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Drink Up Month: Sip along South Main Street
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It’s five o’clock on South Main Street. | Photo by @nickelcityfwtx + @consumablecontent
We’re halfway through Drink Up Month, and all this beverage talk is making us thirsty. In case you missed it, South Main Street — or SOMA Village — is one of the new hot spots for a night on the town. Check out these 20 bars for cocktails, wine, beer, bites, and live music.

Remember to enjoy responsibly, get home safe, and toast (and tag) @FTWtoday for tipping you off to your new favorite bar.

Cocktails

Tarantula Tiki Lounge, 117 S. Main St. | Enjoy festive rum-based concoctions in a variety of colors, flavors, and garnishes.

The Amber Room, 334 Bryan Ave. | Located in Wishbone & Flynt, the speakeasy serves old-fashioned drinks in a retro, jewel-toned space.

Wine

The Coupe, 314 S. Main St. | Opening in August, the new bar will serve sparking wines and champagnes.

The Holly, 305 W. Daggett Ave. | The woman-owned bar and shop specializes in small-batch natural wines.

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Funky Picnic was a real vibe.

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Photo by @funkypicnicbrewery

Beer & Cider

Funky Picnic Brewery & Café, 401 Bryan Ave. | Started as a homebrew hobby in a garage, the local microbrewery serves a range of drafts as well as a full menu.

Locust Cider, 710 S. Main St. | Not a beer person? Stop into the casual bar for a wide variety of flavored ciders.

Food

The Bearded Lady, 300 S. Main St. | The casual dining spot and patio is your one-stop shop for brunch, dinner, drinks, and happy hour.

Tinies, 113 S. Main St. | Sample the mezcal and tequila selection with flights to wash down the fresh Mexican recipes.

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Use our interactive map to plan your own South Main bar crawl.

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Map by Proxi

Live music

The Cicada, 1002 S. Main St. | Come find out what the buzz is all about at this music venue.

Tulips FTW, 112 St. Louis St. | The Near Southside hotspot has new acts every night + drink specials, and custom recipes.
10 more SOMA bars
Asked

Where can you find the best margarita in town?

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We’re on a mission to answer this frequently asked question with a bracket competition. After 246 votes in round two, Joe T. Garcia’s and Taco Heads have moved on to the final round.

Vote by Friday, July 28.
Vote in the champion-sip
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Events
Wednesday, July 19
Thursday, July 20
  • “Elf” | Thursday, July 20 | 2 p.m. | Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine | Free | Celebrate Christmas in July with a film screening and hot chocolate.
Friday, July 21
  • Gallery Night | Friday, July 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Fort Worth Camera, 6483 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | Peruse the captures from the Fort Worth Foto Festival.
Saturday, July 22
  • Margarita Crawl | Saturday, July 22 | 2-10 p.m. | Texas Republic, 945 Foch St., Fort Worth | $20 | Sip and snack on margarita and taco specials at various bars in the West 7th district.
Sunday, July 23
  • Brisket 101 | Sunday, July 23 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Panther Island Brewing, 501 N. Main St., Fort Worth | $175 | Attendees will learn all about source quality meat, fire management, and seasoning — a ticket includes three beers and a souvenir glass.
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • Twenty-six acres of privately owned land were sold to Austin-based Seco Ventures for Panther Island. Represented by LanCarte Commercial Real Estate, the ten-parcel sale is the project’s largest single investment from a private landowner. The land is estimated at $7 million. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Biz
  • A new pilot program will make it easier to open a food truck. Starting in September, chefs and proprietors can visit the Tarrant County Public Health Department to get a permit to operate anywhere within Tarrant County, rather than needing applications for individual municipalities. (Fort Worth Report)
Civic
  • The city is hosting a preproposal conference for the Community Art Center redevelopment today at 3 p.m. Developers are invited to gather more information and tour the building in advance of the RFP deadline on Thursday, Sept. 14.
Arts
  • A new Japanese-inspired art exhibition will premiere at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden next month. “Florigami in the Garden” will feature 18 sculptures ranging from a few feet tall to 30+ feet tall, folding into the landscape. The collection will run Saturday, Aug. 19-Wednesday, Feb. 14.
Development
  • The zoning commission approved a plan for 350+ single-family homes in far south Fort Worth last week. TTP Partnership is planning a new 135-acre, three-phase development along Forest Hill Everman Road. City Council will review the case for annexation on Tuesday, Aug. 8. (Fort Worth Inc.)
Edu
  • It’s peak summer but some families are already looking toward the next school year. The first day of school for Fort Worth ISD students will be on Monday, Aug. 14. Check out our school district guide to see other academic calendars across the county.
Community
  • The North Texas Community Foundation awarded $477,000 to 17 organizations to support racial equity. The grants bring the Fund to Advance Racial Equity’s philanthropic support to $1.8 million. The National Juneteenth Museum and Fort Worth Opera were among the grantees.
Travel
  • Planning your holiday travel? Check out Dallas-based Southwest Airlines’ fall promotional deal between Thursday, Aug. 10, and Thursday, Dec. 14. Book by tomorrow to take advantage of sales as low as $59 one-way out of Dallas Love Field.
Finance
  • Every checking account should come with great perks — otherwise, what’s the point? Here’s one local option that checks all the boxes.*
Travel
Concert

This series is (a Ring of) Fire

This concert series is (a Ring of) Fire
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The multi-media concert will take you straight back to 1972. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
The “Man in Black” is coming to Fort Worth this fall with a throwback concert series at Bass Performance Hall.

The 2023-2024 BNSF Popular Entertainment Series will feature a special tribute to Johnny Cash on Saturday, Oct. 28. Produced in collaboration with the late artist’s estate, the multi-media experience will lift Cash’s voice from archival footage + recordings and pair it with a live band. In addition to hits like “I Walk the Line” and “Ring of Fire,” the artist’s son John Carter Cash will provide on-screen narration.

The series will also include:
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 21 at 10 a.m.
Shop
Shop
  • Make sure your child’s wardrobe is upgraded this school year with Ducks & Drakes, a clothing company with tall kids at the heart of its designs.
Active
  • Contemplating an e-bike purchase? Upway — the No. 1 certified e-bike provider — sells top-quality electric bikes up to 60% cheaper than retail.
Eat
  • Slice and serve your favorite meats + cheeses on this sleek yet durable maple wood cutting board. Bonus: It’s preconditioned with beeswax, linseed, and lemon oil.
Travel
  • Don’t get stuck paying those pesky airline fees with a bag that exceeds the weight limit. Use this portable luggage scale to save time + money.
 
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Founders Barbershop is sharpening its clippers to give 150+ kids haircuts in a single day. The local barber shop will help foster kids get ready for the first day of school on Sunday, Aug. 13 through a partnership with Fort Worth-based nonprofit HopeLocal.
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