13 editor picks in Fort Worth.
13 cocktail bar places in Fort Worth we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Fort Worth | Cocktail Bar across every city.
Magnolia Avenue is Fort Worth's cocktail school: The Usual rotates well-made classics and Proper has poured signatures since the 2010s. Downtown goes vertical, from Refinery 714, the penthouse whiskey bar on the Kimpton Harper's 24th floor, to Branch & Bird in the Frost Tower Sky Lobby and Curfew's speakeasy with late-night pizza and resident DJs. Atlas covers South Main with globally inspired drinks, and Lot 12 pours on an open-air rooftop near TCU.
The Usual is a cocktail bar on Fort Worth Magnolia Avenue with a rotating menu of well-made classics and signature drinks in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.
OrderThe house negroni; the seasonal sour with local citrus.
TipThe small bar fills quickly on Thursday nights. Weekday visits from 16:00 to 19:00 are the quietest window for conversation.
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.
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 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 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.
Reata in Fort Worth downtown near Bass Performance Hall serves Texas ranch-cuisine cocktails at a polished bar drawing theatergoers and business diners alike.
OrderThe West Texas martini; the pecan-smoked old fashioned with local rye.
TipThe 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.
OrderThe house signature cocktail; the late-night pizza to accompany a second round.
TipReservations 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.
OrderThe house beer selection on draught; the brunch cocktail on weekends.
TipHappy 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.
OrderThe whiskey flight from the deep spirits list; the Tipsy on 24 house cocktail.
TipSunset 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.
Branch and Bird in Fort Worth Frost Tower Sky Lobby is a smart contemporary bar and restaurant on an upper floor with well-made cocktails and city views.
OrderThe cocktail of the month; the contemporary shareables paired with a glass pour.
TipHappy hour runs Tuesday to Friday from 16:00 to 18:00. The venue closes Sunday and the dinner menu runs Tuesday onwards.
Atlas on Fort Worth South Main is a cocktail bar with globally inspired drinks and elevated bites, open late most nights in a compact and welcoming space.
OrderThe globally inspired house cocktail; the elevated small plates from the kitchen.
TipClosed Tuesdays. Weekend opening on Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 makes it one of the few South Main options for afternoon cocktails.
Lot 12 Rooftop Bar near TCU in Fort Worth pours craft cocktails and cold beers on an open-air rooftop deck above the Berry Street strip with game-day energy.
OrderThe frozen cocktail on the rooftop deck; the house-made guacamole with chips.
TipHours shift for TCU game days, so call ahead on home-game weekends. The rooftop is exposed to heat in summer; evening visits from 19:00 are cooler.
The Usual on Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth has shaped the craft cocktail scene since 2009, open until 02:00 Thursday through Saturday nights.
OrderProhibition-era Sazerac; seasonal house shrub cocktail.
TipThursday through Saturday draws the biggest crowds after 22:00. Arrive before 20:00 on a Thursday for a quieter seat and personal attention from the bartender.
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