Five star Dive Bar.!!! Really decent prices and great…read morebartenders. Energetic, entertaining, eclectic bar staff and locals. Cold, Lone Star -tall boys! Hospitality, with an array of personalities from all different walks of life. A cultural and social mixing pot, just as one would expect from a neighborhood dive bar that has the name "house bar".

Friendly atmosphere. Spoke with Jeff! Amazing and enjoyed the conversations. Would frequent again.read more

We had to stop at the Big Texan while traveling Route 66 through Amarillo!…read more Our original plan was to come for dinner. I tried getting a reservation just a few hours before we arrived, but there was nothing available, and I wasn't able to get anyone on the phone. Once we drove past that evening, we understood why, the place was absolutely PACKED! I had seen that waits can sometimes reach 1-1.5 hours. That said, if you do have to wait, this is probably one of the better places to do it because there is SO much randomness to explore. Between the gift shop, Western décor, photo ops, and everything else going on, you could easily entertain yourself for an hour. We changed plans and made a reservation for 9 AM the next morning instead, and I'm actually really glad we did! On a Thursday morning it was quiet and relaxed, and we basically had our pick of all the goofy photo opportunities without fighting the dinner crowds. We shared the steak and eggs, and it was a perfect breakfast for two. The steak was seasoned perfectly and cooked really well. The entire place is exactly what you hope for from an over-the-top Texas Route 66 roadside stop: rustic, quirky, cow prints everywhere, a big gift shop, and lots to look at. We also discovered a whole crew of cats hanging around outside near the patio in the morning, which was an unexpected and entertaining bonus. One disappointment for us as Route 66 souvenir collectors: they have TWO penny press machines, but unfortunately BOTH were out of order when we visited. We were so sad! Overall, going at 9 AM turned out to be a great move. You still get the full Big Texan experience, but with way fewer people and plenty of time for pictures. Definitely one of those classic, quirky Route 66 stops you have to experience at least once!

We visited on a Sunday night at around 7pm and it was very busy. We were on a road trip and…read moredecided to stop there, eat at the restaurant, and stay in the motel. The wait time wasn't a big deal because we checked into our room, got settled, and browsed the gift shop while waiting for a table. The experience was fun, for sure. It's a neat restaurant. The food, though, wasn't so great. We ordered fried mushrooms as an appetizer and they were at our table in just a few minutes. It's obvious that they had been pre-prepared and had been sitting because they were cold. They were still good, but would have been better if they were hot and fresh. I ordered a porterhouse medium-rare and my wife ordered some other steak, also medium-rare. Hers was cooked perfectly, but mine came out well-done. We didn't see our server for quite a while after the food was dropped off, and I was hungry, so I started eating it anyway. The steaks were barely seasoned at all. The strip part of the porterhouse was tolerable even if overcooked, but the tenderloin side was tasteless, tough leather. It was a shame, because it looked great on the plate until I started slicing into it. By the time our server finally came around to check on us, I'd finished half the steak. She asked how it was and I showed her the well-done steak and she apologized and said that she would add a discount. When the bill came, I saw that she had taken around $15 off the price of my steak, which was reasonable, so that resolution was fine with me. We had fun while eating there. The place was super-busy and we were sat next to a couple at a long, common table. We had some great conversation with our table mates while waiting for our food. One of them got the tomahawk ribeye and it was quite impressive. Maybe we just came at the wrong time when it was too busy. Maybe if we came at a less busy time my steak wouldn't have been overcooked. This seems to be one of those restaurants that you go to once for the total experience, but it's not where I'd want to go again to get a good, reliable steak.

When I travel for business, I use yelp religiously to find places to go to in town. This is a…read moreterrific bar! Great bartenders, cheap drinks. I will definitely come back here when I'm in Amarillo again for business..

Found this place by chance. Very nice staff and patrons! Had a great time listening to music and…read morechatting with the locals. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Amarillo!

Best bar in Amarillo! Home bar to all that appreciate good drinks, times, music, entertainment and…read morepeople.

