White Elephant Saloon

After walking around downtown, we wandered into the White Elephant Saloon. The atmosphere was so lively, and the band music was fun to listen to. After munching on some nachos and tenders, we played shuffleboard and shot some pool. Once the music started up again, we took to the dance floor.

Love this place! Especially the history of TWE!! ! I am having so much fun seeing the reference to The White Elephant in the series 1883 by Taylor Sheridan. I cannot wait to get back! I even got to Tattoo my name on the wall. Holy cow!! Just stopped by last night for a couple of drinks and rounds of shuffleboard. Check it out, 22 years later, my name is still there!!!

Great ambiance. A nice place with walls full of history.

The door bouncer is degrading and will not allow patrons in if she doesn’t see fit. Not only had we NOT been drinking, but my husband hit a loose board in the floor. When he shifted a little to keep from tripping, the woman thought he was too drunk and didn’t allow us in. When he tried to tell her about the floorboard she started screaming at him to get out. It’s not only disrespectful to customers, but amazingly rude and belligerent. Do not waste your time and money here. Especially when their run down facility is what triggered her to be a complete jerk. PATRONS BEWARE!!!!!! We did end up going to the Rhinestone which had amazing customer service and atmosphere. I highly suggest going there instead.

We were there for local color and drinks. The place assuredly has personality. Sat at the bar, bartender attentive. From 1884, this saloon has had its place in history, including the outlaw Bat Masterson to actor Chuck Norris’ Walker Texas Ranger. If you’re in the Stockyards; you should definitely stop by!

This was a very lively bar. It had that old saloon feel to it, which was very cool. I ordered a whiskey well drink and it was nice and strong. The atmosphere was great. It was very spacious and it had somewhat dark lighting. There was also a pool table, which was pretty neat as well. Being that it was on a Sunday in which I visited, there wasn't live music. From the reviews that I read, live music is played here on some nights (I assume Fridays and Saturdays). The decor and the rodeo theme make this place well worth the visit. Overall, I would definitely return to have a couple of drinks and to enjoy the cool atmosphere.

I came here on a whim and we ended up having a great time. It's super chill the drinks were amazing and the bartender was so sweet and friendly. S/o to this bar for being a nice spot to just chill in!

This place is super cool, with the old west vibe. Cowboy hats cover the ceiling. Live music. Dance floor. Cold beer. Very nice place to hang out and enjoy the music or just the atmosphere.

Great iconic saloon. As cowboy as it gets. Visiting the Stockyards and went in for a beer. Has a great western feeling with a small dance floor for when they have bands playing. The bar opened in 1884 and has been going since. Service at the bar was quick and friendly. They do have food and liquor as well. Definitely a place to stop in and check out and enjoy a cold beer or whisky.

Located in the heart of the Stockyards, White Elephant Saloon almost feels like a rite of passage for nightlife seekers in this part of Fort Worth. It's got a classic Texas feel to it, complete with extensive cowboy hat decor, reminiscent of a dive bar but carry that nostalgic Stockyards theme so well. Come with good company and make it a fun evening. It doesn't look that big, but trust that the place is deceivingly spacious. My group and I had zero problems finding seating for the dozen of us and I appreciate that it was fairly well ventilated and not too crowded on a weekend night. The place definitely smelled old, which was surprisingly not an issue in the bathrooms (#2) and I loved the elephant decor pieces that were practically glowing from their display case. Bartenders are a tad slow, mainly because there isn't enough staff to handle the crowds at the bar. (#3) With enough patience the bartenders found me but I could see this being an issue if the place was more crowded. Drink prices are surprisingly affordable for an area so touristy, but I think that's part of the charm. There is also billiards and shuffleboard for anyone looking to play games and countless articles on display about the history of this place. There's apparently food as well, which I'll hopefully try during my next visit. __________ (#1) Which would include me. Me and my big ol rancho cucamonga ass cowboy hat. (#2) Mainly because it smelled worse. . (#3) The story of every nightlife establishment.

I really enjoyed this place. Everyone wore western outfits and was friendly. There was a live band playing and a dance floor. The drinks were good and fairly priced. I would gladly come back here again with all my western gear. They have plenty of bar seating and tables and chairs.

