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Caves Lounge

3.8 (112 reviews)
InexpensiveDive Bars
Open 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Elizabeth A. H.

Bartender was friendly, but they made my drink wrong twice. We met a group here to celebrate a birthday. It was a fun atmosphere.

Jaycee B.

Took our twenty's out for a drink and they choose here. This is the perfect dive bar. Inside is dark and cramped with all kinds of memorabilia on the walls. There is a fun big parked out front that of course we had to take pictures with. The patio is unbelievable. It's bigger than the bar . There are all different spots and games out there. Our mixed drinks were kinda bad though. I would just get beer next time.

Dennis K.

This place is a legitimate hole. The real deal, swanky dive bar that you'll likely only learn about by word of mouth, because you'd never notice it if you were just driving though the seedy center of Arlington, as it's tucked in amidst rent-by-the-hour motels, used car lots, and bail bondsmen. It's a rarity to find a bar in Tarrant County that seems real. Arlington doesn't have all that many bars in the first place, and most are more like restaurants that happen to serve booze. And Ft. Worth is 99% corporations--chain bars with 40 year old women dressed like school girls or modeled to look like an Irish pub. I don't know what Cave's is trying to look like. Perhaps a cool lounge. In any case, it doesn't try to hard and may even fail, and it's all the better for it. The place does get crowded and it is filled with smoke...but it's a freaking bar. If you want peace & quiet & comfort, you probably shouldn't be in a bar in the first place. Complaining about smoke is almost as bad as saying the bathrooms aren't very clean. Many people mention the jukebox, which is better than most and avoids the standard X-rock frat boy music for the most part. And the drinks are ridiculously cheap at times--even on weekends you can get a $2 drink.

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Rachel D.

Stopped in on Karaoke night. All the singers were entertaining weather their voice was good or not. Enjoyed each participant! The vibe is casual and fun! Did not make it out to the patio due to bad weather. Dog friendly on a leash, only saw two furry buddies! They were both so cute and cuddly I wanted to pet them so bad but I showed restraint. The ambience was eclectic and fun. The weather kept us from the patio so the bar was packed! Will make it a point to come back and check out the patio during better weather! If your looking for a fun bar this is it folks!

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Mallory Y.

I always have the best time at Caves! They have incredible daily drink specials and their happy hour is kickass. It's M-F from 3-7 ad us $1.75 for domestic drafts and $1.75 for wells. They also make Sunday Funday amazing with $5 double martini's. On Fridays they are doing "Food Truck Friday" and on Sunday's you'll find someone typically grilling in the evenings. Since they are just a bar it's nice to have some food options available and Mr. Jims pizza will also deliver here. The bartenders here are all incredibly friendly and you will feel at-home here. Even the other patrons always seem to be eclectic and fun people. Caves also gets some local bands that will play from time to time. They bar itself has a grunge, punk rock vibe and they have a lot of strange and comical art on the walls. They have a jukebox that also has the best music options and they have a classic videogame like the ones in arcades and one pool table. But my favorite thing about caves is the patio. It is THE BEST PATIO. Period. Forever. It is triple the size of the inside and just gorgeous all around. I think their patio is definitely where most people are going now that you have to smoke outside with the new city rules. You can tell this place used to allow smoking inside, but I am sure over time it will dissipate.

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Good Vibe and nice sit out to hang around and meet with new people sometimes good friends too

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6 months ago

Great dive bar atmosphere!! Their patio is where it's at for me--great spot to enjoy some drinks with friends.

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9 months ago

No food but the service is on point! Great people and their karaoke is awesome. Also cool vibes.

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Great dive bar! Has awesome music selection and a great back area if you want fresh air!

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My favorite hang in Arlington. Small, dark and off the road a ways...like my soul. Thank you Caves.

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3 years ago

I like going to Caves Lounge when they have Jazz night. The ambiance is relaxing and the drinks are reasonably priced.

