I have been looking for a local bar that fits my taste bud and drink needs! The pink drink made me feel like I was drinking the Starbucks drink but stronger and better this will be my drink of choice moving forward. The burger and tots was to die for!! The burger was juicy and had the perfect amount of sauce. read more

Nickel City - Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

See all

Great place to hang out at, the owner is cool and so are all of the bartenders. The food is great (especially the pizza logs ) me and my fiancé come here often because of the ambience and the area that it's in. Definitely recommend for a chill night out for drinks.:) read more

See all

Two Lane Road- smoke margarita vibes, delay loaded fried (added jalapeños)- reminds me of in n out animal style fries, but the bar version. Excellent. Liz the bartender is awesome! read more

See all

Visited Nickel City while they had the Christmas pop up bar. It was beautiful and so festive! Of course this place was packed but the bartender was quick and helpful. The food is delicious. I thought the patty melt and the slider basically tasted the same; only difference was the bread in my opinion. So I'd probably recommend the slider since it's the cheaper option. read more

See all

Review as of Dec 2025. This place has been getting ALOT of buzz on the social media sites, so a group of 6 of us thought we'd come thru on an early (6pm) Saturday night to check it out. The inside is completely decked out for Xmas, and its definitely something to see. At 6pm the place was already pretty full, no open tables (other than 1 that was "reserved"..more on this later..) and the bar was at least 2-deep all the way around. We had planned to eat and have a couple drinks, but with it all 8-10 "tables" (5 booths, 5 tiny round drink tables) already filled, we were left to stand and wait/hope to catch a seat or table from someone leaving. Luckily we were able to grab a small drink table that had 5 seats around it within 20 mins...must have been our lucky day, as many other people stood for at least 1-2 hours. The food looked good...but...you had to order from the bar, which had grown to 3-4 deep by 7pm...so we just opted for drinks. Bartenders were hustling all night, felt sorry for them, but I assume automatic 18% gratuity on every order ensures they aren't being cheated. Back to the "reserved" table....well...for the 2+ hours we were there the table that could have held 10+ people was never used. What a bad idea and a poor look for a crowded spot. Why not allow it to be used up until 15 min of the reservation time? Honestly, the place is just OK, cool to see the decoration, but WAAAAAAAAAY overhyped for what it is. Also of note, by 9pm there was a waiting line outside the place with at least 50-60 people waiting to get it. Plenty of other bars nearby where you can get exactly what this place has to offer...aside from the "hype" and decorations. read more

If you're looking for a place to get you into the holiday spirit, this is it! As soon as you walk in, you feel like you're in this Christmas Wonderland! We stopped by late November, and this was one of our bar hopping stops! This place got us all into the holiday spirit right away! They check your ID at the door which for us was great! No children. The drinks were festive and we tried four and the Jingle nog was the best! We didn't try their food! Great place setup for pics! read more

See all

Came here for a happy hour after work. The inside has such a nice, fun decor. It was pretty packed too. If anything, I would have thought it was a weekend as opposed to a weekday afternoon. There was a little but of a wait but entirely reasonable. I got a mojito. It was my first time having a mojito since I'm not really much of an alcohol person in general. I get red and flushed from all alcohol. Honestly, I still don't even know what's in it. Though it tasted pretty refreshing and crisp. If there's any critique, it was maybe a bit too tart. Could have been a bit more sweet per my preference. Nonetheless, I liked it. Presentation was also good too - there was a twisty straw which truly elevated everything. read more

Nickel City - Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

We started out at Atlas but sat there waiting for service. We ended up at Nickel City as the bartenders are top notch. They were decorated for Halloween. We had the wings and cheese curds. Top notch. I love this place too read more