I loved this little bar when I was in Fort Worth. The sweet Texas tea was just right, the live music was amazing, and the crowd so friendly. I went there a couple times and each time met some wonderful people from all over the US. The service from bartenders was great. I liked it so much I even bought a tank top to wear when I came home to take me back to my white elephant nights. Did I mention there are white elephants everywhere? I hope to go back one day :)

The blonde bartender was not the friendliest. She ignored my friend and I at first. Helped the customers on each side of us. Then she only spoke to my friend completely ignoring me. She got my friend her vodka soda lime and water and my friend was like did you want something? I was like mmmm nah not anymore, just water. Bad vibes from the bartender. My friend asked her if I could get a water and the bartender looked at me as if I was a pest or something and got a water for me but didnt say anything. I was like thats a little rude she didnt intially ask if I wanted anything when she took my friends order. She checked up the people again on each side of us asking if they were doing okay and ignored us. When she came around asking the people on each side of us again if they were okay she just kind of looked at us like we were annoying her and asked if were okay but was starting to walk away. It was like she wanted to come off like she was helping us but she really didnt want to.

The bartender was beyond rude. We walked in, paid a $10 cover charge each, and left before we even finished our first drink because the bartender verbally accosted our friends. Our entire group of about 16 people left because of it. On the way out, my sister and I stopped between the bar and the door to finish our drink and the bartender told us to finish our drinks outside and leave. Totally unnecessary. Maybe because we're not locals? It's one thing to not like out of towners but it's another thing to treat customers like garbage because you don't like the way they look. We left and went across the road to another local bar that had live music, a dance floor, and welcoming service.

This place is awesome. The decor is unique to probably anything in the nation, with a huge shelving unit full to the brim with various white elephant statues, and the ceiling adorned with cowboy hats galore. Drinks came fast, music was good, I'd definitely return.

If you go to the Stockyards you have to at least stop by the White Elephant Saloon, even for one quick drink and gander. It's iconic Fort Worth; a laid back saloon with a busy history, cowboy hats lining the walls and ceiling, live music, a small dance floor, cheap drinks, and a chili parlor. No other food y'all, just chili. That's the Fort Worth way. The White Elephant is the site of the last gunfight in Fort Worth's wild west history! It's also the bar Chuck Norris hangs out at in Walker, Texas Ranger... haha. For decades guests have brought white elephant figurines into the saloon as an offering, which fill up shelves upon shelves against the west walls. They're strange and fun (the Fort Worth way). You'll find live music most evenings and a few folks will be two-stepping. Get a drink in a to-go cup for keeps and so you can walk around the Stockyards with a cocktail in-hand. It's way more fun that way. Expect leisurely but friendly service at the White Elephant, and an overall festive atmosphere.

Historic saloon in the heart of the stockyards. It's cool to know you're having a beer where people have been having beers for MANY years. I love all the wood and the white elephants.

I wish I could say that we were even able to experience it. We walked in after noon some time because we wanted chili and some drinks. The door was open. There were people meandering around. Yet no one acknowledged us and it didn't look like the chili parlor was open. There was no one behind the bar. So, we went to H3 instead. Really wanted to try the chili.

Decent place to grab a brew in the stockyards. HH is lackluster, but service was good

Great hole on the wall you could totally miss. A great old west, TX history place. Super friendly and helpful staff. Watch the longhorns come down the street and grab a drink here.

The White Elephant Saloon. Classic Fort Worth. Although this saloon has had three locations over it's long and tenured history (the original saloon opened in 1884 and was a few blocks south), but changed ownership quickly until Bill and John Ward took it over in 1885. It finally found it's place on Exchange Street in 1976 and has been a staple there ever since. The original saloon was touted as one of the wildest of the Texas "wild west" saloons. Frequented by Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson. It was one of the many establishments that was on the gambling circuit. Gambling often led to shoot outs and the most famous of The White Elephant's was between the professional gambler Luke Short and Timothy Courtright. "Little Luke" Short was part owner in the Saloon and Courtright a disgruntled gambler and former city marshall, who called Short out. They both stepped into the street on February 8th, 1887... Short coming out on top and by the 9th it was declared self-defense. They reenact the shoot out every February 8th... so mark your calendars. The White Elephant also had other claims to fame, but in our modern times, it became the local hang-out of Walker, Texas Ranger... being featured as CD's bar, it can be seen at the end of many episodes of the now infamous show of the same name. We stopped in for a few drinks and a couple games of pool... and the atmosphere was laid-back. The bartenders were personable and competent, making a tasty Rye Old Fashioned or three and the patrons friendly as well. I can only imagine what a Friday or Saturday night is like, and would probably have been my kind of place (20 years ago). I enjoyed the laid back atmosphere of mid-day though... plenty if room to move about and easy to carry on conversations. I highly recommend this saloon as a place to stop and quench your thirst... I will be back to check out a loud and wild Friday night, eventually and I may even stop in on February 8th, and do the touristy thing and watch the shoot out. The White Elephant Saloon is a must for anyone visiting the Stockyards in Fort Worth, and there are plenty of good places to eat all over. Cattleman's is down and around the corner (ask for the calf fry pizza I'm told) and H3 is serving up some amazing steaks on the corner of Main and Exchange. 5 stars was given because of the history and cleanliness... as well as the solid drinks and friendly employees. Enjoy y'all!!

