FORT WORTH--A trio is set to open three new venues in the city's West 7th District.

Varsity Tavern boasts 8,000 square feet on two stories on the corner of Norwood and Morton streets, and will host a soft opening tonight. The building, formerly an auto body shop, sat vacant for approximately five years before partners Josh Reagan, James Hoffman and Micah McDonald began construction in April.

"We want to elevate the bar scene here in Fort Worth," Reagan told GlobeSt.com. "There are so many young people moving to and thriving in this city-- for the jobs and the creative culture, and we want the nightlife scene to match. Each of our concepts is unique, not only to Fort Worth, but to D/FW as a whole. There is no reason why West 7th shouldn't be a destination for locals and Dallasites alike

The vision for the $2-million redo is part-sports bar, part-rooftop tavern, allowing for a variety of events and musical acts to utilize the unique space. The bottom floor, 5,000 square feet, incorporates a jumbotron with 90-inch flat screens, DJ booth and stage, and its own set of sideline bleachers for game nights.

The outdoor space, adjacent to the dance floor, is accessible through 13-foot-tall garage doors and will play host to bar games including Giant Jenga, corn hole, ping pong and ladder golf.

The sports bar also includes its very own cafeteria-style "fast-Philly line" from chef Brian Fanzman of J. Blacks and Eddie V's fame, and will be open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. 

Next door to The Varsity Tavern is Funky Sound, an 1,800-square-foot bar and lounge that will play old-school hip-hop music. Graffiti artist Jarod Davies has created murals for the interiors.

Two blocks down, at the corner of Bledsoe and Foch streets, sits The American Pub (or T.A.P.), a pizza concept, with a full bar, and pizza served until 4 a.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays starting early next month.  The restaurant will include street-facing windows for pizza by the slice, and tables inside and out for patrons who want to dine-in.