John Tesar’s upscale Design District cocktail lounge features bottle service and craft cocktails in a chic atmosphere.
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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 […]
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Tucked in a busy area of downtown Fort Worth, the Red Goose Saloon is a hip cocktail bar within walking distance of most things worth doing in Fort Worth. It’s a hair south of the Renaissance Worthington Hotel and neighbors the Reata at Sundance Square. The vintage-looking sign out front says “Juvenile Shoe Store,” a […]
This popular Uptown watering hole has made great efforts to set itself apart from its shinier neighbors, serving as the only Uptown bar to host sets from the area’s top bands. To be safe, Renfield’s has installed a sprawling beer garden away from all the noise, and even in the heat of the summer, the […]
You’ll probably hear it before you see it. A longtime favorite for bikers, skaters and metal heads, tucked away on Crowdus Street in Deep Ellum, is Reno’s Chop Shop. A bar known for its cheap drinks and absolutely insane live shows, Reno’s is a true rock bar with a lot of street cred. With all […]
In a corner of Bishop Arts, Revelers Hall is a time capsule from 1920s New Orleans. The venue’s house band, a big band led by Kevin Butler, entertains patrons with the energy of Mardi Gras, creating a mood so festive it just dares you to take your top off to collect imaginary beads. Don’t try […]
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R.L. Blues Palace may be tucked away in a run-of-the-mill strip mall, but it’s a great hangout to catch a live performance and drink your blues away. A frequent inclusion on the Observer’s best bars list, R.L. Blues is located in the Oak Cliff area of South Dallas. It’s a newer iteration of an older […]
This storied institution has live blues music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It’s come and gone a few times over, but remains Dallas staple for blues music. “Pure grown folks fun,” per their Facebook page, best describes it. The venue offers offers a genuine blue shows with a lively crowd. They sell beer, but it’s […]
Since 2005, the Rockin Rodeo has been drawing anyone with a taste for cheap beer, country music and square dancing. Thursday’s are live performance nights, and plenty of signed guitars hang on the wall to let you know who’s come by in the past. Anyone 18 and up is welcome, and cover charges take effect […]
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Notorious for being one of the most spacious gay bars in town, Round-Up Saloon has several rooms, multiple bars, and a two-story outdoor patio; although the bar’s selling point is really its tremendous hardwood dance floor, in the middle of the main room. The bar is saturated with a western theme, and has several large, […]