Cool little dive bar in the Stockyards. You have to order at the bar and you get drinks in plastic cups, but they are strong! There was live music when we arrived but very few patrons. Had a couple of drinks and mosied on to the next place.

This is a classic Ft. Worth Stockyards bar. I love it. It's nothing fancy, but it's got a lot of heritage. My friend and I stopped in for lunch and a beer on a Monday afternoon. The food comes from next door, but was tasty and it got there pretty quickly. The service was great and the beer was cold. If you're visiting, you should stop by for sure!

Old school bar. Came in early afternoon on a weekday. During the weekend this classic place gets packed! Cold beer, knowledgeable, and friendly bartender. You could spend hours looking at all ofthe crap on the walls if it's not too crowded. Enjoy!

The young bartender lady lost it when I called her ma'am trying to get her attention. Her rude, condescending comments were completely out of hand and unnecessary. She mocked my name , cut me off after half a watered down gin and tonic (I wasn't even drinking). Unmerited behavior . My entire family was present and shocked! We all left ....rude rude rude

Great honestly I had a great time here with my friends and I'm just ready to go to the bed

We got to Fort Worth and only two bars open due to the ice storm. The bar tender was awesome the chili was great! We did order food from them and was great! Wish I remembered the bar tenders name she deserves a huge raise.

Don't let the tourist-trap area keep you from having a good time here. Live C&W music, a variety of seating choices, and a decently stocked bar (although it wouldn't hurt to add ONE citrus-soda (Sprite, 7-Up, Red Bull, Mountain Dew, Splash - whatever). Good drink specials and a fun crowd. The ladies loved the Banana Pudding (flavored) Shots, and we made new friends before we left. That doesn't happen in every crowded bar! We had fun, and I bet you will, too!

Trash... Have fun waiting 30 minutes for a beer. Bartenders could care less about your experience

Very fun bar in the heart of the Ft worth stock yards. If visiting the area go in and have a gander and listen to the band play while drinking a cold brew as you people watch. Definitely a great place to watch !!

White Elephant is a staple of The Stockyards. Old-timey vibe, with live music every weekend, and plenty of beer on tap. Also have all the drinks you'll ever need. The atmosphere is all you'd hope for for a Stockyards Saloon. It gets tight with lots of people hanging out there, but that's understandable when the atmosphere is as lively as it is. Check them out and you'll be glad you did!

Probably the most Texas bar you'll find in touristy Fort Worth...bikers & their bikes lined up in front of the places ... Groupies hovering around taking pics ... live country music inside and line dancers on the dance floor . They had a live brand and people definitely were rocking out on the dance floor . A hot spot on forth worth so Exocet it to be crowded . It was good for drink or two, hang out for a bit and catch some good country music .

I usually would have given 5 stars, but now the process to get into the establishment is lengthy. They are asking for names, addresses, phone numbers and doing temperature checks before you can enter due to COVID. I like that they are being cautious, but in my opinion, most people who are ready to go out to a bar these days are obviously not afraid of getting COVID. Also, no activities were available. We specifically went to The White Elephant to play shuffle board a and shoot pool. Both were closed with no end in sight. Don't let the lengthy process keep you away, but I wanted to post a review to let everyone know what to expect. The service and bartenders are still very nice and accommodating. The atmosphere is fun and the music is always good. It's also a very old bar with a lot of character.

I always like stopping here when I'm at the Stockyards. The drinks are reasonably priced and the service is fast for a busy bar.

If you are a history buff definitely stop in to the oldest bar in Ft Worth. It's a great place to have a cold beer and take in some history while you drink. The service was great and the staff very helpful and friendly. Dont miss this spot in the Stockyards.

