Bars and Clubs in Dallas Observer
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Tucked in a busy area of downtown Fort Worth, the Red Goose Saloon is a hip cocktail bar within walking distance of most things worth doing in Fort Worth. It’s a hair south of the Renaissance Worthington Hotel and neighbors the Reata at Sundance Square. The vintage-looking sign out front says “Juvenile Shoe Store,” a […]
This popular Uptown watering hole has made great efforts to set itself apart from its shinier neighbors, serving as the only Uptown bar to host sets from the area’s top bands. To be safe, Renfield’s has installed a sprawling beer garden away from all the noise, and even in the heat of the summer, the […]
You’ll probably hear it before you see it. A longtime favorite for bikers, skaters and metal heads, tucked away on Crowdus Street in Deep Ellum, is Reno’s Chop Shop. A bar known for its cheap drinks and absolutely insane live shows, Reno’s is a true rock bar with a lot of street cred. With all […]
In a corner of Bishop Arts, Revelers Hall is a time capsule from 1920s New Orleans. The venue’s house band, a big band led by Kevin Butler, entertains patrons with the energy of Mardi Gras, creating a mood so festive it just dares you to take your top off to collect imaginary beads. Don’t try […]
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R.L. Blues Palace may be tucked away in a run-of-the-mill strip mall, but it’s a great hangout to catch a live performance and drink your blues away. A frequent inclusion on the Observer’s best bars list, R.L. Blues is located in the Oak Cliff area of South Dallas. It’s a newer iteration of an older […]
This storied institution has live blues music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It’s come and gone a few times over, but remains Dallas staple for blues music. “Pure grown folks fun,” per their Facebook page, best describes it. The venue offers offers a genuine blue shows with a lively crowd. They sell beer, but it’s […]
Since 2005, the Rockin Rodeo has been drawing anyone with a taste for cheap beer, country music and square dancing. Thursday’s are live performance nights, and plenty of signed guitars hang on the wall to let you know who’s come by in the past. Anyone 18 and up is welcome, and cover charges take effect […]
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Notorious for being one of the most spacious gay bars in town, Round-Up Saloon has several rooms, multiple bars, and a two-story outdoor patio; although the bar’s selling point is really its tremendous hardwood dance floor, in the middle of the main room. The bar is saturated with a western theme, and has several large, […]
Who’s interested in a threesome? Come on, get your mind out of the gutter. We’re talking about the threesome deals at Roy G’s, the gayborhood’s vibrant, rainbow-themed diner bar. For a few bucks, you can get the Taste the Rainbow threesome, which includes a shot of Three Olives, a shot of lemonade and some Skittles. […]
To say that Rubber Gloves is a fixture in the Denton community would be an incredible understatement. Down a ways from the Square on Sycamore Street where the trains pass, this music venue earned its legendary status booking bands that went on to fill arenas. Since reopening after a two year hiatus, Rubber Gloves has […]
Ruins is rooted deep in Latin culture. With original artwork hanging on the wall, an exquisite menu of authentic Latin American dishes and the longest list of tequilas and mezcals we’ve ever seen, Ruins is a great place to meet up with friends for some adventurous bites and libations. Take the La Flor No Se […]
“At The Rustic, music is part of our DNA,” The Rustic’s creator Kyle Noonan said in 2020 as the bar and restaurant kicked off its Safe Sounds Music Series, a masked and socially distanced concert series aimed at keeping the music playing during the pandemic. And then there’s this: “We hustle together, we party together, […]
This bar in East Dallas has an old soul. From two experienced barkeeps – original mixologist Gabe Sanchez, previously of Black Swan in Deep Ellum, and Ryan Payne – this is a slinky black dress with an attitude of indifference. Sip a cocktail like the Big Booty Trudy or order a boilermaker from the Churched […]
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This Greenville Avenue classic offers typical bar fare, including burgers, sandwiches and pizza, and with several HD TVs blasting the big game, it’s the perfect spot to have a beer and support your team of choice. Much of the food is good, not great, but don’t miss the sweet potato fries, which are crispy and […]
Across the street from Fair Park is the lounge-y Sandaga, a destination for music connoisseurs with discriminating ears. The Exposition Avenue club is a gem that shines with its stellar booking, from reggae nights to jazz. Erykah Badu’s band is frequently found on the venue’s stage, and the Queen herself is known to bust out […]
An interpretation of the Spanish mid-to-late afternoon nosh by serial restaurateur Alberto Lombardi (Toulouse, Cibus, Penne Pomodoro), this eatery offers diners excursions through Mediterranean regions beyond the Iberian Peninsula. Standard tapas like garlic shrimp get equal footing (eating?) with ham and cheese croquettes with spanikopita and a chicken tagine. House-made pastas and paella are also […]