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Dallas Bar Named Among Top Historic Bars in the U.S.

By Aaren Prody

Jul 24, 2025

We don't always want to go back to the 50s, but when we do, there's bourbon.

A Guided Culinary Tour of Plano’s Boardwalk at Granite Park

By Austin Zook

Jul 17, 2025

The Boardwalk at Granite Park is home to a number of excellent restaurants. Why limit yourself to one?

Lakewood's Times Ten Cellars Celebrates 20 Years

By Chandler Gibson

Jul 15, 2025

Times Ten Cellars celebrates 20 years of supplying wine to its neighbors. Is a parade in order? We think perhaps.

A Wine Pro Picks the Best Boxed Wine, Because It's Hot and Everything Cost Too Much

By Jeff Siegel

Jul 15, 2025

America needs a boxed wine boom. We're here to start it.

If You Like Piña Coladas, Try These This Summer

By Aaren Prody

Jul 10, 2025

July 10 is national piña colada day. You probably won't get caught in the rain, but they might cool you off anyway.

Booze: When Moderation Is a Political Mindfield

By Jeff Siegel

Jun 29, 2025

Cheers to moderation! The federal government will soon tell you to drink in moderation. What is that exactly? Who knows?

A Cocktail Bar Is Exactly What Meow Wolf Needed

By Aaren Prody

Jun 23, 2025

Looks like people really do read suggestion cards. Getting tipsy in a psychedelic wormhole is what the summer needs.

Best Summertime Deals at Dallas Restaurants and Bars

By Tyler Daniels

Jun 21, 2025

Ease the pain of this heat and the cost of everything with some summertime specials around Dallas.

A Guide to One of Dallas' Most Prolific Agave Bars (And its Happy Hour)

By Aaren Prody

Jun 14, 2025

Las Almas Rotas is one of Dallas' most prolific agave bars. Here's where to start.

The Donn of Tiki at Angelika Will Explore Tiki's Texas Roots

By Kelly Dearmore

Jun 11, 2025

Dallas Tiki Week event takes a look at how uniquely American tiki culture is while looking back at its creator's Lone Star origins.

This Lower Greenville Bar is Channeling Don Draper and You Should Too

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

May 12, 2025

The Apothecary has a new menu of cocktails, a tour of decades that lasts through August.

Where to Find Cheap Margaritas in Dallas for Cinco de Mayo

By Maria Lawson

May 5, 2025

It's Monday, but it's also Cinco de Mayo. Now get out there and make us proud.

Where Dallas Dining Goes Full-On Las Vegas

By Desiree Gutierrez

May 2, 2025

No flight required. These Dallas restaurants channel the Strip’s over-the-top spirit.

Where to Get the Dirtiest Slut-Muffin Martinis in Dallas

By Desiree Gutierrez

Apr 2, 2025

TikTokers have resurrected the century-old cocktail. We'll leave our dirty cocktail-making to the experts.

12 Bars in Dallas to Toast National Espresso Martini Day

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Mar 14, 2025

We have more photos of espresso martinis on our phones than we do of our kids.

We Got the Receipts: Here Are The Most Popular Bars in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Feb 11, 2025

We like to keep an eye on the most popular drinking establishments in Dallas. Here's where we drank in February.

Garrison Brothers to Release Limited Edition Bourbon To Support Texas State Parks

By Chris Wolfgang

Feb 7, 2025

Sipping a bourbon and supporting parks and wildlife? Sounds like a win-win.

Annual Whiskey Festival Will Return to Dallas With 200+ Whiskies

By Melanie Hernandez

Jan 20, 2025

Like a sip of a lil' something? Whiskey riots will have lots of fun sips this March.

Tiny New Bar, Boxcar, Is a Trip

By Aaren Prody

Dec 31, 2024

The newest cocktail lounge in Dallas takes you around the world. No ticket required.

Guy Fieri To Host Meet and Greet at Spec's in Dallas This Weekend

By Aaren Prody

Dec 6, 2024

Internationally renowned chef Guy Fieri is hosting a meet and greet this weekend at Spec's in Dallas. Sorry, vodka lovers.

Cocktails & Spirits

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Cocktails & Spirits

The Best Bars in Dallas, Ranked

The Best Happy Hours in Dallas

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