Generally speaking, if something’s happening at House of Blues, you know it’s big. This temple of sound housed at the White Swan Building in Victory Park has enough room for 1,625 patrons. Folks in the music bizz often rub shoulders behind the ropes of the VIP area, scouting for the next big thing. This is […]
Bars and Clubs in Dallas Observer
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If you find generic bro-bars slightly depressing, Humperdink’s may not be for you. Sports bars can be hit-or-miss, but chain sports bars inevitably seem to have a manufactured enthusiasm, as if they’re all designed from a blueprint with blank areas that say “Install local sports team banner here.” Of course, none of that matters after […]
The bartenders at this sports bar/brewpub will do something for beer geeks that most other beer-selling establishments won’t: They’ll sell you growlers (64-oz glass jugs) of their brews. Since 1976, this original location of the small local chain — then known as Original Dallas Sports Restaurant & Sports Bar — has offered customers camaraderie and […]
If you find generic bro-bars slightly depressing, Humperdink’s may not be for you. Sports bars can be hit-or-miss, but chain sports bars inevitably seem to have a manufactured enthusiasm, as if they’re all designed from a blueprint with blank areas that say “Install local sports team banner here.” Of course, none of that matters after […]
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With a European comfort food concept, Independent Bar & Kitchen is a monumental addition to the Deep Ellum restaurant scene. The restaurant has a gorgeous front patio for diners and windows that open wide. The dining room has a to-die-for antique mirror and a stunning ceiling of engraved black tiles. There are 20 brass beer […]
Private club. Membership required.
This iconic Park Cities drinking den, which celebrates its 60th birthday this year, is an institution. The old-school, unpretentious atmosphere attracts folks from all walks of life, from local Highland Park day traders to a Master’s jacket-donning Scotty Scheffler to regular Joes like us who just want to belly up to the bar for a […]
Like many business that found success in Austin, this Austin standby now has branch in Dallas. Here, you’ll find the same slick, modern trappings down to the neon glow and clean decorative lines. Iron Cactus offers gussied-up Tex-Mex (lobster tacos, anyone?), which can be paired with more than 75 tequilas. Perhaps you’d like tequila in […]
Since opening in winter 2012, It’ll Do has become East Dallas’ go-to dance club. Its large interior and spacious dance floor is right up with the best and largest Dallas night clubs, but without the pretentiousness. Young adults, students and trendsetters of every variety gather to dance as underground DJs spin everything from indie rock-infused […]
Ivy Tavern is a local’s spot. Good news: you can be a local. And you and you and youuuuu. The Ivy is a big sports fan with lots of spirit. The inside bar is dark and comfortable, but be sure to saunter around to the back door for the big patio bar and courtyard. Don’t let […]
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This recently opened Henderson Avenue hot spot may look a lot like the original Austin location, but the designers of the Dallas branch of the “Feel Good Lounge” went with a more polished, less rock-and-roll feel that’s appropriately Dallas. The interior has the feel of a place to kick back, compatible with enjoying its top-shelf […]
One of Arlington’s longstanding favorite watering holes is J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill. Located near the center of downtown Arlington, J. Gilligan’s has been the home away from home for Arlington residents and University of Texas at Arlington students for over 30 years. The bar has a laid-back roadhouse vibe that is well suited to […]
Hearts sank in October 2024 when the acclaimed Jettison announced it would take a break after eight years. Lightyears ahead of its time, Jettison was revolutionizing the cocktail experience with elevated classics alongside creative innovations like matcha-infused and Parmesan-topped cocktails well before the matcha and savory cocktails craze. Now reopened with a new team, but […]
Located on Cedar Springs in the Oak Lawn area, this popular bar has been remodeled and expanded three times since its opening in 1980. JR’s boasts three full bars — two downstairs and another upstairs on its usually bustling covered patio/balcony. The patio makes for a great place to watch the basic hustle and bustle […]
The weekday breakfast menu includes yogurt and home-baked breads. Kathleen’s also is a hot spot for brunch,lunch and dinner, with light, creative fare and a highly touted dessert cart.
Dallas has plenty of ultra-lounges and dive bars in its watering-hole repertoire, but the city didn’t have an ice house-inspired bar to speak of. That niche is filled with this Texas-centric ice house complete with nearly 30 Texas beers on draft and Texas whiskeys. As the name suggests, the bar is located just off the […]
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The Kessler Theater, which is a Dallas icon as big as some of the legends who grace its stage, has had more iterations than Diddy’s had stage names. For the past few years, under the vision of current owner Edwin Cabaniss, it’s become a concert destination for music stars and up-and-coming locals alike. While the […]
With plush red velvet seating lining the walls, a spacious dance floor, and a long bar complete with an aquarium filled with exotic fish, this spot — equal parts hookah bar, lounge, and dance club — makes for a great hangout spot after eating at one of the nearby eateries on Lower Greenville Avenue. You […]
