Great place to relax or take a date ! Upscale drinks and a friendly staff ! Not that large so come early because it will get crowded.

Loved the atmosphere, bartender and owner!! Our drinks were perfect!! We tried a few new drinks and will definitely go again.

Absolutely appalling experience, avoid this place at all costs. I visited The Basement Lounge at 6323 Camp Bowie in Fort Worth after a friend recommended it. What started as a quiet evening quickly turned into one of the most uncomfortable and unprofessional bar experiences I've ever had. When I arrived, the bar was empty except for my friend, the bartender, and a man at the bar who introduced himself as Jesse Meraz, claiming to be the owner. We struck up a conversation, and I mentioned I was visiting from Dallas and was a big fan of whiskey, especially Scotch. At first, he seemed friendly. Let me pause and say, the bartender was phenomenal. Friendly, knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about her job. She made great drink suggestions, stayed composed even when rowdy customers showed up, and was the best part of the entire visit. We both mentioned wanting to try the Highland Park 21. She poured me a very small tasting pour (0.5 oz), which I appreciated. Jesse immediately and loudly scolded her in front of me and several others at the bar: "Did you pour him that? Why did you pour him that? It's expensive." She calmly replied, "He wanted to taste it, I only gave him a very small pour." Jesse responded, "You should've never poured that." It was humiliating to witness. I remained quiet at first, but when he later snapped at her again, this time calling her "dumb" for adding what looked like a normal amount of coconut shavings to another drink- I had to speak up. I told Jesse, as any decent business owner should know, that reprimanding your staff in front of customers is unprofessional and demeaning. He brushed me off with a sarcastic "okay, whatever." For the next ten minutes, Jesse stood over the bartender, hovering and watching her every move. Everyone at the bar was clearly uncomfortable. The energy had completely shifted, what should have been a relaxing evening turned hostile and tense. When I asked for my check, I also told the bartender to charge me for the 0.5 oz pour. She graciously declined and offered to cover it, but Jesse chimed in again, declaring the pour cost $98, for a half-ounce. "Yes, $98 for 0.5 oz. he reinstated. I politely questioned the markup (given the bottle retails for $369 at Total Wine), but still offered to pay. Jesse just kept repeating, "She should've never poured that." I asked for the owner's contact info to formally express my concerns, and Jesse, now clearly agitated, snapped, screaming "I am the f***ing owner." As I walked out, he yelled after me, "go back to Dallas with all the other Dallas gays." I was completely stunned. The level of unprofessionalism, disrespect, and flat out bigotry was beyond anything I've ever experienced in a business, especially from someone claiming to be the owner. Talking to other customers, it turns out this wasn't the first time he's berated his staff in front of guests. I truly feel for the employees who have to work in that environment. I normally love supporting small, local businesses, but The Basement Lounge is one I cannot and will not ever recommend. No one deserves to be treated the way that bartender was. Steer clear of this place. Fort Worth deserves better! Here's a pic of the "owner" read more

The Basement Lounge - Jesse Meraz, Owner of The Basement Lounge in Fort Worth, TX. - Lounges Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Ambiance is above all and off the charts! Service is so quick you don't even know you have ordered! The staff loves its customers so much they know what you want with 1 word! Jessie the owner is absolutely hands on and loves his patrons! Such a niche bar with local patrons! read more

The Basement Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

This is one of our favorites! It's has it all, great drinks, great ambiance and great company.

Fun and simple as you chill out with a mixologist drinks. Go easy! Nice atmosphere and cool seating areas.

The place is nice. Staff is great and very knowledgeable. Drinks were flavorful, but nothing new. Only reason I would not go back is because the prices are way too ridiculous. They charge basically double compared to other cocktail bars for drinks that aren't very elevated nor unique read more

The coolest vibe and craft cocktails on the West side. The bartenders are friendly and excellent at mixing whatever you can dream up. This is an excellent after work destination and it is an intimate date night wind down spot. read more

The Basement Lounge - dom 1510 - Lounges Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Great hidden gem. Lovely vibe and ambience. Service was great very attentive and nice. Drinks were good and strong. Will definitely come again read more

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This place is a wonderful little cocktail lounge. The drinks are perfect, the atmosphere is charming. If you order the whiskey drinks smoked they arrive in a neat little box. read more

My husband and I love this place. The ambience is great and you can actually talk without having to yell over the music. Space is cozy and perfect for date night. The drinks are amazing and strong. Service is superb every time we've been there. read more

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Came here and tried only one drink, but was absolutely perfect! Small place, very nice owner and bartender. Definitely need to come back and go through their menu! read more

RANDOMLY DROPPED IN & WILL BE BACK! Great welcoming service, amazing drinks and such a laid back atmosphere. read more

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We love coming here! My husband and I found this place awhile ago and we love to come here to relax and be with good company. This is now our regular spot! Jesse is so wonderful, hospitable, friendly and supports so many local businesses! He's eager to make every experience memorable and seamless for all of his guests. We will always recommend this spot to our friends if they're looking for great cocktails and an amazing ambience. Please support local and give this place a try! read more

