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A Great Notion

Bar Cocktail bar Karaoke bar

😠 I live right beside this bar, so my boyfriend and I will grab a couple drinks from here every now and then. Every time we visit, the bartenders are so rude to us for no reason. We went last night to have a few cocktails for his birthday and the bartender became rude with us when I asked her to make... People often mention great, karaoke, staff, time, awesome, Karaoke, love,


Address

2024 Ridgmar Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76116, United States

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+1 817-731-8521

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (313 reviews)

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  • 1/5 Hannah S. 4 years ago on Google
    I live right beside this bar, so my boyfriend and I will grab a couple drinks from here every now and then. Every time we visit, the bartenders are so rude to us for no reason. We went last night to have a few cocktails for his birthday and the bartender became rude with us when I asked her to make us cocktails with peach vodka. And the regulars that come here aren’t very welcoming either. Yes, we are younger but we never cause a scene wherever we go so we shouldn’t be talked down to. Overall, this should be a fun and welcoming place, but all we ever experience are rude, unwelcoming staff and visitors. I would rather walk two miles to the next bar than come to this one again. I suggest the same for you!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is by far the most wonderful kareoke bar I have been too. They make you feel at home when you are there and everyone around makes you feel welcome.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rudy G. 3 months ago on Google • 276 reviews New
    It is a really nice place. Food and drinks. If you want to save money, this is the place to look for. I would happily go back!

  • 4/5 Ricky M. 2 years ago on Google
    What a brilliant wee pub. Enchanting, lively, chill yet hip! I loved this place. You will too! Go here and drink lots.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 matthew c. 2 years ago on Google
    Bar tenders were awesome, pool table was average. The fact tha management lets the supposed Air Force bouncer let his family try to execute typicall bar table hustles on new customers , and then ban new customers when "bouncies" "family" gets beat and called out...trash. should they get better "control" staff...awesome place. Pricey but could be awesome
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandan E. 5 years ago on Google
    Staying over on business with time to kill, looked up "dive bars near me." Why? Because I am partial to local home hospitality with a blue collar crowd and low-lit atmosphere. I don't need frills and loud music. I need a bunch of regulars who see a new face as a "novelty." Bar staff was welcoming and inviting, acknowledged me right away which I love. I am a young looking, heavily tattooed man who often gets ignored. I crave a bar that initiates conversation...this place was no disappointment. I was in stitches 10 minutes here. Since I am relocating here...may have just found my new spot. It has that low-key atmosphere I crave after a long day's work, and karaoke on weekends to turn up.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeffrey James P. 2 months ago on Google • 141 reviews New
    Best bar in Fort Worth TX. If you are looking for a place to get a reasonably priced drink look no further than A Great Notion!

  • 5/5 Perry W. 6 months ago on Google • 124 reviews
    no food here, but occasionally have cookouts on Sundays. Kareoke Thursday thru Sunday. Victor is a great KJ, and many talented singers too.

  • 5/5 Nathan M. 4 months ago on Google • 120 reviews
    This place has wonderful energy. The bar tenders are friendly and the karaoke is fun and light hearted. Would highly recommend stopping in!

  • 4/5 Rene M. 8 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    The atmosphere was great. The drinks were great. The bartender was fantastic. However, the karaoke DJ is a really nice guy, but his sound system is way too low, which makes the experience not fun at all. I mean, when you're having a great time and the drinking starts, you have to keep that vibe going or start building it up. Overall, we still had a good time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lauren P. 5 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Didn’t serve food. Karaoke starts after 9pm, late start for my old lady bedtime, but lots of fun.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Leonisa J. 1 year ago on Google
    Can’t even express how disappointing this place is. It filled my heart with sadness. The Gentleman who does karaoke is the best one there by far. I was kicked out tonight when I asked for a drink. A bartender named ED asked me to leave if I was going to harass anyone. He didn’t like the fact that I offered to call the law enforcement because he can’t do his job. Since when is coughing in your shirt harassment, and looking at someone vaping in the bar and nothing being said to the one trying to kill others. If one wants to smoke; that’s your business; but don’t try to kill me too. I have had a very bad cough ever since and my asthma has started acting up. I have been in this bar several times as I do my laundry there. My life has been threatened more than once; and I do not carry any weapons.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charity D. 10 months ago on Google
    No smoking or vaping; must go outside to smoke or vape! I am a non-smoker, so I love this! The bartenders do an awesome job, and they are all friendly! Karaoke is awesome, too. The KJ will put you on a list so you will know when it's your turn.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Krystal C. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful establishment. Customers and bartenders are all amazing as well!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 BOB A. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing! Great Old-school-bar, with Karaoke! Ed is a fantastic bartender. Love this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dalton B. 1 year ago on Google
    Legit a great place. It's like a hole in the wall bar but staff has like a home town I-know-you feel.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amber R. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a fun neighborhood bar! They have karaoke 4 nights a week. The Karaoke dj brings a great environment. Definitely recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Micah W. 2 years ago on Google
    Meta is an awesome bartender and I love the people. Nice place to visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Isabel G. 2 years ago on Google
    So far me and the husband's spot. I love how dark it is inside. And it's very spacious. Bartender Ed makes the best Scooby Snack shots!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James B. 4 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Bartenders are awesome!! Karaoke is always a blast!! Don't forget to draw a chip after you sing!

