Dallas Bars

While mention of the great state of Texas may call to mind images of cowboys, cows and sheriffs on a power trip, Dallas is actually a place where the nightlife scene is just about as hip as anywhere else in the country and you don’t need to know how to wrangle a bull to enjoy it. Twenty-somethings and SMU students have their beer-slamming havens, thirty-somethings have plenty of wine and martini bars, and everyone who has an insatiable appetite for dancing has their pick from plenty of dance clubs that offer every type of music you can move your feet to. Somewhere in the mix you can also find places to hang your hat and ride a mechanical bull, since it just wouldn’t be Texas if there weren’t a mechanical bull involved. And what kind of progressive culture would we be living in if there weren’t a thriving gay scene as well? Big D has a variety of rainbow-happy bars that are wildly popular and pleased to serve everyone from flamboyant boys in pink to gritty babes in leather.

Here are some of the best Dallas bars to have some food and drinks while hanging out with your friends:

Across the Street Bar

5625 Yale Blvd., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.363.0660
When there's no one at the Across the Street Bar it's hard to tell that the joint could ever be popular. But when a Dallas band is playing, it would be impossible to miss. The enormous club gets happening on nights that live rock bands come to play, which is several nights a week. A huge Marilyn Monroe mural stares at the crowd from behind the stage while dancers grab a drink at the bar. Super cheap pitchers beat all the other bars in town at only two-dollars. Every Wednesday night psychedelic drum jams rock Across the Street Bar and into the weekend rock takes over with usually awesomely long sets. There's no better—or cheaper—place in Dallas to drink and rock out simultaneously.

Adair's Saloon

2624 Commerce St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.939.9900
It's a little bit of country and a little bit of rock n' roll that make Adair's Saloon come to life as one of the better bars in Dallas. Live country music and great burgers make the dive bar a prime destination for college kids and cowgirls. There's the essential pool table and shuffleboard in the back that get more action on busy nights, but usually Adair's Saloon is a prime Dallas lunch spot due to their half-pound burgers. Snagging a bar stool at the main bar is ideal, but the booths in the back by the pool table allow for better conversation and people walking. Adair's is a little bit of classic Texas wrapped up in one Dallas bar.

Art Bar

2803 Main St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.939.0077
In Deep Ellum, the Art Bar is part of the Club Clearview Complex that features various nationally touring acts, local artists and Dallas bands. The Art Bar is an intimate club that invites Texas performers of all kinds—singers, songwriters, comedians, magicians and poets—to take the stage. On Friday nights the bar has a poetry slam with walk-ups welcome and Saturday nights are open mic with more walk-ups welcome. Art lines the walls and a hip Dallas crowd fills the bar. A live DJ spins dance music when other events aren't scheduled making Art Bar a great place to stop by just to see what's happening on any given night.

Bailey's 1st & 10 Sports Bar

6465 E. Mockingbird Ln., Ste. 316, Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.828.0055
When it's time for a Mavericks or Cowboys game, locals know to head over to the Eastside of Dallas in the Hillside neighborhood to catch the game at Bailey's. The sports bar isn't glamorous but that makes it all the better to watch sports, swig beers and buy ribs by the pound. If sports fans aren't in the mood for a slab of meat with their pitcher of beer from the bar, Bailey's also offers nachos, burgers, sandwiches and an array of fried Dallas favorites. Grab a seat in the corner and cozy up with a pitcher and chicken wings to settle in at the sports bar for a game.

Balcony Club

1825 Abrams Rd., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.826.8104
Easily one of the best jazz clubs in Dallas, the Balcony Club is a romantic live jazz venue that never fails to become completely packed when there is music. Next to the historic Lakewood Theatre, Balcony Club serves up notoriously delicious martinis—try the chocolate martini—to everyone from business people to students. The booths and cocktail tables are a commodity when the intimate club becomes crowded but there can be a reasonable turnover for those who have to stand. A destination in Dallas for a drink at the bar and great jazz, the Balcony Club takes the cake any day.