My husband and I came here for a night cap after our anniversary dinner and we did not regret our decision! It was our first time at the basement lounge and the service was amazing they handcrafted drinks and presented them in a very espectacular manner. The ambiance was also amazing because they played chill house music and the lights were dim with art on the walls. The lounge is pretty intimate but there's plenty of seating. We got there at a good time and we were sitting in our individual couches drinking our beverages. I got a 817 Javatini it was a sweeter tastier version of an espresso martini. My husband got a mule and an old fashioned. The old fashioned was presented in a smoky box and he fetched his drink from this smoky box. I loved this lounge, we felt very welcomed and we will definitely be returning! read more

The Basement Lounge - 817 Javatini - Lounges Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Cozy hidden gem. Nice calm atmosphere. FW Tea and their Autumn drinks were delicious!

Okay, I found my bar, yes the bar you need to visit. We were looking for a bar to hang out and get a couple of drinks after late night of eating and hanging out and we stumble across this place. Well, the story goes that I was looking on Yelp for a bar, I found lots of great ratings of this place, and proceeded to follow directions using Google maps to get there. There. The funny part of the story is I drove around the parking lot several times looking for the entrance. When I was almost to my wit's end, I saw a gentleman step out of a doorway, he looked like a hipster, and I said what the heck. The heck let's go visit and see if this is the place. Well jackpot. Just look at the photos to make sure you know which door to look for and Google does map you to the right location, you just need to look for the door, and pay attention because there are no bright neon signs outside telling you this is the place. The place. I guess that's the best part of the charm is that you don't need a neon sign once you know it's there. Our bar keeps were Josh and Jesse. Now being there for the first time I was kind of wondering what specialty drinks to order, and guess what I found. The old-fashioned and the pecan smoked old fashioned. Both absolutely wonderful drinks. The bar keeps were meticulous and making sure that they prepared the old-fashions with great care and with great show. It's not a lot of seating there, but it didn't feel like you were stepping on top of each other. We were very comfortable. Very comfortable. In fact, we had great conversations with other people who were sitting at the bar. They have a fireplace. Have a nice little cove where there are couches. There are some other seatings that's kind of separated from the bar, so it is a nice place to hang out What I recommend this place, absolutely. I would say put this on your save list and do everything you can to go visit, because I know you will be back, and so will I. read more

The Basement Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

What a great hidden gem in Fort Worth! The basement lounge is a super aesthetic and great place for a date night or to chat with a friend. It's dark, moody, and quiet and is a great contrast to the loud overly boisterous sports bars of the area. The cocktails are super unique and masterful and all have complementary flavors that you won't find in most cocktails anywhere in Fort Worth. Not only are the cocktails delicious they're beautiful and so much care is put into making sure they are pleasing to all senses. They do not skimp on cheap liquor or ingredients and many cocktails have fresh herbs, flowers, and spices in them that you can visibly see and taste. Nothing is overpowering or overly sweet so no money wasted on displeasing cocktails. They also sell beautiful art from local artists and have a small retail section featuring incredible and beautiful options for your home bar (like glasses, shakers, etc). You won't find this place ordinary or boring in any way and every sip will be so exciting! read more

The Basement Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Never disappoints. Come,relax, enjoy a craft cocktail. They are awesome. Quiet and private. A hidden gem

If your looking for a unique bar in the middle of Ft.Worth check out the Basement Lounge. You open the door and head downstairs and walk into a quaint quiet bar. I ordered one of the drinks from their winter menu and was pleasantly surprised at how good it tasted. The bartender seemed very experienced and he gave great bar chat. I will definitely come back here for a night out. read more

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This is my first time here. Very clean and sophisticated lounge. No food, though, but places around to eat. They will do table service if not too busy. They keep your credit card until you check out. I don't like that part. Next time, I will bring cash and pay as I go. Really nice bartenders. read more

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The place to go if you want a cocktail! No food of any kind available. Really nice ambiance. read more

This is one of the most charming bars in Fort Worth! The team (likely co-owners ) are attentive and engaging. The vibe, art and music are the absolute best in town. My hubby loved the smoked traditional Old Fashioned. I started with the Embrasse Moi and finished with two rounds of the charred rosemary giblets. We were on the hunt for legendary signature cocktails in Fort Worth and definitely found them here. The hunt is worth it. read more

The Basement Lounge - Charred Rosemary Gimlet - Lounges Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Really like this little spot. Not a fan of loud clubs or bars, but this place is small, quaint, with just the right volume of music. Like that you can actually talk to your friends while enjoying a cocktail. Dont so much like the volume when they have live music, a bit unbearable... Their drinks taste very, VERY yummy and they pour just the right amount of alcohol so that your drinks get the mood going but don't lose their flavor in alcohol. You cant go wrong with anything on the menu. Every single bourbon mix drink option is an excellent choice. Lennon the bartender is outstanding! His service and attitude create a great place to be. read more

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I enjoyed the atmosphere, it was a fresh air from bars and clubs. The customer service was wonderful as well as their drinks, definitely coming again! read more

