Proper

Proper is a cozy hole-in-the-wall just off Magnolia in Fort Worth; a reliable spot for a low-key nightcap or a pre-dinner drink. The vibe is relaxed, the drinks are solid, and the space never tries too hard. Best for a small group or if you’re just looking to switch it up🍸

Very nice cozy, old style atmosphere and the drinks definitely match the the setting. They definitely do right on the espresso martinis by making fresh espresso. If you're looking for a good legitimate cocktail in the area then this is definitely the place.

My boyfriend and I came here on a whim. It’s a cozy place off Magnolia. The staff were very nice to say the least which made us comfortable to be there. It’s very clean and well kept. The drinks were awesome. Tonight was trivia night which was pretty fun. We will definitely be back along with inviting our friends to a new spot to just chill and relax.

Really excellent little neighborhood bar. The mix drinks are exceptional and the staff wonderful. My go to place for evening relaxation in Fort Worth. Great place to have conversation with associates. Quiet but to notch service.

I genuinely had one of the best gin & tonics I have ever had here. The star anise added a great aroma to the drink and I have already been back another time to have it again since it was so good!! The bartender was super sweet and attentive!

Had an amazing time at Proper thanks to Jeremy! Not only does he make incredible drinks, but his fun and cool personality really made the night unforgettable. He’s got a knack for knowing exactly what you want and always keeps the good vibes flowing. Highly recommend checking out this spot—Jeremy’s the best bartender around! Had a great experience at the bar thanks to Clayton! He brings such positive energy and good vibes to Proper. Super friendly and attentive, he really knows how to make you feel welcome!

Stopped in for a drink to warm up on a nippy evening and this bar was decorated very cute for Christmas. The drink was great and service was friendly. Would definitely stop back in the future!

Chill vibe with a cute new cocktail menu. However, I was taken aback when they asked only me to hold a credit card to ensure I didn't steal their cup. 🤨 Before I could respond, they said they needed me to understand that it wasn't just because I was me (the only black person in the establishment) but because the specific drink I ordered came in a special cat cup which another customer had stolen in the past. I complied to keep peace but that was totally inappropriate regardless of why. Document it as standard policy on the menu next to that drink, take a card in advance for ALL tabs, I don't know-- anything besides singling a customer out as a potential thief, unwarranted. It definitely soured my experience so it'll be my last.

Great customer service, very attentive, the food is good quality, the portions are kind of small, but definitely worth it with the great vibe.

Owner met us as we came in and told us a bit about his bar I had the Mickey Finn and my wife had Tokai Jinn Sour Mine was a well balanced drink with Haymans Absinthe and vermouth Very cool atmosphere. Highly recommend this place

Been here a couple times, and each time i've enjoyed myself. The interior is fairly small, and if you come on a busy night it might take a while to get seated. However, they do have a patio in the back that you can use as well. This place focuses on craft cocktails, and its a nice lounge/bar to grab a drink and catch up with someone. My all time favorite drink was a clarified tomato cocktail, but when i went back this past weekend, sadly it was no longer on the menu. They switch up the drink menu, (not sure how often) but its nice to know that you can try different drinks. They also sell small snacks (nuts and crackers), definitely no restaurant style food. PS: there's a small parking lots in the back. Just make sure you turn into the tiny entrance by the thai restaurant.

I went here as one of my jaunts for my goal of 52 solo dates right before Christmas. While the place was packed with groups of Christmas cheer, I was given great attention and service with a lovely cocktail.

Very helpful barkeeper. Love the dark, speakeasy vibe. The drinks are freaking amazing. The "Last Night in Paris," is simply the best cocktail I have ever had. Just absolutely delicious. I'm going to start recommending the Proper to friends visiting from out of town. The restaurant next door is really good too, so they make a perfect one-two.