Bar Belmont

901 Fort Worth Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.393.2300
Situated on a stone precipice in the glamorous Belmont Hotel, the Bar Belmont has a fabulous view if the Dallas skyline as well as a set up that makes for optimal people watching of the upscale patrons in the Dallas bar. The modern décor of the lounge invites all types of folks to saunter in and order a martini and a few appetizers to nibble on. Bar Belmont is a popular place for neighborhood locals or young businesspeople to talk about the day's happenings in comfort. A beautiful terrace gives a great view of the sunset on any given night if staring at the bar back isn't on the agenda. Close enough to downtown to be chic, Bar Belmont is one of the underestimated but always-fabulous Dallas bars.

Barley House

5612 Yale Blvd., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.824.0306
Open every day of the week, the Barley House is Dallas' go-to place for a good time, live music and specials. The bar brings in local Dallas and Texas area bands as well as national touring acts, but the local guys and girls are really the ones to see. When there isn't a band playing live music, bar flies are able to get up and try their hand in front of the crowd crooning karaoke songs or it can just be a kick back night at the bar with great food offered by the adjoining East Side Grill. The low-key nights are the ones to take advantage of the pool table and video games, and with over 60 types of beer on tap, there will always be enough beer to drink at the Dallas bar.

Bill's Hideaway

4144 Buena Vista St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.559.2966
In a gay and lesbian part of town, Bill's Hideaway is a great bar to grab a drink and relax after work or on the weekends. The front room of the bar has a baby grand piano that various artists come to play everything from show tunes to jazz on. Between the front bar and back bar a beautiful patio area with a water fountain, gazebo and greenery offers seating. The patio is the perfect spot to enjoy a mimosa on a weekend morning in the warm Dallas sun. But for those nights when Dallas gays and lesbians just want to have a good time at a laid-back bar, Bill's Hideaway has pool tables and TVs in the back bar to provide entertainment. The bar is open from the crack of dawn on, perfect for those who have spent the whole night out and need a pick-me-up in the wee hours of the morning.

Billiard Bar

1920 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.826.7665
There's no way to beat cheap drinks and a night of billiards on one of eight tables at the Billiard Bar in Dallas. Spend the night at the bar with friends listening to some jams on the jukebox or go alone to have a low-key night instead of a wild night out in Dallas. There is half-priced pool on Sunday and Monday plus super cheap drinks during happy hour. The Lower Greenville location has friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere that anyone can enjoy in Dallas.

Blarney Stone

2116 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.821.7099
Not every Irish pub has to be over the top with singing leprechauns and a field of clovers—okay, maybe they're not that bad, but Blarney Stone is not one of the typical over the top Irish pubs. Instead, the Dallas bar takes its Irish influences from the friendly service and great beers served in a true Irish pub. An outside patio in front is the perfect place to enjoy a pint of Guiness at Blarney Stone and watch the crowds go by or sit by the huge 20-foot fish tank for feeding time and root for the best fish. Several TVs in the bar have sports on and a jukebox plays great rock, pop and oldies. There are no dancing leprechauns here, but there are cold beers served with a smile.

British Rose Restaurant & Pub

8989 Forest Ln., Ste. 100, Dallas, TX; Tel. 972.690.8340
A family restaurant during the day and raucous bar at night, British Rose Restaurant and Pub takes care of the local Dallas urge for drinking in a European pub atmosphere. A British flag is among the decorations meant to make the pub feel a little more like it's from across the Atlantic than from across the south border. There is English fare on the menu like shepherd's pie or fish and chips but the cuisine is alongside Dallas favorites like nachos and chicken fried steak. Dallas families come in for dinner and only get a hint ant the drinking that starts when happy hour does. When the families are out, the real bar fun starts on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights when there's karaoke!