The Basement Lounge - 817 Javatini - Lounges Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Very nice ambiance. Great conversation and no hustle and bustle. Mature crowd. Owner assisted us and was great, seemed to know everyone who came in personally. read more

Well. I wish my experience at @thebasementloungefw was better, as the cocktails were very good. Upon asking to close my tab, the bartender lost my card- closing out another tab giving it to another guest earlier. That guest walked out with my card & said they "lost it in their purse." The staff told me they would take care of charges. So I immediately called my credit card company to cancel my card. I did authorize the final charge from Basement Lounge. As I was getting ready to leave the owner CHASED ME out making a scene saying I still owed them money. Confused, I told him I had a charge on my credit card from them and I would not pay any more. He kept pushing saying "I hate doing this but you had a drink so you owe us money." So finally I paid with another card. But after losing my card and SAYING THEY WOULD COMP my drinks, they came back after me, embarrassed me and DOUBLE CHARGED me. I have been to many bars with hundreds of guests and have never experienced anyone misplacing my card or allowing someone else to steal my credit card. Severe lack of hospitality and professionalism. I will not be back. There are plenty of other locations in FTW for fantastic cocktails with much better customer service. read more

This is a great spot for relaxing after you have had a good meal. Drinks are very good and the service is excellent.

Best experience I've had at a bar in Texas, period. No smoking, mandatory quiet music, off-menu drinks encouraged, skilled bartender with an awesome personality, and owners who care. The ambiance is quiet, inviting, and welcoming with a built-in fireplace and an actual "date" room built into the back that has more subdued lighting, even softer music, and a comfy couch. A variety of art decorates the walls each month as new, inspirational artists are featured. We were treated like friends from the moment we arrived to the time we left by Tyler, the bartender, and by Jesse, one of the owners. The drinks were creative, stylish, delicious, and they didn't break the bank, especially with the 5-8pm happy hour ($1 off beer and wine/ $2 off specialties). This is a spot for locals, regulars, and people who want a positive environment to hang out where they can actually hear each other. The music volume does get turned up a bit as more people fill up the space, but it's still easy to maintain a conversation without having to strain. We'll definitely be back. read more

I'm from LA and recently moved here, I'm a whiskey and beer girl so I don't mind a bourbon on the rocks, but sometimes I miss the upscale cocktail lounges back home... this place is awesome, got dressed up and went on a date with my husband. All the great handcrafted cocktails of home without the pretentious attitudes. Prices are also very reasonable and the drinks are fabulous! We will be back! read more

One of my new favorite places now! The decor and atmosphere was chill. All 4 drinks we had were delicious! We played Jenga with acrylic looking pieces and had a lot of fun! Will be back to relax and enjoy! read more

The Basement Lounge - 817 javatini, old fashioned, dark horse and another seasonal drink that was pretty and tasty! - Lounges Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Came in the day after thanksgiving. The ambiance is really nice. Great confy chairs and couches. Full bar so the sky is the limit. Small wine menu. I agree with the other reviews, music is turned down so you can talk and you only smell the cigarette smoke as you walk down the stairs. Kim the waitress is very attentive. If you are from the area it is right next to the door that used to go down to the Italian Inn which is now closed. Note: no food is served here and the specialty drink menu is small. read more

The Basement Lounge - Great places to sit and enjoy your beverage. - Lounges Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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This is a wonderful spot to check out. Nice intimate setting. Owner Jesse and mixologist Steven/Stephen are the best. Very friendly and inviting. It was a little difficult to locate, but we are glad we found it- Next to Oscar's Pub. I highly recommend stopping by. read more

Rude ownership, if you sit to long without buying drinks they are rude to you, I will not be back

Great spot underground. Decorated super cute, the bartenders were very nice and we enjoyed the music.

The ambiance was super cute and full of life! Definitely a cute spot for a nice drink and chill vibes.

My friends and I came to this bar after dinner for a birthday. Immediately upon entering the bar an employee asked us where we had been and said they refused to serve us. Everyone in our group had only had one drink at dinner. There were several people in this bar who were clearly over served and falling out of their chairs. It is very clear this bar discriminates against outsiders and will only serve their locals. 0/10 recommended read more

Daniel can make a hell of a cocktail. Great atmosphere and even better company. I have yet to tell anybody about this place so it can be my own little secret watering hole :) read more

Strong drinks, chill atmosphere, I'll take it! Basement is a cool place to just chill after work or on a date. It's nice that most of the time you can actually communicate without shouting into the other person's ear. You wouldn't really realize how important this is until you actually come to a place like this and you're like "Whoa... I can hear you!" LOL The bartenders are great. They deal with a lot of volume in a limited space and with limited time. You've gotta be on point to be able to put out some of the specialty drinks they have. Overall I'm a big fan! read more

The Basement Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

If you're in search of a cozy, classic lounge that serves amazing drinks, has a killer decor and some of the friendliest staff you'll ever meet. This is your place. See Jessie (co-owner). He'll make sure you're taken care of. read more