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The Boiled Owl Tavern

Bar

😠 Idk if their thing is to be rude here, but wow. I’ve lived here all of my life and visit magnolia all the time and me and my friends have never felt so disrespected as women here. People often mention rude, good, great, bartender, staff, night, drink, friendly,


Address

909 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104, United States

Contact

+1 817-920-9616

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (346 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 2 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 2 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: 2 pm to 2 am
  • Monday: 2 pm to 2 am
  • Tuesday: 2 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 2 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 2 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: rude (9) good (9) great (8) bartender (6) staff (6) night (6) drink (6) friendly (6)
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  • 1/5 Patricia V. 1 year ago on Google
    Idk if their thing is to be rude here, but wow. I’ve lived here all of my life and visit magnolia all the time and me and my friends have never felt so disrespected as women here.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Joseph G. 2 years ago on Google
    Very rude bartender staff, mocked my friends accent which I did not appreciate and made fun of him for not knowing anything about drinks. Come on Fort Worth we Are better than this. The scenery was good but we did not feel welcome.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 esme l. 1 year ago on Google
    Extremely RACIST staff. Do not recommend if you're a POC, especially if you're Latinx. They are Extremely rude and kick you out for LAUGHING. Do not support this bar at all costs. It should be shut down and investigated further.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Joceline E. 1 year ago on Google
    Worst customer service experience ever! My wife, brother & I just moved out here from California, since we've been here we have not run into anyone rude until last night. Not only did he make us feel very uncomfortable but he also made us all decide to never come back. When asked for a recommended beer he said we have 70, get up & go look, so I did. We had already got 3 drinks & all wanted another round maybe a shot for my brothers bday. I asked to try a sample of a TX beers on tap & I liked it but my wife didn't I asked for another TX beer & the bartender said, "are you going to buy a drink or just keep asking for samples because my boss charges for samples". I felt obligated to buy the beer that my wife didn't even like. You should never assume that we know all the drinks because again we are not from TX. We left a 2$ for the 2 samples we tried. We've never recieved this type of service from a TX bar & that was the last dollar we spend. We will continue to look for a lesbian friendly, veteran friendly bar.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeffrey M. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is great. Not a good place for a martini but they have around 100 beers to choose from at any given time and all your favourite spirits as well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brendonian B. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff is awesome! Karaoke is awesome! Really chill vibe! Highly recommended! Much better than it was 2-4 years ago, they must have gotten rid of the rude bartender :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean D. 2 years ago on Google
    Favorite bar on Magnolia, great staff and drink specials. Super integrated with the local community and host fun events for good causes. Loveeeeee it here
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Beth’s g. 7 months ago on Google
    Terrible service! The bartender was rude to me and made me feel very uncomfortable. I went back for another drink and he was rude again! I will not be going back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick K. 1 year ago on Google
    Local hang. Karaoke. Pool. I have had some of the most interesting conversations on the patio. Never left for more than $30. Don't bring expectations or thinking you'll get things your way. The Owl is what it is and they like it like that. I do too!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Xavier R. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm new in town and they made me feel just like home!!!! The bartenders are super friendly. Keep up the good work.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chas P. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great time Mon night for karaoke. Good prices. Dive bar laid back atmosphere with nice downtown location. Ill be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Seth G. 9 months ago on Google
    My wife says it’s the best bar she’s ever been to.

  • 1/5 Infinite S. 4 months ago on Google
    Doorman name "drago"? Not sure his name but he kicked out my friend for simply having a bowel movement in the bathroom. After knocking on the stall and harassing him asking him various questions. He suspected drug use. But after the person was done, told him to leave. This guy needs counseling.

  • 4/5 Jeffrey L. 6 months ago on Google
    Really rating this primarily for the MONDAY NIGHT KARAOKE. But Cody at the bar was a good & efficient Bartender. You can "bring in food" (several options on the same street), but they offer nothing but chips & slim-jims. Still, a very relaxed place, w/ a younger eclectic crowd, ABOVE AVERAGE SOUND SYSTEM and terrific host! You will get in 3-4 songs all night (if lucky). Good solid 4 (could be a 5 if they had decent food and a waitress or 2). BTW, terrific patio. I'll be back! First few singers win a free well drink... starts about 9:30

  • 5/5 Jonathan Grant B. 6 months ago on Google
    This is the place to be! Great service, awesome food, and crazy good drinks. Thank you Nicole for taking great care of us.

  • 1/5 Felicia M. 5 months ago on Google
    Drinks and atmosphere is great but the bartender is a giant douche for no reason. We gave a tip of at least 100 in tips too... never coming back again. Everytime he game me a drink he slammed it down and looked like he was about to fight me..

  • 5/5 Nicolette H. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing staff and a great place to hang out with friends. They have snacks and a variety of drinks of all contents 😉 A homey tavern that welcomes all!!

  • 1/5 Julia H. 7 months ago on Google
    I went with a group of friends and before we left the bartender pressured and bullied my friend into leaving a tip on his card when he had already left a cash tip on the table. He was very agressive. It was very rude and we left feeling very disrespected and uncomfortable. Will not be returning.

  • 1/5 Pat D. 4 months ago on Google
    Bartenders are pretty rude and stuck up and there’s always people doing cocaine.

  • 5/5 Julianne C. 1 year ago on Google
    I love it here!! So fun and always good vibes

  • 5/5 Devin O. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a dark and inviting bar with dive bar feels. The bartenders here make you feel welcome and invited. And the decor is eclectic if not bohemian. This easily has become one of my number one haunts on Magnolia.

  • 5/5 Jason W. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place. I go there all the time. The bartenders are awesome

  • 5/5 Joshua S. 5 years ago on Google
    We had gone there years ago when smoking was still allowed and it was so small that the smoke over powered you and it was hard to stay very long. We recently went back and were really surprised at how nice it really is. Taughting a very diverse crowd, fun & surly bartenders, great local beer selection and a great atmosphere. A perfect neighborhood bar for sure!

  • 5/5 Falicia N. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty chill little dive bar.

  • 4/5 Edward “TheFoodieApprentice” P. 2 years ago on Google
    A fun location with very intuitive music. Bar staff are friendly and honest. A very nice bar with plenty of regulars. Definitely coming back.

  • 4/5 Juan Rangel I. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place, good crowd, really busy patio. Dog friendly, but look to the right when you walk in - the drink specials are posted on the board, and you see roughly twenty to thirty people a night asking what's that special for the day. Great karaoke, with singers genuinely skilled. Personal preference, I don't like kjs that say "a dollar donation gets you moved up in line by one", but that has nothing to do with the establishment. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 William C. 2 years ago on Google
    Steve Stewart makes FW's best Green Teas. Every other employee is okay, I guess. But Steve is definitely the star. Show up on a Wednesday night. Ask him to recommend a high ABV beer for an extra special experience.

  • 5/5 Joel H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great spot with good vibes on a Thursday night. Very friendly staff. Nice and laid back. Good tunes ambiance but still able to easily carry on a conversation without needing to talk loud. Will return.


Call +1 817-920-9616 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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