Buddies II

4025 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.526.0887
>Dallas lesbians have found the best bar to hang out, dance and meet new people at in Buddies II. Drinks specials like one-dollar tequila shots are offered during the daily happy hour along with tons of other drink options. Buddies II is also boy friendly with a "Boys Night Out" on Thursday instead of a ladies night out. The Dallas bar in Oak Lawn also has a swimming pool during warm months, karaoke and volleyball. Saturday nights are for country music dancing but every night there is something special going on. If all else fails, Buddies II has friendly bartenders who know how to make a great martini.

Cadillac Bar

1800 N. Market St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.999.0662
Margaritas and tacos aren't the only thing the Cadillac Bar does right. For premium sports viewing the bar has mounted TVs throughout so fans will never miss a second of the game between their chips and salsa. Mexican flare and food make the environment tasty and fun at the Cadillac Bar, a location that has become a Dallas staple. The restaurant is family friendly offering a kids menu where picky kids can get a cheese pizza if they aren't feeling the Mexican food. The Cadillac Bar is a great place to go for a meal or a full on fiesta.

Candle Room

5039 Willis Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.370.4155
Only members are allows into the super elite Candle Room in Dallas, and for good reason. The ultra swanky décor—velvet, leather and fine furniture—are lit by candles and dimmed chandeliers. Young Dallas professionals hold membership to the Candle Room to socialize and network at the bar without having to worry about yelling over dance music or screening out the low-lifes. There are DJs however, who spin house, rock, hip-hop and dance for those that are interested in a little more of a dance club setting. The supermodel-type girls are worth the membership fee, even if it means standing at the bar and watching them.

Chateau Wine Market and Bodega Bar

4515 Travis St., Ste. 101, Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.528.9463
\Right off the Knox strip in Dallas the Chateau Wine Bar and Bodega Bar houses one of the largest wine selections in all of Dallas. With over 1,500 wines it's almost impossible to ever try them all—almost. Customers can pop in to just pick up a few bottles or take the newly acquired bottle to the back of the store where a the little Bodega Bar is situated with its atmospheric lighting and personal seating. At the bar, if customers don't want to open their new bottle, wines are available by the glass, half bottle or full bottle along with a limited menu. Thursday nights are the best for the adventurous wine drinking as live music accompanies wine tasting. There's no better way to drink or buy a wine in Dallas than at the Chateau Wine Market and Bodega Bar.

Clear Ultra Lounge

1313 Main St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.289.1847
One of Downtown Dallas' premiere nightclubs has the hottest people and the best drinks being slung at the bar. Clear is super exclusive as a member's only club to keep the hood rats on the other side of the velvet ropes and let all the high rollers have a go at the bar. The lounge is in an old bank location and has been turned into a modern, chic club with high-class DJs spinning some of the best contemporary music in Dallas. For those who are lucky enough to get in, Clear Ultra Lounge is a one-of-a-kind club and bar to enjoy.

Club Babalu

2910 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.953.0300
In the Uptown Dallas area, Club Babalu rocks the night with Latin music and hot bodies. A live DJ spins Salsa and merengue while men prowl between stops at the bar. At Club Babalu it feels like a Miami Latin club with the intimate dance floor and stage for those who want to show off their dancing skills. The bar makes great cocktails that are worth the price and the cocktail waitresses have amazing skill at navigating the club. Wednesday nights have free dance lessons and Sunday nights have rock en espanol but every night has great dancing.

Club Clearview

2803 Main St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.939.0077
Everyone from national bands like the Dixie Chicks and Red Hot Chili Peppers to local Dallas bands have played the Clearview in Deep Ellum over the years. The Texas club has become something of an institution, built from a warehouse in 1985. Locals and those who enjoy the Deep Ellum area know they can almost always expect a good show at the Clearview. To meet everyone's drinking needs, several bars make up the Club Clearview Complex—Art Bar, Blind Lemon and Club Clearview—which is accessible from each of the clubs and bars. If one bar seems too crowded, it's a cinch to head to a different one and ensure quick, quality drinking.

