me in a way that I can firmly say, I won't be going back. Now what I'm about to say is not about ego or entitlement . I know me. I know what I do for my bar staff. My tips are generous! Unquestioned. Not because I'm a big spender but I know the struggle and hard times bartenders and wait staff go through during a shift of drunks. The first incident was standing at the bar about to order and a person from behind shouts out his order and the bartender makes it while seeing I'm standing there waiting to order. My options are to (A) be a jerk and yell "hey!! I was here first!!!" or "just take it and move on"... I did the last one. So when it's closing time and I tell the bartender, I like one more and close, then you confirm with me "Glenn you want 1 more and close?" I say "yes" and you tab me out and immediately start dealing with your other customers and not making my drink.... So I say after 5mins of being ignored " did you get my drink on that tab out?" You tell me you didn't and try to charge me for another drink.... I'm quite certain you charged me for that drink on my tab-out but just forgot and started serving your other customers forgetting about me. It's easier to just avoid the argument to not look like an ass over a drink so I left. Horny Toads....Dirty Water Saloon...even Star Light Lounge have never treated me like this. So instead of causing a scene and asking for my bill to be checked, it's easier to talk my hard earned dollars elsewhere to be appreciated. Peace..... read more

I love going to A Great Notion for karaoke. This is a real Texas dive bar. Neon signs all around the bar and sports on their big screen TVs, plus lots of seating and room for dancing. They also have one pool table and an area for darts. The drinks are cheap and there is a big open free parking lot in front. Karaoke is always fun and a mixed age crowd so lots of variety in what people sing. Check it out! read more

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This was the 1st time I had ever been. But the wait staff and bar patrons were very friendly. They were probably bar regulars, but they did not treat us like strangers. A Great Notion is small and a bit of a dive bar (in a good way). This place is different because they have karaoke every night Thursday through Sunday. They have a good, permanent set up for karaoke. Special shout out to Ed, the bartender and Victor, the Karaoke Jockey (like a disc jockey, a DJ. read more

Ive always wanted to know what its like in here! My friend, Jess was looking forsomething to do on a Saturday evening. I suggested we check out A Great Notion since, Ive heard a lot about it. Its actually a Karokee Pub! This is a very small pub with no smoking. Thank you, Jesus! If your a smoker you can smoke outside. As you walk in to the left, there looks like their was a place for a payphone. It is super dark in there. Theres a steep step in the entrance so watch your step! Everyone here keeps to themselves. Its a really mature crowd. The Karookee was Krunk. The Hostess had a great voice and she was confident in her ability to sing. There was a bag that you walk up too and pick out a song, totally random. You had no idea what song or Genre you would be singing! Everything from Guns n Roses to Country! The words on the screen are on the screen so you can sing a long. Yippee! Theres also a tv so you can watch the Rangers play. Goo Rangers! If you like to play pool. Theres a pool table available. Do you like to play darts? You can play darts there too. I forgot to mention this place is right next to a Laundromat. You can hangout at this place if you wanna take a break from your laundry. You will have to check out this litte Karoke Pub sometime. read more

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This is a type of bar I would like to explore. Dive, dark, cheap drinks and just friendly atmosphere. Patrons are just having fun while sipping on their favorite libation. I would definitely come back to get to know more about the bar and their staff. read more

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I was on vacation in TX and was looking for a down to earth friendly karaoke place. After reading the reviews of this establishment, we decided to try it out. I must say this is about the friendliest place I've been to in a long time. I even won 15.00 for singing Karaoke!! The local crowd and the bartenders were amazing. I will def go back when I'm back in the Ft. Worth area. This place is a must try! read more

I've lived in Ridgmar for almost 60 years, I thought I would go here for a drink Now and then and hang out with people who might have grown up in my neighborhood, but, most of the people who hang out here are not from this neighborhood, the bar tending staff can be very rude, I was asked to get out of a chair at the bar, there were no other people in the bar at that time, but someone came in and told me that was their chair, I said excuse me, but I'm sitting here, the bar tender told me to get out of the "drunken psycho dudes chair" so I called her a bitch, now I'm "barred" so it's for the best, I really think the bartender Cindy was jealous, I had become very popular with a lot of the patrons there, I could never make her "smile" I tried very hard, but she's a real "sour puss" bye now Notion. read more

Love this place! If you are looking for a great dive bar look no further, the bartenders are awesome! Monica and Edd make it so much fun! The owner Gail is so nice to everyone! Drink prices are on point and they never short poor you. Annette's club sandwichs are wonderful! read more

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Been going off and on for the past year, great staff, including the kararoke DJ, decent prices my favorite hangout!