The White Elephant is a no bullshit REAL country bar, complete with a tough chick bartenders, and working cowboys (not guys who dress like cowboys from a city country bar). The band was doing a sound check for later in the eve, but I was able to get a two-step in with a good lookin' dance partner.

Long story short. Food was not good. McDonalds was better. The burger patty was very thin. Orders homemade chips. Not what you would expect. Wouldn't get them again. Lastly, ordering area and pick up employees, NOT friendly. I wouldn't come back. If your looking for a good place and a burger. Not here.

During a recent road trip I made a stop in Fort Worth to check out the Stockyard area. I did some research online to figure out where to eat and due to my love of chili I picked the White Elephant Saloon to have some lunch and a drink. Online it says that the chili parlor of the White Elephant is open daily at 12 but when I arrived around 1 it wasn't opened. I asked the bartender and she said that they weren't going to be open that day because they had run out of chili the night before. Needless to say I was disappointed. I did stay and have a margarita, which was good. This must not be a popular daytime spot because the afternoon I was there it was DEAD. It does seem like a cool spot to come to at night to dance or listen to music.

AWFUL EXPERIENCE! A Monday night we went out to celebrate my friends 30th birthday and they cracked his ID in half and said it was fake. I asked for compensation for my friend where the girl bartender called me a b*^%# and told me to "Get the f*^# out". Never have I been spoken to like that and been treated so badly by an establishment. I hail from the Midwest and that wasn't my idea of "Southern Hospitality". If 0 stars was an option...the NASTIEST treatment by the bartenders here. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

I love this place every time I go! I've been visiting since 1997. Whether it's during the day or at night dancing, it's always a great place to go! And the drinks are tasty!

Really love the decors and drinks. We had two buses full of people, we probably had like 70 people total and entered this bar. Apparently it's a famous bar, I forgot the whole story. Not sure if movies were filmed here or celebrities come here and drink. So we enter this bar and it's full of decors such as cowboy hats on walls and pictures and everything. The bartender asks us what we want and served everyone quickly. I'm not quite sure how pricey this place is since Iscar company paid for all the alcohol ahead of time. Easily $1000 in alcohol for 70 people. The servers were great. One lady had beers on her serving tray and walked around the bar handing out beers. Very nice social bar.

Stopped in because Chuck Morris has been there. Sat at the bar and had a beer enjoying the Elephants vibe and a cold beer. Cool place but the bar maid was a bar-brat. No personality and nit nice. Chuck needs to tune that honeysuckle up. See ya. Wine be back!0

We had Kenny as our bartender the first day we arrived & the service was so great that we went back every day during our trip. We had lots of fun dancing to the different bands playing & the staff were all friendly

A friend suggested this place and said that they had cheap beer....indeed! Happy hour bud light and corona bottles $6 (for the two)!!! While listening to great live music waitress friendly and fun people watching too. Watch the longhorns go down the street and come in for a drink ya won't be disappointed

Atmosphere - 5 Service - 10 People/customers - 10 Value - 5 I have been all over the world and I'm still trying to find a bar better than the White Elephant... They Playwright in Kilkenny, Ireland is my #2.... I have never had a bad experience at the White Elephant.... I recommend trying the surrounding bars; however you'll find yourself back at the WE.... I hope this bar doesn't change, unless they want to lower their prices out of the kindness of their heart. .

Nicole was great. Covid-19 rules were in effect. They checked our temps before entering. Social distancing was working, we had loud conversations with other guests 6' apart. Nicole was great with conversations and made sure she checked everyone before they came in. Very comfortable with the current situation. #silivesmatter #supportlocal

Provided two forms of IDs and another card with my legal name each matching and still claimed that it looked nothing like me. Bartender said that it looked more like my sister than me. Rude service and clearly cannot see.

Great place and atmosphere! Loved the decor and drinks. A must visit when in the area! We had a great time at the White Elephant.

So to be honest, I don't remember a lot about this place as the group I was with had been at a Japanese place and had several bottle of saki. But I do know there was a live band that was good, the drinks were cold and service was good. And pls pls pls, Uber.

Great service and atmosphere. Their chilli is delicious! Good music and super friendly people.

Legit local bar. Everyone working here was nice and the beer was cold. Was the liveliest place on the Sunday night we spent around the area. I'm sure we will be back.

cool dive bar with locals and tourists with an awesome vibe. when my friend and I got there they had a live band playing which is a nice touch and they have a small little floor infant of where they play for dancing. would definitely recommend stopping by!

