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Billy Bob's Texas

2520 Rodeo Plaza · Fort Worth, TX

Why you should go…

Opened in 1981 inside a former livestock barn, Billy Bob's Texas holds up to 6,000 people across its dance floor, pool hall, and indoor rodeo arena. Live bull riding still happens on Friday and Saturday nights alongside touring country acts.

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Good to know

General nightlife guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Doors, showtime, last call

    Three different times, and only one of them is usually on the poster. Check all three.

  • Covers and minimums are normal

    Weekend nights often carry a door charge or a per-person minimum, especially for table seating.

  • Bring ID either way

    Age policies shift by night and by room, so carry it even if you have not been asked in years.

  • Weeknights show the room properly

    Quieter nights are the ones where you can actually hear the band and find a seat.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Billy Bob's Texas, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District

    Free

    Twice-daily longhorn cattle drives down Exchange Avenue in a real 19th-century cattle town.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Fort Worth Zoo

    Under $25

    One of the nation's top-ranked zoos, with immersive African savanna and Texas wetlands habitats.

    2.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
    Quirky Fun

    DFW Car and Toy Museum

    Free

    Free 150,000-square-foot museum pairing over 200 classic and exotic cars with thousands of vintage toys.

    2.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Theatre & Events
    Date Night

    Bass Performance Hall

    $25–$50

    Twin angel sculptures flank the limestone facade of Fort Worth's premier concert hall.

    2.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Fort Worth Water Gardens

    Free

    Philip Johnson's terraced concrete fountains let visitors walk right down into the rushing water.

    2.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    Local Gem

    Kimbell Art Museum

    Free

    A world-class art collection inside Louis Kahn's celebrated vaulted-gallery building, free to visit.

    3.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums