I have lived in Dallas for 6 years and never had a bad experience at Round up. It's welcoming to everyone and their sexuality. I don't have anything bad to say But if you read the reviews someone then aren't as positive either with employee issues(Karen's not getting their way because they aren't getting special treatment- It's a BAR and a Gay bar at that) read more

I recently was in Dallas and went to the Round-Up. I have friends that live in Dallas and I visit there quite often. I don't often write bad reviews about businesses, but I was so angry about my experience that I just had to let people and the business know. Me, my partner and some friends went to have a quick bite to eat at Hunky's down the street (I ordered a slice of cake to take home) and afterwards, we thought we would go back to the roundup to have one last drink. As we were walking in my friends reminded us that we had to show our ID and before we could even pull them out the guy checking IDs said you can bring that in here you will have to eat it before you come in. First of all his attitude was UNACCEPTABLE! Second it was a very small bag that was stapled shut and lastly I hadn't even showed it to him! My friends were also a bit shocked and I felt as though it may have been a racial thing, because I was the only African American in my group. I would like to think that wasn't the case, but that was my gut feeling at the time. The round up has plenty of signage out side that says what you can and can not bring in, but nothings about a very small bag (or cake). I am sharing this experience because I feel people should know. I am also sharing it on other platforms (Facebook, Twitter etc.) here are some pictures of the signage displayed at the Round Up. read more

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It had been years since I've been to the Round Up until this past Tuesday. My friends and I went in around 10pm. It wasn't crowded at all, but hell it was a Tuesday! I forgot how big this place is. We hung out in the karaoke room for a bit. It's just a small room with a stage, and a bar that takes up a good portion of the middle of the room. I never realized how pretty that room is. They have black old fashioned looking tiles on the ceiling, and beautiful stained glass wall hangings, and really pretty light fixtures hanging above the bar. There's a huge dance floor in another room with plenty room around that to stand around and watch the people dancing. They were doing some sort of line dancing tutorial when we were there. I think I remember seeing a pool table room and maybe an upstairs area. ? I'd been drinking some! hehe There's an outdoor patio that's pretty cool if you like cigarette smoke. Ugh. I noticed some windows that opened up to the bar inside so that's neat if you don't want to go back inside while you're on the patio. And the patio definitely had an upstairs area. If you're in to country music, pop music, karaoke or a good time...this is a good spot! read more

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While we love and respect this place and their goals, I keep seeing bar tendets wearing "chin" masks. Look, that does not count. At least your employees can do better. Wear Your Mask. Even though it is very difficult to control the crowd, your paid employees should follow all guidelines. This is what brings us back at our own risk. Please do better and don't fall to Capitolism pressure. Dead people don't pay thier tabs or your bills. During the Circus show, No drinks on the floor. I will not take a picture now. Please do right thats why we vote. read more

Rude. I am not a picky person, and I can understand the rules and expectations of individual establishments and people. My sister and a group of girls went out to celebrate her birthday. My sister did dance kind of wildly, but instead of approaching us appropriately and asking her to stop, he yelled at her, "NO, DOWN". As if she were a dog. He said it several times. As well as other commands yelled in a broken and aggressive way. After he "barked" at my sister we began to leave and were escorted out by a "security guard" who followed closely and forcefully behind us. Our friend that was with us tried to explain the situation and he grabbed her finger and broke her nail. I said, "we're leaving, it's ok," to which my cousin said, "yeah we wanted to leave anyway because your coworker just called my cousin a 'whore'," which he did. He then said he had to follow us out anyway. After we exited the building, I told him we were out and he was good. We stood in front of the building for a maximum of thirty seconds before a separate male told us we couldn't stand there and waved us off of the porch. The way it was approached was unprofessional, inhumane, and judgmental. read more

I came in on a Monday evening as I was traveling cross country and had an evening to spend in Dallas. This evening they had a drag queen doing a strip-tease competition and afterwards they had opened the floor for line dancing and swing as a country bar. They also had karaoke as they apparently have nightly at the front bar. The atmosphere here was very accepting and there was so much fun to be had on the dance floor with a small crowd (expected for a Monday late evening). Looking forward to the next time I can visit. read more

The description of weekly events provided above by Alan - did not match my recent experience over TBR weekend, in March 2023. ZERO country music................and I'm sorry, line dancing to popular sings is just plain wrong and hard on the eyes to watch. They have this dumb rule- several of the people dancing were wearing jockstraps or bare- assed underwear- and the bar made them wear thongs underneath their jock straps. You can't imagine how stupid these men looked..........but that's the Roundup's policy.............. I've been visiting Dallas for about twenty years- and prior to 2023 - I've always had a good time there - with good CW music........in fact the first time I heard Rascal Flatts was in the Roundup.......... I was so disappointed last weekend at both the Texas Bear Roundup and how much the Roundup Saloon has declined. read more

