Side street bar is a local dive. The building is at least 80 years old. The service is friendly and…read morefast. Establishment is not so large that you're gonna get lost but big enough to dance and sing on most nights. Karaoke is offered by DJ Dennis Bailey . The drinks are not expensive, but they're not fancy either. They do not offer food at this location, but you are welcome to order from other area restaurants for delivery. The crowd leans heavy toward country and western, but there's plenty of rock 'n' roll. Birthdays are frequently celebrated here by the patrons. If you're in the area and you find yourself wanting to sing karaoke, you might drop in..

Visiting Terrell for a wedding, and looking for somewhere to hang out on a Friday night and stopped…read moreby. Wonderful karaoke setup and super friendly folks with great drinks makes for a great evening!

I've only been here once, but would return. To set things…read morestraight, ALL bars in this neck of the woods have MEMBERSHIPS. It is a law. Once you pay for a membership (a couple o'bucks) you can come and go for free. This is not a cover charge, nor are "regulars" treated special. That's just how it is. Drinks were a moderate price. Dance floor was small, but usable. Folks were friendly. Drinks weren't wateres down.

We went here last night (1/4/25) for my cousins birthday and the music was great! They played music…read morefrom the 90s, 2000s, some current stuff. From country to Spanish to hip hop. Never a bad song. I spent about $35 for 6 drinks which is pretty damn good to me. The bartenders are great! The only thing it is a little warm so I wish they knew how to turn on the fans all over the place, we asked, they didn't know how to.

Veronica and Calvin made this evening the best so far!! Service is always on point!…read more Love their energy and CT always brings the tunes!

My home away from home. The regulars truly feel like a family. Good drinks and good friends. The…read morebar manager, Calvin, is the glue that holds it all together.

It's a dive so expect less Or have none... Rude staff caters…read moreto local regulars instead of welcoming new patrons. Management birddogs guests, especially at the restrooms...and they will call nearby establishments when you leave if they didn't care for your group. Definitely not a hospitality concerned business And they will probably take this review as a compliment. Save your $ and effort. FTW has a wealth of inspiring and enjoyable establishments that are welcoming. Try the Showdown!

Rudest bartenders ever, also they aren't very nice to look at either. Bouncer is a peice of work…read moretoo. The worst I've ever been treated at a bar period!!

I have lived in Rockwall for over 10 years and had no idea this place was here. Super cool karaoke…read morebar with good service. I pulled up and there was a woman a bit to tipsy to drive, and a bartender came out insisting she call an uber and made sure she got home okay, so they have my respect for that great first impression. They only have 3 things on the menu: burger, hotdog, and Doritos nachos. I ordered the burger and it was pretty good. Honestly, no notes. I'll be back.

I've given Rockwall Tavern more than enough chances, but the vibe has been the same every time:…read morecold, unwelcoming, and dismissive -- from the bar staff all the way up to ownership. It's never felt like a place that values new faces or fresh energy, and that's a missed opportunity. As for karaoke nights, it's no secret there's an inner circle. If you're not part of it, good luck. Despite signing up early and showing up ready to contribute to the night, I've consistently been pushed back or overlooked. It's hard to ignore when the same familiar faces keep rotating through while others wait endlessly. The karaoke host (yes, you know who you are) makes it clear who's in and who's out. If you're confident, talented, or don't "fit the clique," don't expect fair treatment. Some people protect their spotlight at the expense of others -- and that's exactly what happens here. It's unfortunate, because karaoke should be about building a vibe, not gatekeeping one. It's no wonder the place was dead last Saturday. Places that don't grow community eventually lose it. I'm speaking up not out of hate, but because I believe people deserve to know the truth -- and Rockwall deserves better than what this spot currently offers.

Had a great night, shooting darts and listening to karaoke. Beer was cold and people were so nice!read more

The burgers are the best, cold beer, cocktails and cool, vibe. Very casual. Great staffread more

Best live bands for blues and rock n roll. Junior Clark, Nick Snyder, Jimmy Wallace, Christian…read moreBrooks, Texas Slim, Jackie Don Loe, Holland Smith, Perry Jones, CT Davis, Ryan Berg...the best of the best. Loyal patrons. Easy parking. Great security. Friendly bar tenders who know what you want to drink before you order it.

This Dallas institution is a must for blues lovers. The live music nights feature highly skilled…read morelocal blues musicians.

I've been here a few times when in Dallas, it's always had a good vibe. Enjoy the karaoke night and…read morethe pool table area. The service is good and it's nice to have a place which Office smoking for those smoke.

Tiny place, but cheapest drinks in downtown and the happy hour is chill. Gets packed really fast so…read morethe earlier you go the better. Would come back for drinks, classic dive bar. Can't complain too much when the drinks are affordable!

Great hole in the wall bar. Amazing pizza. Down to earth friendly folks. Easy access. And good…read moredrink specials. Nice arcade games pool tables.

Really cool bar we ran across on a quick trip to Dallas. Everyone was very nice, we felt so…read morewelcome, they were dog friendly and very clean.

If I could give -0 stars I would. The worst service ever!! Called due to 3$ being added to my tab…read moreand the so called "owner" says you're really calling about 3$. Why yes I am because I didn't approve that transaction so therefore you are stealing from me. Owner was slurring her words and was rude from the jump. I am a bartender myself and I know the regulations. A 3$ tip on a 6$ tab is 50% not the legal 20% on a "walked tab", but I used tap to pay on my phone. Thieves for employees and drunks for owners. Don't waste your money! Beware the bartender who thinks she deserved a 50% tip on poor service gos by the name of Lacey B. 3$,5$,100$ it doesn't matter. Theft is theft.

Me, my friends, and my pool team did not feel welcome at all. It was birthday weekend my team was…read moreplaying so of course I brought my friends to come celebrate and give support. But the whole time we were watched and mistreated by management and staff. It was KAROKE night and they cut our mics off. We went to the back pool tables (that no one was playing on) and they cut the lights off and shut the tables down so we could no longer see. I won't back I felt beyond unwelcome and it showed. Cutting mics off and lights was crossing the line.