Located downtown on the corner of Pearl and Commerce Streets, Pearl is housed in a two-story structure originally built in 1903. Since then, the building’s housed several businesses like the Hall Remedy Co. and the Donovan Undertaking Co. (the last one, they say, “explains the ghosts”). Today, this bar and music venue that, according to […]
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If you’ve ever wanted to drink beer in an art deco architectural masterpiece, your dreams came true during the pandemic when Pegasus City Brewery opened a second taproom downtown. The space is an old department store, and the chandeliers, among other period details, are 1930s originals. Sit in the display windows and you can look […]
The name pretty much says it all. If you’re looking for a good-time, sing-along crowd, Pete’s is the place. Especially if bawdy, off-color humor is your thing. And it should be. Open Wednesday through Saturday.
Peticolas helped elevate Dallas’ craft beer scene from JV to varsity when it introduced us all to Velvet Hammer over a decade ago; a smooth imperial red ale with a 9% ABV. A soft touch with a big punch and so very yummy. The small locally owned brewery in an industrial building in West Dallas is […]
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One of the most unique little bars in Uptown caters to humans and canines alike. Take your pooch to The Pooch Patio in Oak Lawn and treat him to a day of relaxation while you partake in the bar’s wide selection of craft beers and wine. A shaded front deck or a sun-drenched patio out […]
From a huge bar to a spacious sitting area and a damn-fine lineup of country, folk and acoustic acts, things are looking up at Poor David’s Pub. The place has been trucking along in the Dallas music scene since 1977. It started with a guy named David Card, the owner, also known as the David […]
In the heat of summer, finding places to have a drink that aren’t dark and air-conditioned caves becomes a challenge. Enter Henderson Avenue’s The Porch, a casual brasserie for those of us with no veranda at home. When the heat comes, fans blow a cooling but oddly humid mist that does its best to keep […]
It’s always a honky-tonk Christmas under the lights at Post Time, strobing and strung festively through the dance floor. Not a place to do it small, the pool hall, the dance space and table tops are sized to fit a serious crowd. The native Texan-owned bar features American Poolplayers Association tournaments, sponsoring teams who attest […]
Located on the ground floor of the iconic Wilson Building, The Press Box Grill is one of the busiest sports bar in downtown. A slew of TVs makes it great for catching a game, and the pup-friendly patio offers an inclusive front-row seat to the downtown scene. It has 36 beers on tap, two dozen […]
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Established by two cousins (“primos” in Spanish) in 1986, this popular eatery offers Tex-Mex family recipes and standards that draw area chefs and hospitality workers after their shifts. It’s easy to understand why, what with signature dishes like the piquant Tacos Camperos (a quartet of corn tortillas filled with onions, jalapeños, a cheese blend and […]
The Fairmont Hotel, one of the finest places to stay in the Arts District, has a bar to match. The Pyramid Bar, located just a few steps inside the front door, is shrouded in the hotel’s golden beige. The space, set apart from the hotel only by its wooden floor, features an open lounge area […]
This two-story Uptown Crescent-City-themed bar shares its wrought iron and plant-filled patio (as well as some of its menu items) with its next-door neighbor and sister establishment, Bread Winners. The bar manager says there’s even one popular snack that’s not on the menu, but the bar’s regulars know to ask for the green chili mac […]
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John Tesar’s upscale Design District cocktail lounge features bottle service and craft cocktails in a chic atmosphere.
The Rail Club Live is about as rock ‘n’ roll of a club as they come. It’s owner, Chris Polone, managed to hang on against all the odds. After COVID-19 hit, Polone kept his bar open in spite of government shutdown orders, attracting the ire of both Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage […]
The mood evoked at The Ranch at Las Colinas goes far beyond its namesake. Yes, the design of the place, inside and out, suggests that you kick off your spurs and mosey up to the bar for a cold one. But the Lonesome Dove decorations are accompanied by a serious upscale vibe. The sleek granite […]
Like walking into an 80s night club, Randy’s Cherries hasn’t really changed in decades. Laser lights and fog machines still permeate the gay bar’s large interior. Shiny surfaces, glossy concrete floors and pool tables attract patrons looking for a place to drink, dance and mingle. Located just on the edge of Uptown, the gay bar’s […]