I visited Dallas this week with my partner and was thrilled to take him to Round Up on our last night since I'd had such a wonderful experience when I visited 3 years ago. But within 5 minutes of walking in the door (no exaggeration) we heard something horrible over the sound system: a drag queen hosting the boots and boxer briefs contest on a rant about "FTMs" (trans men) grossing her out and not being "real boys." This kind of transphobia is shocking and unacceptable anywhere, but especially in an LGBTQ establishment. As a gay trans man, I know that I'm not everyone's cup of tea. But hearing it from a date is one thing--hearing it from a host/performer in a community-oriented bar is another. Trans people are everywhere; we are valuable members of the LGBTQ community, and the bar owners need to speak with their performers about not alienating their clientele. 2 stars because everyone else was kind and respectful. But my night was really derailed by this encounter. Round-Up saloon left a bad taste in my mouth, and not in the fun way. read more

Honestly, I am an avid fan of this bar... however, I am TIRED. FULL STOP TIIIIRED of staff being fucked up. Having understood the service industry... I know it sucks to be working for so long. BUUUUT, get it together! Like at the end of the day, y'all all really finna be that drunk? From the bartenders, to the damn karaoke host? So much where even if the karaoke man is getting tipped, he has no idea what it going on? Honestly, I'd rather go to Sue Ellen's... honestly it's a better spot. Like gay women where ya at. Cause round up it's straight trash... disappointing. This whole bar by 1:00am is going to be rude, clueless and rather be anywhere the hell else. read more

This was my first gay bar to even go in and now for 20 years I've been going here and it's always the best time. I have spent more time here than any other bar. The music is great, the owners are awesome and most of the bartenders are friendly, though they have gotten a bit worse lately. It is Dallas so you will run into a lot of pretentious people, but still highly recommended as the best Dallas gay bar. read more

PSA: If you are a beautiful woman or just a woman in general I strongly suggest that you avoid Round-Up Saloon. I visited Round-Up Saloon for the 1st time on Tuesday, 11/14/23. My 2 gay male colleagues joined me. The bar staff treated me very poorly. The male bartender intentionally looked passed me & served everyone else around me. After I waived my hands for assistance, the bartender proceeded to ignore me & serve other customers that had just arrived at the bar. I verbally request a manager but the bartender refused to get one. He mentioned that he just came from a concert he was volunteering to help out. I noticed a man that appeared to have authority so I approached him & asked if he was a manager. The man said yes but once I explained what occurred he rudely replied "go to another bar". I was taken aback, I thought to myself "am I really being discriminated against for being a beautiful woman in a "gay" bar?" Even my gay colleagues observed the way I (me specifically) was being treated. Although there were other bars inside Round-Up Saloon, I didn't want to be there any longer after poor disrespectful treatment. The staff made me feel unwelcome & extremely uncomfortable. I was singled out because of who I am. This was not one of those situations when a bartender might stop serving an overly intoxicated person drinks. It was more personal than that. I find it interesting how the LGBT community doesn't want to be discriminated against yet members of the LGBT community are sometimes quick to discriminate against others like in this instance. Beautiful women: PLEASE be advised! This is a WARNING! read more

Used to come to this place regularly as I live in the area and have been a patron for years. However after the extremely rude experience with Shane who is a pitiful excuse for a manager, I will not return and I'm going to share my experience with everyone I know especially since I live walking distance to this place. Shane is a complete and total liar and should be fired before this place loses more business due to his unethical behavior. read more

I have been there several times and I have enjoyed myself. We went and celebrated my birthday and we were asked to leave because a certain employee felt threatened by someone in my party.I asked for an explanation and all they couldn't give me as one employee felt threatened and never gave me an explanation but it like they were unsafe.... I totally understand that but explain yourself... so we can understand... and even apologize and move on but we didn't get that chance. The person that got kicked out was a first time person and was having a good time celebrating my birthday'. If that's how we treat my straight friends I don't approve!! If we had the chance to correct whatever behavior that was not permitted we would still be supportive.... This ione make us sad.... If this how first time supporters and loves are treated then then we will never have support. It's a sad day for us! read more

Drinks: Overpriced -- hella overpriced. Mood: Cramped Spaces, No Seating, Rudeness Abounded -- Staff included. Bartenders have been very rude to me here because I don't look a certain way, yet when a "cowboy" with a beard and a hat steps up, they're licking his boots faster than they can spin around. I used to recommend this place to people, but after all the Lady Gaga sensation and bloated egos about DFW bars being the la-di-da of the South (way better bars in New Orleans, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, you name it -- this is definitely not the best) and I am fully over this one. Woody's is about the only bar I'll go to left, and they hit capacity so fast now, it isn't even worth it to venture down anymore -- especially not when parking is a commodity, and parking in the wrong spot can get you towed or worse. read more

