The Most Scrumptious Venues & Event Spaces in Arlington

Kid Mania

★★★★☆ 3.8 (68)

"We went here because of a pogo pass we purchased and are doing our damndest to take advantage of. We are not typical indoor playground people, mostly preferring the free and outdoor city park options.I thought this was an excellent choice for a billion degree afternoon when forcing my kids to play outside felt like it crossed a line into questionable parenting. It's basically a big McDonalds play place (like 10x the size) they can run around in for as long as they want. No time limit. Shoes off, socks required. On a Tuesday evening in the summer it was not crowded at all.I do have to tell you that my kids have renamed this place "poopmania" because they discovered not one but TWO separate poops on the play equipment in our two hour time span there. To their credit, the Kid Mania staff was prompt and thorough in their cleanup/sanitizing process, but the experience was still a little unsettling. How exactly does this occur with such frequency? Regardless, I don't blame "poopmania" for this experience, and we will for sure be back to use our second pogo pass and let the kids get some energy out on a hot or rainy day in the future."

W XYZ Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (7) • $$

"If your in Dallas, you need to come visit Nevine at the wxyz bar in the aloft hotel. Wonderful personality for the road weary warrior. Try the tater tots! But don't expect a cherry for the old fashioned."

Billy Bob's Texas

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (630) • $$

"I can't remember the last time I was here. However, my cousin wanted me to join her for a concert so I did! I had such a great time! There was lots to see!First of all, they have a friendly staff. A male Cowboy showed us where to go and a female Cowgirl said, Y'all enjoy! It's the southern hospitality that gets me every time and never gets old! Billy Bob's has a Gift shop, a Mechanical Bull, a BBQ concession, a Pizza Concession and has the best Popcorn for $3.00! You can buy a drink and get free refills too! They also have several large bars. Our Waitress came around several times to check on us. The Restrooms have been remodeled and there are many stalls. The temperature is just right and they have two Dance floors! The sound system is stellar too! It's just the right volume. You are able to hear the person next to you.Thank you Billy Bob's for having David Lee Garza and Bobby Pulido Perform. I truly enjoyed their performances.So, gather all your friends and head to Billy Bob's and experience this great venue!"

Stagecoach Ballroom

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (10) • $

"After searching for almost 7 years, we finally found our Fort Worth dance hall. I don't know how we never found the Stagecoach before!We visited for the first time Saturday night. Upon entry we were struck by the traditional Texas dance hall atmosphere, and our eyes went straight to the 3,500 square foot hardwood dance floor. Good start!Jamie Richards and his band provided the live music - scheduled to begin at 8:30 they were about 20 minutes getting started. No big deal, for the prerecorded play list offered ample tunes to warm up our dance moves.The crowd included people of various dance abilities, so anyone can feel at home here. Age ranged from mid-20's to seniors. I would guess the median age of most in attendance Saturday night were 50-ish. It was a well behaved, fun crowd.Succinctly stated, Stagecoach is exactly what we've been looking for. In the words of the Terminator -- "we'll be back"!"

The Shack at Joe Pool Lake

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (37)

"TL, DR; We will be back! Great food, great views. First time coming here (including when it was a different name). We got the wings, blackened tilapia tacos, chips n salsa, and mushroom burger (and fries).Wings - excellent. I asked for them to be fried hard and they were. They were a good size, too (I hate when the wings are huge). The buffalo and parmesan garlic flavors were fantastic. Blackened Tilapia tacos - good. Not the best fish tacos I've had but I was satisfied. I'd get them again.Mushroom burger - my wife said it was good. They probably don't specialize in this - just threw it on the menu for vegetarians lol. Fries - PERFECT. We almost ordered more to take home! The seasoning was delicious and they were crispy. We sat outside. I was impressed with how well ventilated it was- I almost forgot it was 95 degrees outside lol. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because our waitress could've been more attentive. My wife came here when it was under different management. She said back then, the food was average but the service was impeccable. This time, she enjoyed the food much more, but the service didn't match the previous excellent service."

Hoppin'

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)

"ParkingLarge open lotServiceAttentive, friendlySelf serve but staff are very attentiveMenuWide selection of beer, ciders, hard tea, wine-at the bar margaritas and cocktails.QR scan for food menu-food trucks out front.We had the WR pizza and Caesar salad-delish! They give you a number and it is delivered straight to you.SummaryAwesome local spot with so many choices of beverages-beer, ales, ciders, hard seltzers, hard tea, wine. Lots of tvs to watch games! Love it!!"

