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AmericanStockyards
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.
OrderHouse-brewed pale ale; peanut butter bacon jalapeno wings.
TipThe retractable roof opens on fine evenings, turning the taproom into an open-air patio perfect for a post-show pint.
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AmericanDowntown
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.
OrderBlack and Blue Sandwich; Beerfeast board for the table.
TipFriday happy hour (15:00 to 18:00) makes for a smart pre-game before a late session at the outdoor patio with live music.
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Cocktail barMagnolia Avenue
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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Tex-MexWest 7th
Velvet Taco on West 7th in Fort Worth serves inventive global tacos around the clock, open until 03:30 on Friday and Saturday for night owls.
OrderWTF Taco (chicken tikka masala); Nashville hot chicken taco.
TipThe line moves fast even late at night. The rotating weekly taco (WTF) changes every Tuesday, so ask what it is when you arrive.
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AmericanWest 7th
The Social House in Fort Worth's West 7th district plates elevated pub fare and cocktails until midnight most nights and until 01:00 on weekends.
OrderChicken Fried Steak; Social House Buffalo Burger.
TipFree parking validation covers four hours in the adjacent garage, making it a practical anchor for a West 7th evening.
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BrunchCultural District
Ol' South Pancake House on University Drive in Fort Worth has dished Southern homestyle breakfasts around the clock every single day since 1962.
OrderGerman pancakes with powdered sugar and lemon; chicken fried steak and eggs.
TipGerman pancakes are served in a cast-iron pan direct from the oven. Order them the moment you sit down as they take around 20 minutes to prepare.