A North Texas business plans to operate a new wine bar and restaurant to complement their wedding and catering services in the historic T&P Station in downtown Fort Worth.
Under an agreement approved by the transit agency’s board of directors on Oct. 20, Dallas-based Edible Ideas Inc. will also lease the former T&P Tavern space for the Station & Vine Bar as well as the station’s grand ballroom for use as a wedding venue. The company is known for catering at the Fort Worth Stockyards and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
The lease, which includes a private bridal suite, will be for 10 years with an initial three-year term, according to Trinity Metro officials. Renovations are expected to take three to four months.
T&P Tavern operated at the station, 221 W. Lancaster Ave., for 14 years before the business closed on July 27, 2024.
Edible Idea’s Beyond the Box Catering plans to operate a full-service kitchen for catering events, Trinity Metro officials said.
The T&P Ballroom, located at the entrance of the T&P Station, will be leased by a company for weddings and events. (Courtesy photo | Trinity Metro)
Using one company for both spaces was deliberate as the agency moves to create transit-oriented developments at rail stations, Trinity Metro board member Ben Robertson said.
“This gives us a chance to do something intentional with that space,” he told the Fort Worth Report, adding that users of TEXRail and Trinity Railway Express will see the business ventures operating from a key entry point to downtown.
The T&P Station, built in 1931 by the Texas & Pacific Railway, features a 1920s Zigzag Moderne architectural style. The ballroom was restored in 1999 and has been available for wedding or event rentals.
The new full-service wine bar will feature a curated selection of wine, wine flights, craft beers and signature cocktails, according to a news release. The bar’s outdoor patio will be transformed into a garden-inspired space with lounge areas and lawn games available. The bar will host weekly wine tastings and trivia nights.
A Wednesday night music series, with seating for 150 people, will feature the look and feel of a 1920s-style supper club.
For booking information, visit tandpstation.com.
Eric E. Garcia is a senior business reporter at the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at eric.garcia@fortworthreport.org.
Disclosure: Ben Robertson is a member of the Report’s Business Advisory Council. News decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.
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