22 bars in Fort Worth, editor-picked for bars open late. Bars serving past 23:00. All bars in Fort Worth.
White Elephant Saloon ★ 4.6
stockyards · 106 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Hours: Mon-Thu 12:00-24:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00, Sun 12:00-24:00
White Elephant Saloon in Fort Worth's Historic Stockyards pours cold beers and Texas whiskey alongside live country music every night of the week.
Tip: 21 and over after 19:00 daily. Arrive before 20:00 on weekends to secure a good spot near the stage.
Refinery 714 ★ 4.5
downtown · 714 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hours: Mon-Thu 15:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 15:00-24:00, Sun 15:00-23:00
Refinery 714 is a penthouse whiskey bar on the 24th floor of the Kimpton Harper in Fort Worth, with panoramic skyline views and a polished spirits programme.
Tip: Sunset visits from 19:00 to 20:00 offer the best light for skyline views. Dress smartly as the hotel bar maintains a relaxed but polished atmosphere.
Billy Bob's Texas ★ 4.4
stockyards · 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Hours: Mon-Tue 11:00-18:00, Wed-Thu 11:00-24:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00, Sun 12:00-22:00
Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth holds the Guinness record as the world's largest honky-tonk, with 40 bar stations and live bull riding on weekends.
Tip: Arrive before the headlining act sells out on Friday and Saturday nights. The indoor rodeo runs Fri-Sat around 21:00.
Proper ★ 4.4
magnolia-avenue · 409 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Hours: Sun-Mon 16:00-23:00, Tue Closed, Wed 16:00-23:00, Thu-Sat 16:00-24:00
Proper on Fort Worth Magnolia Avenue has poured expertly crafted classic and signature cocktails since 2014 in a casual, welcoming neighbourhood lounge.
Tip: Happy hour runs Sunday, Monday, Wednesday to Friday from 16:00 to 19:00. Closed Tuesdays.
The Usual ★ 4.3
magnolia-avenue · 1408 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Hours: Mon 18:00-24:00, Tue-Wed 16:00-24:00, Thu-Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 18:00-24:00
The Usual is a cocktail bar on Fort Worth Magnolia Avenue with a rotating menu of well-made classics and signature drinks in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.
Tip: The small bar fills quickly on Thursday nights. Weekday visits from 16:00 to 19:00 are the quietest window for conversation.
Atlas ★ 4.3
south-main · 314 S Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Hours: Mon 16:00-02:00, Tue Closed, Wed 16:00-02:00, Thu-Sun 16:00-02:00
Atlas on Fort Worth South Main is a cocktail bar with globally inspired drinks and elevated bites, open late most nights in a compact and welcoming space.
Tip: Closed Tuesdays. Weekend opening on Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 makes it one of the few South Main options for afternoon cocktails.
The Bearded Lady ★ 4.2
south-main · 300 S Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Hours: Mon Closed, Tue-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-21:00
The Bearded Lady in Fort Worth South Main is a dog-friendly gastropub with a large covered patio, rotating Texas craft taps, and a solid pub food menu.
Tip: The large patio is a great afternoon spot. Closed Mondays year-round.
Curfew ★ 4.2
downtown · 350 W 5th St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hours: Daily 17:00-02:00
Curfew in downtown Fort Worth is a cocktail bar and speakeasy with late-night pizza, resident DJs, and a dance floor popular among local nightlife crowds.
Tip: Reservations are accepted and recommended on Friday and Saturday nights when the dance floor gets going around 22:00.
The Magnolia Wine Bar ★ 4.2
magnolia-avenue · 1101 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Hours: Mon-Thu 15:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 15:00-23:00, Sun Closed
The Magnolia Wine Bar on Fort Worth Magnolia Avenue is a neighbourhood spot with a well-chosen bottle list, tasting events, and one of the best patios.
Tip: Closed Sundays. The events calendar fills fast for Friday tastings, so check their website before visiting on the weekend.
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium ★ 4.1
downtown · 111 E 3rd St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00, Sun 11:00-23:00
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium in Fort Worth downtown pours over 200 beers on draught and in bottle beneath its famous suspended saucer collection.
Tip: Happy hour runs Tuesday to Friday 15:00 to 18:00. The back patio catches afternoon shade nicely.
Wicked Butcher ★ 4.1
downtown · 512 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hours: Mon-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00
Wicked Butcher at Fort Worth Sinclair Hotel pairs a polished lobby bar with an upscale American dining room, drawing professionals for cocktails and steaks.
Tip: The bar lobby is open from early morning for coffee service. Evening cocktail hour tends to draw a post-work crowd from nearby offices.