For a gay bar, they certainly lack tolerance... I've had a non-binary friend and a trans friend kicked out for using the "wrong" restroom... It's backwards in any establishment but certainly in a gay bar. They called security on both as well, honestly disgusting but at the least tone deaf in Oak Lawn. read more

I had a terrible experience tonight. I've been to this bar so many times and I feel like it's my home bar. I was standing not far from the DJ booth and the guy told me I was standing too close to him. The bar is very busy that night and I told him I was OK where is that but he calls the police on me and had to close to him. Not to be honest with you, I told him that was bullshit. But that did not matter and he proceeeded to have me removed. It will difficult for me to go back without an apology. read more

I have been coming to Cedar Springs for 2 decades. Went in on Halloween in my mandalorian costume, no problem... went to several other bars... when I came back... they denied me... because I had a toy light saber. I asked to speak to a manager... when he came down... He said I couldn't come in with a weapon... I told him it was Halloween, and that this was not a weapon... I asked him if I could leave it with one of the bartenders that I knew... He said no... He said I could leave it at the front door with no supervision.(HA!) But he wouldn't be responsible for it... It's a $400 light saber... I told him no... And I said, thanks for ruining my Halloween... He said you're welcome then turned around and walked away... so i left. What an a hole. I went to several of the other bars and no one had a problem with it but this guy. What a joke of a manager to not find a solution... he was 1/2 my age, no people skills, and quite frankly just rude.... bad customer service... I would give them a negative one, if I could. Makes you not want to come out on a weeknight for Halloween anymore. Thanks Round Up for hiring people that make your experience so enjoyable. read more

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Good vibes, no judgement, and always accommodating to the guest's needs / wants. I'd recommend it.

Canned all drag shows with no notice to the entertainers. These hard working people that carried them through the pandemic are being replaced with... pool tables and a quarter machine. I'm shocked because the owners have a better reputation than this. read more

I will never go here again...i was leaving and the worker told me to put a mask on and i told him i was leaving and he kicked me out when i was already leaving! Horrible bar..workers are stupid af!! They all ugly af!!! But it's cool! read more

Great people and such a friendly place. We hope to come back again. (Long drive from Alaska lol)

Great bar and environment always feel safe here and around the bar. Excellent service and music! Highly recommend!

Went in for the Karaoke bar. It was a fun atmosphere to enter. Bartender migrated to my direction. Just curious to know about the beers on draft and mentions the one I can't entirely see well. None of the other options up there are honestly something I'm truly fond of except for this Hoppadillo Brew I have never tried. I asked for a sample because some IPA's can definitely be too hoppy. Bartender goes: This isn't Baskin Robins (or some bullshit like that). "It's what my manager told me to tell you all" Then I ask how hoppy it really is (looking for a comparison to some other kind of brew). Bartender: It's Hoppy... says it in it's name... it's not that big of a commitment. Boyfriend and I found it easier to just leave than to deal with a not-so-friendly Round Up bartender. read more

I just love this place, not only you can dance your favorite country music but meet so many different people. The ambience is calm and everyone is pretty descent. I would recommend this place anytime as one of my favorites compared to any other club in Dallas. read more

It is your run-of-the-mill gay bar. The staff seems decent and the drinks are average. Not a very expensive night out and the show is great. Plenty of space to walk around and convenient for meeting people before going out for the whole night. read more

Very fun and welcoming! This place is huge. Drinks are good prices. Good music! Huge dance floor, several different bars open. Outdoor patio. read more

I honestly think the name of this place is all about rounding up the best of everyone in, and supporting the gay community and giving them sexy bartenders and strong cocktails, and calling it a hot night. Look for Rocky's bar if you want a big "Hey Girl" that feels like a hug. The gay socialite loves this place. read more

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Definitely love this place when it's packed! They always keep enough bars open that the waits aren't 20+ minutes which isn't true at the other bars/clubs on Cedar Springs! Also, the drink prices here are the BEST and they still play good music. Friends and I just recently had a blast ALL NIGHT during the Oaklawn Halloween Party and I was shocked that I had never left a review of this play. No matter where we end up the night on Cedar Springs, we pretty much always start out at Round Up for the great prices, the awesome top deck area out back, and the ability to hang out and actually hear each other in the back bar. A definite must-stop here! read more

This place is awesome on Saturday's at 1am. They consistently id which is always good. They play pop, hip hop, and a lil Madonna; I forgot what category she is in but u get the vibe. They have enough space where if your uncomfortable being in a tight environment you move around a lil bit. Nice place if you unsure where to take your friends to. read more

I love this place, but it has an agenda. People are too afraid to interact, everyone prefers to keep to themselves. But besides that, once you have your group, it's fun. It helps to drink a little then go talk to people. Also 4 starts because the bathrooms are not nice, and they get really crowded! read more

