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 read more

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

Proper is in a fantastic location on west Magnolia, right in between Fixture and Spice. It's pretty easy to miss because it's so so tiny, but I definitely think it's worth a visit. Proper is 100% focused on fine craft cocktails, so come here after you eat because there's really no food on the menu besides nuts! You'll go hungry. But you can fix that by drinking more, of course. Proper can make all the classics and then they've got a whole slew of fancy house-made cocktails on the list. We recently visited and the bartender told us all about the specials, which included something I can't remember (I'm sorry but he talked so quickly) made with "fall spices" like cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. You can expect seasonal creations and decent prices. Most drinks are between $8-$10. On my latest visit I had a French 75 -- a little too sweet and a little too weak for my taste, but the presentation was lovely. Adam enjoyed his spin on a Manhattan, which was served with one of those single giant ice cubes (always fun). The ambiance is really cozy and casual. Again this is a small establishment and there are maybe 6 little tables inside plus the actual bar, which is also little. There's a patio outside which I've yet to experience. I was with a rowdy group of just-made friends on my most recent visit and our loudness could not be contained within the close quarters of Proper. I apologize, fellow patrons. read more

Proper serves up craft cocktails *proper*! Cross the threshold and you feel as though you've stepped back in time.The space is dark, slightly divey (but not off-putting at all) and intimate. Absolutely best enjoyed when people are in small groups. I say this because a large birthday group came in and really destroyed the cool vibe that was going on because they got the bartender to turn on some loud tunage and then engaged in a spontaneous grind fest. Thoroughly despicable, but I'm not blaming Proper for this unfortunate display. This makes me think that they're missing out on one of the things I often appreciate most in a Speakeasy (other than expertly crafted cocktails): RULES! Ie: no congregating in large groups, no standing, no soliciting unaccompanied women, etc. I mean, the name implies that good manners might be appreciated here, right? I know, I know. I'm a Scrooge, but rules can be kinda awesome. Sorry to write so much about the group that ruined the vibe. You'll see that I didn't detract stars for this because I don't think that's fair. We were immediately tended to by an *extremely* nice bartender who invited us to sit at a table where he'd take our order. That's pretty rare, in my experience. Sometimes if you sit at a table without going to a bar in joints like this, they'll ignore you because OBVIOUSLY you'll get the hint that you order at the bar because bartenders are not waiters. I ordered a glass of Prosecco because I'm boring these days and my colleague ordered some type of intriguingly named concoction. I was shocked at how inexpensive everything was. Our bartender was pretty slammed once the revelers arrived, but he paid regular attention to us and came over to make sure we were OK. I just really love this place and can't wait to return. read more

Wow I am definitely a fan of this little place! I love a good fancy cocktail and this place has plenty of options as far as that goes! I also love infused liquors and talented mixologists! The bar is small but cozy. You can actually hear the conversation happening at your table. They also have a small patio out back. I started out with the Dixie Bliss cocktail because it had blueberry in it so I was intrigued. It also had champagne which was crisp and refreshing. I tasted the bloody mary with pickle infused vodka and it was delicious! My next drink I tried was the Maui Mule. I was actually going to order the bloody mary, but when at the bar I noticed the pineapple hibiscus tea infused vodka and asked the bartender what drinks he makes with it. The Maui Mule was one of a few he mentioned and I went for it. It was awesome too! There are plenty of other drinks on the menu to try here and I can't wait to come back and share this place with more friends. If you are in the area and looking for some fancy mixed drinks I would definitely check this little spot out. FYI they also have a juke box that will take cash or card. I think this place is perfect for meeting up with friends for conversation or a date night with your boo! read more