Nickel City - Halloween decorations - Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Festive and fun hangout in Fort Worth's newly revitalized Main Street area! A bunch of my coworkers and I gathered here after a shift and really enjoyed the fun holiday vibes. The decor goes all out and definitely gets you in the holiday spirit. They also had a festive drink menu, which added to the ambiance. We sat inside to start, then moved to the back patio. The patio would have been nice in warmer weather, but was a little chilly for December. There is a food truck in the back that served pretty typical bar fare. We ordered some tater tots which were decent, but took a while to come out. You order via a QR code and it lets you know what time your order will be ready, but it was easily an extra 20 minutes. That said, it was also extremely busy. Even inside the bar, ordering drinks took 30 minutes or more as just getting the bartender's attention took some real effort. Add that the drinks were pretty pricey, even for cocktails. Expect to wait in line to enter during high demand times as well. That said, it's definitely worth going and is really fun, but we ended up leaving to get a less crowded vibe. I can see why it's as popular as it is! read more

Nickel City - Holiday themed drinks - Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

See all

I stopped by yesterday for happy hour with a friend. We stayed from 4-6p and had the best time. The happy hour drinks were affordable and their holiday selection of beverages was vast. The bartender was friendly and drinks tasted great. The slider and tots were a hit and I'd hands down order again. Regardless of the excellent food and drink, the ambiance and holiday zest alone are reason enough to visit. read more

Nickel City - Slider and tots - Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

See all

The food here is so bomb, the wings are my favorite. And the service was so great. It's so cool coming here, never had a bad experience. I also love their Photo Booth and their bartenders are dope. Mickey helps us out every time and takes care of us. She even remembered our names which was such a personable thing someone could do! She's so bubbly and funny and we all cracked jokes together. It's become a stable bar for us after we get off work! Keep up the great work ya'll read more

Nickel City sits inside a big, old brick building with classic mid-century dive bar charm. There's a food truck serving up Impossible sliders and crunchy tater tots. The bartenders here are intimidatingly cool, the type who know things, and make you feel a little out of place if, like me, you're old and not cool. But that's part of the appeal, sinking into a booth and working on your laptop in the middle of the day in a Texas saloon. read more

See all

Good cocktail selection at good prices. Food tasted very good after a few martinis. Good place for a gathering - casual and everyone can pay their own way. read more

we went during pride, which i know was not an easy night for them, but when we were leaving, our friend had to scooch past a busser. She said excuse me and waved, and he took the table number he was holding, SLAPPED HER ON THE SHOULDER WITH IT, and when she turned to look, he pinched his cheeks and told her she needed to smile. he wasn't smiling, he said it pretty aggressively to her, and she ended up ubering home after that happened bc she was so put off. normally we love nickel, but if this is the service we got during pride, we will just go across the street to bearded lady. read more

The difference in the industry is a place like this and A Bartender ---Connor. This is what the service and bartender industry is all about. !! Well done ! So great to see them do it so well. Great service great vibe ! Keep it up and we keep coming back ! read more

Super cute bar! I went after the holidays unfortunately because I hear they go all out with their decor! My friends and I got a bunch of food and shared it all which I definitely feel was the move. There wasnt anything I had that I didnt like although I do wish they had a veggie option on their menu because the meal left me desiring something fresh. I think the closest thing they have to a veggie on their menu is pickles or jalapeño poppers. I dont drink and they did have a couple of mocktails! Somewhere under 10 which I still think is a fine variety. I had the disco dust mocktail and omg it was sooo yummy! I loved the coconut milk in it. The bartender gave helpful recommendations which is refreshing. We went around dinner time and it was very chill and not too packed. It was a great night and a great bar! read more

Nickel City - Fish sandwich, patty melt, lemon pepper tenders and cajun fries, pizza egg rolls (yes you heard me correctly lol), and buffalo shrimp - Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

See all

Conner and Tyler were so nice and gave great service. They made our college drink and it tasted better than I remember. Thank you so much for a great night. We will be back! read more

What a wonderful holiday experience! I actually got late lunch at Hot Box and went over to check out the holiday pop up and I'm glad I did. Shocking they have had to post DONT STEAL signS all over the venue - really ? Shame shame you dirty thieves!!! They have Santa at the door checking your bags but I don't blame them - it's not the 80s anymore for sure!!! I digress This is a great spot! Staff is attentive and decor amazing. They have daily Happy Hour until 6 and the holiday beverages are available too Make sure you add this to the love list for your holidays.. (And don't go if you're a thief!) read more

See all

This place was such a fun stop! They had everything you needed. Delicious frozen drinks, adorable cups, beakers with booze, amazing bartenders, delicious food, chill dive bar vibes, big booths, and all of this is open late on a Sunday! I would definitely be back! Liz was an absolutely gem, quick to get us drinks, kind enough to offer us samples of a few of their regular drinks, and tolerant of me making her blush. Go here, i don't see you regretting it! read more

Love how cute it is always decorated for Christmas. Good snacks (cheese curds). Drinks are unique and delicious!