Only one suggestion: this place needs professional dancers who will dance with people who cannot find a dancing partner; and who can pump up the dance crowd. Other than that, this place is great! Upon walking into the place you feel welcomed by the staff. All the door people, and bartenders made us feel like locals, and although we don't live in Dallas, (we're from Los Angeles), we felt like it could be our hometown bar. We never waited for a drink more than one or two people in line, because this place has so many bars to get a drink from. The country music being played was sweet and gave us that warm fuzzy feeling. The patrons who we came in contact with were all very friendly and polite. If you like rugged manly men, this place is the spot. They've come to this spot in spades. You might be thinking you need to dress like a cowboy to come to this place; you don't. You would feel 100% comfortable in a cowboy hat and boots, but we saw guys in dress shoes, tennis shoes, t-shirts, sweaters, whatever. Most men wore jeans of some sort. This place is mostly gay men. Overall, this place was great. This is one of the best gay bars in the entire USA, even if you don't like country music. Like the Abby Bar in Los Angeles, this place is an absolute must! read more

I have only been twice but did not enjoy it. They play country music until 12 , no one person was on the dancefloor on a Saturday night. Dancefloor lights are not great either and music selection is rather strange for a gay bar, mainly rap/hip hop. Drinks are cheap, no cover fee which is a plus . Overall all i would not go back. read more

Between the country line dancing, karaoke, pool and good drink specials this happens to be my favorite "manly" bar on the strip. There is always dancing to be done and songs to be sung, but what has my heart is the laid back feel you get here. Doesn't matter how you dress, who you like or where you're from, you just blend with fun crowd. I've never had a sad experience here and am always glad I tried to give it a go on the dance floor. Though I've lost my west Texas dancing skills I never felt too rushed off the dance floor for not knowing what I was doing. I hear there are dance lessons during the week...probably not a bad idea for me to try. read more

Super friendly environment with great music. I enjoyed the Green Tea shots and the spacious dance floor. All bartenders were wearing masks and gloves. Felt super safe sticking with my group and checking out the dance floor. Forgot my dance boots but I will definitely take them with me next time. read more

This is one of my favorite places, very eclectic and welcoming! Glad to see them back open during covid

Was traveling on biz and wanted to go out for a bit to actually do something but it was so cold (& too early yet) as there were not many cowboys out at the time I arrived. Was too chicken to have even one drink, but I stayed for about 30 min before I left. Place is huge with what appeared to be 3 different bars and lots of space. Dance floor is huge and can imagine how fun this place is when it is crowded. read more

I'm not much of a booze guy, nor even a beer man. And wine? Meh. Not so much. (Let's face it -- I'm just not a drinker by nature. Nope.) I still have fun when I come here, though, and I've been stopping in here when in Dallas for over two decades now. Friendly staff. Good place to dance and hang out with friends. read more

Okay this is like THE place to go towards the end of the night. It's been packed every single time I have gone. I personally feel like this is the best place to dancing (considering S4's dance floor has been closed temporarily). It's a nice mix of ages, but it's mainly the younger crowd. Cute bartenders, too! I have two complaints for this place: 1.) the amount of bathrooms. They have two bathrooms (one by the entrance and the other towards the back) and they are not nearly big enough to accommodate the large crowd inside. Each bathroom has like 2 urinals and 1 stall. 2.) Literally no one is wearing a mask. I have visited this place probably twice throughout the pandemic and both times it was practically mask-free. It's not so much a problem now because of the vaccines, but I think it goes to show the character of the business. Regardless, definitely a place I would recommend to anyone that wants to have a good time. The staff is friendly. read more

My friend and I stumbled into this spot last Sunday after brunch. We heard the music and thought "YES, let's do it!" When we walked in, we immediately saw a small room to the right that had a bar and a stage for karaoke! We browsed through the selection and put in our selection. We then walked into the main area which reminded me of a country bar. I'm not sure what this place typically does on Sunday nights but we walked right into a drag show! It was awesome! Some acts were definitely better than others but there were good vibes and cool people all around. We had a great time and even better time with the karaoke! We will be back on our next trip to Cedar Springs! read more

The Round Up Salon at midnight this past Saturday. Ive been going to The Round Up for 40 years and never seen anything like it. It turned into a rave party. Too many drugs and too much alcohol. No chance of really dancing CW style. Music was terrible. Not going back. Rude, very drunk, drugged up freaks ruined the whole thing for me and my husband. Very sad. I'm sure they made huge amounts of money, but it's nothing like it was and just an annoyance to what used to be a core group of patrons. The owners sold out what they purchased from the previous owner. Used to be a place for premier CW dancing. Not anymore. Just another crowded venue full of party boys on drugs and too much over-served alcohol. We've been patrons for over 40 years but will never return after the shit-show of Saturday 12/4/21 read more