12 editor picks in Fort Worth.
12 brewery places in Fort Worth we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Fort Worth | Brewery across every city.
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium in Fort Worth downtown pours over 200 beers on draught and in bottle beneath its famous suspended saucer collection.
OrderThe rotating Texas craft tap; the UFO Platter sampler of five beers.
TipHappy hour runs Tuesday to Friday 15:00 to 18:00. The back patio catches afternoon shade nicely.
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.
Martin House Brewing Company in Fort Worth runs up to 40 taps of house-brewed sours, stouts, and IPAs with a new release dropping nearly every week.
OrderBest Maid Sour Pickle Beer; Imperial Texan lager; Friday IPA.
TipThursday wristbands (4:00-21:00) give you four pours for a flat fee, ideal for sampling the rotating sour lineup.
HopFusion Ale Works in Fort Worth brews every drop on-site, offering 20 taps in a colourful taproom with three garage doors opening onto a lively patio.
OrderFeisty Blonde honey ale; El Gran Pepinillo pickle beer; Fur Slipper milk stout.
TipArrive early on Friday for the 19:00 live music session, when the covered patio fills up fast with local regulars.
Wild Acre Restaurant and Beer Garden occupies the old Ranch Style Beans factory east of downtown Fort Worth, with 26 taps, bocce, and a sprawling beer garden.
OrderTexas Blonde session ale; Juice Slinger IPA; Agave Americana.
TipThe grassy lawn hosts live music most weekends; arrive by 17:00 to claim a picnic table before the crowd builds.
Second Rodeo Brewing in the Fort Worth Stockyards pours house-crafted Texas lagers and sours across 14,000 sq ft with three live music sets every day.
OrderBarrel Queen sour; Sidewalk Flower wheat; Cadillac Job lager.
TipWeekday afternoons are the calmest time to get a seat close to the stage; weekends draw large crowds for the western swing sets.
Cowtown Brewing Company in Fort Worth pairs house-brewed lagers and IPAs with on-site smoked barbecue in a 5,000 sq ft taproom with a generous outdoor deck.
OrderRhinestone Cowboy Kolsch; Sim City double dry-hopped IPA; Canvas milk stout.
TipSaturday brunch starts at 09:00 when smoked brisket is at its freshest; the outdoor deck is shadiest in the morning hours.
Maple Branch Craft Brewery in Fort Worth, 2024 Texas Brewery of the Year, pours 20-plus award-winning small-batch ales in a 14,000 sq ft biergarten.
OrderRaspberry Fields fruited wheat; Romanov's Revenge imperial stout; Monkey Business Hefeweizen.
TipWood-fired pizzas from the in-house kitchen pair well with the Eastern European lager lineup; order both at the bar to avoid separate queues.
Three Wide Brewing Co. in far north Fort Worth serves core IPAs, a pilsner, and rotating seasonals in a production taproom next to Texas Motor Speedway.
OrderOuter Groove Hazy IPA; Tropic Groove Coconut Hazy IPA; Everyday Pilsner.
TipRace weekends at the Speedway bring large crowds; visit on a Tuesday or Wednesday for a quieter session and a chat with the brewer.
Malai Kitchen in Fort Worth brews Asian-inspired lagers and IPAs in-house, served alongside Thai-Vietnamese food in a bright Clearfork dining room.
OrderBia Hoi Vietnamese rice lager; Thai-PA lemongrass IPA; 3C Porter with Thai chilli and coconut.
TipSunday happy hour runs all day, making it the best value occasion to sample the full house-beer lineup alongside the Bangkok street food menu.
Old Texas Brewing Co. on Camp Bowie in Fort Worth pours 48 rotating craft taps with a frost-rail bar, 30-plus TVs, and a much-loved west-side patio.
OrderRotating local Texas drafts; handcrafted cocktails; 48-tap selection of regional and imported craft beers.
TipThe patio is west-facing and sunsets can be strong in summer; arrive after 19:00 or grab a table under the covered section on the left.
Southside Cellar in Fort Worth's Near Southside curates deep local and regional craft taps alongside a bottle shop and an in-house pizza kitchen on S Main.
OrderCurated Texas draft rotating taps; local bottle-shop selections to go; craft pizza from the in-house kitchen.
TipThe bottle shop carries limited-release cans not on draft; ask the bartender for what just came in if you want something genuinely rare.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Taste the Fort Worth Stockyards on a guided walking tour with bites, dessert, history stories, and a final stop at Second Rodeo Brewing.
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