TX Whiskey Ranch

★★★★★ 4.7 (83) • $$

"The most beautiful venue. I really enjoyed our visit for the Meat Church BBQ School. I loved everything about the grounds and facilities. The patio and fireplace are amazing. I also noticed they were having a big Kentucky Derby Party this Saturday with Mint Juleps all day. Sounds like a great time!"

The Green Elephant

★★★☆☆ 3 (57) • $

"It's a getaway to appreciate local musicians and experimentalists demonstrating their craft. The staff can be "moody" at times, but overall 'Open Mic Tuesdays' is a vibe."

Imagination Station FTW

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (3)

"Amazing inside playground for little kids! Took my 15 month old who isn't fully walking yet but is crawling and she had so much fun! There was a lot of age appropriate toys for her to play with and the amount of kids that were there at the 11am slot was a good amount (10 kids total, including a couple infants that weren't playing). There were a lot of sitting areas near all toy areas as well for parents.When we arrived at 11am, the whole space was clean and all the toys were put away nicely. The music playing (kids music) really set the mood for a good time for the kids. All the kids and parents there were all nice and friendly. Overall, I will come again and would recommend this place to all families!"

Restaurant506

★★★★☆ 4.4 (167) • $$

"This is my second time coming here, first time didn't yelp it ‍. It's a very nice establishment located in what was an old inn. The parking is very small but there is plenty of street parking. It was pretty packed but we got seated very quickly inside and they also offer outside seating as well. The menu was just the right size offering breakfast and lunch options as well as a chef special. I opted for the soup du jour which for that day had chicken breast and vegetables in it. I also had the crab cake eggs Benedict and that was delicious. Damn bear licked the plate. It was quiet inside and made it easy to have a conversation with any sized group you may have."

Stars and Spirits

★★★☆☆ 3 (27)

"I don't understand why more people don't come here. This place is so underrated for a club in Deep Ellum. The music is great and the club is spacious enough to dance or just stand around. It has two bars, a patio, hookahs are available, and plenty of seating if you wanted a table. On Friday nights there's no cover so my friends and I prefer to go that night. Saturday nights I know there's a $20 cover and it does seem to get more packed. The lighting is very cool with these LED globes that change colors and float up and down. Would recommend to someone who has nothing to do on a Friday night. Just come out and give it a try!"

Bowlski's Lakewood

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (94)

"Bowling alley? I used to bowl a LOT but not for years. Friends we were visiting suggested a bowling party, so six of us went, grabbed two lanes and had sort of a competition. Easy to get balls and shoes (mine were long gone) and the staff was friendly.It was embarrassing (for me). My 190 average? Long gone. My first game was like 85, but I did increase it to 140+ - guess I need to "get back into the game".Still loads of fun, nice "blast to the past" and everyone was nice while we were there."

CRU Food & Wine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (119) • $$

"Third visit. Every time is wonderful. Tonight we had Ahi Tartar, Ceasar Salad, and Pizza. All were delicious, fresh, gourmet quality. The wine flight was a tasty treat, as usual. The waiters were very attentive. The atmosphere casual, contemporary, chic. We will be back again."

Republic Texas Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (306) • $$

"A buddy of mine recommended coming here for the chicken fried steak, so the wife and I made it out this past Saturday to grab lunch. We always like grabbing an appetizer or two just to try things out. We love deviled eggs so we gave theirs a try. They were delicious!! We also had the Chili Lime Shrimp and let me tell you, that the shrimp were perfectly cooked and the sauce they had these guys setting on had a nice spice kick to them. I highly recommend them. Both appetizers came with thinly sliced jalapenos, this is Texas so yeah, we put jalapenos on everything. ;-)The ambiance is pretty cool. It feels wide open but yet if you get a booth, the walls are high enough to keep your table private. I will say this, I can see this place getting loud. We were greeted with a smile and immediately sat down. We also had a great waitress that was just super friendly and was very attentive. We will be back and for those drinks that I saw on the cocktail menu."

W XYZ Bar

★★★★★ 4.8 (10) • $$

"Our bartender, Brittany, was phenomenal! We got back to the hotel after work and the front desk clerk gave us coupons for 1 free well drink at the bar. We went up to our rooms and met back at the bar a little later. They had a singer in the lounge area that was really good. She sang popular songs (new and old). Brittany ran the whole bar solo! She made everyone feel like they were the only customer! She took multiple orders and handled business. She was very friendly and checked on us frequently to see if we were all right. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger and fries after a few cocktails and it was really good! I would come back to this bar even if I wasn't staying at this hotel because the customer service was exceptional."