Amazing service, great conversation, and lots of guidance on drink options. It's not a large space, but it's cozy and what they lack in space they make up in character. It was dark inside, but I appreciated the curtains blocking out that Texas sun and made the space even more cool and comfortable. The restrooms clean and fragrant and it just felt like being welcomed into their home. I could go on about the afternoon, just know I can't wait to return.

Super cute bar, really small interior but nice and cozy on a Sunday afternoon. Friendly attentive service with an eclectic bar menu that was full of fun for the fall/halloween season. Drinks were just ok, odd ingredients that fell a little flat and just tasted of strong alcohol and don't feel like it was the intended flavor . Had a really nice time though and would certainly try more drinks with the cool vibe.

Long considered THE cocktail mecca in Fort Worth, I'm surprised it took me so long to visit this spot on the far-side of Magnolia. Located in a blink-and-you'll-miss it storefront on a quiet block, we stopped in to this cozy little lounge on a Friday night and found it to be comfortably busy but not packed. Half classics and half creative concoctions, their menu read like a book. Our drinks were carefully crafted and came out perfect, with the vesper and the spicy pickle martini being standouts. A nice spot for a quiet, well-heeled drink in the city.

Grabbed drinks with my girls and had a great time. As someone who doesn't drink, I was very appreciative to have the "full experience" thanks to their non-alcoholic menu with great options! I will be back for sure!

This place is awesome- very decorated, low lighting, cute tiny tables, made to look very "hole in the wall". It was packed so it did take a while to get out first order placed, but after that the drinks came by quickly. They had a ton of drinks to pick from- plenty of variety. The only downside- the drinks weren't actually that great- either only talented like alcohol, or didn't taste like what we asked for. Not my favorite bar, but if my friends wanted to go back i would be up for it!

We have come to Proper for years and they never disappoint. They serve bites and have a great happy hour. Their outside area is small but accommodating. The inside is like you stepped back into the prohibition era with dark wood, velvet but big comfy bar stools. It's very quant to say the least. Their menu changes with seasons so the QR code posted was spring 2023. Cheers!!

Cute little place. Good happy hour (a few cocktail options for $6). I strongly dislike the "scan this QR code and pull up our menu on your phone" thing, but it's not like this is the only place doing that. To me it just feels kind of gimicky... like we're at Chilis instead of a nice, classy bar. On a Friday at 6pm, the place was busy (all seats occupied) but not overcrowded. The service was adequate, not remarkably friendly but not rude either. I'd imagine it's quicker if you sit at the bar. The cocktails were delish and there are many to choose from (beyond the HH menu). We love the cozy feel of this neighborhood bar and will definitely be back.

Perfect craft cocktail bar for a date or with a small group of friends. It has a very intimate and cozy vibe. Ambiance 10/10 their holiday decorations are amazing. Cocktails/food 10/10: Jeremy and julia do a really good job behind the bar. If you dont know what to order they will always get you something that you will like. Service: friendly and knowledgeable staff. Parking: easy to find on the street and frwe

You won't be disappointed if you stop into Proper for a drink. Their menu has so many options for any drink preference. Don't see anything you like...no worries Annie is an amazing mixologist. She created delicious libations that were unique and so well balanced just by talking to us about our preferences. This place is a great find with a cozy indoor vibe and an outdoor patio if you prefer that style.

We were in town for a concert, it got canceled and we ended up here on a Monday night. As luck would have it, it was Proper's trivia night! Drinks were good, Halloween decor was sPoOky and fun and trivia was fantastic! The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming! Would highly reccomend to any local or out-of-towner! Thanks, y'all for turning our lemons into delicious (spiked) lemonade!

If you want to have an awesome drink, come To The Proper and Jeremy is the best, the drinks are super good. Bring friends and chill .

This hidden gem on Magnolia St. crafts delicious cocktails, drinks, and food! Their drink menu has an endless selection of all your favorite drinks including margaritas and even a cool cocktail called a Key West State of Mind. Service is top notch with some of the friendliest staff I have ever encountered here in Fort Worth . A small intimate setting, perfect for a date night or a meetup with some good friends.

