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  • 1/5 Vanessa W. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered thru DoorDash. The fries I ordered were extremely greasy and burned. The chicken tenders taste like NOTHING. I absolutely wasted my money. I will never order from this place.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 MJ WALKER D. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a horrible place to go too i was just standing and dancing on the dance floor and some staff guard came grab me by the back of my jacket and push me out & accusing me of pick pocketing which I wasn't doing anything of the such!!! and wouldn't let go of my jacket unit he push me out of the door and he didn't grab from my neckcollar grad or my jacket shoulder he grab me from the bottom of my jacket lifted me up in Air like someone lifted underwear over head so if don't want to accused of things u didn't do and be threw out like being thrown out school bully than I wouldn't recommend going here!!!
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kala R. 5 years ago on Google
    ***Eveytime We go in this place its an Amazing laid back experience. This time we actually ordered food which was unforgettable. The Burger was juicy and full of flavor. The fries were fresh and crispy. The Buffalo Chicken Taco was unlike any other The drinks were right on Time. Josh the manager is personable and connects with hos customers and staff. A must go Happy Hour Joint! Peace. Love. Balance.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Alex g. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to catch a drink on a Sunday and let the kids have some fun, and at night the bar is as good as well. They have some good DJ’s playing and the bar staff is always on top of things.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sterly 1 W. 2 years ago on Google
    I love ❀️ fries 🍟 with a hint of 🌿 basil. My favorite place to order while sitting at home during a pandemic. On time always I ordered through Grubhub and of course my favorite DoorDash.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Laura 1 year ago on Google
    The owner is a coke-addict. And his business reflects that. Anyone with class or self-respect won't step foot in this place.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Mit V. 1 year ago on Google
    No good πŸ˜• DJ is lame and didn't know how to play and worse choices of songs. In ground floor is good for dance but lots of tables there. Drink are too expensive and they always charge you extra.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Tammy E. 2 years ago on Google
    I was anxious about driving 6 plus hours to go to this venue. The reviews online were far from favorable. My daughter was very interested in seeing Lil Mosey, so we went despite the reviews. I am grateful we did. The staff was very kind to us. We expected Varsity to be open at 6 based on what we had seen online. We arrived about 7 and were asked to wait outside. The staff informed us that they were closed and opened at 8. We did see a delivery driver pick up some food before 8. (No food was being served when we were able to go in, so we had to leave and go across the street to eat.) When we entered I was in awe of the interior. There were four main areas where people congregated. Entering through the side door you enter to the main bar area. To the right you will find the rest rooms which are a great find after a six hour drive! When the night became busy there was a lady attendant there and anything you might need for an emergency touch up on your hair or sudden surprise. Being from smaller towns and only seeing this at a few locations, I found this to be a great addition to the venue. To the left of the bar there were tables that I believe they set up for events ($500-1000 to sit at these tables which are supplied with alcohol, juice decanters, & cups) on the sides of the room with the stage on the far side. There is a smaller, convenient bar in that room that opens to the outside. The outdoor area had a large scale beer pong, corn hole, Jenga, picnic tables & plenty of outdoor heaters. There is a much smaller bar area here too. The gate around this area has doors that you can exit from onto the sidewalk. The second floor has a small arcade, sizeable bar, and well lit with open air surrounding it. The capacity of the building was 412 & I am certain that more people were allowed inside. I asked for a weak Captain and Coke & it was quite strong for my liking, but drinkable.i decided to go with a speciality drink for the night the next two times and they were top notch. The dress code didn't appear to be enforced on the night I was there. Found it ironic that men can't have low hanging pants (I did see one.) but the female staff only have nylons or fishnet stockings covering their butt cheeks. I did see several people bounced out. Anyone who was pushing boundaries was immediately escorted out with several bouncers. These bouncers we're also quick to pull anyone from the crowd at the stage who was distressed. If you chose to be on the floor be aware that sure footing is needed. The crowd will move you. The crowd was 20-30's, large group of college students. Positive I was the oldest patron (50's). I was able to get to the stage multiple times without much effort. When I needed a refill the crowd/other patrons were extremely kind and helpful. The crowd was diverse and I didn't witness any discrimination. (One lady who was asked to leave was a young, well dressed, white female...so don't think you will get special allowances if you become obnoxious.) The common dress was a well made cropped, or dressy top and pants (not likely jeans) for woman and most men had a polo/collared shirt. Many people were pouring alcohol directly into mouths of the crowd. There were no masks at this event. (I myself didn't have one on me, but I know others might find this alarming.) All in all I had a great time and brought home plenty of memories. It would of been nice to be able to eat at the venue even if the offerings were as simple as chips, nuts, pretzels. If you are on the fence about trying this place, GO & form your own personal opinion. If your opinion of Varsity is different from the majority, SPEAK UP. I would have missed a great opportunity for my daughter and I if I had let my fears decide.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Patrick W G. 9 months ago on Google
    They have employees according to the owner who have too much testosterone. I witnessed someone who isn’t a genuine friend get kicked out of Varsity Tavern. The individual who is not considered a genuine friend is considered a high quality customer. This man was asked to leave a sitting section for sitting down. The gentleman who made the man leave appeared to be a bouncer. The gentleman had a five o clock shadow and he would not ethically justify why he randomly kicked out the high quality customer. I will never be returning to this location ever again.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Lee H. 6 years ago on Google
    Very impresive sports bar. Wildwings who? I dare you to walk in here and not have fun. Some of the coolest decor in town inside and out. The inside bar is huge and well stocked. The outdoor upstairs patio is huge with a bar, game room, tvs, fire misters and maybe even an alien spaceship. We'll be back her lots more.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Christy B. 6 years ago on Google
    Had a blast here for a concert a couple of weeks back, but they could really use better communication among security detail. I was threatened twice by security that I would be thrown out. Once when I went into a restricted area by accident, and when I was corrected I tried to ask if I could pay to get into the area and all the security jerk would do was yell at me "do you want to get kicked out?!" repeatedly. Then, once I actually paid ($300 mind you) for a table, security threatened to throw my group out for being at the table period. My waitress was a God-send though and when she saw I was upset she immediately got onto the security team for threatening to throw me out, and they quickly apologized for the misunderstanding.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Fly M. 1 year ago on Google
    oooof i love it here, it was so fun, after 10 it turns into like a club type of thing and omg it gets so fun, theres mostly people in their 20s there , which i love because theres no creeps . And everyone is so cool and laid back , no one pressures you to do nothing. You feel really comfortable, im not a dancer but ever since i came here, im a dancer πŸ˜‚, i love dancing now. It really brings you out of your bubble and everyone there is really cool. The drink are kinda pricey $11 or sum but tbh youre gonna be good with 2 drinks like they are amazing fr, 10/10 definitely coming back!!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Maria 2 years ago on Google
    Cool vibe. But I've been calling about my missed placed ID at the bar, and they never answer their phone. Make no sense to have a business phone and never answer.!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Melissa B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for beers and bar food. Lots of games to play at the tables. Music was so so. Started later ( hour) than advertised and then took a break 30 min in for 30 min. We came for the the music so somewhat disappointed.