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The girl and I came by after having a bite to eat next door. Honestly I've driven by dozens of times and never realized this place even existed due to their square footage. Proper is easy to miss as it is a shotgun style bar wedged between two restaurants. They've got a real little patio out back with seating for about 10-12 on some unique handmade patio furniture. New ideas for my own place have arisen from my visit. Now I'm one for the craft cocktails and will always give a spot a chance if they make them. In fact I unfortunately might have a problem for them because I have to have cool drinks. I love the classic cocktails of my grandparents and parents generation. Where people drank real drinks and not pounding shots or vodka redbulls while some stupid club music pounds the little life I have left out of my eardrums. Proper didn't let down with any of that. They also infuse their own liquor, they muddle fresh ingredients, the bartenders are knowledgeable in helping you choose, and they bring their A game to give you a truly well made, neigh hand crafted, drink. I've become a bit of an addict for Old Fashioned's, thanks Don Draper (Jon Hamm), and Mason (the bartender) hooked me up with a great version. They infused a bourbon with real cherry wood, and topped it with a homemade maraschino cherry. I'll be back for sure since I loved it and I know the girl did too! read more

Proper - House spin on an old fashioned with the whiskey soaked in cherry wood. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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

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. read more

Proper - Tequila and vodka cocktails - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

We stopped by Proper after a great dinner at Spice and after walking in, we knew we would like the place. It is just a small, narrow neighborhood bar that you do not see too often anymore. All the staff were nice and courteous and recommended a few drinks for us. They have some cool concoctions (too many to sanely try in one outing) so I will have to trade off between Proper and The Usual for the mixed drink fix. As I mentioned in my Spice review, it is nice to find cool places off the Magnolia Strip as things can get pretty busy there during peak hours. If you're looking for a laid back spot with nice drinks, definitely try Proper out. read more

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. read more

I really felt like I was in someone's home sipping on my delcious whiskey daisy cocktail, prepared by Mike behind the bar. The decor is simple, but hip. There are a few scarce tables and bar seating. Big plus for the non-smoking. Owner stopped by and said hi. Very nice touch and really added onto the homey feeling. The drink list has a good variety for everyone. They have both classic drink menu and signature drink menu. And don't forget to look on the board for off the menu cocktails. They have really good specials Mondays and Tuesdays if you wanna sip on something extravagant for less. read more

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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.

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. read more

The Proper is a tiny bar in Magnolia. They have a ton of drinks and the staff is super nice, which is very important to me because that is one of the reasons why I think twice before going to The Usual. They have secret parking in the back and a very nice patio. Their prices are about the same as everywhere else, $9-$12 per drink. They have fun creative cocktails and there are tasty. The crowd when I went was 45+ and the music was appropriate for that crowd. I am not sure if I will be back, because was not my crowd, but I definitely recommend it to people 45 and up. read more

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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. read more

This place is so much better than The Usual. Great crafty cocktails but better more chill atmosphere. The French 75 was amazing and I loved the large block ice used in Old Fashions. Clean restroom and cute patio area. Happy hour available and I'm pretty sure you can get Thai next door at Spice and bring it over. All a win! read more

Proper - A perfect French 75. This place beats The Usual by a long shot. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Came here superbowl Sunday and it was EMPTY. I loved it :) The bartender was super nice and our drinks(lemon drop and moscow mule) were tasty! Will be back! read more

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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! read more

Proper - Water on the tables. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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. read more

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. read more

Inside perfect for intimate date night! Next time patio it is. Drinks were good but need to go back and try more

I had initial bad experience here but bit the bullet and was convinced to come back by some friends. I couldn't be more grateful for second chances! Proper is a quaint little place with an ambiance that packs a punch. Great variety of cocktails, liquors, bitters etc. You could go here and try something new every single time if you cared to! The staff is very helpful and can often create you something delicious and perfect to your palette so come ready to explain what you do or do not like. DO NOT come here and get just any old drink, try something new because this is truly one of those places where you and you alone can determine how unique your experience is. However, their expert mixologists with an abundance of knowledge and jokes surely don't hurt either. read more