Bowlounge

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (328) • $$

"Service is impeccable. The fact that they fully clean your lane when you are done for the next person is awesome. Great vibe, fun house balls. Good looked good but didn't try."

Play Park MTX

★★★★☆ 4 (14)

"They were great. Super kind and I love their policies and procedures. They worked with our large crew really well too."

Mainstay Farm

★★★★☆ 3.6 (66)

"This place is better than Disney land. Avoid the far trip and enjoy this wonderful attraction. They've got animals, great workers, and it's a wonderful experience."

Cheeky Monkeys - Colleyville

★★★★☆ 4.4 (15)

"Super nice, new and clean place. Great for little kids to get to play and run around especially when Texas is so hot in the Summer. It is great to see kids smile and be active and play like they used to in the old days before all they learned to do is watch screens. The staff was nice and helpful. Overall a good experience.We also had a little giggle that Cheeky Monkeys is located on Cheek-Sparger...dad joke type humor cracks me up."

Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab

★★★★☆ 4.2 (79)

"My first time dining here was on Thanksgiving day. I tried to get a reservation last Thanksgiving, but they were completely booked so this year I made sure to book in advance! The decor was amazing, I loved the ambiance, it was a nice vibe. We arrived a little late however our waiter was really nice and accommodating! They have a prefixed Thanksgiving dinner for $59 which includes soup or salad, turkey, stuffing cranberry sauce and pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. We actually ended up not getting that an ordering from the regular menu. I got the steak frites medium and it was cooked great. Hubby got a seafood dish with rice pilaf, he enjoyed that. I got a cocktail which was decent but not very strong. For dessert we ordered the seasonal pumpkin cheesecake. I definitely want to come back to try their seafood which is what they're famous for!"

Louie Louie's Dueling Piano Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (126) • $$

"If you love music and comedy, this place does it all. Although, the surrounding area is considered a bit rough by the locals, this place is a MUST VISIT. Get in early to get a set, there is no bad seat in the house, and they really pack the house on a Saturday night. Audience involvement is mandatory here, so be prepared to sing along and tip the talent, because they are singers and musicians and pretty damn funny. Don't hesitate to request a song or two, they look forward to those requests.In a place like this the only things that are stiff are the drinks, so rest assured all of the staff are great. Cheers!"

Rooftop Cinema Club - Downtown Fort Worth

★★★★☆ 4.1 (34)

"First experience and couldn't get over how amazing it was. Only issue was accessibility, a little confusing to find but nothing that was terribly difficult."

Club Ritzy

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

"We were a first timer to this club... My daughter picked this place and my other daughter was visiting from Colorado so after dinner we ended up here. We had a really good time! You can't beat the cover charge a one price for 2 clubs! One with a live band and the with a DJ! Drink prices were reasonable, music kept playing, servers were friendly and everyone around us were just having a good time! We definitely will be back!"

Rayleigh Underground

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (22)

"Amazingly beautiful cool atmosphere. Very good drinks, loved the smoked old fashion and Jell-O shots. My favorite dish was the scallops risotto...yum!!!The Baos were delicious, specifically the Braised Pork Belly and Korean Fried Chicken. Lamb shank Korma...wow!!Service was efficient and extremely pleasant. Overall our party had an exceptional time and plan to go back soon."

Bowlounge

★★★★☆ 3.8 (81) • $$

"Very, very cool spot! Came here on 11/12/24 for a team building event with my department at work. They charge per hour per person and it includes your shoes. Since we came on a Tuesday, we received half off per bowler - $6.50! That's truly a steal!When you walk in, there are booths and tables to the left to "lounge" in and several table to the right. I heard there use to be pool tables and games in this area, but no longer. Not sure why they were removed, because it would have added an extra oomph to the place. There aren't many lanes, maybe 15-20ish...??? Wasn't very busy when we arrived around 2pm, but got busier about an hour later. Received our shoes quickly and got our lanes setup. We all ordered drinks, I had the All The Way - this was DELISH! I also had the Paloma, which was ok. The pepperoni pizza was great, and it came with ranch without me even asking for it. Score! We also ordered the Texas Two Step, which is bite sized pretzels and sausage with cheese dip. This was also very yummy!The real star of the show was our server. I wish I would have caught her name, but she was the MVP. I believe she was the only server covering the entire area, She was killin it! She was running around like a crazy person, but she did an amazing job and was a total sweetheart the entire time. I'm really looking forward to coming back soon, maybe on a date night or something."

