My little cousin turned 21 and wanted to have a night out on the town with her squad. We ended up in the Stockyards and the Thirsty Armadillo is where we ended the night. The "free cover" signs outside, along with the music (that surprisingly wasn't country on a Saturday night) was a big draw for our group. When we walked in, it was packed and people were in various stages of revelry--some were just getting started and some were ready to call it a night. Despite being packed, the venue is actually a decent size and has many different areas for patrons to hang out. The dance floor was popping, which I enjoyed. I like to dance so I hopped right on the dance floor and joined in with the "line dances" going on. Bar service is fairly quick and friendly and drinks are not ridiculously priced (although they are kind of small). While the Thirsty Armadillo would not be my choice of a venue, I would return based on the experience I had. read more

This place has so much potential butttttttt Change the music good lord. Tired of the same soundtrack since 2020

Don't bother coming here unless you fit their "look." They claimed I didn't meet the dress code, but white people in the same clothes were allowed in without a problem. Obvious discrimination -- not worth supporting. read more

I've been here a few times on a Saturday. Owners, if you're reading this, please find a new DJ. The guy plays the same mix every single time.I noticed and asked him to play something else, ignored. If he's family, it's okay to fire family. Good luck! read more

Super friendly bartenders. Bouncers/security are clowns. One guy was walking around with cuffs, mace, baton, and collection of other things he received when he failed out of the police academy. No live music on Fridays. I doubt it will survive on what is literally the easiest street to make a bar work this side of Nashville. read more

The most amazing fix to your whole stockyards vibe. They are very fast and always friendly. I love this place.

Waitresses were not very bright, service was garbage, and the cover was $5 for no live music.

I mean, if you are looking for a tourist stockyard experience this isn't the place for you. I went with my local friends while traveling from out of town- relatively quick service, beer is MUCH cheaper than places like Billy Bob's. Scene was CRAZY. Kinda awkward to be honest. No country music here, disco balls & 2000's rap music it is! read more

Pretty good spot to go out with friends, I took my girlfriend and her best friend here and we all had a blast

Just moved to the area and had Thirsty Armadillo recommended to us, as we wanted a good country bar with some live music. Great atmosphere! We went here on a Friday evening around 8pm and it wasn't very busy and by the time we left, it had picked up a bit. The bartender was nice and quick, but unable to make a Colorado bulldog (my favorite... unsure if they didn't have the cream or if she didn't know what it was?). The music quality was great, not too loud to be unable to hold a conversation. My only complaints: people smoking. Where we are from, smoking is banned from any indoor place. Thought that was the same for Fort Worth, but there were ash trays on many of the tables. Also, it was so unbearably cold inside. The day was warm, maybe they turned on the air conditioning? The doors were kept open too, but even the bathroom was ice cold. Would be nice in the summer, but not January. :) Will definitely return for more live music! read more

Thirsty Armadillo - Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

THEY WILL CHARGE YOUR CARD FOR OTHER PROPLES' TABS!! CARELESS CARD HANDLING IF YOU OPEN A TAB. I went to pay for my tab (I HAD ONE $4 DRINK!!) and they charged "my" card and handed me the card and receipt to sign and it was somebody else's card! I said that's not my card and she took my actual card out, charged it and had me sign. So somebody else got charged for my tab first! Also charged me an extra $25 that I never agreed to read more

Everything is made from scratch and made fresh daily. The chef makes his Homemade Teriyaki and Asian BBQ sauce to go on his wings as well as cal slaw, horseradish sauce. Place order with one of our bartenders read more

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Went in for a single round and within 15 minutes they lost my credit card. Response was "sorry, cards go missing". This from the manager after the bartender said she accidentally dropped all the cards in the trash and mine must have gotten lost. The worst customer service I have ever received. Still managed to have my card information to charge the tab though! read more

This felt like the kind of bar that would be in Texas. We are from Cali and loved this bar. Crappy swill beer that seemed to actually taste good in Texas. The singer was absolutely adorable with an incredible and soulful voice. Something Bradberry was her name. Bar was kinda empty, but it was a Sunday evening (which we found out is Beer and Wine time and not liquor time). Pop in for laid back, no frills, crappy beer, great voices, and a dog. No joke, a dog. He barks his applause to the singers. read more

Wow the drinks are good...people are cute...cowboys will ask you to dance...live music...check it out. read more

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It's a large bar with good smoke ventilation and a pool table (although only one). It's right on exchange and there's lots of places around in case you also want to bar hop. I came on a Wednesday night and there was a live band (Pistol Packin' Momma) that was pretty good an the bartender from Kansas was there and she was really nice. She came up with some fun shots read more

This place needs to put a "WILL NOT SERVE TOURISTS" sign outside. We went in and the bartender was very rude from the start. Didn't even make eye contact with us because we were Hispanic. Refused to take my friend's foreign ID or Visa as proof of age, and told us he didn't feel comfortable serving us and that we'd have to leave. The stockyards are a tourist spot, how can you not serve tourists? My friend has never been treated so poorly due to racism. This racist bartender needs to be fired. So humiliating, I felt so bad for my friend who was visiting for the weekend, she had to leave in tears. I will spread the word to everyone not to come to this bar. read more

