The Western Horseman Club | Our Story
Where Amarillo's past meets its promising future
The Western Horseman Club is Amarillo's gathering place — a restaurant, neighborhood bar, cocktail lounge, and live-music stage all under one roof. This is Amarillo's story as much as ours, and you're part of it.
A place with a past
A prior bar on this site was a local fixture before closing in 2021 — the venue was revived and reimagined as the full-service club you see today.
One roof, many reasons to gather
On any given night the Western Horseman is someone's dinner table, someone's favorite barstool, and a dance floor for whoever's ready to stay late. Travelers from the nearby American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum pull up alongside regulars who've had the same booth for years.
Rory's culinary vision
Founder and CEO Rory — a Food Network Star finalist, 2023 Texas Restaurant Association Rising Star Award winner, and Certified Angus Beef brand ambassador — built the Western Horseman as part of her Forking Good Hospitality portfolio. Her appearances on the Today show, Rachael Ray, and Dr. Oz have brought Texas Panhandle cooking to a national audience.
The team behind the night
Corporate General Manager Mike Bartels and Executive Chef Albert Vargas keep the doors running from the first brunch mimosa to the last dance of the night. Together with Rory's leadership, they're the reason regulars keep coming back.