Soma Winery

★★★★★ 4.6 (42) • $$

"Ok not gonna lie people, I had a Groupon for a tasting that lead me to this place and tried it out with a friend!! But I also looked it up on TikTok and found out the girlfriend of Yoly from The Ultimatum: Queer Love has frequented here and enjoyed her time and experience as well. So with the being said, I rolled up here on a Tuesday for a wine tasting! The place was pretty quiet and not many patrons were there. The staff was super attentive and helpful with making my friend and I feel welcomed. We received a sheet with wine choices that described flavors and notes of each choice. The tasting included four but honestly the staff was so awesome, it became a whole party at the bar with one of the owners. We ended up tasting whatever we wanted on the whole entire list. I learned so much about wine and went home with two bottles of my favorite!! I'm a sweet wine kinda girl so my recs are the NV Oliver Melon Mint Moscato and NV Oliver Peach Pie!! I had a great time and will be back!! Happy Yelping!"

The Pearl

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (310) • $$

"The Pearl is usually my go-to place for dim sum on this side of town (middle DFW) but when I went on Saturday, it did not hit like it usually does. Service was good but the first round of food we got - everything was room temperature instead of hot. And the selections just didn't taste as good as they used to :("

Hangout Restaurant and Sports Club

★★★★☆ 3.6 (30)

"First off this is right down the street from my house and they play great music Saturday nights. Pool tables, a cute little patio with lights and picnic tables. The kitchen is open till 1 AM and the food is actually good! A go to spot and I will continue coming back. All the staff is friendly and personable."

Rocco's Italian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (40)

"Let me start by talking about what was memorable about the visit: service. This is raising my review to a 4-star rating. Both dishes we had were average at best. We had chicken marsala and chicken parmesean. We both felt that the sauces lacked seasoning. The protein portion was much smaller that similarly priced entrees at other local Italian restaurants After placing our order, we were ready to enjoy our salads. Not bad, except they had to be put aside since our entree cane one minute after we received the first course. Salad set aside so that we could have a hot meal.Service was very attentive. Dining area was well lit and clean."

Smoking Axes

★★★★★ 4.8 (22)

"I had a great time at Smoking Axes a few weeks ago. I went with a large group through our HOA and we rented 2 lanes. Most of us were noobs at throwing knives and axes and the staff did an excellent job of walking us through what needed to occur so everyone had a safe and enjoyable time. I was super impressed with the beer selection as well as their food menu. I didn't personally eat anything but all of the sandwiches that came out looked amazing. I'm definitely going to come back and try the Cuban sandwich next time. If you're in the mood for some fun and beers, definitely check out Smoking axes!"

Burleson Axe Factory

★★★☆☆ 3 (3)

"Took my nephews there today. They really enjoyed it! The staff was polite and informative. They gave them good instructions on how to throw the axes. We will be back!"

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

★★★★☆ 4.3 (365)

"Fort Worth Botanic Gardens is located obviously in The Heart of Fort Worth, Texas, delivering a stunning garden environment for garden enthusiasts and anyone who simply loves being in nature!We came through on a beautiful day during the week, hoping we could enjoy walking through the gardens and admiring all the lovely things the Botanic Gardens had to offer, and our wish came true! There is free ample parking provided in the lot, making it easy and enjoyable when visiting. Getting tickets is fairly easy as to where you can go online and purchase tickets, or you can purchase tickets at the kiosk provided when entering. The prices are fair and average, and they have regular admission, seniors, and child prices.We set off for adventure after purchasing our tickets and started our walking journey. There are plenty of benches throughout the Gardens to sit at if your legs get tired. After speaking to one of the friendly staff members, he stated the Gardens is roughly 100 acres but 50 acres in walkable spaces. There were plenty of flowers, trees, and plants to observe, and they were all very well nicely planted. The star of the show was the Japanese Gardens, where everything seemed nostalgic to me since living in Japan for quite some time. It almost felt I was back in the Land of the Rising sun. They even have a small gift shop inside where you can purchase items or buy food for the massive Koi fish in one of the many ponds they have.Overall, I had a great time here with gorgeous views and great exercise for my legs! They also had a huge greenhouse in the front, but it wasn't opened yet for the butterfly exhibit that would be starting soon. While we were there, the special exhibit was a dinosaur theme, which was quite nice looking at and walking through the park. Please check the website for times and updates for any additional changes throughout the season."

