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J&J's Pizza

118 W. Oak St.
Denton, TX 76203

940-382-7769

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Hours:Mon-Sat 11am-12am
Price:$$
Features: Delivery, Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair accessible
Serving: Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Full bar
Parking: Street Parking
Reservations: Reservations Not Necessary

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When it comes to music, the Denton Square’s best-held secret is J&J’s Pizza. Families and downtown shoppers grab pizza by the slice upstairs, while the 21-and-up basement hosts live bands and cheap booze. With its creaky ceilings and dingy atmosphere, the basement promises free live music almost every night, although it shuts down promptly at midnight. Old Denton County photographs and maps take up every inch on the walls of the building, which is more than 130 years old.

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Denton Pays Its Respect to J&J's Pizza's Old Dirty Basement
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 4:07 a.m. by Brittany Nunn

The rock walls of the Old Dirty Basement under J&J’s Pizza in Denton shuddered on Saturday night as the Dallas-based band Triangulum warmed up with some spacey tunes. “I’ve always wanted to play here,” says band member Cody...
J&J's Pizza's Old Dirty Basement Now Closing Permanently
Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 6:36 p.m. by Jeff Gage

There's no good way to say it: It hasn't been a good year for Denton music venues. The first closure of 2016 had come virtually before the year had even started, as Hailey's Club closed after one final night of business on New Years...
Denton to Lose Another Music Venue When J&J's Pizza Closes for Renovations
Friday, June 17, 2016 at 3:58 a.m. by Sara Button

It creaks, it squeaks and sometimes it leaks. The basement of J&J’s Pizza in Denton certainly has its odd charm, but after 15 years of hosting live music it's about to get a facelift. Affectionately known as the Old Dirty Baseme...
Jailed Richard Haskins Talks About The Tragedy Behind His Downward Spiral
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 10:22 a.m. by Jeff Gage

Richard Haskins looks defeated. As his face appears on the screen for a video visit from Denton County Jail, he slouches to the side, leaning toward the camera with the phone up to his ear. His orange fatigues and bushy brown beard ...

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