Club Dada

2720 Elm St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.744.3232
As a well-known Dallas live music venue in Deep Ellum, Club Dada invites all types of performance artists onto the three stages at the bar. Huge bands like the Dixie Chicks and Ben Harper all the way down to local Dallas bands playing their first show have the opportunity to take the stage at Club Dada throughout the week. Depending on the performance, spontaneous dancing may break out and drinking is a given. On top of having a great crowd, staff and music, Club Dada has a 16-track digital and live recording setup that can record performances from the stage. Art in music and visuals are what make the bar a great in Dallas.

Cosmo Restaurant & Bar

1212 Skillman St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.826.4200
Right in the middle of a Dallas neighborhood, Cosmo Restaurant and Bar is a favorite with locals who can have a short walk to their neighborhood haunt. A fireplace and great mood lighting make the bar a nice place to relax over the signature cosmo in a large glass while listening to hits come one after the other from the jukebox. The trendy Lakewood crowd takes over the bar on nights and weekends with martinis in hand. Come early for prime seating and to munch on decidedly delicious gourmet pizzas that are made when you order.

Curtain Club

2800 Main St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.742.2336
Part of the Club Clearview Complex, the Curtain Club hosts local Dallas talent on a regular basis and battles for the title of being the best live music club in Texas. The Deep Ellum rock venue has had nationally and worldwide recognized artists perform on its stage and manages to sell out the club on a regular basis. Some of the best bartenders at any live music joint in Dallas tend bar at the Curtain club and sling strong drinks to friendly crowds. The first Friday of the month the Club Clearview Complex offers a Deep Ellum event, Deep Friday, where one cover charge covers live music at eight clubs. These clubs are the best in Dallas and make it a great night out on the town.

Dallas Eagle

2515 Inwood Rd., Ste. 107, Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.357.4375
Nothing goes together better than peanut butter and jelly except Levis and leather. The Dallas Eagle is a bear's gay bar in Dallas, Texas that embraces the bear lifestyle with men donning leather and their jeans to get down—to the music. Unique events that are bear friendly take place at the bar weekly like shirtless night, underwear night, uniform night and the obligatory leather night by Leather Knights. All nights at the Dallas bar have dancing, leather and plenty of delicious bear men for the picking. Keep in mind that Sunday night might be the best at the gay bar with "Blast off." Enter at your own risk.

Dubliner

2818 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.818.0911
As one of the best Irish pubs in Dallas, the Dubliner offers 32 Scotch and Irish whiskeys, ale and cider on tap and numerous beers by the bottle from around the world. On top of all the booze at the bar they also offers authentic Irish pub fare like the Welsh rarebit and typical American pub grub like the club sandwich. There's always plenty of room to sit at with a 30-foot mahogany bar except on St. Patrick's Day when the bar extends its capacity with a tent and several extra bars making the celebration one of the greatest in Dallas. The front patio is a nice place to sit and enjoy a pint while watching traffic go by if it gets to be too much inside with all the Irish energy.

Elm Street Bar

2812 Elm St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.653.1668
There are cowboys and cowgirls everywhere in Texas, but there's also a huge rocker's scene. The Elm Street Bar is where all the rock 'n' roll types go to play a few games of pool, pop quarters into the juke box and sip a cold one at the bar. Alternative rock brings in all types of Dallas folks from the local college students to the well-seasoned rockers. Local Dallas bands sometimes come in to play live music at the bar in Deep Ellum. Elm Street Bar is the perfect Dallas neighborhood bar to get a weekly does of leopard print and rock.

Escapade 2001

10701 Finnell St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.654.9950
There's no better place in North Texas to dance the night away to Notenas, cumbias, duranguense and rancheras music than at Escapade 2001. The Mexican nightclub has great bartenders and a hot crowd that love to dance the night away no matter what day of the week it is. Dallas has notoriously beautiful women so it's no surprise that the dance club has a "Ladies Hottest Bikini Contest," but they also give love to the ladies by having a "Men's Best Chest Contest." Amazing drink specials—one dollar well drinks!—and superb events make the Dallas bar and club a great place to get some partying done at.