10/10 would recommend.. I feel like I should preface this review with providing you with the knowledge that I have only had one drink from Proper. That being their House Made Margarita. The reason for this is the great deal they have on Margaritas every Tuesday, that deal being that they are only $4 the entire day, and let me tell you I will be back on numerous occasions for this deal. However, I will not only be revisiting them for this deal. I will definitely be going back on any other day of the week. Why? Simply put the atmosphere is great, the bartenders add to and complement the atmosphere perfectly, and the drinks are gold standard. Their margaritas are the best I've had in a long time and leave me wanting more. This is a huge factor in while I will be rejoining them for drinks. I would like to try their entire drink menu and I don't say that about most places. Solid all around. If you find yourself in Fort Worth near magnolia this is the place to be. read more

Proper is my favorite bar in Fort Worth. They've perfectly managed to recreate the ambiance and energy of an old world cocktail lounge. The drinks are well made and reasonably priced. The staff is knowledgeable and nice. Everything about Proper is perfect. Highly recommend. read more

Proper - A wonderful selection that crosses the spectrum from straight pours to exotic and old world cocktails. Definitely try the Da Fumo Italiano. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Fantastic cocktails, cool vibe, servers are all know their stuff! And a GREAT $5 HH menu. M-F 5-7pm. HIGHLY recommend! read more

The atmosphere at Proper takes the cake for great places to get a fancy cocktail when you are feeling fancy. It isn't a super dressy bar or super fancy by any means but the décor and speakeasy vibe makes me want to dress up and transport back to the 20s. We came here on a Tuesday around 5:30 and there was no one else in the bar. It was pretty quiet but by 6:00 a bunch of people had made there way in for happy hour. Tuesday is $1 off all cocktails, beer, and wine. Pretty good deal. It is a small bar so limited seating doesn't make it the best for a large group. The outside seating is better suited for that and it's dog friendly! I had the French 75. A perfect mix of champagne and gin served with the perfectly done orange slice. I am not a big liquor drinker and tend to stick to beer and wine but this was a perfect cocktail for me. Not too sweet, just enough carbonation, and lovely mix of flavors. The cocktails all looked delicious though and even my fiancé's old fashion tasted good to me as a non-whiskey drinker. Come to Proper for a "proper" cocktail and enjoy! read more

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

This place is so comfortable. You can tell by the amount of locals and regulars inside. I went in after a long day and was greeted warmly at the bar. Thwy have a great staple cocktail menu with some adventurous options and good happy hour deals. What really sets this place apart is the bartenders. They knew a lot about cocktails and liquors and making drinks and would create something for you if you were willing to be a bit adventurous. They made a rum old fashioned for me that was spot on. Their prices are also affordable for a cocktail bar. While they don't serve food, they are totally cool with you bringing in food. In fact, the thai food place next door is excellent and they will bring it too you at the bar! read more

We were here on a Saturday night around 11:00 PM. It was crowded, but there was one perfect little table for us. We sat down in the glow of the table top lamp and poured ourselves some water from the glass water containers they had on each table. The music was wonderful. A mix of Bublé and Coldplay on repeat for the night. It went so well with the storm that was blowing around outside. We placed our first drink orders and unfortunately had to wait about 20 minutes before we received them. The place is small, and it wasn't extremely crowded. Everyone had a table. I'm not sure why it took that long. So by the time I received my first drink, I went ahead and put my order in for my second drink. By the time I was ready for my second drink, it still wasn't there. I went to the bar and asked about it, and they apologized and immediately made it for me. Maybe someone forgot about my order? The drinks were made wonderfully. I had a French 75 and a Pandan Swizzle. The French 75 was sweet and fizzy, and the pandan swizzle was earthy, nutty, and sweet- it reminds me a lot of Taro! I would highly recommend these choices. The atmosphere is so lovely and low key. The drinks are wonderfully crafted. The only problem was the long wait for drinks. Would love another rainy night here. It was like a dream! read more

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Great conversational bar with a wide array of spirits.

