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    The Basement Lounge

    4.4 (104 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Ronda A.

    Ambiance is above all and off the charts! Service is so quick you don't even know you have ordered! The staff loves its customers so much they know what you want with 1 word! Jessie the owner is absolutely hands on and loves his patrons! Such a niche bar with local patrons!

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    Drew D.

    The coolest vibe and craft cocktails on the West side. The bartenders are friendly and excellent at mixing whatever you can dream up. This is an excellent after work destination and it is an intimate date night wind down spot.

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    Natalie B.

    Great hidden gem. Lovely vibe and ambience. Service was great very attentive and nice. Drinks were good and strong. Will definitely come again

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    Veronica L.

    My husband and I love this place. The ambience is great and you can actually talk without having to yell over the music. Space is cozy and perfect for date night. The drinks are amazing and strong. Service is superb every time we've been there.

    Brittany F.

    RANDOMLY DROPPED IN & WILL BE BACK! Great welcoming service, amazing drinks and such a laid back atmosphere.

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    Gabriela M.

    My husband and I came here for a night cap after our anniversary dinner and we did not regret our decision! It was our first time at the basement lounge and the service was amazing they handcrafted drinks and presented them in a very espectacular manner. The ambiance was also amazing because they played chill house music and the lights were dim with art on the walls. The lounge is pretty intimate but there's plenty of seating. We got there at a good time and we were sitting in our individual couches drinking our beverages. I got a 817 Javatini it was a sweeter tastier version of an espresso martini. My husband got a mule and an old fashioned. The old fashioned was presented in a smoky box and he fetched his drink from this smoky box. I loved this lounge, we felt very welcomed and we will definitely be returning!

    Garnie B.

    Okay, I found my bar, yes the bar you need to visit. We were looking for a bar to hang out and get a couple of drinks after late night of eating and hanging out and we stumble across this place. Well, the story goes that I was looking on Yelp for a bar, I found lots of great ratings of this place, and proceeded to follow directions using Google maps to get there. There. The funny part of the story is I drove around the parking lot several times looking for the entrance. When I was almost to my wit's end, I saw a gentleman step out of a doorway, he looked like a hipster, and I said what the heck. The heck let's go visit and see if this is the place. Well jackpot. Just look at the photos to make sure you know which door to look for and Google does map you to the right location, you just need to look for the door, and pay attention because there are no bright neon signs outside telling you this is the place. The place. I guess that's the best part of the charm is that you don't need a neon sign once you know it's there. Our bar keeps were Josh and Jesse. Now being there for the first time I was kind of wondering what specialty drinks to order, and guess what I found. The old-fashioned and the pecan smoked old fashioned. Both absolutely wonderful drinks. The bar keeps were meticulous and making sure that they prepared the old-fashions with great care and with great show. It's not a lot of seating there, but it didn't feel like you were stepping on top of each other. We were very comfortable. Very comfortable. In fact, we had great conversations with other people who were sitting at the bar. They have a fireplace. Have a nice little cove where there are couches. There are some other seatings that's kind of separated from the bar, so it is a nice place to hang out What I recommend this place, absolutely. I would say put this on your save list and do everything you can to go visit, because I know you will be back, and so will I.

    Rachel H.

    What a great hidden gem in Fort Worth! The basement lounge is a super aesthetic and great place for a date night or to chat with a friend. It's dark, moody, and quiet and is a great contrast to the loud overly boisterous sports bars of the area. The cocktails are super unique and masterful and all have complementary flavors that you won't find in most cocktails anywhere in Fort Worth. Not only are the cocktails delicious they're beautiful and so much care is put into making sure they are pleasing to all senses. They do not skimp on cheap liquor or ingredients and many cocktails have fresh herbs, flowers, and spices in them that you can visibly see and taste. Nothing is overpowering or overly sweet so no money wasted on displeasing cocktails. They also sell beautiful art from local artists and have a small retail section featuring incredible and beautiful options for your home bar (like glasses, shakers, etc). You won't find this place ordinary or boring in any way and every sip will be so exciting!

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    Jessica H.

    If your looking for a unique bar in the middle of Ft.Worth check out the Basement Lounge. You open the door and head downstairs and walk into a quaint quiet bar. I ordered one of the drinks from their winter menu and was pleasantly surprised at how good it tasted. The bartender seemed very experienced and he gave great bar chat. I will definitely come back here for a night out.

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    Dana H.

    This is my first time here. Very clean and sophisticated lounge. No food, though, but places around to eat. They will do table service if not too busy. They keep your credit card until you check out. I don't like that part. Next time, I will bring cash and pay as I go. Really nice bartenders.

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    17 days ago

    Great place to relax or take a date ! Upscale drinks and a friendly staff ! Not that large so come early because it will get crowded.

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    2 months ago

    Loved the atmosphere, bartender and owner!! Our drinks were perfect!! We tried a few new drinks and will definitely go again.

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    10 months ago

    This is one of our favorites! It's has it all, great drinks, great ambiance and great company.

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    7 months ago

    Fun and simple as you chill out with a mixologist drinks. Go easy! Nice atmosphere and cool seating areas.

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    1 year ago

    Cozy hidden gem. Nice calm atmosphere. FW Tea and their Autumn drinks were delicious!

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    1 year ago

    Never disappoints. Come,relax, enjoy a craft cocktail. They are awesome. Quiet and private. A hidden gem

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    2 years ago

    This is a great spot for relaxing after you have had a good meal. Drinks are very good and the service is excellent.

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    2 years ago

    Rude ownership, if you sit to long without buying drinks they are rude to you, I will not be back

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    Great spot underground. Decorated super cute, the bartenders were very nice and we enjoyed the music.

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    3 years ago

    The ambiance was super cute and full of life! Definitely a cute spot for a nice drink and chill vibes.

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    Omg super cute. We didn't try the "food" it's like cheez its and trail mix. This place is a total…read morebar. So first floor is a cute little intimate low lit place. Second floor is the event center. Third is the cigar lounge which is highly lit, Smokey and super sexy. Jack nickleson included! The basement is the speakeasy. That's where the loud music, (and less comfortable chairs than above imo) is. But hey! You went to a speakeasy and had a good time!

    My husband and I came here for the first time last Saturday, and unfortunately, it was a pretty…read moredisappointing experience overall. The noise level was extremely high...we literally had to yell just to have a conversation with each other. Service was also very slow. It took about 15 minutes just to be acknowledged at the bar, and close to 30 minutes to actually receive a drink. When I finally ordered, I told the bartender to make her favorite drink. She made something that included raw egg whites (which I later learned is common in certain cocktails), but it wasn't mentioned or explained at the time. A few hours later, I became very sick...vomiting and dealing with what felt like severe food poisoning all night and through the next 24 hours. After looking into it, I suspect it may have been related to the raw egg used in the drink. Just something to be aware of if you're ordering drinks like a whiskey sour or anything that may include egg whites. After getting our receipt (which you need for the speakeasy entry code), we checked out the speakeasy portion, but the vibe there wasn't great either..pretty must the same as the other part of the bar. We ended up leaving within about five minutes. Overall, the experience didn't live up to the hype for us....between the noise, long wait times, and how we were treated, it just wasn't enjoyable. For comparison, the bar next door, Archibald, felt much more welcoming. Maybe regulars have a different experience, but as first-time guests, we were not impressed.

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