  • 5/5 Philip W. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool vibe.. Got bottle service and vip seating.. great time.

  • 4/5 Falicia N. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty good vibes overall. Went on a Saturday. Didn't get busy until around 10 to 11ish. Before that, it was pretty dead. Music was good. Multiple bars available for drink purchases.

  • 5/5 alexandria g. 1 year ago on Google
    Varsity is awesome for hosting the Ultimate 90's Bar Crawl presented by Top Shelf Crawls...thanks y'all

  • 4/5 JuJu M. 1 year ago on Google
    This was actually my first time here. I went when money man came to the city. I like their setup, But yes there's a but. The drinks could be priced down a little more $40 for two drinks You got to be kidding me. I could imagine what a shot would have cost us! But all in all nice location it's right on the corner.

  • 5/5 Jeremiah M. 1 year ago on Google
    I really don't get why this place was dead all Friday night. It's a short walk from dickies and a super nice bar. Has a bunch kf games out back and plenty of room for big crowds. One kf my favorite bars I've been to.

  • 2/5 Ash F. 1 year ago on Google
    Sadly, the dance floor is now covered up with tables and chairs and the bar tender wasn't so nice. Probably won't be back. I used to love this place.

  • 1/5 Brian W. 1 year ago on Google
    Rude doorboy. Website says 18 and up. He was extremely rude telling us it's wrong and NO BAR IN TEXAS allows that and we needed to leave. No problem. Lots of other places to go that DO allow that.

  • 4/5 R J. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool place. Free to get in but they do ID @ the door. You'll only spend boo-kuu money here if you choose to get drunk here. Their drinks can be a bit pricy for how lightly they're made(at times cause ngl I've had some mixed drinks here that were STRAIGHT alcohol). Best advice for my drinkers lol: pregame @ home or the car, then come here & have a just few, you'll have a blast. They also have games and it's multiple levels. 7.8/10.

  • 5/5 Caleb L. 2 years ago on Google
    What a fun time! Me and my fiancee were in attendance for the James Kennedy concert! A great time: speakers, lighting, and smoke is arranged in an ideal fashion. The staff was on top of creating an ideal experience for visitors


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Food
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Dancing
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Happy-hour food
    • βœ“οΈ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ“οΈ Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • βœ“οΈ Identifies as veteran-owned

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