A couple things about this bar. First off, I LOVE a dive bar, and this place certainly fits the…read morebill! No-frills decor, TVs with sports on and a bar with stools on one end, and ordering space at the other. I've seen mention of the bartenders being rude. Correction, I think, they are BUSY! The area I ordered from had a line, and I always got an ice cold beer, so I was happy. Only thing is, I was here specifically for karaoke. First, the (minor) dings: the area is literally in a back room, kinda cramped. No big deal. The acoustics aren't great, but again, I've been to worse! Long rotation? Well, yeah. Unfortunately, you have to sign up on a yellow tablet. Get over it, lots of people want to sing, and I had a blast when I did. My big problem was the KJ announcing on the mic that if you want to be "moved up" in the list, it would take a $20 tip. That's a bit much. I say this as someone who hosted for 13 years in Austin, TX. I've never heard of a host doing this, which knocks my rating down. Would I return? Probably, but I'll just get there earlier!

Fantastic old school bar, great vibe with the blues constantly on the juke box when Liz is tending…read morethe bar, she sets a great environment and is a very attentive bartender with an even better personality!

I guess I'm giving this Amarillo standard a lower score than everyone else because I hate super…read morecrowded, yell-to-be-heard, no-room-to-move bars. Rumors always feels like a fight is 2 minutes from breaking out to me. They have cheap drinks and yes, it's definitely the place to meet up with friends, so for a lot of people this is a major selling point. I just prefer someplace I feel like I can relax a little bit and just enjoy the company of friends. I never really feel that way at Rumors. Definitely an eclectic crowd though. You get gutter hippies and frat boys sharing tables pretty much here and only here. Hopefully you'll take this score with a grain of salt (and a lime) and read the review to decide if this place has what you're looking for. Meanwhile, you'll find me kicking back pitchers at R&R!

Took a wild stab and tried this passing thru Amarillo. Our service was great ! Calista took very…read moregood care of us and was very engaging. Sadly, Our drinks weren't made correctly - margarita had salt when we requested no salt and martini straight up did have vermouth. Bartenders never pay attention anymore it seems. Our food was very good and the portions were more than ample. Live music was LOUD LOUD LOUD which can be okay if it were only good. Volume doesn't cover up off key. Certainly wouldn't go for the entertainment unless it's another duo. Food - 4 stars Entertainment - 2 stars

The Western Horseman Club is definitely a place worth checking out when you're in Amarillo. The…read moresteaks were absolutely amazing--cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The food overall was excellent, but the steak was definitely the highlight for me. I had read some of the other reviews before visiting, including some that were not very positive. However, I have to say that our experience was nothing like those reviews. We had a great experience from start to finish. What makes this place even better is that it is more than just a steakhouse. They have a great bourbon and whiskey selection, a really cool Western atmosphere, live music, and a dance floor. It has a fun, lively feel that makes it a great place to enjoy a meal and then stick around for the rest of the evening. The staff were friendly, and the entire experience was excellent. If you enjoy great steaks, good bourbon, and a fun Western atmosphere, I highly recommend stopping by the Western Horseman Club. We will definitely be back the next time we're in Amarillo!

My initial experience with this place was bad. It was a Saturday night, and some friends were…read morehaving their post-wedding party spread across this place and the Mayfair. This place was *PACKED*! We sat on the patio and I didn't even go inside to get my drinks - I just waited for the waitress to come outside. Fast forward almost a year later... A friend and I were looking for a chill place to get a drink on a Tuesday night. I didn't want to see anybody I knew from anywhere for any reason. So we came here. There was maybe five other people in the bar. Nice and dark inside, cool couches, awesome art and coffee shop-style tables for two or three. Excellent selection of high-end liquor. I ordered a Knob Creek and water, a drink I would never consider ordering anywhere else, a.) because most bars don't carry Knob Creek, and b.) because I usually visit cheap bars to pound drink specials and get out of the house. I really think of this as the coffee shop of bars. It's a place to sip on a nice drink and have an actual conversation, instead of yelling over Kid Rock on the jukebox. A little on the pricey side, but the drinks all come in doubles glasses and the ambiance is cool when it's not packed. I will be back soon, but not on a weekend night.