Great mixologist! Drinks were amazing! Quaint space with a cool vibe. Locals and newbies

Ask for the mexican old fashion and bring your puppy to the patio. It's the perfect afternoon!

This bar may not look like much from the outside, but it's totally different inside. Very intimate, calm place for craft cocktails and conversations. Not stuffy at all, just a nice change from the loud drinking spots around it. There is a very nice patio in the back for when it's not so hot, too. The extensive drink menu ranged from a classic old fashioned to a blue drink that was serviced with a pool floaty wrapped around it. I guess they currently have a tropical theme! The staff are so patient and helpful, try to hone you toward a drink you'll like. After a couple rounds and some talk about what my husband likes, the bartender asked if he could surprise him with something off menu. It was incredible and is his new favorite drink ever! The bartender did NOT have to do that. Goes to show how much he enjoys his craft!

This is my favorite bar in Fort Worth. If you're looking for a small chic bar to just sit back relax and enjoy handcrafted cocktails this is a must try. Great service, nostalgic, atmosphere, and a wide variety of made to order options. Space is limited inside but there is a great outdoor area.

Love the people and the atmosphere. Lisa, Phil, brie and Jeremy are all.amazing. best drinks and they are so creative. ​

Fantastic cocktails. Incredible bartenders. Wish I was closer to be a regular. Cozy, quaint, clean and easy to enjoy a few drinks before dinner.

I cannot believe I haven't written a review yet. We have been coming here since they opened and the bar seats were empty. The owners are terrific. They work their own bar and try to remember all of their customers' names. They have a variety of craft cocktails. This is your go-to place if you're tired of the craft beer scene - although let's not forget they do have 6 taps of craft beer for the beer lovers out there!! Great atmosphere, quaint and inviting. Enormous liquor selection. Although they don't serve food, there is a Thai place next door that is amazing! You can order food from Spice and eat it here. Love giving back to local businesses. PS - don't leave without having a pickle shot - it's soooooooooo good. Lastly - in regards to the 1 star review - who brings a baby to a tiny prohibition period bar? I would have given you the look as well. I have a baby and would never bring her here.

My husband found Proper on Google and saw the raving reviews. Naturally, we wanted to check out the place. It's a wonderful spot for a ladies night out or to get a couple of drinks. There's seatings inside, at the bar, and outside. The bartender ( I think her name's Julie) was awesome. She made the most fabulous (and strong) drinks. I ordered the Cosmo - standard drink that all bartenders should know. The Cosmo had a blue sugar rim, which was my favorite part, and the pour was delicious. My husband ordered the old fashion - a good pour. He loved his drink. He also ordered the Pearl Heart which was made with tequila. He said that it was so smooth and easy to drink. We ordered a charcuterie board. Hands down - the best one I had so far. The owners made the jam and the mustard seeds - it tasted so good with the different cheeses and meat. A must when you come here! As for the parking, I wasn't sure if the lot behind Proper was for them... but we managed to find close street parking. We will be back with our friends. Thank you for a wonderful night!!

I first heard of Proper at Craft, a philanthropic event that had all the bars in the area competing for the best cocktail. Within 30 seconds of walking in the door, I smelled dirty rag. It was not the ideal first impression. After I consciously decided to focus on something else, I noticed the cool décor and older music playing, and I appreciated the large bottle of water on tables with glasses ready to go. The menu is a little book. Make sure to read the rules at the beginning. I've never seen rules like these before! It took me a while to review the menu and I think you have to be a bartender to understand all the different types of alcohol :) I was in the mood for a snickers martini and they made something similar. It was delicious. Only complaint is that it seemed small. Next up was a spicy pickletini. I like pickle juice and this was probably the best pickle drink I've had. The kick from the spice was perfect. Their menu is extensive and their bartenders are experienced, so I can't imagine being disappointed with the taste of a drink. Shout out to John "nuts and bolts" who according to the owner/ manager is the hardest working bar-back in DFW. Proper gets SO busy after 9:45. The older crowd dwindles at this point and then people in their 30s-50s remain. Overall, I really enjoyed my time here. My boyfriend and I took our time chatting over drinks. I would come here again around 8:30 before it gets too crowded. As I mentioned earlier, I found out about Proper at Craft and after visiting and seeing the variety of drinks they offer, I think they did themselves a disservice to serve a margarita. Y'all have so much more! P.s. I entirely planned on telling the bartenders about my complaint of the dirty rag smell according to rule #6, but I didn't realize how busy and loud the place would be when we decided to leave.

