Must-see nightlife in Dallas

  • Mudsmith

    Dallas

    A hipster vibe reigns at this boho-style coffee shop on the Lower Greenville Ave strip, with its ironic antelope heads, Western-themed paintings and…

  • Two Corks & a Bottle

    Dallas

    Creative owners make all the difference, as the pair behind this cork-sized little uptown wine bar certainly prove. Besides a fine selection of vino, with…

  • Ginger Man

    Dallas

    This always-busy neighborhood pub occupies an appropriately spice-colored house, with multilevel patios, and porches out front and back. One of the city’s…

  • Four Corners Brewing Co

    Dallas

    A great local microbrewery located just west of downtown, over the Trinity River. All the usual styles are here (IPAs, oatmeal stout, saison etc). The…

  • Green Room

    Dallas

    In bar-lined Deep Ellum, the Green Room is a go-to spot for rooftop cocktails, a fun crowd and excellent food, from snacks to meals (tacos, burgers,…

  • Parliament

    Dallas

    This upscale bar captures the city's gilded vibe perfectly. Outside is an auto enthusiast's collection of patron's parked cars. Inside, the cocktails are…

  • Cosmo's

    Dallas

    A mishmash of colorful vintage lamps, worn thrift-store-esque furniture and a faux fireplace set the scene for a fun evening of drinking (martinis, cosmos…

  • Reno's Chop Shop Saloon

    Dallas

    Slightly off Deep Ellum's Elm St artery, this is where you'll find Dallas' friendliest bikers. Hogs line the front while a jovial crowd parties inside…

  • City Tavern

    Dallas

    Every city needs an old classic like this, with pressed-tin ceilings, live music and a low-key, feel-good, throw-back-a-beer vibe that chains only wish…

  • Old Monk Pub

    Dallas

    The dimly lit patio on a starry night! The perfect cheese plate! The Belgian beers! Add in upscale pub food and outdoor seating and you may not leave…

  • Quarter Bar

    Dallas

    Attached to Bread Winners in Uptown, this fun New Orleans–style bar captures the vintage ambience of the French Quarter while avoiding its obnoxious…

  • Tate's

    Dallas

    Some of Dallas' best craft cocktails, as well as over a dozen craft beers and some pretty decent wines, are served in this stylish Uptown venue. The…

  • Boulevardier

    Dallas

    A fine French bistro, this culturally inspired local hangout has a vast selection of wines by the glass. Enjoy top global vintages, possibly with a plate…

  • Victor Tango's

    Dallas

    In Knox-Henderson, get down with the bitters, egg whites and 'what the hell is that in my glass?' vintage-cocktail craze. Exquisite little tapas plates…

  • OE Penguin

    Dallas

    Yes, that dude is really wearing a penguin suit. Schtick aside, the tiki-bar ambience, the good jukebox, the pool table and an until-11pm happy hour make…

  • Braindead Brewing

    Dallas

    There’s no missing this Deep Ellum pub, with its Mad-Max-meets-steampunk contraptions parked on the broad streetfront patio. There’s a stellar selection…

  • Sue Ellen's

    Dallas

    Chill out in the 'lipstick lounge' or on the dance floor at Dallas' favorite lesbian bar, next door to its gay counterpart JR’s in the Oak Lawn…

  • Libertine

    Dallas

    Toss back fine beers and munch sophisticated pub food here. There's a convivial neighborhood vibe, all wrapped up in a sultry retro setting. The main bar…

  • JR's Bar & Grill

    Dallas

    Among the most renowned gay bars in Texas, JR's serves lunch daily, and boasts all kinds of fun entertainment at night, including drag shows on Tuesdays…

  • Lee Harvey's

    Dallas

    A kitschy dive bar with a decades-long provenance. They contend the name has nothing to do with Lee Harvey Oswald (we hope not). Everything is an ode to…

  • Iron Cactus

    Dallas

    With over 80 selections of Mexican tequila, this bubbly downtown party spot is thronged for its happy hour. It's certainly the breeziest patio, with a…

  • Pearl Cup

    Dallas

    Everyone's working on laptops and drinking arguably the Dallas area's finest coffee here: why not join them? The rich and creamy latte has caused may a…

  • Sip Stir Cafe

    Dallas

    An airy, contemporary style cafe in the West Village area with plenty of outlets for your gear and strong coffee. Pastries and sandwiches for snacking,…

  • Barcadia

    Dallas

    Come for the games, stay for the drinks. Value-conscious imbibers will like the specials that include carafes of mimosas at Sunday brunch. The food's good…

  • Bar Belmont

    Dallas

    Sip your adult beverage on a stylish terrace overlooking the city, at least what you can see through a new crop of apartments. There are snack options for…

  • Opening Bell Coffee

    Dallas

    This cafe multitasks gracefully: sip fair-trade coffee, watch the financial markets and hear some of the best acoustic music in Dallas. Tuesday is open…

  • Blackfriar Pub

    Dallas

    Young professionals try their best to look perfectly carefree on the multi-level bustling patio; a great beer selection helps them (almost) succeed.

  • Crooked Tree Coffeehouse

    Dallas

    Curl up with a book or your laptop in this old cottage. Good smoothies, teas and coffees for adults; highchairs and cookies for the kids.

  • Double Wide

    Dallas

    Are these rednecks pretending to be hipsters or hipsters pretending to be rednecks? Live music (Friday and Saturday nights) keeps the irony from killing…

  • Biergarten on Lamar

    Dallas

    Enlivening an otherwise desultory patch of downtown next to the convention center and attached to the Omni Hotel is this beer garden aimed at visiting…

  • Gilley's Dallas

    Dallas

    Boot-scoot around the floor or ride the mechanical bull from the movie Urban Cowboy at this longtime country-and-western fave. It's a huge complex of four…

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