Ask for an itemized tab. these people will rip u off!Im from out of town and go to showdown when I visit Funky Town. this time ,a friend and I drank beer for about 145minutes. my tab was 63.00 and they didnt show an itemized tab! So thats it! Never again will we step foot in this bar because of bartender thieves! I wish I had gotten names. girl and guy team.

Showdown was cool. Jordyn was sweet and took care of the customers, and the locals were all friendly. They have shuffleboard and 2 pool tables and some other games. Another thing, Ive never seen this in a bar before, was a coin op washer/dryer so you can run a load of laundry while youre hanging out. What a great idea. I had a good time here waiting for a thunderstorm to blow over.

Pretty cool atmosphere. They have bar food here, the burger really smacked i was too busy eating and forgot to take a picture .

Great lil hideaway bar to get a drink and good food. The quesadilla was super tasty, totally would come here again.

Employees are very nice and friendly definitely New spot to chill and enjoy a good time out with friends

Nice hole in the wall. Lots of regulars. Love Angel.

Guys you need to get appointment for hair cut. I recommend to go for Ali who works there during week days. He trims your hair as you say and he is professional at this field. $17 + tips.Great service.

Friendly staff & patrons. Has two pool tables, foose ball table darts & shuffle board. Good hot food to order. Prices reasonable. Been going there since 1986 and since I was in town for my daughters wedding, couldnt pass up the opportunity to meet a dear old friend there while I had an hour to spare.

The bartender was freaking awesome. Had a blast. If I ever come back to Arlington I will make sure to come back in.

Its a hole in the wall. More older folks but a good mix. Ladies night is Thursday, popular then. Friendly place

Weird little bar lol- but we had fun! If by chance you need to do some laundry while playing pool.. this is the place!

Mixed review for me. I just moved to the area and Googled the closest dive bar and this one is right around the corner because I love dive bars. Great atmosphere and friendly bartender and some cool customers. Unfortunately some of the regulars were not too friendly. Im Hispanic just moved from the city (Dallas). One regular asked my nationality, another when I told him I was from Dallas asked with hand jesters am I from Oak Cliff or Pleasant Grove ( Predominantly Hispanic neighborhoods). I advised Im from North Dallas. Went to patio and had sports discussion with a gentleman and I thought all was well. Paid my bill and when I was in the parking lot the same gentleman said alright ese after I told him my name earlier. I got out my car to tell him thats not cool, thats when I realized I came to the wrong bar. I actually bought multiple rounds for customers to show appreciation but got burned. Basically ok bar but I wasnt welcomed, guess I will have to drive a little out of the way to enjoy my self in my new town.

Great hidden drinking hole. Free poker on Tuesdays, 7pm and 9pm

No hate great place to watch sports an have food and drinks

I always feel welcome and have a good time talking and playing pool.

Im from South Austin and I enjoy dive bars. This place definitely has character in the decor. Service and conversation was great thanks to the awesomely amazing bartender Rachel! Ill definitely be coming back when Im in town visiting family and hopefully Rachel will be serving!

Nice place to relax. Play a couple of games with friends and everyone gets along

Love this place! Hasnt changed much in 35 years!

The bar tender is really nice and quick

Service is quick atmosphere is nice food is decent

Nice place to have a drink. Pool tables, Patio, and nice bartenders. Perfectly hidden place.

Great drink prices awesome clientele & the best bartendresses in Arlington!

Cheap drinks nice atmosphere, and my wife works there so what else can I say but try it out if you like small bars without all the drama and high prices as other bars

So Ive been drinking at a showdown (lived in two cities with one) for 5 years now. I have a mug (get a mug). Its wonderful. The beer works every single time.

Great bar drinks cheap,food cheap

Nice staff and lots to do. Great spot all round.

Booze Bandit was here

It was great! Homey!

Its pretty laid back great vibe they match

Great service great customers

Clean very friendly for obly time been there

Just an old school Arlington Bar, been around a long time. Couple of pool tables, darts, smoking patio, friendly staff and lots of Regulars. Drinks/Beer at a fair price and even have a washer & dryer so you can drink, play pool and wash a load of clothes. Fun place.