It's a cool little place to hang out but if it's busy the drinks can take a bit so come ready to order. Personally the menu isn't my favorite. I'd say order what you know even if it's not on the menu!

Stopped here on a Saturday evening. Great cocktails, staff, and music. The menu offers a wide range of craft cocktails to satisfy a variety of flavor profiles. The attention to detail from the staff shows you how much they care about the quality of what the customer is served. Will be stopping by again soon, hope to see you there!

A great setting, great drinks and a neat little hole in the wall place! I'll definitely be back!

Great atmosphere and cocktails. Super friendly staff Would recommend to anyone looking for a great time

Really great cocktails. We love to stop in Proper before and/or after dinner when we are in the area. The food selections they have added since covid are really good! Word to the wise, don't play music on the juke box. If the bartender doesn't like it, they will turn it off and you will lose your money.

If you're out with a couple of friends and looking for something more than beer, this is your meet-up spot. The menu has all flavor palettes covered and as a guy who enjoys whiskey/scotch I was glad to see less-sweet options. The drinks are dangerously smooth and menu options seem to rotate and change. Our menu was different than past pictures from other reviewers. Just tell them your preferred flavors or what you usually drink and let them be creative. You're in good hands.

Atmosphere is unexpected for the area but I loved it. Service is impeccable because of the small nature of the place, it really just feels like home except you have a professional mixologist on hand to create your perfect cocktail. Bri, my bartender, literally read my mind when it comes to the perfect Martini and I even got a couple extra olives Thanks Bri and thank you Proper! Magnolia remains one of the best streets in Fort Worth because of places like this

Really enjoyed this spot. Went after work with a coworker. They make a pickle vodka. I got this as a martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. So yummy!

Drinks are fantastic and the bartenders are gems! Came for trivia twice; it was fun the first time and started out fun the second time until the trivia host started having personal conversations about politics over his microphone, criticizing candidates and talking smack about "the Democrats". This will definitely be the last time we come to trivia night at Proper, at least while this dude is hosting.

So happy to have found this cute little place. It was creatively decorated with Christmas cheer. Drink as are delish!

Nice ambiance, my gimlet was very good. I sat at the bar and service was good, a bit slow but wasn't in a hurry.

I had an appointment at the Apple Store for my phone.... the process stressed me out so much that I wanted a drink and the ability to work at the same time..... Im not from Fort Worth, I am from Dallas (Before you ask why would he come here for an iPhone appt... its because they had an appointment that was not a week away like the store in Dallas) I pulled out my phone and found this little quaint bar. I am so glad that I found this place. Tanner proved to be very knowledgable about liquors, beers and cocktails in general. His bareback Akeen was wonderful and engaging, he is a bit shy but bring him out of his shell and he will keep you smiling :) The first drink I started with was a Pisco Sour, which was simply splendid, I followed that with an Old Fashioned made with a smoky Mescal. If you have never had a smoky mescal, I highly recommend that your try it! The ambiance of this place is one where you feel comfortable bringing your laptop and working or studying while having a drink, similar to Starbucks; yes they have free wifi :) or just bring a group of friends and chill out for a bit. If you get hungry while enjoying your libations both restaurants that are on each side of the bar will walk food over to the bar for you :) What more could you ask for from a neighborhood bar.

