Lil' Red's Longhorn Saloon

The Longhorn Saloon is such a cute little spot right in the heart of Fort Worth! We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon, and there was live music playing and lots of dancing. The atmosphere was lively but still relaxed—exactly what you’d hope for in a classic Stockyards saloon. It’s not flashy or overdone, just a fun, welcoming place with great energy. If you’re exploring the area or showing friends around town, it’s definitely worth popping in for the experience. Overall, a great little saloon with lots of character!

We had one Hell of a time ! The Band was spot on and the crowd couldn’t have been any friendlier. Cold beer and great service topped it off. Older crowd which we really enjoyed, everyone was having a Big Ball in Cowtown

We had some fun and our waitress was nice but the drinks are truly horrendous. Pictured is my “crown soda” next to a bottle of water lol. Again it was a fun time, I did enjoy myself but these bartenders could do a lot better for paying customers

I had a great afternoon here. Live band is great, drink price is reasonable.

This is a great bar with an awesome Texas atmosphere but the one star is for the lady at the entrance. She is running a sham. We accidentally walked in because of the awesome bar stools they have while crossing the street. We had probably spent 30 seconds in the bar and the lady at the entrance asked another customer to reach out to us and make our way to the entrance. Without asking or giving us the option if we wanted to stay or not she made us pay for the $5 cover charge stating that if you just walk into the door after 7 pm you have to pay, even without us ordering or staying a minute at the place. Seriously, is this how you want to run a business and charge people? Have the courtesy and at least offer them a chance if they want to stay or not. We ordered margaritas and it was basically just lemonade. I'd say terrific ambience, terrible service and people working here. Skip if you can.

Went on Nov.22nd and opened a tab and when I closed it I asked to see the charges. She said she closed it and couldn’t print out the charges. A manager RELUCTANTLY printed out the charges and was adamant that she needed that printout back. I paid and tipped in cash. The receipt said $109.55 and they took $189.55 out of my bank account. I have left a message and no return call yet. I do have a my customer receipt that shows $109.55. I will not return even though it was a fun place. UPDATE: thank you for the quick response. We did enjoy the establishment and hopefully when we return it will be without issue.

A great Texas honky tonk, nice size dance floor with live music and good beverages. A long time Fort Worth traditional dance hall.

Great old cowboy bar with a lot of history. If you’re in the Fort Worth area you have to visit Lil’ Reds Longhorn Saloon. It’s right in the middle of all the action in the Stockyards so make your plans and have a good time.

Love the place, amazing saloon to dance and have fun, good cocktails (shots..) etc. I go there every time Im in Dallas/Forth Worth

Two stars but only cause the bar itself is cool. Was in Wednesday afternoon with my dad visiting me from outta town and wanted to take him to the stockyards. Couldn't have been met with a more rude bartender - how dare we ask any questions! There was a chalkboard listing the specials but usually there's a diff happy hour. I asked if there was happy hour and she pointed at the board.. K thanks, very helpful. Then we order a couple drinks, my dad just pulled out like $12 cause our last drinks were that at the last bar, instead of just saying hey your total is $___... she taps the bar and goes "I'm gonna need more than that". Are you kidding me??? THEN something comes up about how a band is going to play and my dad asks oh who is playing? And simultaneously I ask what time? You'd of thought we gave her a brain aneurysm. So then she replies "it says outside". Do better. Remind your bartenders that 1. Just be nice 2. The stockyards are literally full of tourists and they're going to talk and ask her questions. 3. If you don't like your job, get a new one. Would be a 5 star place without her.

Everything was incredible ! It was my first trip to Texas but I guarantee it won't be my last ! The people are great, the food was great, the service was great and the hospitality is off the wall ! I'm a ok country girl and this felt like home. I live in N. California but after this trip it won't be for long. I felt like I was in a true honky tonk that I grew up around. Great club and super friendly crew. The music was fantastic ! I will definitely be back !

Great band on Sunday afternoon. A lot of dancing and a lot of fun. No cover charge. The dance floor was full of two-stepping couples ands drinks are reasonable.

Western as it comes, great environment and like walking into an old west saloon. Pool, dance floor and long country bar right when you walk in. Don't waste your money at the stock yards more tourist places...mosy on in here, kick your boots up and enjoy ole Texas hospitality. Very nice cozy saloon.

