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    Proper

    4.1 (167 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Stiff and dirty tequila martinis
    Milton R.

    Service and ambiance was on point! We strolled in here after a day at The Modern and it's why we love coming to Funky Town. Great, welcoming experience and dimly lit, cozy vibes. Stiff drinks and complimentary hot dogs with a two drink minimum, hell yeah! Adding Proper to our rotation

    Jeff K.

    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.

    Saddle up #madewithlove
    LaNitria T.

    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.

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    Rob G.

    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.

    Mickey Finn

    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

    Degrassi drink
    Melissa M.

    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!

    Mocktail (Monopoly Money) VERY GOOD!!
    Chelsea D.

    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!

    Kari M.

    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!!

    Pisco sour
    Eduardo R.

    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

    Summer of cocktails
    Chris C.

    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.

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    Vincent C.

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

    Rules
    Amy D.

    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.

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    Thompson's  - Natalie & Zack make a killer Old Fashioned

    Thompson's

    4.2(398 reviews)
    1.4 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    Came here for the Murder Mystery at Thompson's event, and even though we didn't end up solving the…read morecrime, it made for such a fun, festive night out. The premise of the event was super engaging. We got to mingle with suspects, search for clues, and try to figure out "whodunnit" while exploring the venue. One of the best parts about Thompson's is the venue itself. The experience spans across all four distinct floors (from the main speakeasy level up to the cigar lounge), and each floor has its own unique vibe and personality that made hunting for clues even more entertaining. As for the drinks, the whiskey sour was top-notch. It hit the spot while we were busy playing detective. The bar was kept fairly clean throughout the night. The employees were super friendly, and kept the drinks flowing smoothly despite the event crowd. We were able to grab some street parking nearby, but if you can't find a spot right out front, there are plenty of paid parking lots in the immediate area. I highly recommend keeping an eye out for their special events!

    A few of us went here on a Monday night. Only the main bar and cigar bars were open. It's a neat…read morelittle place. We sat on the couch with lounge chairs. Bourbon menu is vast. We also had one of their unique cocktails which had a butterscotch taste. It was good. I walked through the cigar bar which is on the small side. Felt a little cramped compared to the other cigar bar downtown. We had a few drinks and went to leave. We found 4 additional bourbon drinks added to our tab. We knew nobody in our group was drinking that drink at all. We argued with the bartender and he refused to take it off. It left a sour taste in our mouth and $50+ lighter in the wallet. Bartender must have put someone else's drinks on our tab. Frustrating.

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    Maggie's R&R - Brisket grilled cheese , street corn, bacon brisket burger, fries

    Maggie's R&R

    4.4(469 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Southside
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    We went to the Kimbell Art Museum this morning and absorbing all of that culture made us both…read morehungry for chicken fried steak. YELP led us to Maggie's. My late grandmother was a superb country cook and her name was Maggie. Good omen! We got there about 11:45 and got a table right away. Our server was Devin and she was terrific. We split the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. The portion that they brought out was gigantic....plenty for two average appetites. What I really liked about it was - it was not over-breaded and it was fork-tender. (in my humble opinion, too many places are giving you a lot more breading that doesn't have meat under it. Yes, it's a first-world problem.) The mashed potatoes were also quite good, along with the cream gravy. I'm not a huge green bean fan, but my wife really liked them. This place has a cool vibe and we plan to return sometime soon. It's one of the top 3 CFS's we've had in Fort Worth / mid-cities.

