Interested in getting the lowdown on the newest restaurants and bars in Fort Worth? From a pool hall with weekend tournaments to a beer garden that doubles as a dog park, read on for the newest spots to open near you.
Legends Sports Bar
5970 Park Vista Circle, Suite 100, Far North
Legends Sports Bar features drinks, TVs tuned to sports games and weekend pool tournaments. Stop in at 8:30 p.m. Friday nights for a 10-ball pool tournament and every Saturday night at 7 p.m. for an open 9-ball pool tournament.
The bar also has nightly specials with discounted drinks, karaoke and live music.
Legends Sports Bar has just one review on Yelp, which gives it a five-star rating thus far.
James S., who reviewed the new bar on June 21, wrote, "Best pool hall in DFW. Seven-, eight- and nine-foot tables where no expense was spared on making them the best tables they can be. ... Big tournaments every weekend with the best players in DFW."
Swing on by to take a peek for yourself: Legends Sports Bar is open from noon–2 a.m. daily.
Newk's Eatery
2217 N. Tarrant Parkway, Suite 201, Alliance Corridor
Newk's Eatery is a new fast-casual restaurant in the Presidio Junction shopping complex. It's the chain's first location in Fort Worth, though there are already three other locations in the greater Metroplex.
The new restaurant's menu is divided across three main sections: pizzas, sandwiches and salads like Cobb and ahi tuna. Pizzas include the Mediterranean with grilled chicken, olives, tomatoes, artichoke hearts and more and the spicy chicken. Sandwiches, served with your choice of side, include the pesto chicken and shrimp po'boy. (See the full dine-in menu here.)
Newk's Eatery is off to a strong start with a current Yelp rating of 4.5 stars out of 16 reviews.
John Q., who reviewed it on June 7, wrote, "Newk's is a brand-new restaurant in the area and it's going to be popular! The store is nice and large and even has an outdoor seating area! The staff was very nice and the food came out quick (and they were slammed)!"
Yelper Roy R. wrote, "The shrimp pizza was really good! I ate the the whole thing all by myself. My wife had some salad and she loved it too. Great customer service and the staff was quick to wipe down tables for the next guests."
Swing on by to take a peek for yourself: Newk's Eatery is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Niles City Hall Saloon
112 E. Exchange Ave., Stockyards
Niles City Hall is a speakeasy with Western flair that serves both classic and modern cocktails. According to its site, it's located in a historic gambling hall space that dates back to 1911 in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards. It's also an event space that hosts daily live music.
Its cocktails include classics like the Ward Eight (rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice and grenadine), the Last Word (gin, green chartreuse, maraschino and lime juice) and the Bees Knees (gin, lemon juice and honey).
It has signature cocktails as well, including the La Palabra (tequila, lime juice, lavender, simple syrup and maraschino) and the Maple Peach Old Fashioned (rye whiskey, maple syrup and peach bitters). (See the full menu here.) Beer and wine are also available.
Yelpers are excited about Niles City Hall, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of four reviews on the site.
Nadine R., who reviewed the bar on May 26, wrote, "The decor is true Texas saloon — longhorns, Stetson hats, lots of wood and brass. I expected just the usual cowboy saloon drinks, but the cocktail menu showed a wide variety of modern options that looked rather interesting."
Rebeca H. noted, "Amazing cocktails! The old fashioned is legit! The atmosphere is 1920s original cocktails. A ton of selection. Great music, laid-back atmosphere! I loved it!"
Niles City Hall is open noon–midnight Sunday–Thursday and noon–2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Monday.
Mela Indian Cuisine
14113 Trinity Blvd., Suite 201, Eastside
Mela Indian Cuisine is a new restaurant that serves up Indian fare. Its menu includes dishes such as saag paneer (creamed spinach and fresh mustard greens with farmer's cheese), chicken tikka masala (boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, then cooked in herbs and spices), lamb vindaloo, garlic naan and more. (See the full menu here.)
With a 4.5-star rating out of 10 reviews on Yelp so far, Mela Indian Cuisine has received solid feedback.
Ben G., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on June 5, wrote, "Great tasting food. Ordered the saag paneer and the chicken tikka massala. Both were great. The vegetable samosa was good and the chutneys were flavorful. Mango lassi was also flavorful. Highly recommend."
Yelper Yann B. added, "Really great food complemented nicely by friendly and fast service. I had the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan. It tasted fantastic. Buttery and rich with the perfect mix of spices. Keep up the good work!"
Swing on by to take a peek for yourself: Mela Indian Cuisine is open from 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 5–10 p.m. on Monday-Saturday and 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 5–11 p.m. on Sunday.
The Yard
3017 Morton St., West Seventh Street District
The Yard is an 18,000-square-foot beer garden and dog park with live music.
It has private karaoke rooms, multi-level balconies, over 70 brews in its beer garden and a rooftop patio with views of Fort Worth's skyline, per its website. There are also arcade games and a miniature golf course.
Besides serving up alcohol, you can grab a bite to eat from food stalls and food trucks that are on-site, which cycle out on a regular basis.
The Yard currently holds three stars out of four reviews on Yelp, but it's still early days.
Yelper Krixia Lee F., who reviewed it on June 17, wrote, "Loved this place so much! Spent Father's Day here and got to spend time with the dogs and the family! Will be coming back!"
Yelper Keryl M. wrote, "The venue was great. My biggest complaint is that I ordered three bobble shots of Tito's ($45) and it was a 2-ounce single pour. Don't cheat people."
The Yard is open 4 p.m.–2 a.m. Monday–Friday and 2 p.m.–2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
