O n Friday and Saturday nights, long lines form at a tucked-away entrance behind Koe Wetzel’s Riot Room in West 7th as eager partygoers wait for their chance to step inside Fort Worth’s hottest new invite-only dance club. The entryway couldn’t be less auspicious. A large green dumpster with bright yellow and red stickers emblazoned with “No Hazardous Materials” and other disclaimers serves as the unlikely gateway to the dance floor below. Here, you’ll need a code or card to gain access to the exclusive party within.

No Vacancy is the latest vision of restaurateur and bar owner Emil Bragdon, who heads several entertainment venues — including Whiskey Garden, Koe Wetzel’s Riot Room, and Reservoir — under his company, Funky Lime Hospitality Concepts .

Bragdon tells PaperCity Fort Worth

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