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Brooooo I love this place, fast service and fun place to hang out! Outside patio is fun as well

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G Willickers Pub

G Willickers Pub

4.2
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I wanted to share feedback about a recent visit to your bar during karaoke night…read more I've been here multiple times in the past and have always had a great experience, which is why I recommended it to a friend and chose to come back. My group and I had been there for about an hour, ordered drinks, tipped, and participated in karaoke without any issues. Everything was going well. However, we were suddenly told we would no longer be served, without any explanation. When I calmly asked for clarification, another staff member approached and made a comment about us having "the worst attitude," which was unexpected and did not reflect our behavior or experience that evening. We chose to leave without escalating the situation, but the interaction felt unprofessional and confusing--especially since there had been no prior issue or communication. I'm sharing this in hopes that it can be reviewed internally, as it impacted what had otherwise been a consistently positive experience.

I went there tonight. I used to be a regular when Earl was the KJ and before life got in the way of…read moreme having fun on a regular basis. The current KJ Nina is incredibly rude. She let me sing once and let other people sing 2-3 times after I did. She was dismissive when I brought this to her attention so I took back the tip I put in her jar that was double the amount of other tips. I hope you guys get a kinder KJ that will honor Earl's legacy. I will think twice before setting foot in this establishment again. There are other places to sing karaoke in Arlington. The bartenders are really nice and take good care of the patrons though.

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Pearl's Cherokee Lounge

Pearl's Cherokee Lounge

3.9
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Used to be a regular, was a great spot. Bartenders are amazing and great prices…read more However, it's gotten weird lately. I saw the owner in there harassing his bar manager, pushing chairs around, and spitting tobacco on his own floor. They periodically go "cash only". Wonder why? I'm no Sherlock but it smells of skimming and money laundering. All of the old local regular musicians no longer will play there. Too bad, it's a piece of Arlington history.

If you're looking for velvet ropes, artisanal cocktails, or polished bartenders in vests, keep…read morewalking. But if you're after strong drinks, good music, and that perfect layer of gritty charm, this place *nails it*. The vibe is unapologetically old-school--dim lighting, scratched-up tables, neon beer signs, and a jukebox that somehow always knows what you need to hear. It's the kind of place where regulars and newcomers mix without pretension, and the bartenders pour with a heavy hand and zero judgment. Drinks are cheap, cash is king, and the crowd is refreshingly real. No-frills, no fuss--just cold beer, a couple of shots, and some of the best late-night conversations you'll never remember. Bonus points for the pool table in the back and the surprisingly decent bar snacks. (The chili cheese fries? Ridiculously good after midnight.) This is a bar that wears its history like a badge of honor--and somehow, it feels like home even on your first visit. Dive in and don't look back.

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Cobra Club

Cobra Club

4.2
(11 reviews)
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So, buddy asks me if I want to go have a drink at this bar across from Bell Helicopter one night…read more I'm like, "are you kidding? No!" He says it's a nice place, about as divey as where we were at the time, and after he said he'd drive, I said "sure, why not" Get there, walk in, and he's right. It's not bad at all. It's old inside and the last remodel looks like it was back in the 70's, but I never really care about that stuff. It was a weekend night and there were quite a few people there. Bartenders were quick and friendly. No draft beer, but a pretty stocked full bar so no complaints. One thing I really ended up liking best about this place, was it's a mostly older crowd. Majority of people, I'd guess, 40's and up, maybe upper 30's in the least. I'm bad with ages. Everyone was friendly. Looks like a big regular crowd, seemed everyone knew each other. People doing Karaoke in the corner. Everyone was having a good time. Didn't see any people having drama or walk in misfits making trouble. Bit of a drive for me, but might make this more of a first stop on the weekend place. Drinks were reasonable.

Nice smaller club with pool tables, a stage & dance floor. They have reasonably priced drinks…read moreserved by some of the nicest folks around. The regular crowd is friendly. I usually stop in for Friday Night Karaoke. Great K J with large song collection who is very easy to work with. The sing list is not overly long so it's a good laid back evening.

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