Promoted as the “Ultimate Latin Experience,” Escapade 2009 is one of the largest — if not the largest — Latin club in Dallas that’s not housed in a renovated big-box store. And that’s even if you aren’t counting the handful of other clubs also in the Escapade complex, which is so large that it’s impossible […]
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If you’ve been bored with the dining scene along Travis Street, you’ve either been gone for some time or you’re not paying attention. The Establishment opened in the old Trece space and the cooking is energetic enough to enliven the entire neighborhood. The oyster bar might not look inviting but the bivalves that leave it […]
For years Exposition Park’s Fallout Lounge has been a hipster hub for the neighborhood. The reason? Cheap drinks and good music, emphasis on the music. The bar draws some of the area’s top playlisters and the occasional band to its small, narrow space. The long bar on the left stretches almost to the back of […]
Some people don’t like karaoke, or would prefer to sit there and just watch the fun. That’s cool. But just trust that at Family Karaoke–where parties of up to 25 can reserve private sound-proofed rooms with wait-service who bring pitchers of beer, carafes of neon goodness and ample Jell-O shots, as well as tasty pub […]
This new Irish-style pub offers great cheese boards, sliders with fries and pommes frites with a dipping-sauce trio of interesting alternatives to plain old ketchup. Befitting of a Euro-style pub, the Fillmore is clean and beautifully decorated with polished wood and sports sturdy, scarred, wooden tables. Unlike most bars in Ireland, though, it’s kept dark. […]
The specialty of any pub-restaurant is, of course, food that goes well with beer. The dishes here–lots of wursts, sandwiches and snack-type foods–surpass standard pub fare, but the main attraction at this Sundance Square establishment is beer, with more than 75 varieties on tap and close to 200 in bottles.
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Known more for its extensive beer menu than its basic bar grub menu, Flying Saucer has more than a dozen locations, and this one makes good use of an old Colter’s Texas BBQ joint. The bar has more than 200 beers to choose from, with a whopping 90-plus beers on draft. While it can be […]
The specialty of any pub-restaurant is, of course, food that goes well with beer. The dishes here–lots of wursts, sandwiches and snack-type foods–surpass standard pub fare, but the main attraction at this Sundance Square establishment is beer, with more than 75 varieties on tap and close to 200 in bottles.
The Flying Saucer is a local chain that has one person in mind–the adventurous beer drinker. The Saucer has over 100 beers on tap from all over the world, and even more in bottles. The selection is constantly rotating, so in order to keep up, you must visit often. Not only is it a great […]
For the young business and college types, it’s an English pub without the grit. Light wood tones and the image of the horse-mounted hunter execute a clean, well-lit interior reminiscent of a traditional pub, but carpeted and much larger. Flat-screens line the walls with larger sets above the bar, broadcasting whatever game suits your fancy. […]
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Fred’s Texas Café has been around since 1978 serving spectacular food, beer and live music, but lately it might seem a little out of place. A few years back, the cultural district was developed into shiny, new upscale wine bars and theaters. An offer was made to buy the land under Fred’s and turn it […]
Deep Ellum has had its share of Cajun- or Creole-inspired restaurants over the years. But The Free Man, opened in the summer of 2011 by John Jay Myers, has a formula that might make the bar and restaurant a Dallas mainstay. The dinner service, which features traditional Louisiana dishes like jambalaya and gumbo, is accompanied […]
There’s been a lot of confusion surrounding Gilley’s ever since South Side Music Hall opened. The entire building is known as Gilley’s Complex, but the big question is: Which of the complex’s four venues is actually known as Gilley’s? Here’s the lowdown: Gilley’s is South Side Music Hall. It’s called Gilley’s when Country and Western […]
This Ginger Man location in an old two-story house really takes the “public house” origins of the word seriously. The pub offers up picnic style seating in the beer garden out back, an upstairs lounge with its own bar, and a balcony with still more picnic tables under a covered patio. This Ginger Man has […]
If you don’t want to head out to the suburbs to get your German fix, a newcomer to the Knox-Henderson neighborhood offers a taste of Bavaria. Glass Boot Biergarten is a place to drink beer, first and foremost. They have large mugs and boot-shaped glasses that they’ll fill with a small selection of German beers, […]
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The massive complex in the middle of rural Grapevine known as the Gaylord Texan is home to one of the largest hotels in the DFW area. It’s a great one-stop shop for weekend getaways including shopping, spa treatments, food and entertainment — at the center of which is the Glass Cactus. The Western-style venue on […]
There are so many places with “blues” in their names that look nothing like the music they proclaim to celebrate. No self-respecting blues establishment should be brighter than your average live K-pop experience. We’re not saying the place should look like a toxic waste site. It just needs a little weathering and history to fuel […]
There is a sign hanging above the stage at the Granada Theater that says “Love Yourself.” What it should say is “Treat Yourself.” The Granada offers much more than just bar fare. Gourmet pizza, tacos and other made-from-scratch menu items are perfect for a late night snack or a pre-concert meal. The food, as good […]