Bars and Clubs in Dallas Observer
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Tucked away on the second floor (hence the name) and more, shall we say serene, than the Westin’s boisterous Oceanaire, this Scotch lounge/modern international restaurant was still feeling around for sure footing during review visits. But there’s quite a bit of promise, given chef J. Chastain’s penchant for solid technique. Ingredients are fresh, slices of […]
If the name didn’t clue you in to this bar and grill’s all-things-British theme, you’ll figure out the second you open the door and see the full-size red telephone booth and the walls, which are bedecked with rugby and cricket memorabilia mixed in with the typical pub design. Because Sherlock’s boasts far more easily re-arranged […]
Ships is one of the oldest dives in town and it sits in between the Lower Greenville club scene and an old East Dallas neighborhood. Visiting Ships on any evening offers a one-of-a-kind look into what happens when the two worlds collide. On one end of the bar, you’ll see folks who’ve been regulars since […]
Single Wide is a small bar. Like, really small. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for in hospitality. Single Wide offers the same special drinks under the same trailer park aesthetic its Deep Ellum counterpart Double Wide is known for, but Single Wide stands out with its own undying spirit in spite […]
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Sisu Uptown Resort is one of the few Uptown aqua lounges that does not require a club membership. Open to the general public, Sisu’s pool accommodates people looking to swim year round, and can easily shift from indoor club to outdoor party, depending on the season. A haven for Dallas’ least modest bikini-wearing socialites, Sisu’s […]
Located just north of Dallas in Richardson, Six Springs Tavern is a somewhat new hangout in a spot that has more than four decades of live music history. Now, they serve all your favorite booze and put on shows by local, regional and national music acts. Lucky for you, Six Springs can hold a big […]
Despite its trendy Henderson locale, The Slip Inn feels every bit like an inner-city underground club, helped by the red neon lighting and black vinyl seating. The bar makes for an excellent hangout with a 3 to 8 p.m. nightly happy hour, booth seating in back and DJs spinning hip-hop every night of the week. […]
Owned by the gentlemen who brought you South Dallas’ swanky retro bar Cedars Social (a secret agent-themed upscale bar and restaurant), Smyth is a lush cocktail bar with a permeating ’70s vibe. Trained servers do not simply take your orders at Smyth – they seat you in one of the eight exclusive booths, which require […]
Since 1996, this bar and grill has been knocking out customers with its lauded chicken-fried steak, not to mention its burgers. Predictable, as is the classic and indie rock-heavy jukebox, we know, but the ravenous droves who populate the place speak for themselves. On the way home from a night of tossing ’em back, a […]
In this city, there are greasy burger joints and there are joints with good greasy burgers. Snuffer’s is one of the latter. The lower Greenville hot spot (other locations are scattered across the metroplex) offers the epitome of hangover relief in a hand-formed patty that is oh-so-guilt-inducing. Made to order, the devil burgers are not […]
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The bars in Uptown have typically not been known for exemplary bar food, as most stay well within the confines of burgers and things topped with melted cheese. So&So bucks this trend with its new McKinney Avenue dining room. Sure, there’s a burger on the menu, and even pizza, but the majority of the dishes […]
Whether cool or hot, smooth or be-bop, this Addison club has the appropriate menu selection with which to pair its jazz. Executive Chef Chad Burnett’s dishes serve as a counterpoint to the casual atmosphere. South Carolina hare (confit with Vidalia onion hash, a Tuaca demi and tangerine glaze), big-eye tuna (sesame seared, with jasmine gnocchi, […]
The oldest bar in Dallas, Sons of Hermann Hall on the corner of Elm and Exposition on the outskirts of Deep Ellum has been there since 1910. Still used as a private lodge, the building is now a Texas Historic Landmark. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, Sons of Hermann Hall is open to the public […]
The Gilley’s Dallas Complex, home to The South Side Music Hall, is located just a few blocks south of downtown near the Convention Center. Opened in 2003 a few years after a fire gutted the original Gilley’s in Pasadena, Texas, Gilley’s Dallas has “El Toro,” the original mechanical bull made famous in Urban Cowboy, much […]
This Irish pub owned by Dublin-native Feargal McKinney opened in 2021 but already has an old soul feel. Dark, heavy, wooden furniture and old-world accoutrements provide cozy niches for couples or small groups. The main seating area connects to a covered deck with picnic tables for an open-air, big-city energy. It serves classic bar food […]
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This Deep Ellum landmark has held steady as the scene around it ebbs and flows for more than 20 years now. St. Pete’s straddles the line between a restaurant with a reliably high-caliber kitchen and a bar where anyone can grab a stool and a beer. At the end of the day, every neighborhood needs […]
Sports, sports and more sports await you at Stan’s Blue Note. This little Lower Greenville dive bar is a great place to catch football, hockey, basketball and any other sporting event you can imagine. Watch the game on multiple screens from the comfort of multiple barstools or soft couches. Plus, games like table shuffleboard and […]
One of the most friendly bars in uptown is State & Allen Lounge. The selling point of the lively hangout is its extensive wraparound patio, perfect for sipping fine wines and people-watching. One side of the bar features a bistro-style interior, with wall-to-wall wine and aged bourbon selections, while the other boasts several tables and […]
The king (or queen?) of dance clubs, this hook-up-friendly outpost in Oak Lawn has the hottest beats and the hottest bodies. Questionable fashion choices abound (no one can really pull off vinyl short-shorts), but it’s still the best environment for getting sweaty and heady while a DJ drops the needle.