The video above takes you on a quick city tour of Burleson, TX, a town of about 48,000 people sitting roughly 15 miles south of Fort Worth. It's a straight shot down from the city, and while it's often considered a Fort Worth suburb, Burleson has its own character — especially around the Old Town area. The tour covers the main stops along Renfro Street, the plaza near city hall with its old trolley cars, and the cluster of restaurants, breweries, and music spots that make Old Town worth walking around.
Old Town Burleson and What to Expect
Old Town Burleson is a compact strip of buildings where you can knock out food, drinks, and live music all on foot. There's a coffee shop, a pizza spot, and a few breweries in the mix. For a Tex-Mex meal, Fresco's is a popular pick among locals — you can build your own combination plate, which is exactly what happened in this video. It's nothing fancy, just solid food in a town that clearly appreciates it. The Old Town area has a walkable, relaxed feel that makes it easy to spend a few hours without needing to drive anywhere else.
What Are the Best Live Music Venues in Burleson, TX?
Burleson has a handful of spots that regularly feature live music, and a few of them are right in or near the Old Town district:
- The Spice Rack — A live music venue located in the Old Town area, known for hosting local and regional acts in an intimate setting
- The Lone Star Bar and Grill — Situated a little off from the main Old Town strip, this is a classic Texas bar-and-grill setup with live music nights
- Old Texas Brewing Company — A popular brewery with a rooftop space called the Sky Bar, where you can look out over the surrounding buildings while catching a band. David Bridwell stopped back here after a gig and caught The Shane Rogers Band playing a high-energy set upstairs
The Sky Bar at Old Texas Brewing Company is worth mentioning on its own — getting up above street level and seeing the town from the rooftop adds something to the experience, especially when there's a loud band keeping things moving.
A Stop on the Way to Glen Rose
This Burleson visit happened as a stop on the way to Glen Rose, where David Bridwell had a gig at the Sexton Mill. That venue has a big stage, a food truck setup, and a solid crowd that actually pays attention to the music — the kind of room that's fun to play. If you're heading south from Fort Worth toward the Glen Rose area, pulling off in Burleson for a meal and a walk through Old Town is an easy detour that's worth the time. Between the food at Fresco's and whatever band happens to be playing at one of the local spots, you can fill up an evening without much effort.