Came in wanting a raspberry lemon drop ... ended up with a black raspberry lemon drop .. three lemon drops later they just kept getting better and better ... defiantly going back this bar gave me the whole Texas vibe super unique in style and not to mention live entertainment

Four of us walked right into the bar. No bouncer, no one at the Merch counter up front. Leading the pack was my 21 year old daughter, then me, and my 22 and 24 year olds behind me. My younger daughter and I began scanning for a table, and spotted one at the back, so we hustled to claim it. Meanwhile, a male bartender shouted er my other kids to stop and demanded their IDs (unbeknownst to me). They stopped at the crowded bar, produced ID, which was then handed to the female bartender to scrutinize. They got w lecture about how ID is mandatory to enter their bar. Keep in mind that there was NO ONE, and NO SIGN, explaining that you must hunt someone down to show your ID to. Shortly after they joined us at our table, the same rude male bartender came up to our table, slammed his hand down on it, and very rudely demanded ID from my other daughter. His attitude was as if he thought we were trying to sneak by without her having one. I realize kids do that, but typically not with their 53 year old mother in the crowd. She produced her valid and legal ID, which he inspected for about 45 seconds. At this point, we were considering walking out, as the attitude and body language were just plain rude. But we ended up there as a last resort. We decided we would have one drink and listen to the band until we finished it. Three of us went to the bar. We ordered a beer and two "girlie drinks." The same male bartender laughed at us, then whispered to the female bartender, who laughed, and then he proceeded to look at us and laugh, as he made the drinks. He came back and did some B.S. math for the bill, so slapped the cash in the bar and walked away. We left immediately after we finished our beverages. People will sympathize with bars, because of the number of people trying to pass off fake IDs, but their approach was just plain crappy! If they are so worried, then have a bouncer, with a blue light scanner, at the door. This episode almost cost them a call to the cops, because it seemed as if the bartender considered keeping my daughter's driver's license, which she was going to need to fly back to CA!

I understand we are in n a pandemic, but bars are open. We went this past Friday (a group of girls) paid $5 each to get in. The person taking our money put a wristband on us and then seated us at a table near the dance floor. As we were being seated there was a couple dancing on the dance floor. As the evening went on a friend was dancing near our table, she was told to sit down. Later she got up again in front of her chair and was moving to the music from the live band...she was told to sit down and if she stood up against n we would me kicked out. As time went on we were all standing up taki.g pictures and moving to the music, the police officer came over and asked us to leave. You're a bar in Fort Worth, this was like a scene in Footloose. We never visit White Elephant again.

I had a lot of fun at White Elephant. My friend and I were walking around the stockyards and decided to stop by for a beer. There was great live music, friendly bartenders, and a pool table. Overall the vibe was exactly what you expect from a Texas saloon and I would bring guests back from out of state to give them a real Texan experience.

This is the hubs favorite bar and we stop by whenever we are in Fort Worth usually during the day. We have not been here at night in a long time but I can only think it is hopping. It is truly a old feeling saloon and a great people watching place. The staff is friendly and attentive. There are live bands and a small dance floor. The bathrooms are dark and small but at least there is a few toilets in there.

If you're looking for an old west authentic saloon, this is your place. If you want something modern, clean, and smoke free, this isn't your place. Small joint, but it has a lot going on. The dust inside is about as old as the building. They could stand to dust things off a bit, but I'm not sure that would help and might detract from the authentic feel. Several patrons around the bar. My wife and I sat at the table, which was preloaded with a menu. We finally figured out after waiting a while that we have to order ourselves. She really liked her Long Island Tea. I was the DD, so I had diet coke. Old hats adorn the walls with names of people I don't recognize. Lots of white elephants are lined on one wall, which my wife found fascinating. The music was super old classic moldy old C&W, which seemed fitting. They have a place for a band, shuffle board, and a few other items smattered here and there. We didn't buy any food, but did watch as some guys ambled in later and sat next to us, two big fellas. They ordered burgers. Looked rather like normal simple burgers, didn't really find them too appealing looking, but the guys wolfed them down quickly and I never heard them complain. I would suggest you only come here for the food with the notion of 'bar food' in mind, not restaurant quality stuff. But in all fairness, I didn't order the food either. Lady at the bar was friendly, busy. You can buy a t-shirt if you want on your way out. If you want old school antique ancient bar saloon atmosphere, it doesn't get much more genuine than this. If you're a clean freak, you might want to bring your sanitizer wipes, get over yourself, and enjoy a beer in the Stockyards.