This place rules. Always on point with the decor. Always on point with the food. Ask for a nickel & get your evening started the right way. Kat is the best. read more

The food is great and available late, which is a huge plus. Ordering is easy, and there's always plenty of seating. Great vibe and atmosphere! read more

Pretty consistent although there have admittedly been times I walked in and backed out due to large crowds, if you'd do the same I'd recommend week days or early weekends. The last few times I've been here Connor greets me warmly and always remembers what I had the time before as I can sometimes be indecisive. I haven't yet had a bad experience, but have been around some not so friendly staff a time or two, but backup usually helps them recover. The first visit here I was given background on the history of the bar and work it took to get it shipped to TX, and it adds some character to the space giving it somewhat of a 'Cheers' vibe, iykyk. Food hits the spot and is pretty good for bar food, sliders any day of the week for me, but occasionally opt for the wings or tenders. Needless to say I'll be back... read more

See all

Everyone needs to visit Nickel City, especially at Christmastime. It's one of those trendy bars that does Christmas really big -- everything is decked out in decor, wrapping paper covered walls and tables, cutesy figurines all over, ornaments hanging from the ceiling, garland galore. They have a holiday menu with festive craft cocktails served in speciality, holiday glassware, like Santa's boots and "Naughty & Nice" Santa shot glasses. Super cute and really fun. I was sad to hear that a lot of their Christmas decor gets stolen, so they do bag checks on your way out the door. Stop stealing things, people! What the hell?! The bar here is so beautiful and the bartenders are all stellar. They really make a lovely cocktail and have all the right goodies for an impressive drink. I'm always impressed by their beautiful array of ingredients and garnishes all laid out pretty and ready. And then they have totally simple stuff on the menu, like PBR and corn dogs and wings. It gets way crowded in here during peak bar-times, but the bar is so well run and the drinks are so good, it makes sense. read more

We try to make it here during Christmastime each year. Nickel City does it right with amazing decor and a special holiday mixed drink menu with some unusual but very good drinks in special mugs or other glassware. I recommend the Christmasaurus and the Jingle Balls Nog. Some times can be crowded, but a nice relaxing experience. The popup is called, 'Miracle on South Main.'drink prices are average for the area. read more

See all

Best patty melt I've ever had in my life. I woke up the next morning from a dream about that patty melt, thinking about that patty melt, wishing I had another patty melt right then. Patty melt forever!!! read more

I've been here before prior to the holiday display. My first visit was unpleasant. I wasn't even welcomed or served when I arrived on a Saturday day. Decided to revisit for the new set up. Door guy wasn't friendly. Should probably hire someone that will be acclimated to long lines and customer service. Although the bar was busy, service wasn't bad. Tried a speciality shot and it was disgusting but oh well will never order seasonal cocktails again. Switched to what I like and just enjoyed the atmosphere. I will say the second time around was much more pleasure able than my first visit. read more

Nickel City - Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Nicole City is just a regular bar on S Main. However, during holiday seasons, they go ALL OUT! They have halloween and Christmas pop up bars, and that's just super fun. Be prepared to wait though. read more

One of my favorite places on S. Main. Also, the food truck should be listed as a restaurant because it is some of the best food on S. Main. I'm not a big super fan of the change in music. I wish it would stay punk adjacent instead of playing the same sh*t as everyone one on 7th. BUT I love and appreciate the vibe, the impressive bartenders and of course, the food truck!!!! read more

We came here solely for an after dinner drink. I had the ChiChi drink, which was a kin to a pina Colada. A wee bit sweet, but the flavor was really good. We were greeted at the front door with a big SMILE and the service was quick! The atmosphere was hopping and everyone seemed to be having a good time. I'm holding back on the 5 stars as we didn't get to experience the food. Cocktails were good, so give them a try for drinks! read more

