There’s no need to wait until New Year’s Eve for a toast with bubbly. December brings opportunities for all sorts of end-of-year celebrations - workplace happy hours, romantic date nights, or festive nights out with friends. While Fort Worth lost two champagne-specific bars in the past two years with the closings of both Pinky’s and The Coupe, there are still several places to clink flutes for a celebratory “cheers.” Here are six chic spots to toast with sparkling wine in style all holiday season long.

The Magnolia
Since rebranding in 2019, The Magnolia (formerly Kent & Co. Wines) has established itself as a vibrant spot for gatherings and good wine. Named for the street on which it’s located and for the mural of magnolia flowers painted along its red brick exterior, the bar sits in a bustling area of West Magnolia Avenue and boasts indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for sipping with friends or cozying up with a date. The bubbly menu offers a wide variety of sparkling wine by the glass, from French rose to Champagne. Or go for one of a dozen bottles from the impressive “Baller Wines” menu, which range from Billecart-Salmon to Louis Roderer Cristal.

Nikuya Rooftop
Take your toast to new heights at this rooftop sushi bar atop The Sinclair Hotel downtown. The recent rebrand replaced the hotel’s former rooftop bar with a full-service, indoor-outdoor space featuring covered seating around a sushi bar and open-air booth, table, and cocktail seating under the stars. Light menu items are meant to be shared including dishes like crudo, tartare, nigiri, and handrolls. Sparkling wines available by the bottle top out at $98. The lineup is also available by the glass, perfect for a toast amid the twinkling downtown lights.

Ellerbe Fine Foods
This month Ellerbe Fine Foods, Fort Worth’s destination for sophisticated Southern charm, is honoring the creator of one of the world's most beloved Champagnes in Veuve Clicquot. Madame Clicquot Ponsardin (December 16, 1777-July 29, 1866) took on her husband’s wine business in France when she was widowed at 27 and became known as the Grande Dame of Champagne. Raise a glass in her honor at Ellerbe’s elegant wine bar with specials on her most popular varietals. Veuve Clicquot Classic Yellow Label is $25 a glass, or toast with La Grande Dame 2015 for $45 a glass. Ellerbe also boasts one of Fort Worth’s longest and most lavish wine lists, with dozens of other sparkling wines to choose from.

Celebrate with a glass of Veuve Clicquot at Ellerbe. Getty Images

Le Margot
The destination for classic French cuisine with a modern twist channels Moulin Rouge with its colorful, vibrant atmosphere, especially in the energetic bar. Visit for a selection of French brut and sparkling roses by the glass, best paired with cold water oysters or French fries. Visit during daily happy hour from 3-6 pm for select bubbles for $7 a glass and half-price apps.

The Mont
Head west for one of Fort Worth’s newest and most luxurious experiences in The Mont, a mid-century modern restaurant, bar, and patio in the tony Montserrat neighborhood boasting horizon views. The spacious, 360-degree green marble interior bar, adorned with gold star chandeliers, offers cushy bar chairs perfect for an intimate champagne toast. Or perch upon the patio by the fireplace with a glass of bubbly paired with panoramic views currently uninterrupted by development. The Mont recently debuted a new menu dedicated to just the bar and patio areas, and the restaurant will also host a multi-course New Year’s Eve dinner that will come with a glass of champagne upon arrival.

Salute Wine Bar
This Foundry District wine bar allows freedom for tasting an array of wines via a high-tech dispensing system that can pour as little as one ounce, perfect for wine novices or those looking to explore higher-end labels while not breaking the bank. While sparkling wines aren’t available on tap, Salute does offer a selection of bubbles from around the world by the glass or bottle. The wine bar’s elegant atmosphere and central location makes it a great spot for pre- or post-dinner sips. Note that all bubbly is half-off on Sundays; keep up with Salute’s festive event happenings here.