A staple of Victory Park, Victory Tavern is the moderate- to high-priced bar and grill that fills up on game and concert nights and empties out when the downtown entertainment district does. The bar, a huge rectangle in the middle of room, is covered in warm cherry wood, as is the ceiling and the walls. […]
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This wine bar might come across as classy, but with 100 bottles at $25 or less, it’s an affordable and welcoming wine bar. Sure, there are selections well over the $25 mark on the Captain’s Wall, but the overall feel is one absent of pretense. That’s what co-owner Clint Brookshire and company have been going […]
Virgin Hotels has been expanding its footprint, setting up shop in Nashville, New York and Las Vegas, with other locations slated for New Orleans, Edinburgh, Scotland, Miami and Palm Springs. But, the hotel chain didn’t make Dallas wait. Late 2019 marked the grand opening of Virgin’s hotel in the Big D. The place helped ring […]
This ever-changing concept bar has hole-in-the-wall bones with a pop-culture attitude. Every few months this spot closes down and reopens in a fully committed new theme. The Office, Breaking Bad, Family Guy, Harry Potter and The Simpsons have all been cast. This only works as well as the staff sells it, and though it’s not […]
Whiskeys in Exposition Park is one of Dallas’ finest hidden gems. Located across the street from Fair Park, Whiskeys is a sophisticated oasis in this almost-forgotten strip of Dallas real estate. Co-owner Sean Smith and the team take to heart the curation of about 700 unique top-shelf whiskeys and bourbons for all to enjoy. Whether […]
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The White Elephant Saloon lay dormant in Fort Worth’s Hells Half Acre. It had been there since the 1890s. Needing a change of scenery, the venue moved into the Historic Stockyards in the 1970s and has been a hot attraction for locals and tourists alike ever since. There’s some lore behind the venue. The original […]
This unique Lake Highlands-area dive bar is located in a strip shopping mall just a stone’s throw from White Rock Lake. With plenty of TVs and seating, the neighborhood sports bar makes for a good location to catch a big game while enjoying White Rock’s drink specials. At night, you can’t miss the joint thanks […]
On approach, this spot has straight sports-bar vibes. TVs deck the walls, all tuned into a game; wings and Philly cheesesteaks are heavy hitters on the menu. However, you should start with a salad, which would be odd at a sports bar, right? That’s the first sign that something here is “different.” The bowl of […]
There’s a line in bartender Jason Kosmas’ book, Speakeasy, that talks about the benefit of hanging out in the old man’s bar. Wisdom is passed down, advice is doled out, strong drinks are poured. Windmill owner and barman Charlie Papaceno is certainly no old man, but his bar seems to be the go-to drinkery for […]
Inside this Lakewood wine cafe, the vibe is half wine cellar/tasting room and half warm, inviting living room. There is a nice variety of comfortable seating from couches to tables and chairs, hundreds of bottles of wine displayed on the walls, and a smoke-friendly patio outside. The Wine Therapist also features a food menu designed […]
Known for its expansive selection of craft beers on tap, Wits End has also been known to host a diverse array of musician. On the upstairs patio, you can find people dancing the night away to different guest DJs or taking a much-needed breather at their covered picnic tables. Upstairs at Wits End is a […]
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This Richardson sports bar is open seven days a week from 11 a.m.- 2 a.m., and each day, from first pour to last call, it has an “All Day Happy Hour” that features $2 domestic drafts and $3 wells. So don’t be surprised to see folks, young and old, hanging out or playing pool at […]
Located in the same strip center as The Horseman Club, Woody’s spacious interior sports a wall of big screen TVs, shuffleboard, darts, and an easy on the eyes clientele. Live country and rock bands play on the weekends and occasional weekdays, but the real draw is the eye candy, large bar and plentiful seating.
If you’re looking for a bit of a country vibe, a pool table and, perhaps, a small stage for some guitar picking, meet The Wounded Ostrich. Located in Deep Ellum, this spot is a tall funny bird amid a bunch of chickens. A dive the day it was born, this low-key watering hole is a […]
In the 1980’s, the Starck Club was the beacon of Dallas nightlife. The collision of glamor, fashion, industrial design and the occasional celebrity appearance (Prince, Madonna, Grace Jones) drew thousands of fast-lane party goers every week. Now, after decades of sitting dormant, the space has received a facelift and has been reopened as Zouk. The […]
With local art prominently displayed and edgy music seven days a week, you can almost forget you’re in Dallas. On slow nights DJs spin music reggae, to drum n’ bass, mash-ups and other hipster fare in the front room, leaving the back room relatively quiet for anyone wanting to relax on the massive L-shaped couch. […]