American$stockyardsMon-Wed Closed, Thu 21:00-03:00, Fri-Sat 20:00-03:00, Sun 21:00-02:00
PR's Saloon in Fort Worth Stockyards has served late-night beers and shots in a no-frills Western saloon setting since 1980, closing near dawn on weekends.
Order: A cold can of domestic beer; a tequila shot at the no-frills bar counter.
Tip: Doors open at 21:00 Thursday and Sunday and 20:00 Friday and Saturday. The crowd peaks after midnight on weekends when other venues begin to wind down.
American$stockyardsMon-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.
Order: A cheap beer at the bar; a game of pool on one of the back tables.
Tip: Karaoke on Friday nights pulls a fun mixed crowd. The saloon also runs Service Industry Day on Mondays and Ladies Day on Wednesdays.
American$stockyardsMon-Wed 15:00-02:00, Thu-Sun 12:00-02:00
Star's Basement Bar in Fort Worth Stockyards sits beneath the historic Exchange Avenue boardwalk, with live country music and a casual crowd most nights.
Order: A longneck bottle of Shiner; the well whiskey with soda during happy hour.
Tip: The only bar physically underground in the Stockyards. Gets noticeably cooler than street-level bars in summer, which makes it a good midday refuge.
American$stockyardsTue 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.
Order: A cold Bud Light longneck; join the free line-dancing lessons before the band starts.
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.
American$$stockyardsMon-Thu 12:00-24:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00, Sun 12:00-24:00
White Elephant Saloon in Fort Worth's Historic Stockyards pours cold beers and Texas whiskey alongside live country music every night of the week.
Order: Lone Star longneck; the house margarita on the rocks.
Tip: 21 and over after 19:00 daily. Arrive before 20:00 on weekends to secure a good spot near the stage.
American$$stockyardsMon-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.
Order: Frozen margarita at the bar; a Shiner Bock by the indoor rodeo arena.
Tip: Arrive before the headlining act sells out on Friday and Saturday nights. The indoor rodeo runs Fri-Sat around 21:00.