This may become my new hangout in the Stockyards! The bartenders were friendly and on top of things--didn't have to wait forever to get a drink! There was plenty of space for dancing, a pool table, and a Jagermeister bar... whaat???!!! Go check out this place! read more

Had a great vibe. Band and crowd was great. Announcer from radio station was drunk and obnoxious. Bar tender was not serving in order. She seemed to serve favorites or regulars while others waited. Drinks are priced fair. Will not return. read more

I visited on a Sunday to listen to a friend that was playing at the Thirsty Armadillo. I'll begin with a little personal history. Back in the early 60s the Stockyards were nothing as you see today. Sure the buildings were the same but some of them housed some pretty rough bars and the curbs were all busted up. There were rooms for rent over every business and people of questionable integrity lurking around every corner. Why, you may ask, am I including this history lesson in my review? Well the location of Thirsty Armadillo was a bar called "June's Lounge" back then. At one time June's was directly across the street on Exchange but I mostly remember June's right there, where Thirsty Armadillo is. My mother was a bartender there back then and she ran a tight ship, never had a bouncer and would have been insulted if it was even suggested. She served millionaires, truck drivers, hookers and thieves all the same, with a smile and a giant frosty schooner of cold draft beer. I had birthday parties on the pool tables at June's with the regulars in the bar as my guests. Sure I'm being nostalgic but I can't help but feel that way when visiting some of the places in the Stockyards. It was a dangerous and exciting place. On my recent visit my friends got a kick out of learning that I used to bum nickels from people to play the jukebox in the very room we were all enjoying some pretty bad ass music in on a hot Sunday afternoon. I found the space to be comfortably cool even in the hottest part of the day. The beer was also nicely cold and the much tequila flowed with a fresh slice of lime on the rim. My only complaint is how long it took to get each round of beer and shots. Each person had to stand at the bar, wait their turn then juggle their order back to the table. I guarantee sales would have been double had our bartender had 10 arms and perhaps someone to clear tables. That poor dude that was working all alone AND clearing the tables too. He busted his ass to keep everyone happy. No attitude, no bs, just steady, going as fast as he could service and with a smile no less. BRAVO my man. I would also like to commend the sound in that room. PERFECTION (imho). Not sure how it is on a crowded Friday night but I'm more inclined to visit on a busy night now knowing there's a system that is operated by someone who clearly cares about sound quality. read more

Really fun place! Smaller than most bars, but makes it feel more inviting. Great place to dance or just watch everyone else dance. Just FYI the boys and girls bathrooms are on the opposite sides. Easy access from the Main Street and parking! Chive On read more

I'm from out of town and came down to the stockyards for the 4th of July. I wanted to grab a few drinks and heard a guy with a good voice singing and playing some great country cover songs. It was around 4 pm, there was about 20 people in the bar, most were pretty buzzed but having a good time. Paid $3.35 for a well fin and tonic. AMAZING. Can't beat that price, especially on a holiday weekend. The guy playing on stage was rely good and the songs he was covering were awesome. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes country music, cheap drinks and a good atmosphere to hang with friends at. read more

Went on New Years eve, and the place was jammed packed! The environment was exciting, it's been a while since I've enjoyed myself that much! They serve some of the best food I've had in the Stockyards. My chicken tenders were huge! The food that my friends ordered were equally sized portions and everything looked and taste great. Will be back for sure, and will recommend to everyone I know! read more

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I personally witnessed a patron being asked to leave because he was gay. The bartender even came from behind the bar and shoved him as he was leaving. This kind of behavior is extremely unprofessional and inappropriate. I would not recommend anyone to visit a bar this poorly managed. read more

What a jewwel of a bar, a great venue for upcoming local artist. A true birth place of Texas country . The staff was very friendly and courtious. The bartenders are fast, effecient, and full of personality. read more

Went to celebrate with family after their wedding in the stockyards. A friend of the in the group apparently got into a fight right around closing time. The majority of the wedding party had no idea what was going on. The manager proceeded to yell through his microphone and cuss/insult the wedding party in front of the whole bar. It was very unprofessional. Won't be going back. There are better ways to handle situations like that. read more

First time there and I've never seen my husband get so mad at a bartender. We went on a late Saturday afternoon and the bartender lady would completely ignore people she didn't know from what I can tell. I guess the "usuals" get the good service. He finally gave up and just sat down without a drink and said some nasty things about her. The music the band was playing was great!!! Finally a man stepped behind he bar and the hubby went to him and got good service, which made him happier. I would like to go back to listen to music if I could get the hubby to step foot in there again ( they had awesome drink specials too) read more

First time visitor 9-11-2011. My party of 4 entered establishment around 4pm. My friend's girlfriend was appalled to find that woman's restroom was not stocked with soap or tissue and was filthy. Owner's excuse was "they had a busy night the night before". And was very rude about it. I noticed that despite their previous busy night, they managed to stock the beer and serve drinks while neglecting their bathrooms. I imagine this is where employees are required to wash their hands. Seems very unsanitary. Owner maintained that it was his bar and yelled this to my friend as if the public's health was not high on his priority list. Very bad experience and I will not return. Considering contacting health department. (concerned citizen) Tim Corbin read more

Fun place to hang out....good drinks and good bands. Eric, the owner, is the Best!

Good music, drinks were alright, and the service behind the bar was flaky. The bikers were obnoxious as could be. if the music is good i can over look some stupidity. read more