‘I am enunciating, asshole’: Inside the glorious chaos of a dive bar spelling bee
One of Arlington’s oldest dive bars pairs cheap drink specials with chaotic local events — starting with an adult spelling bee with tricky words like “appellate.”
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High proof, low key: The 50 best bars in Dallas right now
Here are the city’s best spots to grab a drink, from high-end lounges that break stereotypes to low-key dives where locals get uninfluenced.
A NYC-inspired, 35-seat cocktail bar headed to The Star in Frisco
Pizza guy Jay Jerrier collaborated with longtime bar man Gabe Sanchez for this new spot.
Rooting for the Samurai Blue? Meet your East Dallas World Cup hang-out, the Black Swan
The cocktail den will host Team Japan-inspired World Cup pop-ups. There will be convenience store favorites and Jimmy Niwa is even coming out of retirement.
Are soft-serve margs the drink of the summer? (Yes!) Where to find them in Dallas
Margaritas get a glam up. Here’s where to find the silky smooth cocktails in Dallas.
The No. 1 Bar in North America Is Taking Over a North Texas Bar This Week
Visit Fort Worth this weekend for a unique bar concept inspired by the historic 1860 arrival of 77 samurai in the United States.
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LadyLove’s Fight To Keep Dancing: $2K Fines and Empty Conversations
This listening lounge and dance spot in the Bishop Arts draws large crowds at nights. Great news, right?
The Liquor Store Vending Machine: Goody-Goody Upgrades Greenville Avenue Store
Be sure to take your phone into Goody-Goody on Greenville Avenue. You’ll need it to select your bottles.
Bottoms-Up: The Top-Selling Restaurants and Bars in Dallas, Frisco and McKinney
The bar tab for the top 20 spots in Dallas cleared over $13 million in February 2026. That’s a lot of old fashioneds.
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Dallas’ Best Happy Hours: Because We’ve All Earned $5 Margaritas in 2026
Did you know you can get a happy meal during happy hour at a local bar that comes with a burger, fries, a cocktail and one ciggie.
Brya Zan: Way More Bangkok for Your Buck
This Plano spot from Dallas restaurant veterans is a must-try if you’re looking for authentic flavor on a budget.
Archive and Alchemy: Apothecary Reopens as a Two-Room Experience
Apothecary fills the Rye space and adds two names. Confused? Wait till you try the cocktails.
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Upscale Bar Bites x Dive Bar Prices: Meet Rising Tides, East Dallas’ New Cocktail Dive
How’s a game of Galaga, cheap Coors (or an affordable cocktail) and katsu chicken tenders sound about now?
Applebee’s Dollarita — the Sugar Daddy of Drink Deals — Is Back This Sunday
Sunday is National Margarita Day and what better way to make you hate your life choices on Monday morning than by celebrating with Dollaritas?
Whiskey Riot Returns to Dallas This March
You could sample 200 types of whiskey. But should you? (No, says the spit bucket.)
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The Best $10 You’ll Spend in Dallas: A Whiskey Shot with a Brown Gravy Back
Is it a shot or is it Sunday dinner? And should it come with an ankle monitor?
Dallas Bars Wrapped: The Spots That Sold the Most Booze in 2025
In a city of lushes, these are the lushiest.
The Best Holiday Pop-Ups Around Dallas
The Italian Disco Night along with Feast of Seven Fishes at Easy Slider is our new holiday crush.
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Best Places in Dallas To Work Remotely
From coffee shops and libraries to bookstores and bars, there are some great places to get remote work done in Dallas.
11 Best Dive Bars in Dallas with Sticky Floors, Just How We Like ‘Em
Family in town and need a strong drink in a dark bar? Sames.
The East Dallas Social Club: Fun with a Splash of Advocacy (Like a Martini)
It’s the holidays … looking for some new friends and a good cause. We found one.
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Where to Get the Dirtiest Martinis in Dallas
You know what you need? A dirty martini from MIke’s Gemini Twin.