What an incredible jewel!!! It's a fantastic bar that's personable and friendly. We celebrated my daughter's 21st birthday. She loved the atmosphere especially the back patio. Take time to talk with Phil. He's a master at creating awesome mix drinks. And plan on visiting during Christmas. Phil goes all out with decorations...plus Phil creates a new list of holiday drinks every year. A must to check out.

Wonderful spot. The bartenders are attentive and create delicious cocktails. All the reviews are pretty spot on including the owner being rude.

Nice ambiance, cozy and small. Cocktails are okay. Too bad they don't have anything to eat or snack.

I randomly came here on a Wednesday night since I heard so much about the cocktails here. I'm not big on cocktails since I find them to be too sweet. When I told the bartender what I liked, she was able to make it for me. It was delicious! I came back again 2 days later since I was craving a cheeseboard and saw that they had one on the menu. I called in to place a to go order and take it over to my friends place who lives right next door at Mag and May. Everyone was super friendly. I finally got to my friends place and when we opened the box, there was only 1 small piece of Brie cheese even though the description mentioned it would have several cheeses. I was so bummed since I don't eat meat so I didn't get my cheese fix with the wine I had bought. I guess next time if I go back, I should just eat the food there so there aren't any mistakes with my to go order. I could've built my own charcuterie board with the same amount I paid to just pick one up.

This is definitely my favorite cocktail bar, in the area. We come here a 1-2 times a month they can be pricey but it's worth it, if you want quality. My wife seems to think that the drinks are quite strong, but that's another reason I love it! I would recommend they get some other fruity drinks on the menu for individuals like my wife. The environment is relaxed and fun. I love the fact they always have a classic movie on the tv.

Strolled in here the other night after a dinner date. The bar was pretty petite and dimly lit. We sat at the bar and the bartender showed us the happy hour menu. Select cocktails were $5 so that was exciting. I ordered this gin based cocktail called "the fix" . The "fix" cocktail was not my favorite by any means, it was pretty tart/sweet so I had to ask for some club soda to tame the sweet flavor. The atmosphere was pretty hipster-esque with a dark undertone, not so cosy or intimate like a few others I've been to. I believe there is an outside section if I am not mistaken so I would like to come back and try another cocktail as well as sit outdoors next time. Overall it was a nice experience but not my favorite bar in town.

The homely manager is nasty and dismissive to females. She "works" for a bit then sits at the bar and gets wasted.

The owner doesn't respect the staff and bartends in open toed sandals. If you're industry, that's enough. If you're not, just to go Usual. Same kind of drinks without the pretension.

Wednesday 5/10/17 about 6:45 pm. Great little neighborhood bar. Low key. Lots of funky drinks. Low key atmosphere great place to grab a drink before dinner. The bartender was super friendly and very informative. No waitress just bartender. We asked about house faves and she gave suggestions based on what kind of drinks we like. They are strong. Happy hour was a buck off drinks. They are a bit pricey still. Wish I could remember what I had. Darn it!

I hate giving this review because this is my go to happy-hour-read-alone spot. Also, I live in this neighborhood and don't want to deter anyone from patronizing businesses down here.... but the unwanted, we don't care about your business vibe in this bar is just too much. In my experience everyone (beside one female bartender (not the owner)) behind the bar go out of their way to make you feel like you are putting them out, no matter the time of day or how busy. Week after week I continue to show up and week after week I'm made to feel like I'm unwanted... even when I'm the only person in the bar. I've read a lot of the negative reviews and Propers response to these seem to be the newly added TWO pages of "rules" you must follow or take a hike... rules such as public displays of affection are subject to ridicule by the bartenders. Then the obvious, service is going to be slow, deal with it rule. Slow service I can handle, but a staff that act like you're a nuisance, I can't. The negative energy is almost unbearable and I'll continue to recommend this bar because maybe I'm alone in my feelings. But I think it's time I find a new place to unwind after an already stressful day.

Great conversational bar with a wide array of spirits.