I love a good craft cocktail and they do them very well. However if you are looking for a vibe that matches it's cocktails, don't do it. Go for the cocktail but don't think you are getting more than that. I used to love this place about 2-3 years ago but the energy is not the same anymore read more

My wife and I went for after dinner drinks and have been many times. I'm 46 and she's 45. She didn't bring her ID because she was carrying a small purse. Was TURNED AWAY at the door! Ridiculous and won't be back. Went down the street to Wine Haus and dropped $150 on a French burgundy. Propers revenue loss!!! Bye Felicia... read more

I've never been treated quite so rudely anywhere. First, after everything we tried in Fort Worth was closed (Monday) we called to verify that they were open since it was a holiday and Yelp suggested we do so -- after how rude the girl who answered the phone was, we should've not come. But, we were desperate. So our party of 5 naively walks in at 3PM on a Monday and are literally the only people. We have a sleeping baby in a car seat. The rude phone girl looks at us like we are the scourge of the earth and tells us they are not responsible if something happens to our baby when it gets crazy later and that it is not a family friendly establishment. She acted like we were bringing our baby into a raucous club. We are just some friends from all over the country looking for a place to catch up in a town where everything is closed and it is way too cold outside to walk! We look around at the COMPLETELY empty bar (again, at 3PM on a Monday) and joke that we won't give our sleeping baby too many shots. She didn't say a word when we ordered, paid, or picked up our drinks -- just glared. Even though we were the only people in the bar she was firmly ensconced behind the bar and would not come out to even bring us our drinks. Drinks were mediocre, but the prices were good for happy hour. Not good enough though, you'd have to pay me to come back here. read more

Used to be amazing. Went in to find no one knew how to make a craft cocktail, anymore. None of the high end spirits they were known for & the cheezy tropical decor was at odds to the eclectic antique atmosphere & old-time movies that "made the place". Such a shame... read more

Well hey there fancy cocktail! It's been a while! And I have missed you! This place is what I have been looking for in Fort Worth! REAL HANDMADE COCKTAILS! Mason, our bartender was freaking awesome! A true drink specialist!! My boy ordered the old fashion and he loved it! I ordered the Champagne cocktail and it was everything I love in an adult drink! Simply perfect! The patio out back had some neat handmade furniture that we relaxed and enjoyed our drinks on. The whole place is top notch! read more

Met friends for drinks before dinner on a Saturday around 4:30. I like the interior quite a bit (there's something about long narrow spaces that makes me happy). The patio out back will be a nice space to relax once this suffocating heat from the depths of hell disappears in the fall. Art for sale on the walls ranges from bad to good to creepy. When we arrived only a few other people were inside, but service was slow. I'd like to believe the bartender was having a (really) bad day, because she didn't seem interested in serving us and had zero personality. She had difficulty answering our questions about the menu and then when we ordered she didn't even respond. She just turned around, came back a little later with our drinks, set them down and walked away. Still no words. Weirdness. It was like being served by the undead. I ordered the French 75 - one of my favorite classic cocktails - and it was solid. I guess zombies make good drinks. The guys all ordered beer. Limited selection, but a bit different than what we've seen elsewhere. Is that good or bad? You'll need to decide for yourself since I don't drink much beer and am going off what my husband said. A crown and coke was ordered by one of our friends and she said "where's the coke?". So they're making strong mixed drinks, a good thing in my opinion. The people we met up with have been to Proper a few times and always enjoyed it. Spice is next door and apparently you can order from them. Knowing that bumped this review from 3 to 4 stars. Overall? I'll definitely go back because I want to try Spice. Right. Next. Door. And I would hate to let one single person on a particular day ruin my first impression of the place. read more

