Fort Worth’s Best Breweries — 7 Craft Beer Destinations Offering More Than Brews

Fort Worth’s breweries are more than places to guzzle brews, although they certainly don’t mind that. Whether you are mustering up the courage for karaoke at HopFusion Ale Works or releasing kiddos into the wilds of Wild Acre’s sprawling play areas, Cowtown’s brewpubs have plenty to offer besides beer.

Martin House Brewing Company

220 South Sylvania Avenue, Suite 209

With one of the best views of downtown and an endlessly enjoyable rotation of beers on tap, the taproom at Martin House Brewing Company is a chill, communal spot where locals gather over craft beer and seltzers. The brewery that launched with The Imperial Texan, Day Break, and Bockslider went full throttle with its creative ambitions and has never looked back. Pickle beer, hot dog-flavored ale, and plenty of candied alcoholic seltzers have poured forth from this Riverside brewery in the 13 years since. Cheers, Martin House!

Maple Branch Craft Brewery

2628 Whitmore Street

This longtime anchor of The Foundry District is much more than just a brewery. Maple Branch Craft Brewery offers 14,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including a biergarten, and serves lunch and dinner. Options include wood-fired pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, and a giant Bavarian pretzel. More than 20 house-brewed beers are typically on tap, along with wine, coffee, and non-alcoholic drinks. Last fall, they opened a coffee shop called Branch & Bean next door.

HopFusion Ale Works

200 E. Broadway Avenue

South Main Village has flourished over the past several years, thanks in no small part to early arrivals like HopFusion Ale Works, which brought new energy to this bustling corner of the Near Southside. The spacious taproom and patio remain a neighborhood gathering spot that draws a steady lineup of live music, trivia, karaoke, and other events. Owner Macy Moore had to overcome several hurdles to open his brewery in 2016, and he’s been a steady — and much appreciated — presence in both the craft beer and Near Southside communities ever since.

Cowtown Brewing Company

1301 E. Belknap Street

Cowtown Brewing Company occupies a corner of Fort Worth with deep railroad roots. The nearby neighborhood is dubbed “Rock Island” for the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, which established a presence in Fort Worth more than 130 years ago. Cowtown Brewing’s barbecue-heavy menu includes brisket, pulled pork, baby back ribs, and jalapeño cheddar sausage — washed down, of course, with a Rhinestone Cowboy Kölsch.

Second Rodeo Brewing

122 E. Exchange Avenue

Mule Alley’s year-round events, rodeo, and Western-chic shopping options — along with a five-year-old crown-jewel hotel — have made the Stockyards one of Fort Worth’s liveliest destinations. With its colorful lawn chairs scattered across a sprawling beer garden and three live music acts every day, Second Rodeo Brewing doesn’t sit quietly in the saddle. The lively menu features a brisket-and-short-rib smash burger, Philly cheesesteak, beer-battered steak fingers and gravy, and wings. Needless to say, this ain’t this brewery’s first [insert punchline].

Wild Acre Restaurant and Beer Garden

1734 E. El Paso Street, Suite 190

Wild Acre Restaurant & Beer Garden makes a strong case for being Fort Worth’s most family-friendly brewery. The sprawling beer garden gives kids plenty of room to burn off energy with playgrounds, a giant inflatable jumping pillow, lawn games, and a custom pedal kart track with both kid- and adult-sized karts. Parents can settle into the lounge chairs and order from a full menu of smash burgers, Texas-sized sandwiches, salads, and shareable snacks.

Three Wide Brewing

16230 Three Wide Drive

Located just a couple of miles from Texas Motor Speedway, Three Wide Brewing has deep roots in North Texas craft beer. Brewmaster Matt Morriss previously helped launch the much-missed Rabbit Hole Brewing in nearby Justin, which closed in 2019. The massive two-story brewery has 30 taps, an outdoor bar, event lawn, balcony, and a hidden speakeasy appropriately named The Rabbit Hole. Chef Roger Evaristo handles the food through Azores Craft Sausages & Charcuterie, with pizza and housemade bratwurst being popular options.

Fort Worth’s oldest brewery, Rahr Brewing Co., vacated its longtime home on South Main Street and is currently contracting with other breweries to produce Oktoberfest, Rahr Blonde, and other popular brews. According to its website, fans should “stay tuned” for a new location.