Billy Bob's Texas

"Billy Bob’s Texas is the world’s largest honky tonk, encompassing three acres with neon signs, bull riding, pool tables, barbecue, and bars. It has hosted music legends like Willie Nelson and Travis Tritt." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"You can’t have a map of Dallas restaurants without mentioning the OG Dallas show — Dallas, that is. In the original version of the soap opera, Billy Bob’s served as a place for the characters to drink and dance. Though Billy Bob’s is in Fort Worth, and not Dallas proper, this saloon is always worth the drive for a night out." - Alex Gonzalez

"If you’ve been looking to learn how to Texas two-step, here’s your chance. The self-proclaimed “World’s Largest Honky Tonk” is the heart and soul of Fort Worth’s Stockyards. This massive venue brings in some of the best country acts around, and the dance floor is always packed. If dancing isn’t your thing, there are plenty of things to see or do, from billiards to an indoor rodeo arena. Be sure to get a photo with the bull before you head out." - MATADOR_NETWORK

"Fort Worth’s legendary honky-tonk Billy Bob’s has officially announced plans to reopen its doors. The bar announced this week that it would return on Thursday, August 13, following a monthslong hiatus caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. According to a press release, Billy Bob’s obtained a new operations license that will allow it to “open and operate under food and beverage guidelines.” Previously, Billy Bob’s was classified as a bar, which meant that it wasn’t able to open due to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order requiring alcohol-oriented businesses to close. The pandemic-era Billy Bob’s will be a bit different than its typical vibe. The bar will open for daytime admission, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., serving dishes like smoked brisket and chicken fried steak out of its Honky Tonk Kitchen. In order to open, Billy Bob’s has implemented a host of safety measures intended to stem the spread of COVID-19. Patrons will be screened with a “non-invasive” thermal camera, and if a person’s temperature is recorded at over 99.5 degrees, they’ll be asked to leave or undergo more in-depth screening. Only 30 people will be allowed on the roped-off dance floor at any given time, and (of course) all patrons will be required to wear masks. Billy Bob’s will also operate at significantly limited capacity, with social distancing markers placed around the inside of the building. For folks who just can’t wait to get back to Billy Bob’s, the doors open at 11 a.m. on Thursday." - Amy McCarthy

"Every adult in North Texas has a story that begins, "So one night at Billy Bob's..." for good reason: This place, which has been dubbed the largest honky tonk in the world, has more than a dozen bars and hosts some of the most famous country musicians around. It's a little rough around the edges—pleasantly so. But more than anything, this is the experience a new tourist imagines when they think of Texas: slide guitars, cheap beer, and a mechanical bull." - Tommie Ethington, Diana Oates