The Library Bar is a bar in Downtown, Fort Worth.
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.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must 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.
Address: 611 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Order: The curated glass pour of the week; the charcuterie and cheese board.
Tip: Closed Sundays. The events calendar fills fast for Friday tastings, so check their website before visiting on the weekend.
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.
Order: The smoked wings with house sauce; the craft beer on draught during the game.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. The second-floor experience opens on busy weekend nights and is the liveliest section of the venue.