Firewater Bar & Grill

10261 Technology Blvd. E., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.352.5700
The Firewater Bar and Grill does more than just food and music. The North Dallas location has state of the art sound, color lit water fountains, an indoor and outdoor bar, great live entertainment and far more. An outdoor fireplace sets the mood while patrons can enjoy a drink and seafood, steaks or burgers from the menu. The amphitheater style stage allows about 500 people to get a fantastic view of the live entertainment that can be a local Dallas band or a nationally touring act. Billiards tables add to the casual atmosphere and make the Firewater Bar and Grill a great place to go.

Gilley's Dallas

1135 S. Lamar St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.421.2021
The original Gilley's that was in the 1980 movie Urban Cowboy burned down in 1989 but was brought back to life somewhere along the line to again become one of the best country-western bar and dance clubs in Dallas. An enormous dance floor, full service restaurant and even bigger showroom make Gilley's one of the prime locations to host events. Plasma screens throughout, pool, video games and even a mechanical bull make the Dallas bar seem like a neighborhood bar magnified. Cowboys can mosey up to one of the many bars or take their cowgirl to the outside patio for a breath of fresh Texas air. Plan ahead when going to Gilley's because they host everything from country concerts to boxing tournaments.

Gingerman

2718 Boll St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.754.8771
Taking in the good life is easy at Gingerman where over 70 beers are on tap, fine wine and cigars are offered plus there are fabulous food accompaniments. The Dallas location is the second in he Gingerman chain and has pioneered friendly service for the bar and restaurant. After enjoying a few beers or glasses of wine the menu is a good list to reference with snacks and sandwiches. A "Beer Companion" plate offers mixed cheeses, salami, olives, pickles, fresh fruit and a sliced baguette that can be enjoyed in the beer garden, or for those who need a little more, try the bratwurst sandwich. There's no way to go wrong at the Dallas location of Gingerman's with their great food and bar.

Grapevine Bar

3902 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.522.8466
There aren't many bars in Dallas, or any where for that matter, that can say they have a full size basketball court out back behind the patio. That's the kind of bar Grapevine Bar is, though. Everyone from yuppie lawyers to the local gay and lesbian crowd flood the bar on any given night. Not that the Dallas pub is a gay bar, more like a widely accepting bar that allows everyone to get together and hang out without judging. A huge pool table and two bars keep people busy, but the Grapevine is often just the last stop of the night before heading home. Great bartenders and the eclectic Dallas crowd make the bar a great place to go just to people watch and enjoy the atmosphere.

Greenville Avenue Seafood and Jazz

2104 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.826.6376
Live jazz every night of the week makes Greenville Avenue Seafood and Jazz a nice place to go, but the authentic Cajun cuisine makes it excellent. The lower Greenville restaurant has quite the menu with appetizers like alligator cheesecake—savory cheesecake with alligator meat—or entrees like crawfish ettoufee—crawfish tail meat with a creamy sassafras sauce—among others that are all Cajun classics. The bar serves up a nice selection of wine and beer to accompany the restaurant selections and a comprehensive dessert menu is sure to end the night on a sweet note.

Gypsy Tea Room

2548 Elm St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.651.0789
Bringing some of the best up-and-coming acts to Dallas and hosting nationally touring acts, the Gypsy Tea Room is the place to go for live bands in Dallas. The Tea Room is a smaller space with a vintage bar and the adjoining ballroom has a traditional bar but can hold over 700 people. The Gypsy Tea Room has a great location in Deep Ellum that makes it easy to access from all parts of Dallas and even all of Texas. Bands that aren't yet playing huge coliseums and stadiums or want to play a more intimate show make sure to book the Gypsy Tea Room. Get a drink and see an awesome band, there's not much more to wish for than that.

