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Dallas Observer: 50 Best Bars in Dallas

By Garlic-chan•43 Places

Inwood Tavern

Bar
7717 Inwood Rd

chill neighborhood bar, easy laid back crowd

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Ladylove Lounge & Sound

Cocktail Bar
310 W 7th St

stylish cocktail bar downtown with a great sound system

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Cold Beer Company

Dive Bar • (214) 370-9301 • WEBSITE
3600 Main St

no frills dive in deep ellum, cheap cold beer

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Parliament

Cocktail Bar • (469) 804-4321 • WEBSITE
2418 Allen St

sleek spot with really well made cocktails

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Milo Butterfingers

Bar • (214) 368-9212 • WEBSITE
5645 Smu Blvd

casual smu area hangout with a big patio

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Katy Trail Ice House

Beer Garden • (214) 468-0600 • WEBSITE
3127 Routh St

laid back beer garden right off the katy trail

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Lee Harvey’s Dive In

Swimming Pool • (214) 915-8360
1315 Beaumont St

funky deep ellum dive with a backyard patio and pool

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Cosmo's

Dive Bar • (214) 826-4200 • WEBSITE
1212 Skillman St

easygoing dive bar, good for cheap drinks

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Stan’s Blue Note

Sports Bar • (214) 827-1977 • WEBSITE
2908 Greenville Avenue

casual sports bar for catching the game

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Ship's Lounge

Dive Bar • (214) 823-0418 • WEBSITE
1613 Greenville Ave

quirky nautical themed dive on greenville

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The Mansion Restaurant

American • (214) 443-4747 • WEBSITE
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd

upscale hotel bar at the mansion on turtle creek

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Mike’s Gemini Twin

Cocktail Bar • (214) 377-9356
1902 S Harwood St

moody cocktail bar tucked into the cedars

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Barbara's Pavillion

Dive Bar • (217) 941-2145 • WEBSITE
325 Centre St

old school dive known for karaoke nights

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Armoury D.E.

Bar • (972) 803-5151 • WEBSITE
2714 Elm St

laid back deep ellum bar, solid beer list

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Alexandre's

Gay Bar • (214) 559-0720 • WEBSITE
4026 Cedar Springs Rd

classic piano bar on cedar springs, good for singalongs

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Clifton Club

Cocktail Bar
3333 N Fitzhugh Ave

cozy cocktail bar with a speakeasy feel

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Lakewood Landing

Dive Bar • (214) 823-2410 • WEBSITE
5818 Live Oak St

old school lakewood dive known for its burgers

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Peak inn

Dive Bar • (214) 377-8828 • WEBSITE
132 N Peak St

no frills dive near baylor

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Dubliner

Pub • (214) 818-0911 • WEBSITE
2818 Greenville Ave

classic irish pub on greenville, good for pints

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Strangeways

Beer Bar • (214) 823-7800 • WEBSITE
2429 N Fitzhugh Ave

craft beer bar with a huge rotating tap list

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Thomas Avenue Beverage Co.

Restaurant • (214) 979-0452 • WEBSITE
2901 Thomas Ave

polished cocktail spot, locals call it tabc

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Midnight Rambler

Cocktail Bar • (214) 261-4601 • WEBSITE
1530 Main St

swanky cocktail den inside the joule hotel

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The Rose Room

Gay Bar • (214) 559-0650 • WEBSITE
3911 Cedar Springs Rd

legendary drag show venue on cedar springs

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Brick & Bones

Fried Chicken Joint • (469) 914-6776 • WEBSITE
2713 Elm St

fried chicken joint with a solid bar side

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Single Wide

Dive Bar • (214) 824-5588 • WEBSITE
2110 Greenville Ave

trailer park themed dive on greenville

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Hidden Door

Gay Bar • (214) 526-0620 • WEBSITE
5025 Bowser Ave

cash only dive bar, a real institution

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St Pete's Dancing Marlin

Bar • (214) 698-1511 • WEBSITE
2730 Commerce St

deep ellum bar with a fun rooftop patio

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Xaman Cafe

Café • (469) 687-0005 • WEBSITE
334 W Jefferson Blvd

coffee shop by day, hidden speakeasy bar inside

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Round-Up Saloon and Dance Hall

Gay Bar • (214) 522-9611 • WEBSITE
3912 Cedar Springs Rd

country western gay bar with line dancing

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A Step Up Lounge

Karaoke Bar • (214) 351-5881
3720 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 115

no frills karaoke bar, sing your heart out

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The Grapevine Bar

Dive Bar • (214) 522-8466 • WEBSITE
2213 Butler St

laid back dive with a great jukebox

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Whiskeys

Whisky Bar • (972) 998-3879 • WEBSITE
835 Exposition Ave

whiskey focused bar with a massive selection

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Libertine Bar

Bar • (214) 824-7900 • WEBSITE
2101 Greenville Ave

greenville avenue staple with a solid patio

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Tiny Victories

Cocktail Bar • (972) 685-7066 • WEBSITE
604 N Tyler St

cozy cocktail bar in bishop arts

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Bowen House

Cocktail Bar • (214) 484-1385 • WEBSITE
2614 Boll St

stylish uptown cocktail bar with a patio

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Easy Slider

Burger Joint
211 S Akard St

burger spot with sliders and a full bar

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The Goat

Dive Bar • (214) 327-8119 • WEBSITE
7248 Gaston Ave

unpretentious dive bar on gaston ave

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Saint Valentine

Bar
4800 Bryan St

moody cocktail bar with a romantic vibe

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Black Swan Saloon

Speakeasy • (214) 749-4848
1623 N Hall St, Dallas, TX 75204

hidden speakeasy with top notch cocktails

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The Old Monk

Pub • (214) 821-1880 • WEBSITE
2847 N Henderson Ave

belgian style pub with a great beer list

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Twilite Lounge

Bar • (214) 741-2121 • WEBSITE
2640 Elm St

deep ellum dive with a laid back patio

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Boxcar DTX

Cocktail Bar • (214) 238-7945 • WEBSITE
4509 Greenville Ave Ste B

modern cocktail bar on lower greenville

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Sue Ellen's

Gay Bar • (214) 559-0707 • WEBSITE
3014 Throckmorton St

longtime lesbian bar institution on cedar springs

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