Bachelorette parties, birthdays and girls’ nights out have made La Bare a hunky, muscle-bound success since 1978. On the main stage, faux policemen, Marines, firemen and cowboys dance beneath strobe lights for an enthusiastic crowd whose screams nearly drown out the pounding club music. Smaller round stages feature a rotating crew of entertainers and can […]
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La Grange is one of the newer places in Deep Ellum’s ever-growing bar scene. The relaxed vibe and the wooden interior make it a great place to grab drinks, catch up with friends, or watch one of Dallas’ up-and-coming bands. The place is new in town, but there are already regulars who are big fans […]
Lying low on a near-hidden corner of Bishop Arts gives LadyLove the allure of a speakeasy, but there’s no prohibition at this inclusive space. The bar’s music is loud enough to dance to but not loud enough to drown your conversation, giving you the perfect option to sit down with your date or dance to […]
For more than 50 years, Lakewood Landing is the “upscale dive” Dallasites turn to for a great burger and a neighborhood bar atmosphere that you just can’t find at many places around town these days. The Landing packs a lot of character into its small space with a pool table and jukebox that is kept […]
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This “shrine to the spirits of Mexico” recently contended for a James Beard Award for best bar in the United States, a recognition of its extraordinary library of tequilas, mezcals, sotols, raicillas, corn whiskeys and more. You could nerd out over a specific rare liquor from the list of specials, or you could sit on […]
Located in the chic northern suburb of The Colony, Lava Cantina is another spot where you can do it all: get your music fix, get your fill of food and tip back a few drinks. The food is described as Creole with a Mexican twist, an interesting way of spicing up an already spicy cuisine. […]
With its throwback wood-paneled walls and old-school neon beer signs, Lee Harvey’s is the pinnacle of dive-bar excellence. A Dallas institution, this ol’ watering hole is exactly where you’d want to go to knock down a few cold ones after a long week of work. Don’t have a hot date? No problem. Bring your pup […]
If Leela’s Wine Bar were an Airbnb host, it would definitely have super-host status. Leela’s original location on Greenville Avenue is a little bit more free-spirited than its Uptown sibling, where the mood is a touch more mature with lo-fi bass beats and dark green plush booths. At both locations, Leela’s implements a tap system, […]
Legacy Hall in Plano has it all. It’s a hub for live entertainment, bars and restaurants that seats more than 400 people, with additional standing space to hold up to 1,200. The place rocked into their grand opening with a performance by Denton-born singer-songwriter Sarah Jaffe. The outdoor portion of Legacy Hall is called the […]
This Lower Greenville staple since 2006 is known for its thoughtfully curated draught beer selection and stellar bar food, attracting both foodies and tipplers alike. Brunch on their spacious patio should certainly be on your calendar. The playlist is always great too, consisting mostly of indie rock music. Hopefully, they’ll soon be able to get […]
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The Library Bar sits on the ground floor of the Warwick Melrose Hotel in the Oak Lawn area, not far from downtown Dallas. Designated a Dallas Historic Landmark in 1983, the original hotel was built in 1924. The Library Bar offers patrons a relaxing, dimly lit piano-bar environment in a laid-back library setting — though […]
The Liquid Lounge, the Curtain Club’s much smaller kid sister, operates out of the same building as the big club. But where Curtain doesn’t offer much beyond a band and a beer, the Liquid Lounge has a few more time-wasting options. The upstairs balcony has a pool table and a handful of classic arcade games, […]
Liquid Zoo owner Nell Scarborough says her establishment is “kind of like Cheers.” On a recent visit to the East Dallas neighborhood bar, located in a strip center on the corner of Skillman Street and Abrams Road, everyone seemed to know everyone else’s name, and they all sang along to the Richard Marx-esque power ballads […]
Young Fort Worth professionals and show-goers alike flock to Live Oak Music Hall and Lounge for the bar’s wide selection of craft beers and for its large, theater-style stage. Modern d
Maybe best known for hosting goth-friendly “The Church” on Sunday nights, Lizard Lounge also features some of the world’s best DJs on a regular basis. Several rooms plus a rooftop deck offer a good combination of dance floor and dark corners. Fun fact: Madonna tried to buy this place. Yes, that Madonna.
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There are strip clubs, and then there are men’s clubs. The Lodge is one of the latter. For one thing, it was named Best Men’s Club in the Observer‘s 2010 Best of Dallas issue. There is no membership fee, no cover charge, no black light and no disco balls. Instead, The Lodge goes for a […]
“Located just south of downtown and above Gilley’s Saloon at the Palladium, The Loft’s 3,000-square-foot balcony and patio lounge is one of several venues housed in the Gilley’s Dallas Complex.” But it’s The Loft that’s gained a reputation for offering its patrons one of the area’s best nighttime views of the Dallas skyline. Then there’s […]
Since 2008, Lola’s Saloon has been one of the top venues in North Texas, arguably the best in Fort Worth. Each week, local and national acts shuffle through the bar, which, perhaps thanks to the name, has a looser, more comfortable feel than its counterparts in Dallas. The d
From its chilled-out patio to an array of mouth-watering grub from local food trucks, you could easily spend an entire Saturday at Lola’s. It’s the type of place you can bring the whole fam for an afternoon outing, plus your four-legged friend, too. This stellar Fort Worth venue also boasts a stage that’s hosted some […]