Illusions

4100 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.252.0552
Everyone is welcome at Illusions to partake in a fun and friendly night of pool, darts or just having a few drinks with old and new friends. Throughout the week there are various female impersonators who put on some of the best shows in Dallas and are some of the prettiest drag queens in the South. Daily drink specials can quench thirst for reasonable prices during happy hour. The Dallas gay bar allows all kinds of people to hang out in an accepting atmosphere where they can just be themselves.

Industry Bar

5427 Beltline Rd., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.274.7201
All it takes to make some Dallas sports fans happy is enough TVs to see the game, beer and hot wings. Okay, sure some also enjoy the pool tables and video games at the Industry Bar, but the wall-to-wall televisions make watching one of the Dallas sports teams win just that much sweeter. The bar offers buckets of beer and a fine offering of premiums like Red Stripe and Fat Tire. Sports fans that work up an appetite can peruse a limited menu of pub grub that is based on appetizers, burgers and sandwiches. The bar has karaoke on Wednesday nights and brings in DJs on the weekend to spin dance music. There's not much, much there's also not much more to need.

J. Pepe's

3619 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.821.6431
Boasting Tex-Mex with a swimming pool, there's nothing better than good food and a great way to cool off on a hot day than going to J. Pepe's right in the middle of Greenville Avenue. The restaurant has a full menu of delicious Tex-Mex cuisine as well as a full bar with killer margaritas. In front and out back of the restaurant there are huge patios for plenty of outside seating that often host the live music on weekends. J. Pepe's brings Mexican resort hotels to Dallas with their unique restaurant, bar and swimming pool combination that is any party goer's dream. Bring your floaties though, after one too many margaritas there's no lifeguard to save you.

JR's Bar & Grill

3923 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.528.1004
Old meets new—décor that is—in JR's Bar and Grill where Dallas gays and lesbians congregate to chow on pub grub and dance like there's no tomorrow. Each night has its own unique theme like Monday's "Queer Factor"—an eating contest—or the Tuesday and Thursday drag show. Pool tables and wireless internet are available for those who aren't feeling the bar vibe, but there's a lot to be felt. The multi-level Dallas bar and restaurant has plenty of places to hang out and people watch with a cocktail in hand. Regardless of orientation, the bar is a friendly place to make your neighborhood bar.

July Alley

8019 Forest Trail, Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.747.2809
One of Dallas' hottest nightlife scenes in Deep Ellum has plenty of bars to choose from, but July Alley is one of the local Dallas folk's favorites. The alternative looking bartenders sling drinks that are exceptionally cheap during the Monday to Friday happy hours. TVs, billiards, a jukebox and poker games provide hours of entertainment at the bar for those who like to participate in more activity than just raising a beer to their lips. There are eight beers on tap and over 50 by the bottle as well as a wide liquor selection at the bar. Dallas locals flock to July Alley throughout the year, not just in July.

Kinki Lounge

3606 B Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.874.0400
As one of the membership-only clubs on Greenville Avenue, Kinki's Lounge makes the club worth the membership fee. Dallas elite who want to be seen or spend time out of the lay public's eye head to the lounge to mingle with upscale folks and to dance to the live DJ music. The VIP room of the club—isn't everyone a VIP already?—Taboo Room has a glass wall separating it from the rest of the club. Private valet at a separate entrance opens onto the Taboo room with its own bathroom and private bar plus leopard print rotating beds. Celebrities swing by the club to get some privacy in a Dallas club atmosphere and others enjoy the upscale atmosphere.

Kismet Lounge

3707 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.823.8883
Every night at Kismet Lounge ladies get in free to dance and drink at the bar and club. The Turkish décor of the club—supple folds of red material lining the walls lit by gold—make the relaxing lounge a classy place to sip a martini or enjoy a hookah. The weekly food, drink and hookah specials at the bar make Kismet Lounge worth a visit during the week to get away from the humdrum of downtown Dallas life. The best night for dancing is on Friday when a live DJ pumps out the tunes for Dallas singles to mingle. Try a mojito or a Turkish martini to liven up the night.