A group of 6 went here Saturday night. We were there few hours spending about $200. When time to leave we asked the bartender for two cups of water (One member of our party had had too much and not feeling well). We were REFUSED the water. The bartender said she would give us a cup and ice but that we would have to buy a bottle of water ! So I could order a drink mixed with water... I could sit and wait for the ice to melt to have some water, I could go to the bathroom and fill the cups with water from the sink (which I did ) but the bartender REFUSED to pour the water in the cups from her spray gun or bar sink. Unbelievable!

Lil Reds is great place to dance and drink or not? Huge dance floor. Prices are about half what some places charge

Super fun vibe inside. The stools are hilarious. There is a ton of space inside. There was a musician later in the evening as well. The bartender was attentive, engaging, and fun. She had a positive attitude and was informative. The drink options are plentiful. This end of the street is just as good if not better than where all the shopping is. It gets more happening the closer to the weekend however. Most places down this end closed during the week.

Nice honky tonk type place. Paid $45 cover for three only to play pool. We made a reservation; told the staffers at the door we would be most likely gone when the band started. Drinks were fine. Bartenders were nice. Servers that were checking on our abandoned reserved table were friendly too. We played 5 games and literally when the band started jamming we lasted about 15 more minutes and headed back to the hotel. Not exactly good value here; I could have bought a pool table on Craigslist cheaper and played in the hotel parking lot and left it. Guess it was at least worth some dollars having not entered a bar in Texas since the virus started

We had a great time! Good band, older crowd, great dance floor! Great vibe! Highly recommend!

Great place for some fun dancing. Great people. Great drinks! Try the mini chocolate and Guinness shot. Yum!

I've lol place off the main drag Lower prices on beer but no food till 5pm (kitchen closed) Nice big dance floor and good music looks like there's a lot of hootin and hollerin in the evening, y'all come ya hear

Great bar for learning two step! They have live music that plays good two stepping songs. It was more of an older crowd when I went here. There is a cover to get in here though. I like how they have more than just beer. There's a good selection of shots to choose from. All of the staff here are friendly.

shit ass customer service. waitress had no issue being rude, no issue for telling us that where we were sitting was reserved, handed us the check to pay immediately after ordering waters to start, waters were $3 each.

Stopped in for the $5 Bloody Mary and it's was dang good! The bartender was really sweet and got to know her for the few minutes we were there. Lots to look at around the establishment and unique bar stools!

One of the best bars in the DFW for a true Texan experience. Sadly, they closed their snack bar up and that has made drinking there more difficult as those drinks are indeed strong, and I need something to eat while hanging out. Other than that, great live music, dancing, nice folks behind the bar and inside. Also, best chairs I've ever sat in.

Super fun bar, great vibe, live music, friendly bartenders . SO glad we walked out of McNastys next door, that place gave me the creeps.

Awful! 20 dollar cover to listen to literally the same damned twangy song all night, coupled with the worst service I've ever seen! We might as well have been invisible. I would NEVER go back or advise anyone to go there.

What a cool place. Drinks on point, well lit, good music (not a fan of country music, but the live band was playing more of a western sound). We didn't do any dancing but watched patrons enjoying themselves doing so. $4 shot specials on Saturday night.

Went for the first time on a Wednesday and had a blast! Great band, smooth dance floor and super friendly people. Whether you are a local or visitor, I highly recommend this place!

Well if you're looking for a typical country style bar in the stockyards this is the place to go. They have a live band playing and a dance floor for people to two step. There's a bar as you enter and the staff are pretty efficient. They have plenty of tables and appear to have a DJ booth too. They also have a small hole in the wall serving basic BBQ to eat which is good if you've had a few too many beers. I had a great time because I went in expecting a very country style, saloon full of cowboys dancing and having fun in the stockyards, and that is exactly what I got!

Longhorns has long graduated from the Mecca of underage drinking. Back in the day, all the rural country kids would drive from all around to hit up longhorns. We'd buy crappy test tube shots, sing karyoke, grind on our loves for the night, then rush home to beat our curfews. It was awesome. Now this place has been upgraded with a nice stage, some tables to sit and rest in between dances, and a great bar. Randy Rogers was playing last night and the dance floor was hooping. I liked the crowd very nice people all dressed up. Beers are pricey at $4 on a Saturday night.

This is about the best bar and dance club I have been in. What makes the place is the people, and the people were so much fun. Don't miss it when in Fort Worth!