    My 8-year-old nephew nailed it: "diarrhea on a plate." Honestly, that was the most accurate review…read morepossible. Not only did it look the part, it caused exactly that! We ordered nachos as an appetizer to split, along with two beers and a kids meal. What arrived was Motley Crue waking from a drug binge, raiding the pantry and trash, then declaring "let's do it." What was supposed to be nachos was anything but. The only explanation is someone who had never seen nachos tried to recreate them after hearing a rumor from someone at a Lowe's parking lot. The "chips" were not tortilla chips. They were rectangular strips of pale, flimsy material that looked like scraps of drywall film pulled out of a new construction site. An albino drywall experiment that somehow escaped the kitchen and landed on a plate. The entire thing was covered in barbecue sauce, with some mystery white liquid poured over the top. We assume it was supposed to be queso, but it definitely was not queso. Calling it queso feels disrespectful to actual queso. We ate maybe a quarter of it and decided we needed to leave before things got worse. Six hours later, we received an unannounced encore performance in the bathroom. I would avoid this place like a plague outbreak--unless you have an upcoming colonoscopy and want to skip the bowel prep.

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    Jackie O's Cocktail Club

    Jackie O's Cocktail Club

    4.6(15 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Southside

    As I walked inside and up to the bar area, the bartender greeted me with a welcoming smile and…read moreasked me what I'd like. I browsed their menu quickly, for about five seconds, and said, "I like fruity, sweet, and refreshing drinks, but not too sweet. " Both the bartender and one of their regulars who was sitting in the bar area said a Cosmopolitan. I said," Awesome, I'd like a Cosmo, please. It has to be the best cosmo I've had thus far. It was fruity, refreshing, and had a perfect hint of sweetness. It was perfect and it was aesthetically pleasing. 10/10 Then I opted for something different. I can't recall the name of the drink, but it was a tad on the stronger side, and still good. I was getting my money's worth. Hehe he However, as I mentioned before, Cosmo was perfect. I should've just had another one. 5/5 The ambience was very fun and welcoming. The bartender was so kind and had a bubbly personality. They provided exceptional customer service (I can't recall their name but hopefully they see this). I had such a fun time and enjoyed the experience I had here. If you have yet to check it out, I suggest you do.

    Loved this place. From when I first walked in, I felt so welcomed. I immediately saw that you could…read morewrite affirmations for trans individuals and it's supporting another LGTBQI organization. I went to the barn and order my Thai first from Jackie and he is amazing. I believe he's the owner and tell me more about the space as well. The next drink I was chatting with someone and they said that they are espresso martinis are phenomenal. I asked Jackie and he said they're what they're known for. I'm so glad I listened because the espresso martini was amazing. This is an amazing space that holds amazing events and I cannot wait to come back to Jackie O's.

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    Jackie O's Cocktail Club
    Jackie O's Cocktail Club
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    Our Taphouse - Old Fashion Burger with Onion rings, OH and a cold Beer!

    Our Taphouse

    4.6(18 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Southside

    2nd stop for me on my venture of the Fort Worth Burger Week. This was a spot that was within…read morewalking distance for me so I made the trek. For most others, there's plenty of accessible parking and it's kinda tucked away in it's own lot. The burger offered was the "Our Taphouse" - a dry ranch seasoned beef patty with shredded cheese and topped with carmelized onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and bacon jam. The burger was definitely good. It's messy since there are some more toppings prone to falling out. I will say that in terms of taste, it was a bit too sweet for my preference. I think it was the combination of carmelized onions and bacon jam that made it too much for me that it overwhelmed the savoriness that I'd prefer to be the main flavor with the burger. This time I didn't dine in personally but I will say that the place looks like it has a nice vibe to it, especially outside. It looks like there's plenty of seating with an area for musicians to perform. I'm looking forward to coming back one day and maybe watching a game and getting a drink.

    I checked out a new spot close to home that I'd been hearing about -- they've got over 40 kinds of…read morebeer and daily specials. I went on a Wednesday for their $1 wing deal. Unfortunately, the wings were very overcooked, basically burnt. That said, they had a lineup of local comedians performing, which was a fun and unexpected bonus. The atmosphere was super chill and made up for the food -- definitely the kind of place you can hang out and unwind. I'll be going back to try something else off the menu, because the vibe alone is worth another visit.

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    Outside of building

    Our Taphouse
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