Trinity River Distillery

★★★★★ 4.7 (184) • $$

"This is not in a good area of town, in-fact it is about a mile from a homeless shelter and its just not a place I like to drive in, however, this is in a factory area where the old Ranch beans were made, they have a guard house at the entrance and it is surrounded by a high gate so your car is safe while you are in the distillery. I recently went to Trinity River Distillery for a tour on a date with my husband. I am unfortunately on a knee scooter right now and the tour has three sets of stairs. I was fine and just hopped up the stairs and my husband carried my scooter but it did make me think how many people have injuries and may not be able to hop as easily as I could. If you are injured or just lack the mobility to use stairs they do not have a lift so be aware you can go into the main area but I wouldn't recommend the tour. If you are able bodied or able to hop up flights of stairs I would recommend the tour. I like whiskey so obviously I would like a tour about whiskey, there was a woman on the tour with her boyfriend and she mentioned she hated whiskey, she did not seem to enjoy the tour as much. If you are going to Trinity River Distillery just for a "bar" meet up that you do not need to like whiskey as they also make vodka. You can bring your non whiskey friends here and they will be able to still get a drink. The vibe of this place is an industrial+ modern farmhouse. The patio is beautiful, whoever did that clearly had big venue ideas. When I saw it I told my husband that it would be such a beautiful wedding venue but then we laughed as a wedding in a distillery may not be great as one drunk can ruin a wedding much less a whole guest list. That being said, look at this place for birthdays or reunions, it truly is pretty. When we arrived we checked in at the bar and the bartender was great, he offered suggestions and was very friendly. (For management he was working Saturday night around 5pm). This bartender was great and told us a little about the smoke for the smoked old fashioned I ordered. I appreciated his help and just how personable he was."

Petroleum Club

★★★★★ 5 (11)

"We went here for lunch as guests of a vendor. Its on the 40th top floor of a Ft Worth downtown sky scraper... the dining room has floor to ceiling windows for an astonishing view of downtown. It's my understanding that this place is a "members only" establishment requiring a reservation. They had a daily lunch buffet or you could order off the menu if you prefer. The day we went the buffet was Mexican themed. The food was excellent despite being "buffet". The salsa was good, the tortilla soup is now one of my favorite soups. I usually ignore slabs of beef at buffets waiting to be sliced. In my experience, its usually dry and fatty... and keeping with that tradition, I skipped past it here as well. However, my lunch mates tried it and proceeded to make the "O" face with nearly every bite and say, "OMG *chomp*chomp* this is the best brisket ever!!".... so I had to try it too, and yes it was the BEST brisket I have ever tasted (sorry Dickies, sorry Railhead, my apologies Springcreek!)."

Hotel Otto

★★★★☆ 3.9 (44)

"We decided to meet family in town from Chicago and needed a place to stay. I booked 3 days in advance and was able to pick my room. I read reviews and browsed picture prior to arriving to the property so I knew what to expect for the room. What I didn't know.....While booking I let Hotel Otto know we would arrive around 8. We live just north of Houston and I had already planned to host a market & Easter event that same day until 3pm. We arrive at Hotel Otto/ Gemelle. There wasn't any parking available besides the 1 ADA spot and 15 minute check in parking. I took the check in parking. We walked around the front trying to figure out where to check into the hotel. The front door of Gemelle had a sign blocking the doors so we walked to the patio where the hostess greeted us. She directed us to the bar area for check in. We reach the bar area and we're greeted by two ladies. Both very nice. We arrived a little after 7, and I let them know I had made reservations at Gemelle for 8 (this was the latest Open table allowed). We arrived sweaty, sun burned and in the clothes we had been in all day for an outside event. We were given a tour of the property, told we get welcome drinks as well as there being ingredients in the room for Aperoll Spritz. She (I did not catch her name) asked if we needed anything else. I mentioned we wanted to do a fire so she grabbed a starter log and lighter and brought back to us. She also called me a few moments later and told us not to rush for reservations she moved them back. I was so thankful I was dying for a shower and to change. The rooms are cute, they are smaller than the average hotel room but they pack in all the amenities. It's a container so go in with the right expectations and you'll have a great time! The roof top deck is such a nice touch with the fire pit. We made it to Gemelle around 8:30 and what an experience we had! It was awesome! We over ordered and took a lot to go! The food was absolutely delicious and we hadn't eaten all day so we got a bit of everything to try. For my welcome drink I chose Season of the Witch YUMMM! My husband chose Roma I believe it was, he must have really enjoyed it because he ordered 3.We also ordered the Saturday special, margarita pizza, crispy chicken Alfredo, Cesar salad and garlic parmesan bread sticks. We took their gelato to go, so we could sit by the fire to eat. The hospitality was unmatched! Everyone was so nice! We will be back for sure! Next time we want to enjoy the pool and sun deck!"