Longhorn Saloon ★ 4.1
stockyards · 121 W Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Hours: Mon-Tue Closed, Wed-Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-02:00, Sun 12:00-23:00
Longhorn Saloon on West Exchange Avenue in Fort Worth Historic Stockyards is one of the oldest Western bars on the strip, with live country music and dancing.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Live bands take the stage most Friday and Saturday evenings from around 21:00.
Coyote Drive-In ★ 4.0
stockyards · 223 NE 4th St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Hours: Mon-Thu 18:30-23:00, Fri-Sun 18:00-23:00
Coyote Drive-In in Fort Worth pairs first-run films on four screens with a canteen bar, food trucks, and live music on weekend evenings under the open sky.
Tip: Gates open at 18:30 on weeknights and 18:00 on weekends. Arrive early to get the best screen-front spot and grab food before showtime.
Lot 12 Rooftop Bar ★ 4.0
berry-street · 2512 W Berry St, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Hours: Mon-Thu 16:00-23:00, Fri 11:00-24:00, Sat 11:00-24:00, Sun 15:00-22:00
Lot 12 Rooftop Bar near TCU in Fort Worth pours craft cocktails and cold beers on an open-air rooftop deck above the Berry Street strip with game-day energy.
Tip: Hours shift for TCU game days, so call ahead on home-game weekends. The rooftop is exposed to heat in summer; evening visits from 19:00 are cooler.
Rodeo Exchange ★ 4.0
stockyards · 221 W Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Hours: Tue 18:00-24:00, Thu-Sat 19:00-02:00
Rodeo Exchange in Fort Worth Stockyards offers free dance lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays and live country bands through Saturday in a classic Western hall.
Tip: Free two-step lessons start at 19:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays before the main show. One of the better places in Fort Worth to learn line dancing for free.
The Social House ★ 3.9
west-7th · 840 Currie St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00-24:00, Fri 11:00-01:00, Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-24:00
The Social House in Fort Worth West 7th serves upscale-casual American food alongside a full bar, popular for weekend brunch and late-night cocktails.
Tip: Brunch on Saturday and Sunday starts at 10:00 and fills quickly. Parking in the West 7th garage is free for a few hours with validation.
Neon Moon Saloon ★ 3.9
stockyards · 2509 Rodeo Plz, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Hours: Fri 20:00-02:00, Sat 20:00-03:00
Neon Moon Saloon in Fort Worth Stockyards is a weekend-only dance bar drawing crowds for country line dancing and DJ sets on Friday and Saturday nights.
Tip: Open Friday and Saturday only. Arrive before 21:00 to avoid long entry lines on Saturday nights when the venue hits capacity.
Pour Decisions ★ 3.8
west-7th · 2800 Bledsoe St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Hours: Wed-Thu 17:00-24:00, Fri 17:00-02:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-02:00
Pour Decisions in Fort Worth West 7th is a two-floor sports bar and patio spot known for wings, craft beer, and a lively late-night atmosphere on weekends.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. The second-floor experience opens on busy weekend nights and is the liveliest section of the venue.
Star's Basement Bar ★ 3.8
stockyards · 105 W Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Hours: Mon-Wed 15:00-02:00, Thu-Sun 12:00-02:00
Star's Basement Bar in Fort Worth Stockyards sits beneath the historic Exchange Avenue boardwalk, with live country music and a casual crowd most nights.
Tip: The only bar physically underground in the Stockyards. Gets noticeably cooler than street-level bars in summer, which makes it a good midday refuge.
The Library Bar ★ 3.7
downtown · 611 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hours: Daily 15:00-02:00
The Library Bar in downtown Fort Worth is a college-themed dive with sports screens, pool tables, arcade games, and evening karaoke, open daily until 02:00.
Tip: Karaoke nights draw big crowds mid-week. Street parking on Houston St is metered until 22:00 and free afterwards.
PR's Saloon ★ 3.7
stockyards · 2411 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Hours: Mon-Wed Closed, Thu 21:00-03:00, Fri-Sat 20:00-03:00, Sun 21:00-02:00
PR's Saloon in Fort Worth Stockyards has served late-night beers and shots in a no-frills Western saloon setting since 1980, closing near dawn on weekends.
Tip: Doors open at 21:00 Thursday and Sunday and 20:00 Friday and Saturday. The crowd peaks after midnight on weekends when other venues begin to wind down.
Stockyard Saloon ★ 3.6
stockyards · 2409 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Hours: Mon-Sat 14:00-02:00
Stockyard Saloon on N Main in Fort Worth Stockyards is a neighbourhood dive with pool tables, dart boards, flat screens, and a weekly karaoke programme.
Tip: Karaoke on Friday nights pulls a fun mixed crowd. The saloon also runs Service Industry Day on Mondays and Ladies Day on Wednesdays.