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$$magnolia-avenueMon 18:00-24:00, Tue-Wed 16:00-24:00, Thu-Sat 16:00-02:00, Sun 18:00-24:00
The Usual on Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth has shaped the craft cocktail scene since 2009, open until 02:00 Thursday through Saturday nights.
Order: Prohibition-era Sazerac; seasonal house shrub cocktail.
Tip: Thursday through Saturday draws the biggest crowds after 22:00. Arrive before 20:00 on a Thursday for a quieter seat and personal attention from the bartender.
Tex-Mex$$west-7thMon-Wed 10:30-24:00, Thu 11:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 10:30-03:30, Sun 10:30-24:00
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.
Order: WTF Taco (chicken tikka masala); Nashville hot chicken taco.
Tip: The line moves fast even late at night. The rotating weekly taco (WTF) changes every Tuesday, so ask what it is when you arrive.
American$$west-7thMon-Thu 11:00-24:00, Fri 11:00-01:00, Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-24:00
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.
Order: Chicken Fried Steak; Social House Buffalo Burger.
Tip: Free parking validation covers four hours in the adjacent garage, making it a practical anchor for a West 7th evening.
Brunch$cultural-districtMon-Sun 00:00-23:59
Ol' South Pancake House on University Drive in Fort Worth has dished Southern homestyle breakfasts around the clock every single day since 1962.
Order: German pancakes with powdered sugar and lemon; chicken fried steak and eggs.
Tip: German 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.