Pizzeria$$downtownMon-Sun 11:00-02:00
Buffalo Bros at Fort Worth's Sundance Square serves wings and pizza until 02:00 every night with 93 HD screens covering every major sport on air.
Order: Classic Buffalo wings; pizza by the slice.
Tip: Wednesday night whiskey specials at $5 a pour make it a popular mid-week stop. The loaded potato skins are a reliable late-night order.
American$$stockyardsMon-Tue 11:00-18:00, Wed-Thu 11:00-24:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00, Sun 12:00-22:00
Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth's Stockyards fills three acres with live country acts, a rodeo arena, and bars open until 02:00 on weekends.
Order: Cold Lone Star on draft; loaded nachos at the indoor bar.
Tip: The bull-riding arena fires up on Friday and Saturday evenings. Arrive early to grab rail space before the headliner.
American$$stockyardsMon-Thu 12:00-24:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00, Sun 12:00-24:00
White Elephant Saloon in Fort Worth's Stockyards pours cold drinks and hosts live Texas music seven nights a week, closing at 02:00 weekends.
Order: Frozen margarita; chilli from the Chili Parlour counter.
Tip: Ages 21 and over only after 19:00 daily. Happy hour runs from noon until 19:00 every day.
American$$stockyardsMon 11:00-24:00, Tue 16:00-24:00, Wed-Thu 11:00-24:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00, Sun 11:00-24:00
Second Rodeo Brewing in Fort Worth's Stockyards pours in-house craft beer beside live music until midnight most nights and 02:00 on weekends.
Order: House-brewed pale ale; peanut butter bacon jalapeno wings.
Tip: The retractable roof opens on fine evenings, turning the taproom into an open-air patio perfect for a post-show pint.
American$$downtownMon-Thu 11:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00, Sun 11:00-23:00
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium in downtown Fort Worth offers 200-plus beers and pub food until 02:00 on Friday and Saturday near Sundance Square.
Order: Black and Blue Sandwich; Beerfeast board for the table.
Tip: Friday happy hour (15:00 to 18:00) makes for a smart pre-game before a late session at the outdoor patio with live music.
Cocktail bar$$magnolia-avenueMon 18:00-24:00, Tue-Wed 16:00-24:00, Thu-Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 18:00-24:00
The Usual on Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth has shaped the craft cocktail scene since 2009, open until 02:00 Thursday through Saturday nights.
Order: Prohibition-era Sazerac; seasonal house shrub cocktail.
Tip: Thursday 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.