Spanning over 350 square miles (563 square kilometers) and having a population of over 895,000, Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas. Gaining popularity since the 19th century, the area was once known for its abundance in cattle and other natural resources. Today, many people visit the city of Forth Worth for its many attractions including weekly rodeos, cattle drives, and, of course, establishments such as bars and pubs. A big part of the Fort Worth experience is to enjoy great drinks with good company. A great way to maximize the experience would be to try out rooftop bars, as they tend to have the best views of the area. Below is a list of the best rooftop bars in Forth Worth, Texas.
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1. Lot 12 Rooftop Bar
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Lot 12 Rooftop Bar is situated on TCU’s campus in Fort Worth. It’s a rooftop bar so you can expect some of the best views on the campus or even in the city. It’s also a popular sports bar, which means game days are pretty much a party.
Lot 12 Rooftop Bar serves the usual popular brands of brews but you can also order a wide array of refreshing cocktails and wines. Chicken wings, nachos, tacos, quesadillas, burgers, and many other eats are also available to pair with your drinks.
Lot 12 Rooftop Bar
Address: 2512 W Berry St, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Website: Lot 12 Rooftop Bar
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 5pm - 12am; Fri - Sat: 11am - 1am; Sun: 11am - 11pm (closed on Mon)
2. Reata Restaurant
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
A popular restaurant in Fort Worth, Reata is an elegant place to enjoy your meals and try out a wide variety of wines, beers, and cocktails while enjoying the beautiful view of the night sky and the surrounding area. They offer an impressive collection of bourbon, tequila, vodka, beer as well as a sizable selection of cocktails. As for the food, they serve dishes that are greatly complemented by their drinks such as tenderloin tamales, blackened buffalo ribeye, chicken fried steak, and pan-seared pepper-crusted tenderloin. Aside from the elegant ambiance, great food, and complimentary drinks, the restaurant also opens its doors to private parties in case you have something planned for a special occasion.
Reata Restaurant
Address: 310 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, United States
Website: Reata Restaurant
Opening hours: 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10:30pm (daily)
3. Houston Street Bar & Patio
Houston St. Bar and Patio is one of the few bars in Fort Worth that offers an open-air rooftop environment for people to enjoy their drinks while enjoying the refreshing open breeze of the area. They offer a large collection of beers including draft beers such as Blue Moon, Guinness, and Karbach Hopadillo, as well as bottled beers such as Bud Light, Budweiser, Coors, and Lone Star. They also have a few selections of wine and cocktails. They serve snacks that pair well with beer and other drinks such as chips, burgers, pizzas, and quesadilla. The restaurant is also big on sports, having two HD projectors and 11 HD flat-screen TVs to broadcast baseball, basketball, and soccer. They even have a subscription to watch the NFL every Sunday, Monday, and Thursday.
Houston Street Bar & Patio
Address: 902 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, United States
Website: Houston Street Bar & Patio
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 2am; Sat - Sun: 11:30am - 2am
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4. Branch & Bird
Branch and Bird is a rooftop bar that is located near beautiful skyscrapers. The place towers over the streets of Fort Worth while having spectacular views of the skylines. At night, the view of the place gets a lot more charming as the city lights kick in. They serve light and easy to eat food such as salads, flatbread, and sandwiches. As for the drinks, they offer a variety of tea, coffee, wine, beer, and craft cocktails. Contemporary, elegant, serving great food and drinks, as well as having unrivaled views of the skylines, Branch and Bird is certainly a classy place you should try out sometime.
Branch & Bird
Address: 640 Taylor St 12th floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102, United States
Website: Branch & Bird
Opening hours: Mon: 7am - 2pm; Tue - Thu: 7am - 9pm; Sat: 4pm - 10pm (closed on Sun)
5. Varsity Tavern
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Want to make your nightlife a lot more lively? Varsity Tavern is a great place for anyone who is looking to party and socialize with other people. It is one of the top hip-hop clubs in Fort Worth. The place has an open rooftop where any person can go to enjoy the open breeze and play party games while drinking their favorite concoctions of drinks. They serve cocktails such as Mimosa Carafe, Mimosa, Misomsa Flight, and Bloody Maria. As for the food, they usually serve light party foods such as burgers, fried chicken, salads, steaks, wings, and chips. They also serve brunch with chicken and waffle, french toast, eggs benedict, steaks, and cakes, but only on Saturdays and Sundays. They are also big on live musical performances hiring big names and upcoming artists to complete the night.
Varsity Tavern
Address: 1005 Norwood St, Fort Worth, TX 76107, United States
Website: Varsity Tavern
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 3pm - 2am; Fri - Sun: 11am - 2am
6. Bar Louie - West 7th
Editor’s note: establishment is permanently closed
Bar Louie - West 7th, is an open roof bar that serves mouth-savoring food and a wide selection of drinks. Being an open roof bar, customers have the option to go upstairs and enjoy the airy environment as well as the nice view of the surrounding area. For the health-conscious, they have a list of nutritional values on all of their food and drink offerings. Some of their more popular foods are the shrimp tempura, bourbon BBQ, charred lemon caesar, seared salmon, and braised short rib. As for the drinks, they offer an impressive selection of wine, whiskey, beer, and cocktails. Their signature cocktails are The Clover, Effen Good, Diva, Rat Pack, Louie’s Cosmo, and The Dirty.
Bar Louie - West 7th
Address: 2973 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107, United States
Website: Bar Louie - West 7th
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 2am; Sat - Sun: 10am - 2am
7. The Yard
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
A one-of-a-kind bar, The Yard is a place that features private karaoke, a state-of-the-art stage for talents, an adult playground, indoor balconies, a beer garden, and an open rooftop for people to enjoy the views of the skylines while taking in the fresh air of the outside. The adult playground is equipped with adult arcade games, ping pong tables, and a miniature golf course, which makes for some creative drinking games. Aside from the beer garden on the rooftop and constant live musical performances, The Yard is also a dog park where your dogs are given chew toys and their own doggie menu for them to also enjoy the place.
The Yard
Address: 3017 Morton St, Fort Worth, TX 76107, United States
Website: The Yard
Opening hours: Thu - Sat: 6pm - 2am (closed from Sun - Wed)
8. HG Sply Co
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Serving wholesome food and drinks in a socially welcoming environment, HG Sply Co is a pub that’s great for people looking to enjoy a good drink with friends and family. Simple, clean, well-ventilated, with a wide selection of drinks, the place has become a popular bar for the people of Fort Worth. People can choose whether to enjoy their food and drinks inside a well-lit and decorated room or outside on the open rooftop or the patio to enjoy the outside environment. Popular dishes are The Stir Fry, The Tex Mex, The Backyard Burger, and The Stack.
HG Sply Co
Address: 1621 River Run #176, Fort Worth, TX 76107, United States
Website: HG Sply Co
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 11am - 11pm
Drinks with spectacular views
Fort Worth is a popular place in Texas where lots of jolly drinking and rodeos happen. It features plenty of Mexican restaurants and Asian restaurants. Having sunny days for a good majority of the year, it would be a waste not to enjoy the beautiful views of the outdoors. Today, several popular bars in Fort Worth have open rooftops for people to enjoy the view as well as enjoy the refreshing breeze of the outdoors. Whether you are up to a party or chill, the bars listed above will surely make your day or night as you enjoy your time.
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