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Thirsty Armadillo

Bar Live music venue

Texas bands & other country acts play nightly at this down-home venue with daily drink specials. People often mention music, great, drinks, Great, time, atmosphere, staff, dance,


Address

120 W Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164, United States

Website

www.fortworthstockyards.org

Contact

+1 817-624-2770

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (369 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 1 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: 2 pm to 2 am
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 7 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: music (14) great (12) drinks (8) Great (7) time (7) atmosphere (6) staff (6) dance (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Brett R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place with an amazing atmosphere. I wasn't sure what to expect when I went to the bar/venue but when I arrived I was very impressed. The drinks were super inexpensive and there was a great band playing too. Good music, great atmosphere and cheap priced drinks, what else is there? BTW the bartender was amazing she was so kind, personable and had a great memory of everyone on my bar tab.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bob B. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place to be when in the stockyards. Live music during the day and early evening is very entertaining. Night club atmosphere for a night on the town after 9pm is amazing. Great prices for drinks, and awesome music makes for a fantastic night out every weekend. They are open Thur-Sun.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Larry B. 1 year ago on Google
    It was my homies bday! It was a variety of music, a mixed crowd with high energy!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucia S. 1 year ago on Google
    Bartender she was awesome very attentive and nice. She made us welcomed. Thank you 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hope G. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute little bar , great music & friendly staff ! Only a $5 cover charge

  • 5/5 Tawny K. 4 months ago on Google
    Thirsty Armadillo is a dive bar hot spot in the stockyards, all the bartenders are amazing and personable, the drinks are so reasonably priced and the live music is constant. Little dance floor in front of the stage makes for a good time to move around or people watch and see everyone always having a good time!

  • 4/5 Carlos M. 5 months ago on Google
    Lots of fun, I hate that they started charging a cover. We witnessed a fight on the last visit and staff took too long to break it out. Just like any bar, be careful..

  • 1/5 Hamza z. 9 months ago on Google
    The girl in front of the door with the glasses ,who is taking cover of charge is extremely rude , she needs more training for customer service and she is overwhelmed , not coming back to the place ,its not worth it

  • 4/5 mcolaluca 11 months ago on Google
    Fun place. Good drink selection and atmosphere. Small dance floor, but no real complaints

  • 5/5 shelby c. 9 months ago on Google
    Great place to come dance in the stockyards. Love the feel of this place and the bar staff is top notch.

  • 5/5 Ron A. 11 months ago on Google
    Ninja Cowboys loved playing there. Great staff and awesome customers.

  • 5/5 Amber I. 9 months ago on Google
    Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. They answered all of my questions without making me feel rushed, and I ended up with the perfect drink! Best kolache I’ve ever had, too—warm, soft, and cheesy!

  • 5/5 Cynthia A. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a great time at the 2022 Texas State Songwriter Championship 🏆 Kim Hunter won‼️ Big shout-out to the Ninja Cowboys for blessing me with this opportunity 💥 Great establishment ✅ Friendly Staff💥 Awesome Live music 😍

  • 1/5 R3D M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went last Friday and spent 40$ on drinks now I’m seeing multiple charges on my card for things I didn’t buy. Don’t open a tab here

  • 1/5 Ashley S. 1 year ago on Google
    Bartender closed the bar an hour early and left arm and arm with a patron she was serving all night instead of serving us. We were literally kicked out of the bar.

  • 1/5 Mariah L. 1 year ago on Google
    The door girl with red hair was so rude and didn’t know simple math. She also looked underage, she claimed I was being rude, but she looked extremely overwhelmed. I’m sorry that simple customer service is overwhelming.

  • 5/5 bartellj 2 years ago on Google
    This is a top-notch honky-tonk with great music! If you’re looking for stiff drinks and a great place to dance to live music this is it. There’s lots of room on the dance floor and plenty of seating. The bar staff is very nice there’s also several TVs what sports on it. They regularly change their music acts. This place is great for day drinking and a wild night

  • 4/5 The Honest T. 1 year ago on Google
    Very busy and lots of dancing. Definitely a fun time.

  • 5/5 Matthew L. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a good time dancing here . 85% dance music, 15%Country as of late between 10p and 2am.

  • 5/5 Taylor U. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice little dive bar. Drink prices were fair and the music was consistently good! We enjoyed our time here.

  • 5/5 Blake Van V. 2 years ago on Google
    I absolutely love this place. Great atmosphere, great drinks, great people. Always a good time.

  • 5/5 Ashley S. 2 years ago on Google
    Always have to visit this bar when I'm the stockyards guest music drinks are decently priced and the employees are great

  • 5/5 Philip W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great if you were looking for a club atmosphere on a Friday or Saturday night in the Fort Worth stockyards. Awesome live music throughout the week

  • 1/5 Dennise G. 2 years ago on Google
    I could have sworn it’s illegal to re use liquor bottles and refill them with water (Tito’s). Be careful with the vodka there and yes it happened and we just got there. Even when the bartender drank it she was like wow.

  • 5/5 jefhrey J. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing such a friendly staff. We came in early and we took Georgette recommendation and went with the Jittery armadillo. If your are looking for a great ice coffee with a light touch of sweetness, then this it. We definitely will be back.

  • 4/5 Rumple S. 2 years ago on Google
    I haven't been here in several years. That's why I was super surprised when the owner came by to greet me. He and this establishment are just as friendly as I remember. They keep it nice and clean, Including the restroom. Because Lola's has such a neighborhood bar feel to it, I would recommend it to everyone.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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