So I decided to try this bar because of the reviews. I had a sort of mixed experience. When I went…read moreto the ladies room there was a sign stating "Please don't do coke in the bathroom". That should have been my first warning about this place. It's a cute bar but they are dishonest about their prices. The white wine I asked for was $9 on the menu. When I asked my server when I got the first bill I thought happy hour was going on she said " It might be applied to just our house wines." Then, when I pointed out there was a discrepancy on the menu vs. the first bill I received she looked at it and said " Well that might be because the register automatically just applied that charge to the bill". I ended up paying for the happy hour payment after all. It just seems sketchy she hiked up the price for one glass of wine.

Paramount Recreation Club, aka a speakeasy with a hidden entrance and all. The selection of drinks…read morewas good, including some hard-to-find bourbons. The wait staff were polite, and the ambiance was really cool. The whole process of figuring out the trick to getting in was a really neat experience as well. Definitely a fun place to check out if you enjoy good drinks and a unique atmosphere! Menu prices in photo were current May 2026.

This is one of the best speakeasies out there. I originally came because it was featured in…read moreYellowstone, and the food and drinks did not disappoint. The cocktails were excellent and the food was delicious. I ordered the Pecan Goldie, served in a martini glass--a sweeter take on an Old Fashioned. Next was the Bomb City Cosmo, another refreshing cocktail also served in a martini glass. We ordered appetizers and dinner, and everything was great. The menu comes from Toscana Italian restaurant upstairs, and we enjoyed every dish. For appetizers, we had the spinach artichoke dip and pretzel bites--very creamy, and the pretzel bites were warm and delicious. We also tried two salads: the BLT Wedge Salad and the Shaved Brussels Sprout Parmesan Salad. Both were hearty and very filling. We finished with the chocolate pistachio cake, which was a delightful dessert. Happy Hour: Their website advertises $6 liquor Monday through Friday from 5-7 PM. However, the bartender didn't seem to honor it, saying happy hour is upstairs--though that's not what the website states. He did make it right by charging only for two drinks, which equaled the price of the three drinks that should have been on happy hour. Hopefully they begin honoring the posted happy hour pricing. Overall, this was an excellent experience, and I look forward to returning. Evelyn, our server, was very attentive and kind throughout our visit.

Friday. March 17, 2023. Late night…read more Warning: They do allow smoking in this establishment. There are a lot of smokers inside. You will smell like smoke when you leave. Having said that, this is a drinking and pool playing bar. We sat at the bar, and the waitress/bartender told us it used to be a strip club. There are no windows anywhere, so my wife had already predicted that. It was Saint Patrick's Day, so most of the patrons, and us, were wearing green. They had green clover wall hangings and other appropriate decorations. I thought that was a nice touch. Lots of locals, who know each other, hang out at this bar. They do allow dogs inside. The mood inside was boisterous and energized. Since it was St. Patty's day and we were in Texas, I ordered a Yuengling Black & Tan. This consisted of a porter mixed with premium beer. A clean, refreshing beer. After downing that, I ordered the ingredients to create a black trash. I poured a Guinness on top of MGD. You could substitute Budweiser for the MGD. This wasn't pairing well and the Yuengling was much better. I ended the night with a dirty blonde, Guinness on top of Stella Artois. Our waitress let me use a bar spoon to float the Guinness on top of both these drinks. The dirty blonde tasted better than the Black Trash and was more balanced. If you want some cheap drinks, friendly service and relaxation, than visit this local, "real" bar.

Great drinks all the bartenders are amazing it's my favorite bar in town. Will always return to for…read morea drink

First time in a long time I had a good time at a dive bar. A group of 5 and our waitress/ bartender…read moregot everything correct and was very attentive. She remembered our order without writing it down. That hard to come by these days. The food was spot on too. I'd love to come back next time I'm in Amarillo!

Got the hellraiser, it was a very tasty burger. The peppers had a little bit of spice, but would…read morenot consider it spicy. The bun did not hold up to the sandwich, but can't say that I minded, being the burger was that good. Got an order of tots with my meal. They were nice and hot, would have liked a few more. My only complaint is that the bar was very smoky. My clothes will have to air out.