  • 5/5 Yecenia C. 3 months ago on Google • 32 reviews New
    It was my first time going and I loved it I love the atmosphere and people are so kind

  • 4/5 Toby W. 8 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Very very well thought out place - with a dying downtown night-life they pigeoned holed themselves with a rather restrictive dress code and formal-occasion-vibe. This contradicts their “thing”: an 80s kareoke bar downtown. I arrived (as a bald man) and was told to “check my hat.” I’m a bit naked without it and had to turn them down for a night of fun. The atmosphere. The building. The people all seemed wonderful though. Would surely be a great idea for a party. Just heads-up on the dress code unless you rock a cowboy hat while not riding a horse or a (tacky) fedora.

  • 5/5 Brendonian B. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome staff! Super chill vibe, great karaoke spot!

  • 1/5 Mike L. 1 year ago on Google
    Not a great place at all. Was surprised based on reviews, but it was dive and dead.

  • 5/5 Aaron R. 10 months ago on Google
    Pretty dang chill place. Karaoke is fun but on the quiet side.

  • 5/5 Amy M. 1 year ago on Google
    If you like lil comfortable holes in the wall like I do...and you like karaoke...this is your place!!!

  • 5/5 Kathryn W. 9 months ago on Google
    Always a good time at a great notion. Bartenders are friendly, drinks are reasonable, and karaoke dj is great! Karaoke Thursday-Sunday nights

  • 5/5 Wade B. 1 year ago on Google
    Good neighborhood style bar with engaging staff members; they have karaoke Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; good sound with a knowledgeable KJ.

  • 5/5 Chris T. 1 year ago on Google
    I always love karaoke nights out there. Victor knows how to keep the place jumping

  • 5/5 Cat S. 7 months ago on Google
    Super fun with nice people and great staff! We had a wonderful time! Totally going back!

  • 4/5 Ricky M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice little hide a way. Average price drinks. Friendly mature crowd.

  • 2/5 Taylor D. 1 year ago on Google
    The only reason why I gave this place 2 stars was because of the dj and some nice people I met briefly... but this place refused to serve me when I wasn't even drunk... first they thought it was because I was under age, then they said it was because of how I was walking, but I just had a knee surgery. I showed them my brace, then they said I was trying to pick an argument and kicked us out. My friend was there and witnessed everything..I just found it funny how the only black chick gets pressured into proving her sobriety

  • 5/5 cduhigg 1 year ago on Google
    Super dive bar vibe, complete with full-spectrum clientele and cranky (but big-hearted) bartenders!

  • 5/5 Carson H. 3 years ago on Google
    A bar that feels like the Alaby from shameless, you feel at home!!. No one is in your business.. you get to be yourself with no judgement. The inside is like an 80s retro bar. With pool table and video poker lots of space to spread out.

  • 5/5 Meta H. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome local bar. Has a pool table and lots of dart boards. Fantastic bartenders. Owners are great too. Love this place.

  • 5/5 Idiosynchrissy Con Q. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    The staff is friendly and the barflys are even friendlier. My favorite bar in Fort Worth by far!! Casual chill vibe with great service. If you’ve never been, you’re missing out.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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