Little red's longhorn saloon is my all-time favorite .. any day of the week anytime you go in you're always greeted with a friendly smile.. The staff is wonderful courteous and always kind always there ready to fill up your drink. I like this place so much I relocated, bought a home nearby and now it is my regular happy place thank you little reds for the best entertainment.. A place you can go where everyone's family!!

Had a great time here. The food was amazing. We were doing some hopping for a friend's birthday, so I ordered chips and cheese for a quick snack. The queso was much better than anything I'd have expected and the chips were seasoned perfectly. We ended up hanging around for a bit so one person in our party ordered the ribs and OMG. Unanimous approval from our 10 person group. The meat was falling off the bone, and the flavor was so smokey and perfect that the sauce wasn't even necessary. Those that did try the sauce however said that there was also goodness there :) The bartenders were a bit lackluster personality-wise, but the band and dancing made up for it. We had a great time. My only wish is that Fort Worth weren't so far away. This is literally my first visit in about 8 years, but I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Lil' Red's. P.S. I heard from one of my group that someone was washing dishes in the bathroom sink, but I didn't see it so I'm just going to assume that it never happened LOL. Thanks!

we visit lit red longhorn saloon 2 nights the music was great loved the dancing and Craig sang the way country music should be, the people of Texas are some of the most courteous we have every found .it sure reminded us of are hay day thanks for a great time Norm and Shirley of Michigan

This place is a fun spot.... good country music... live band after 9:00....$5:00 cover after :8:00...the lady at the door is a 'no nonsense ' type... not too good at customer service .....on the other hand Kayla, our bartender/ server was awesome .... we came back for the evening because of her Had a bad experience at Mcnastys Loved this place, from San Diego CA..and Kayla made It a pure pleasure

I came here during the St. Patrick's Day weekend with all of my family. Man, we all had a great time drinking, and dancing with strangers that were just having a blast. What an excellent experience it was for us!!! :) Note: We're NOT Country or Western music dancers....but, it didn't matter to us. We were having a BLAST!!! :)

What an absolute disaster. Not only is this place disgusting, it should be ashamed of itself for even opening its doors on a daily basis. The staff is rude and unhelpful and it is the ultimate place to waste your time, money and breath. Absolutely disgusting and will not be back! Can't wait for this to go out of business and make room for something worthwhile in such prime real estate. Lil' Red's, you should be ashamed of the "service" you provide. Highway robbery at its finest folks!

Love to go dancing and not with kids. The crowd here is always fun and never too rowdy or rude. The bartenders pour a good drink and I believe everyone has a good time. We celebrated my birthday and was glad we did.

Loved the barstools & friendly staff at this Stockyards area bar with live entertainment. (Cover.)

Stools that flatter your ass get a green light in my book. Lil' Red comes through with these sassy ass stools that makes you feel saucy indeed. I may have been a little wine tipsy at this point. A few more drinks later and the next day I found some photos of me riding on the saddle that they keep on a fence. Okay. But prior to that I do remember switching partners with a cool looking couple on the country dance floor. Talking to a nice older couple celebrating the woman's birthday. Making fun of my date's outfit calling him people of Walmart. Maybe that's why he hasn't texted me again. But hey, why so sensitive? Oh well. But the drinks here folks, are strong. So consider yourselves warned.

Good place for dancing, boot scootin, pool. Music is good. It sums up a true honky tonk experience. Worth a try to see if it is your new hang out.

My favorite place to dance in the stockyards. Has the old Texas Honky tonk atmosphere that I crave. The bands are always good too.

What can I say ? This is a no-kidding saloon. The building is over 100 yrs old and looks every bit of it in a classic Texas way. The music the night I went was a bit slow, but that may have just been that act. It was exactly what I expected and as advertised, so it gets 5 -stars from me.

We always have a super fun time when we stop in! Lots of dancing to be had and the drinks are super affordable! Cherish this saloon, like stepping back in time, and so glad it's still around!