6 dart boards, 1 tiny pool table, cheap drinks, smells like a nursing home. Looks like a local hangout. Everybody seems to know everybody else. read more

Nice little hole in the wall. I was surprised how big it was when I got inside. Reasonable drink prices and neighborhood bar environment. Everyone in the bar seemed to know everyone and the place was very chill. read more

Worst customer service and atmosphere I have ever experienced in a local watering hole! I have never been so mistreated and disrespected in a place where I am a patron the same as everyone else. This place no longer has the same great reputation it once did when the original owner was still alive. The woman who sits in the corner has run everyone off or pissed them off to a point where they don't want to come in. Worst place to do Karaoke in town. Why have karaoke if the old cronies are gonna bitch and complain the whole time that it's "Too Loud!!" You can't even hear yourself sing because the volume is so low as to not upset the old Cronies! I have given this place many chances and am constantly disrespected to a point where I have a bad taste in my mouth towards this place and wouldn't recommend my worst enemy to enter this establishment of drama and hatefulness! read more

Greatest bar ever!! Cheap drinks, kaorake and best lunch you'll ever have.... Everyone is friendly and love meeting new people!! Reminds me of cheers Come join us for a drink..... read more

Great darts bar, excellent drinks and prices, friendly staff, awesome karaoke. Fun slot machines, juke box, pool table, bar top video games

I love this bar. The people are awesome. Ed, Tobi, Gale the owner, Monica, Cindy, lulu, and all the regulars always treat me well. I've never had a bad experience until crazy drunk nuts come in and want to ruin it. The drinks and ambiance is always good. I normally hate bars but when I come here I feel at home. I can't imagine a better bar. I'm sorry if I forget anyone. read more

Great dive bar with tons of regulars and everyone is super friendly. Great choices for booze and brews with lively conversation. Won't get bored here! Oh! And there is food too! Great darts and pool tables and games to keep your fun going all night long! read more

Cozy dive bar with karaoke Thursday through Sunday. It's a good mix too! A slew of long time regulars that are super friendly and equally friendly and attentive bartenders, providing you're seated at the bar. All other patrons must walk up. Still then, short wait and good prices. read more

Great little local hangout. Karaoke on Thursdays I believe but call ahead to make sure. Very friendly staff and set of regulars.

We went on Saturday for karaoke. As soon as we walked in the female bartender screamed at us "I need to see ID's" which made the entire bar turn and stare at us. She was very unpleasant. The younger male bartender that was there that night was very nice and helpful, got us beers as soon as she was done checking our ID's. Be prepared for the bartender to collect your ID's and walk off without saying anything, she will return them when she is able to read them. Don't ask where she is going with them, she will get snippy with you as she did with us. The bar is pretty smokey. The beer was pretty cheap so thats a plus. The karaoke was actually set up pretty well and the lady running it was great. The problem I had was that this is an over 50 bar. If you are younger than 50 and want to mingle with your crowd. This is not the place for you. We felt uncomfortable and unwelcome from the time we walked in. Maybe we caught the place on a bad night, everyone has bad days right? read more

I like going to this bar because it's walking distance from my apartments. The jukebox is old but still has good tunes...the pool table is always available. It has an older crowd and a bunch of regulars but it's not a bad hangout spot. Their beer selection sucks but hey they have Johnnie Walker Black label for only $5. read more

Want to like this dive bar, but when the bartender ignores you when you want in on the football pot, and the KJ purposely turns your volume down because they can tell you and your date can actually sing and are not regulars so she feels her job is threatened- ridiculous. I hate that I was discriminated against in my date night and couldn't enjoy myself. read more

I love this bar!! Family owned and operated!! Always feel welcome and great service!!

Awesome dive karaoke and darts bar :) Courteous staff, good drinks, awesome dart space and one quarter pool table. This bar is like Cheers, everyone is friendly. read more

Love this bar! The owners and bartenders are awesome! We had alot of fun here and love the atmosphere and customers!

Love this bar! I do wish I did not smell like cigarettes when I left, but I always have a great time.

I had the BLT for lunch and it was perfect. The price was right and the sammich was well made. I came by at lunch at I enjoyed myself. the beers were cold and cheap. The patrons were friendly and blue collar. My kinda divey type a bar. read more

With a wide open layout this place is great for those that need the elbow room. Karaoke seems to be the only draw to this place a lot of people coming in just to sing the bartender and bar back were nice prompt and interact well although the prices are way to high and with only one pool table that is in serious need of repair there's just not much to entertain yourself with I give it 3 stars only because the staff is worthy read more

The worse bar I have ever been to! The bartender was rude and I cannot believe this place is allowed to remain open with such horrible customer service I would never recommend this place t read more