An Austin mini-golf restaurant and bar is swinging into one of Fort Worth's busiest nightlife corridors, with Dirdie Birdie set to bring putters, cocktails, and patio vibes to the West 7th entertainment district.
The concept is headed for the former Morton Street bar-and-patio space at 2821 Morton Street, adding an activity-heavy hangout to a stretch already loaded with late-night food, drinks and games.
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dirdie Birdie has filed to take over the address, and a state filing shows construction is scheduled to start in January 2026 and finish by June 2026. The paperwork lays out a clear plan: a miniature-golf course paired with a full bar and kitchen all under one roof.
What Dirdie Birdie Will Offer
Dirdie Birdie mixes a 12-hole, Austin-themed mini-golf course with a sit-down restaurant and craft-cocktail bar. Each hole is designed as an art-installation-style scene rather than a basic windmill-and-clown setup, which is kind of the point.
The Austin location's menu leans into upgraded bar food, with wagyu sliders, Nashville-hot chicken sliders and chicken tenders sharing space with cocktails like the "Strawnold Palmer" and a frozen "Dirdie Marg." The Dirdie Birdie website and coverage of the original Domain spot outline both the food lineup and the course experience.
The West 7th Spot's Recent History
The Morton Street building has not exactly been quiet in recent years. It was home to Bottled Blonde until that concept shut down in mid-December 2024, as reported by CultureMap Fort Worth. The closure left a big hole on a block that has steadily shifted toward activity-focused destinations.
How This Fits In Locally
Fort Worth and the wider DFW area are not short on places to swing a putter or chase a high score, from old-school family courses to glow-in-the-dark indoor setups. Long-running spots like Rockwood Go-Karts & Mini Golf still draw crowds, while newer indoor concepts such as Monster Mini Golf in Keller signal continued appetite for immersive, game-forward venues, as covered by Community Impact.
Dirdie Birdie would slot into that landscape as a more restaurant-and-cocktail-driven option, folded directly into one of Fort Worth's busiest nightlife districts.
When To Expect It
If the current construction timeline holds, work at 2821 Morton Street will run through mid-2026, setting Dirdie Birdie up to debut as one of West 7th's more distinctive late-night draws once doors open.
Locals watching for progress can keep an eye on city permit filings and early job postings, and follow updates from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the Dirdie Birdie site for official announcements.