Nickel City in Austin is my favorite bar. I was happy to check out this location in Fort Worth while in the area. Some of the cocktail menu drinks vary from the one in Austin but no worries there. You can always find something delicious to drink here. Plus I was happy I could order my tots from Delray. My husband and I only stopped for one drink as we were heading back to Arlington to see a baseball game. The staff was friendly and overall a great experience. I like the area where Nickel City is located and would love to come back and do some bar hopping. read more

Nickel City - Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Waited an hour in line to get in here during the Christmas season and don't think it was worth it. It's a tiny place so we didn't have anywhere to sit until the very end. Drinks were meh. Food was fine. The bartender was not nice and seemed visibly annoyed at any question we had about the menu. Maybe this place is better when it's not a pop up? read more

See all

Do you want cheap beer options? Do you want a crazy fancy cocktail list? Do you want a list of inexpensive but really tasty bar food? They even have 3-4 craft beer options that are local. There is a fun retro vibe and a large bar with plenty of seating. They do a Halloween and Christmas pop up bar. It's hard to come up with a criticism. I will say during their holiday pop ups it can get very busy so be prepared for that or come by on a week night. We come here as many weekends as we are in Fort Worth. It's a must-try in my opinion. read more

See all

Huh. Lots of good reviews but this one was just ok for me. Crowded on a Friday night, mostly men. Clearly a neighborhood favorite. We ordered two different bourbon cocktails that came out tasting completely indistinguishable. Very sweet, too. Very, very sweet. There's quite a big list of specialty drinks but this is no craft cocktail bar. I might go back, but I'll stick to beer. read more

Came here to check out their Black Lagoon pop up for Halloween. They have a good 90s alternative rock ambience. When we came here for our ladies night, the place was packed and it was a Friday night. It did take a long time to order drinks but the bartenders were helpful and moved as fast as possible to make sure they took care of everyone. I didn't enjoy the Black Lagoon Halloween Specialty drinks, because I found them to be spicy and strong. I stuck with beer the rest of the night. I think I tried a drink called Hellraiser and Some skull drink, both I did not like. I ordered some lemon pepper chicken tenders with fries, and they were delicious!! Flavorful and fresh. The decor was amazing, it had spooky things everywhere and definitely a good place to take some photos. The bartenders were also dressed in costume for an added spooktacular touch. I do recommend this place. read more

See all

Cool retro vibe interior. Super popular haunt with locals and always has a great crowd of people inside the bar. Drinks are reasonably priced and they have a "frozen Irish" drink which is basically whiskey flavored ice cream and is delicious (but oh so rich! I dare anyone to finish a whole one!!) read more

Nickel City - Frozen Irish - Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I've been here so many times and it never disappoints. It sort of has something for everyone. A huge selection of bourbon, including the rare and allocated stuff (all decently priced). Has a huge tequila selection in their bodega. They also have a decent amount of beers on draft and have a good cocktail menu. They have fun pop ups for Christmas and Halloween. Friendly staff read more

Omg! If you're looking for a spooky Halloween Bar come to Nickel City! They are currently hosting a Black Lagoon Pop-up til Oct 31st! I love down to earth bars and this is one of them! The bartenders were amazing and attentive! They do have food catered by DelRay Cafe which is right outside on the patio! We ordered the chicken wings and cheese fries! 10/10 baby! They play a lot of heavy metal music which was awesome! Found this place on TikTok and was also referred by fellow friends! I highly recommend you guys hit this bar up! read more

Nickel City - Tequila lime juice/sprite with Tajin - Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

See all

Nickel City in Fort Worth is truly one of DFW's crown jewels when it comes to authentic bars, offering a distinct, welcoming atmosphere and a consistently remarkable menu. Best Halloween decoration in the city read more

I love nickel city. The cheese curds and sliders are magical! The bartenders are always on point. The vibe is easygoing. I'm here for it! read more

Nickel City - Bestie for my restie - Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

See all