Great atmosphere. Cheap drinks and all the bartenders are really cool!

Great bar, almost never too busy, generally quiet. Indoor smoking, two pool tables, pleasant patio, great atmosphere and amicable well trained bartenders. They also have Angry Orchard on draft, my favourite beer.

I really like coming here for the company. It is a bar of regulars and everyone is friendly. If you want a good drink with great company this is it. You can smoke inside though so you will drink later.

Came here on a whim with some friends and didnt regret it. Great music, chill atmosphere and the staff was super friendly. Made me feel at home. Prices were great as well. Definitely going back!

For the people there and after church bloody Marys that are on sale!!

Great place, I love this place. Love each and every bartender in here. Bobby is one of the best, I dont care what anyone says.....

We have gone there for a long while and everytime there is different people working. Some nice some rude. I like to go in and and see the same faces. Also if you do not pay for music you get none. We had to turn on our music on our phone. We love the prices and place but staff sucks. We are hoping it gets better.

Just a neighborhood watering hole that has been a fixture in Arlington since the 70s (maybe longer) with the cheapest beer and drink prices. Originally a college bar but now just another bar where everyone knows your name

Casual and comfortable

Amazing staff! Ive been com9ng here for the past 7 years and its the best. Pool, darts, and shuffle board. Plus, they do free night for games. Cheap drink prices are hard to beat on top of the convenience of being close to UT A.

This is a good little bar. It has a couple of 7 foot pool tables, shuffleboard table and a nice outdoor patio in the back. We have had great service from any bartender that has served us. A good mix of people in age and race. We love to go during football season. They have some diehard Cowboys fans. #cowboysnation

Friendly relaxed crowd. Great bartenders, good music, and reasonable drink prices. Always have a great time there!

Pool tables are great. The people are great. Some of the Bartenders are cool.Managers are not nice people.

Okay for a dive bar. Lack of lighting on the back patio. Way too many people smoking inside that it simply didnt feel safe to be in there too long. They ran out of vodka before midnight. If I had to describe the crowd in there, I would say it was the opposite of trendy. The bartender was very nice. Music is on a machine that you have to pay for. But the Saturday that I went there was a pretty solid food truck right outside.

Well lets see. Typical dive bar. I originally really liked this bar, I was coming here for about a week playing pool with my wife no problem. The drinks had a weak pour to say the least but they were cheap so it was ok. Well I came here one weekday afternoon as I have many times before to shoot some pool and have some drinks. I go up to the pool table and I was informed by one of the regulars whom I have seen there many times before that I had his pool stick and I have to write my name on the board and wait in line to play pool. Um ok? Didnt have to do that before, but I went ahead and complied and gave the man back his stick. Sitting there waiting, another guy Ive seen there before came stammering up to me clearly wasted and began telling me racist jokes. He continued doing this for about an hour, all the while nobody was playing pool, yet I was still before 3 or 4 names so I wasnt allowed to play. We wont be coming back.

The bartender is friendly and makes you feel welcome. Good jokes. Enjoyed stopping in.

One of the best dive bars around. People tend to be friendly. Drink prices are very affordable

Always a good time. Met a bunch of good people here and now it is my main go to for a night out. Nothing like walking in and made to feel welcome. Best little secret in town.

One of my favorite places!

Came here for my 21st birthday and the atmosphere was great! The patrons and the bartenders were amazing and funny!

Showdown is an awesome place to sit and have a tasty refreshment! And conversat with the best Arlington has to offer!!

My boyfriend and I found show downs saloon awhile back and weve made it our second home bar. Its so close to where we live, no matter where we go I have to stop in and see Jordyn before going home. She makes the best bloody marys in the metro plex. She knows exactly how I like them and has taught Shonya how to make them too! I never have to wait for a drink and the service is excellent! Come on out, you wont be disappointed!!!!!

Just a local dive bar, nice staff. They section off a quarter of the place for a dog one week, accept no dogs the next. Very hard to come here not knowing what to expect.

