What to order at The Usual

Must order
The house negroni; the seasonal sour with local citrus.
Editor tip
The small bar fills quickly on Thursday nights. Weekday visits from 16:00 to 19:00 are the quietest window for conversation.
CuisineCocktail bar
Price$$
NeighborhoodMagnolia Avenue
HoursMon 18:00-24:00, Tue-Wed 16:00-24:00, Thu-Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 18:00-24:00
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Address: 1408 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

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Proper ★ 4.4

$$ Cocktail barMagnolia Avenue

Proper on Fort Worth Magnolia Avenue has poured expertly crafted classic and signature cocktails since 2014 in a casual, welcoming neighbourhood lounge.

OrderThe Paper Plane; whichever seasonal signature is on the chalkboard.

TipHappy hour runs Sunday, Monday, Wednesday to Friday from 16:00 to 19:00. Closed Tuesdays.

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Proper ★ 4.4

$$ Cocktail barMagnolia Avenue

Proper on Fort Worth Magnolia Avenue has poured expertly crafted classic and signature cocktails since 2014 in a casual, welcoming neighbourhood lounge.

OrderThe Paper Plane; whichever seasonal signature is on the chalkboard.

TipHappy hour runs Sunday, Monday, Wednesday to Friday from 16:00 to 19:00. Closed Tuesdays.

The Bearded Lady ★ 4.2

$$ BrewerySouth Main

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.

OrderOne of the rotating local Texas taps; the smash burger with fries.

TipThe large patio is a great afternoon spot. Closed Mondays year-round.

Wicked Butcher ★ 4.1

$$$ Cocktail barDowntown

Wicked Butcher at Fort Worth Sinclair Hotel pairs a polished lobby bar with an upscale American dining room, drawing professionals for cocktails and steaks.

OrderThe smoked old fashioned; the craft gin and tonic with house bitters.

TipThe bar lobby is open from early morning for coffee service. Evening cocktail hour tends to draw a post-work crowd from nearby offices.

The Social House ★ 3.9

$$ Cocktail barWest 7th

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.

OrderThe smoked margarita; the craft cocktail of the week at the main bar.

TipBrunch 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.

Coyote Drive-In ★ 4.0

$$ Cocktail barStockyards

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.

OrderFrazil frozen drink; the wagyu sliders from the canteen menu.

TipGates 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.

The Library Bar ★ 3.7

$ AmericanDowntown

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.

OrderA bottle of Lone Star; the house whiskey shot during happy hour.

TipKaraoke nights draw big crowds mid-week. Street parking on Houston St is metered until 22:00 and free afterwards.

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