Reviewers describe The Down 'n Out as a relaxed dive bar with friendly staff, strong drink quality, and affordable prices. Frequent highlights include community-oriented events, DJs, pool tables, and free food promotions. Criticisms focus on inconsistent service, with specific complaints about rude interactions, a perceived lack of safety, and inaccurate menu descriptions regarding shared drink sizes.
Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 183 reviews (83% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 183 Google reviews (124 with written comments, 25 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: November 3, 2026.
Service: Cocktail Bar serving Sansom Park, Texas.
Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.
Star ratings
183 Google reviews we collected
4.7of 5
5 stars15183%
4 stars1810%
3 stars53%
2 stars32%
1 star63%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 124 written reviews
88%praise
Praise5188%
Complaints712%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
6topics
Staff & attitude2950%
Would recommend814%
Price & value712%
Speed & response610%
Quality & results47%
Honesty & trust47%
What customers talk about
We read 124 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The atmosphere is great and friendly, very relaxed, you just feel like having fun.”
“His behavior was completely unprofessional and put a damper on an otherwise enjoyable evening.”
“As someone who grew up in Wisconsin, I can confirm this is a 10/10 dive bar.”
“Great price for drinks.”
“Bartender nick fantastically friendly and very efficient.”
“The inside looked cool, however we were unable to get any service on a slow Sunday night and ended up leaving.”
“The m8 behind the bar was amazing he gave me great service and history lesson of the main Aus land and I’m currently getting a passport to go over.”
“You can tell he genuinely cares about making the Down n Out a place people feel welcome, comfortable and taken care of.”
People customers mention
Worth16 reviews
Bar3 reviews
Southside3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Down n' Out is the coolest place. The staff, the regulars, the nostalgic vibes, the DJs and the dancefloor!!! Outstanding programming and events that are so community-oriented. The team behind DnO care so much about this business and Fort Worth as a whole, and it shows. If you don't go here, you're missing out.
Price per person: $20–30
Reservation: Not sure
Group size: Suitable for all group sizes
Wait time: No wait
Recommendation for vegetarians: Not sure
Vegetarian offerings: Not sure
Parking space: Plenty of parking
Parking options: Free parking lot
Response from the owner · 6 days ago
Awwwww you’re so kind!!!! What a review! Really feel like you hit the nail on the head for what we are about, thank you!!!!!!
Spencer PeirceLocal Guide · 25 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Spencer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Literally the best bar in Fort Worth. My wedding day ended here on purpose. If you like a good dive with GREAT DJs, this is absolutely your spot.
RIKKI DONT and Roix LaCroix are two of my favorite DJs out there and they made Halloween night super special.
Price per person: $20–30
Reservation: Reservations not required
Group size: Suitable for all group sizes
Wait time: No wait
Response from the owner · 6 days ago
This man is a real one and these words mean so much!!!! Love ya brother!
Jesse Sharpe2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jesse has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Everything about our visit was great except for the Halloween DJ. When I approached him to request a song, he responded by directing several profanities at me. His behavior was completely unprofessional and put a damper on an otherwise enjoyable evening.
The food and service were both good, but unfortunately, this experience was enough to ensure that neither I nor the other seven people in our group will be returning.
Response from the owner · a week ago
Hey there! Respectfully, we haven’t even started playing yet. Is there any way you can come back and talk to me, Eric (owner) and I’ll get you free drinks. We apologize for that experience, it’s not what our staff gives hospitality wise. A 1 star review for the bar based on non staff is hurtful for us as a small biz. We’d love the chance to earn a great review from you. It seems as if you had a great time and we as a staff made it an enjoyable experience, we’d love to have you all back!
The Place was packed, come drink on me next time, got a tab waiting for yall! Come ask for me at the bar top and we’ll get ya fixed up!
angel fuentesLocal Guide · 35 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews angel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
just doing a review to get response from owner. when does Karaoke start on wednesday? today is 10/13, we wanna come 10/14
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Haha we love a 5 star review and love that you did it for a response 🤣 It starts at 9pm every Wednesday, gets bumping around 10, 10:30!!!!! See yall tomorrow night!!!
emerson naco3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews emerson has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