Ok, it's a nice place, small but nice. It wasn't packed when we were there, so it was pretty quiet as well, which was nice, however, it jumped the track on us. Sat down at a table, three people working, man, woman, younger guy. The young guy comes over to the table with the "cocktail menu" which I've seen these before y'know. I order an old fashioned off of it, my date orders a white russian. "I'm sorry, what's a white russian?" Ok, hasn't everyone seen the Big Lebowski at one time or another? White Russians aren't some eclectic cocktail no one ever asks for, I know, back in the old days I tended bar off and on. I explain it, then again, then when he comes back from the bar to tell us he doesn't have Kahlua brand vodka (holy crap dood), we tell him that's the coffee liquor you put in it, any vodka is fine. Third time explaining "it's vodka, kahlua, and half/half". Swears he's got it. At this point we're wondering why he isn't asking one of the other two people there, who we'd been told was his mom and stepfather...appears to be just a small breakdown in communication there to me. He makes one more trip back and says they only have Kamora, no big deal, that's fine. Off he goes. Comes back with our drink. While my Old Fashioned is a little red maybe, it's honestly pretty good, good pour, and tasted good, me happy. The white russian however, looked like it was pretty well vodka and half/half and tasted like there might have been a splash of Kamora. It was strong, which would have been okay if it tasted right, but even with them putting more half/half in, it was deemed undrinkable by my date, and I couldn't blame her. It tasted kinda bitter the way it came out. We decided to move on, I finished my drink, and I went up to pay the bill. The woman noticed the other drink was hardly touched and asked me if she didn't like it. I only said (yea, I'm pretty well a chicken when I'm trying to be nice) that it was too strong for her, (not a complete fib), and I wasn't charged for it. That little bit right there shows that they are concerned enough to try and make things right, and it was done unasked for. I didn't say it was a bad drink, only too strong, and nowadays I believe most places wouldn't have even asked, much less knocked it off the bill. Very good, I appreciated that a lot. I believe The Proper has been open for a little over a month. I like that it's small, and wasn't crowded when we were there. It's a nice looking bar. What it appears they need is some education, and learn to make some drinks, NOT just the ones you promote on your bar menu. Honestly, I can't remember ever going into a bar where they didn't know what a white russian was. I can cut a little slack. It's new, and I like it. It's location isn't that great for me, it's a ways from where I roam, so while I don't see myself going back often, I won't hesitate if I'm out myself, but I ain't never takin' a date there again. I don't want to discourage anyone from making a visit here....I'm just sayin'. They treated me right and that goes a long way to correct shortcomings. I enjoyed the visit here more than I did The Usual, which was our next, and more frustrating stop of the night. read more

A lovely new place! The bar is small, intimate and inviting. The bartender was friendly. The cocktails? Delicious. I agree it's nothing fancy but it was a great, quiet place to catch up with girlfriends last night. Nonsmoking is a big selling point for me as well. I will most likely be back, especially with Spice next door. read more

My boyfriend and I came here after dinner to grab some drinks. The crowd here was definitely on the older side. I don't know if the lady who carded us was new or racist or what, but I swear I have never been carded that closely. She spent a good maybe 30 seconds on both of us, which doesn't sound long when I say it here, but imagine quietly standing there for 30 seconds each while she's staring at your ID. Um, awkward. That didn't start things off very nicely. We then put our drink orders in and watched her make the drinks. We only ordered one cocktail each, and I think we waited maybe 10+ minutes for them. The place isn't very large so it's not like they were running around the bar serving drinks to everyone. Aside from the poor service we received, the drinks were very good! If you're into cocktails, you would love this place. They're on average about $10, maybe a bit more, per drink, but luckily, if you check-in on Yelp, you get 20% off your order. Pretty sure we were the only customers who ever used that check-in offer but hey, whatever it takes to get cheaper drinks! read more

2nd time I've been here. First time the service wasn't great but not terrible. Not referring to the time it takes make a drink, but the time it takes for them to acknowledge a customer in a fairly empty bar. 4 bartenders, small crowd. No one comes to wait on you if your not sitting at the bar. They also do not bring you your drinks. So get up from your table, go to the bar to order, wait for your hand craft cocktail to be muddled, then go sit down. A waiter literally just came by (after we got our drinks ourselves) and grabbed the menu we had moved off our table (since they are very small tables) and sit it back in front of my friend on top of his phone and drink. I have never left 1 star in my life. I always try to give the benefit of the doubt, but this is BS. I will not be back. read more