Had a pretty rough experience here with the management being total dicks. On top of that I got sick after eating a burger here, the meat was undercooked, I ate it thinking it would be okay but I was sick for a few weeks. BAD BEEF AND MEAT HERE DONT GO

Saw Hank iii there. That show was INSANE fun! He always puts on a great show with both of his bands, Hank iii and the Damned Band & ASSJACK. You wounldn't even believe its the same group of folks. And Longhorn Saloon did a good job hosting the show, as good as can be expected. Bars did run out of preferred beer. The show was all ages, because I love to get drunk and mosh in a pit with 10 year olds. Kidding...was NOT in the pit. But I did have one dad annoyed that his little kid couldn't see the show over my big adult head. I guess he really needed his precious child to learn about pits, drugs, drunkeness and how to conjugate the "f" word correctly. Security was lax to say the least. Luckily we managed stools along the railing over looking what would have otherwise been a dance floor had there not been a pit. Seats were good and what beers they had were cold. They could have planned a smidge better, but all in all a good night. Go see Hank iii, buy tickets early. This show SOLD OUT and no one was selling their tickets outside. Tickets went for $100 online general admission. CRAZY.

I settled in here on a recent night of exploration and found myself parked with a couple of bartenders, the cook (who I didn't know was the cook at the time) and a couple of random folk in on a night when the Stockyards weren't teeming with tourists and the wallets of drive-bys. Yes, it's a new day for the gang at the Longhorn, and there's a ton of space in here, I might say, even, deceptively so -- and they're eager to host the crowds ready for a little live (mostly singer-songwriter variety) music. In general, I find that Fort Worth rooms dedicated to hosting acts do so relentlessly, and the Longhorn folks seem steeped in that tradition. You'll find a bar full of lots of standard (and often quite Texas-friendly) brands at the bar, and I settled into a couple of Lone Stars over my chats with those present. I need to get back when they're fighting them off on the weekends - when the stage teeters toward the crowd (and the crowd back), and soak up the folks they're booking in prime time. It may not tell me everything I really need to know about the Longhorn Saloon, but it just might tell me something interesting. And most days, interesting's enough to predict a return engagement.

This place was a surprise all around. I wasn't sure why the final Fort Worth show for one of my favorite local bands was held here since they are far, far away from the country music that I associate with the Stockyards, but it worked. The door guy was cool, the bartenders were fun and the drinks were cold and readily available. There were three different bars available for grabbing drinks so we never had to wait in line (except for that one time when another patron was so drunk that the bartender had to help her sign her tab). I thought the sound system was really good, and liked that they projected the bands on the multiple flat screens at the back of the venue. All in all I am glad we made the treck over to Fort Worth, the show was great!

This place is truly the only legit honky tonk left in the Stockyards. Great traditional country music. FULL BAR. Awesome food. PS. IF youre an asshole you will get thrown directly out the door.

If Old school live country music is what you are looking for you found it. Also they make a really good double meat burger.

Dale Watson show, Good drink prices, nice dance floor, and a very good waitress. Watch where you park, ticket will cost me 35$ and it was a good time.

This place has been here for a very long time. Hank iii sold out. Not a small venue by any means. The crowd was rowdy. They almost ran out of beer. I was drinking Michelob Ultra. The show was one of the best I've seen. I hate to make this a review of the Hank iii show, but I cannot stress how important to match the right show to the right venue for an evening to go well. This was the right show in the right place. Hank iii has a unique mix of indignant old country to kiss my ass speed metal. The crowd is diverse. The Mohawk punks in the pit and the dinner plate belt buckle ropers at the bar; everyone enjoying the show in a good natured, have a beer and butt heads like maniacs way. The venue was a perfect place for this show. The beers were cold. The bartenders fast and professional. See deno's photos to get an idea.

Love this place!! Awesome live bands and you never know who might be playing - Moe Bandy, Dale Watson, Gary P Nunn. You feel welcome the minute you walk in the door. Make sure to say hello to the owners. They are gems!!

It doesn't get any better than this. Authentic, so many wonderful people and good music. So glad we went here!!

Mmmm... I didn't have a bad time here, but I agree the racist decor is a bit much. But this is Fort Worth and I'm out of my element here anyway. This is a pretty good sized bar with lots of cowboys, live music, a dance floor, and pool tables. They charge a cover to get in, which I'm not a fan of, especially when the ladies' room uses shower curtains rather than doors on the stalls.

Great place to dance and meet up with all of your friends. People come from all over to dance here. They have the best Western Swing bands around.

What a great Gem in the middle of the Stockyards! Great service, amazing food, perfect atmosphere! If your a visitor or a local, you need to check this place out. The drinks are hand made as well, try the Spicy Margarita!