The video above is a walking tour through the River District, one of the more interesting Fort Worth neighborhoods to keep an eye on right now. Located in the northwest part of the city, this area sits inside a bend of the Trinity River and is quickly building out with new housing, restaurants, and a handful of spots worth visiting — including a couple of places with live music.
What Makes the River District Stand Out Among Fort Worth Neighborhoods
The River District gets its name from the two-mile stretch of the Trinity River that wraps around it, making it one of the largest waterfront communities in Fort Worth. Most of what you see walking around are newer apartment buildings, townhomes, and enclosed communities, with more construction popping up all the time. It's clearly a neighborhood in transition — still filling in with restaurants, retail, offices, and fitness spots, but the bones are there. For the people living here, the biggest draw seems to be access to the Trinity River trail system, which connects to over 100 miles of trails and parks. On a comfortable winter day, it's a genuinely nice place to walk around. Getting to downtown Fort Worth is only about a 10-minute drive, and the west side of the city is even closer.
Where Can You Find Live Music in the River District
There aren't a ton of live music options here yet, but the ones that exist are worth checking out. A casual lunch spot called Salsa Limone is popular for food, and nearby you'll find a couple of places where you can catch some music:
- Heim Barbecue — A well-known barbecue spot in the district that has hosted live music in the past, on top of serving seriously good food
- Crystal Springs Hideaway — A brand new spot built inside a 1920s bungalow with a beer garden, a big back patio area, craft beer, wine, cocktails, burgers, and a cheese and charcuterie shop inside. On the night David Bridwell stopped by, the place was packed and Jenny Mack and Glenn McGloin were playing live music out there
Crystal Springs Hideaway in particular feels like a sign of where the River District is headed. It's got real character — the old bungalow setting is a nice contrast to all the new construction around it, and the crowd was clearly into it.
NTX Radio and Banded Together Through Music
The video also includes a stop at the NTX Radio studio, where David Bridwell joined Destiny Ray on her Banded Together Through Music radio segment. He played a fun original called "Sugar Mama" on the show. NTX Radio is a cool local outlet worth following if you want to stay connected to the North Texas music scene and discover artists doing their thing around the Fort Worth area.
The River District is still early in its development, but between Crystal Springs Hideaway and the general direction things are moving, it's a Fort Worth neighborhood worth watching — especially if more live music spots keep showing up alongside all that new housing.