If I can give zero stars I would. Went in tonight with my date. The bartenders Jordan and Shonya were there. Jordan was serving us. She was a little extra flirty to my date, I just thought she was trying to get a better tip. I went to the bathroom and when I came out my date was not there. Shonya informed me that he went out to smoke. Jordan was also gone. He was gone for a very long time. I finally went out to look for him. I did not see him when I first went out. I walk around the corner where there was a private spot and thats where I seen them. Jordan was giving him head I stood there in shock at first. I went inside and told Shonya what I seen and she apologized and said thats how she is. You want to get back at him lets take a whole bunch of shots under his name and tip me well. so we did I ordered my uber and while I waited Shonya and I took shots. Right before my uber got there He came back in. Jordan followed in after. I said I am going to smoke and I got in my uber and left.

Just a small dive but really nice folks!

I thought the bartender Angel was fantastic. She was drop dead gorgeous,friendly,personable,and fun.I almost fell in love.Give her 6 stars.Beer was pricey but worth the fun,overall 5 stars.

The bartender, Bobby was not attentive at all. I had to wait way too long between drinks. Then he threw a fit because he had to change a keg. Oooooo so hard to do ones job. If he doesnt like to change kegs or wait on people in a timely manner maybe he should choose a different occupation.

Great bar!

Fun place, just smokey. Lots of good choices for draft beer or cocktails.

Like the vibe

Great place, great atmosphere and if you come ask for Bobby or Nina but all the other bartenders are great too

Its a Bar,Live Band ever Blue Moon, good patio to dance,its a older crowd.

Nice place

Speak to others and they speak to you. Want to be alone then they let you. Pool tables for fun.

OMG, seriously, smoking is still allowed in Arlington bars. Just a place for old regulars to hang out. Think Patrick Swayze bouncer type bar without the chicks.

Went here for my first time since relocating here in November. I called in advance of going and jokingly told the guy that I was looking for a place to Put my Redneck On, he laughed and said come on. I went and really had a good time. There was one female regular there and she really helped me feel at home. Taz, I guess the manager was a great guy and not to take away from the bartenders but I wont let anyone but him fix my drinks, HE IS GREAT. I would recommend this place to ANYONE whether local or like myself, An Implanted Texan. Keep up the good work people!!!

1/2 price draft beer with Rangers ticket stub after game.1/2 price food. 11am - 2pmTuesdays: FREE POKER. 7 - 9:30Sundays:$1.95 Bloody Marys. 12 - 21/2 price food. 2 - 7

Good ol little spot to just chill

Love this bar it reminds me of home, IN.

Best hole in the wall bar ever. Highly recommended

Love the atmosphere! Hard to find but well worth it!!

I have been going there for 4 years now until I was barred for a man throwing me across the ground and my friend being jumped by 3 guys.. We are not only barred we are barred for life.... We called and talked with the owner to see if he would lift the bar and he ( Dennis the owner) said no and hung up on us... At any given time I had 5 to 10 friends of mine meet me up there every Friday and Saturday night, I sure hope you can afford to lose all that business.. The owner is rude and not very business like!!

Great bar tenders and friendly people. Great bar!

The friendliest people A weirdly diverse bunch and the best drinks prices in the Metroplex

Best bar in town....its like cheers

Friendly staff, multiple bar games, cost effective drinks. This place is a winner!

You can bring dogs

The bartenders are great, cheap drinks, and a cheers feel!

Wife had her phone stolen when only the bartenders and regulars were around. They all said they were her friends but one of them took her phone and the rest had to see where it went... The definition of hole in the wall!

Fun times and lots of memories!

Small friendly hole in the wall place. Everyone is welcome !!!

It was pleasant experience!

Fun place to hang out with friends

The little bar where everyone knows your name. Very friendly

Very good service

Ok. No longer has all the beers on tap.... Used to have over 25...

Great dive bar. Cheep drinks and awesome bloody marrys

I took my girlfriend and there was a guy harassing her. I told him to stop and go away and he still keep on. I told the bar and they say he does it all the time. The next day i tell the owner and he said if i dont like it we need to go. So im sure take creep is still there

Great sound system.

Cheap beer and friendly locals.

Lovely place

Awesome

I love this place!

People getting into your personal business

Smoking porch and friendly folks

Is ok no bad

It was cool

Best bar in town!