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Inside Dallas's Most Authentic Dive Bars

November 12, 2009 16:06PM

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As this week's cover story makes clear, the key to a great dive bar is the atmosphere and the attitude. Here's a look around 10 of the bars mentioned in the story: Cooper's Club, Copper Spur Saloon, the Grapevine, Lakewood Landing, New O'Malley's Club, Club Schmitz, Ships Lounge, Starlight lounge, Tradewinds Social Club and The Winedale Tavern.
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