Cocktail bar$$stockyardsMon-Thu 18:30-23:00, Fri-Sun 18:00-23:00
Coyote Drive-In in Fort Worth pairs first-run films on four screens with a canteen bar, food trucks, and live music on weekend evenings under the open sky.
Order: Frazil frozen drink; the wagyu sliders from the canteen menu.
Tip: Gates open at 18:30 on weeknights and 18:00 on weekends. Arrive early to get the best screen-front spot and grab food before showtime.
American$downtownDaily 15:00-02:00
The Library Bar in downtown Fort Worth is a college-themed dive with sports screens, pool tables, arcade games, and evening karaoke, open daily until 02:00.
Order: A bottle of Lone Star; the house whiskey shot during happy hour.
Tip: Karaoke nights draw big crowds mid-week. Street parking on Houston St is metered until 22:00 and free afterwards.
Cocktail bar$$$downtownMon-Sun 11:00-22:00
Reata in Fort Worth downtown near Bass Performance Hall serves Texas ranch-cuisine cocktails at a polished bar drawing theatergoers and business diners alike.
Order: The West Texas martini; the pecan-smoked old fashioned with local rye.
Tip: The bar is the best spot for solo dining on the full menu. Reserve a table for the dining room if visiting on performance nights near Bass Hall.
Cocktail bar$$downtownDaily 17:00-02:00
Curfew in downtown Fort Worth is a cocktail bar and speakeasy with late-night pizza, resident DJs, and a dance floor popular among local nightlife crowds.
Order: The house signature cocktail; the late-night pizza to accompany a second round.
Tip: Reservations are accepted and recommended on Friday and Saturday nights when the dance floor gets going around 22:00.
Cocktail bar$$downtownMon-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri 11:00-22:00, Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-20:00
Little Red Wasp in Fort Worth downtown Sundance area is a kitchen and bar with a straightforward menu, solid draught beer list, and all-day happy hour daily.
Order: The house beer selection on draught; the brunch cocktail on weekends.
Tip: Happy hour runs 16:00 to 18:00 daily with $5 drafts and wells. Weekend brunch starts at 10:00 with bottomless options.
Cocktail bar$$$downtownMon-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.
Order: The whiskey flight from the deep spirits list; the Tipsy on 24 house cocktail.
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.