Where to dine and drink alone in Fort Worth

“Party of one” might be our new favorite phrase.

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Yes, I will eat this all myself, thank you.

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[Insert country lyric about drinking alone, here.]

Drinking or dining alone doesn’t have to be a miserable, crony tune. Treating yourself to a nice, quiet drink or meal all by your lonesome is one of life’s great pleasures — particularly in Fort Worth, where there are so many spots for a solo adventure. Here are 10 local options that should satisfy all the lone rangers out there.

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Who needs company when you have this?

🍽️ Table for one

Maria’s Mexican Kitchen | University
Post up at the bar for a plate of enchiladas tres colores in the Instagram-worthy eatery.

Little Lilly Sushi | Camp Bowie Boulevard
Cross the compact interior — of the newly reopened restaurant — and sit at the counter for dinner and a show and watch the chefs create culinary masterpieces.

Fixe Southern House | Clearfork
Word on the street is the bartenders are worth meeting — settle in for a buttermilk biscuit and make a new friend.

West Side Cafe | Camp Bowie Boulevard
Breakfast is me time at this homestyle hole-in-the-wall diner. Swivel on the antique barstools while you get lost in a slice of oatmeal cake and endless cups of hot coffee.

Buffalo Bros | University + Sundance Square
Chow down on all the bar food you can handle at this spot “where everybody knows your name” even if you came in solo.

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Enjoy a solo drink on the sunny Near Southside patio.

🥃 Another round

Cidercade | University
Grab a glass of Bishop Cider or a hard seltzer and camp out in front of one of 275+ new and retro arcade games.

Nickel City | Near Southside
Drop into one of this neighborhood bar’s theme nights and people-watch while you sip a draft beer or specialty cocktail.

Trinity College Irish Pub & Beer Garden | Weth 7th
Have the bartender pour you a pint and kick back to watch the big game.

The Bearded Lady | Near Southside
Settle in for a solo drink on the patio with your furry friend or grab a cocktail to-go and enjoy it at home.

The Rabbit Hole Pub | White Settlement Road
Stop by for daily specials or weekly karaoke or bingo and join the fun even if you come by yourself.

Don’t see your favorite spot on the list? Share it with us and we’ll add it.

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