Lakewood Bar & Grill

6340 Gaston Ave. Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.826.3888
Billiards, live music and amazing pub grub make the Lakewood Bar and Grill worth spending the night at. Mostly local Dallas rock bands don the stage, but when there's no band booked the joint turns into a karaoke bar—usually Tuesday nights. The pool tables and video games are a great diversion for those who get bored while drinking on slow nights, but the Dallas bar usually ends up with a friendly crowd looking for a good time. The happy hour is a great time to head over for food and drink specials at Lakewood Bar and Grill or just watch the current Cowboys or Rockets game at the bar.

Libertine Bar

2101 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.824.7900
Those that don't want to be in a bar with more colorful sugary cocktails that they can count on one hand have found their home at Libertine Bar. The shotgun style bar has rows of booths overlooking the Dallas club scene and a bar that runs the length of the room. Serving up Texas pub grub along with some updated choices, the bar specializes in ales and vintage cocktails. The Lower Greenville location is popular and ideal for those that like to kick it in a classy part of Dallas without having to deal with outsiders.

Library Bar

3015 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.224.3144
There's no better place in Dallas than the Library Bar at The Melrose Hotel, Dallas to meet for business or to impress someone. Black leather couches, dark wood paneling and walls of library books create the sophisticated atmosphere of the lounge. The Landmark restaurant across the way in the hotel also provides appetizers, sandwiches and salads to the Library Bar making it an appropriate place to dine during a business or social lunch. Nightly entertainment takes over after the weekly 5pm to 7pm cocktail hour, perfect for the Dallas businesspeople.

Loon Bar & Grill

3531 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.521.9598
Known for above average bar food and some of the stiffest drinks in Dallas, the Loon Bar and Grill is a place in the trendy West Village where trends don't matter. Probably because after a couple drinks, nothing matters as much. Somehow the Loon still remains the kind of bar where the tragically hip head when they need a bite to eat or are looking for a low-key night out in Dallas. The menu is infused with Italian flare and dishes right along typical Texas favorites like chicken fried steaks and burgers. The Dallas bar is the perfect place for all types of people to hang out whether or not they're from the West Village. With so many hipsters around, there's an awesome singles scene to take a part of in the dim lighting.

Louie's

1839 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.826.0505
The best thin crust pizza in Dallas is hidden away at this dark dive bar where those who are a big deal try to not be a big deal. The menu has typical bar fare plus their famous pizza and some pastas—and of course plenty of cold beer, but only by the bottle. Regulars sit at the bar chatting with the bartender while others choose to dine at the tables and booths. A tin ceiling and terracotta make the whole scene feel like something out of a movie about cowboys. Leave your spurs and 10-gallon hat at home though, before you mosey over to Louie's.

McKinney Avenue Tavern

2822 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.969.1984
When there's a Texas game on, McKinney Avenue Tavern fills up with local Dallas Uptowners looking to watch the game while getting a bite to eat and a drink at the bar. American bar food like appetizers, burgers and sandwiches are served up hot from the kitchen to keep sports fans fat and happy. Happy hours take off the sting of the price for drinks but food—like a platter of cheese sticks, jalapeno poppers, buffalo wings and chicken strips for four people—still has to be paid for. Good, friendly service at the bar, over 30 televisions and an outside patio can easily accommodate even the most fervent Dallas sports fans.

Medici Lounge

2404 Cedar Springs Rd., Ste. 400, Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.855.0202
The best night for ladies to go to Medici Lounge is on Thursday nights when the bar serves up free martinis between 8pm and 10pm. To get to the lounge club goers must board an elevator that brings them right up to the entrance of the club that features dark wood, black leather and Helmut Newton photographs. A high-class crowd fills the Dallas lounge and talk over the live DJ music. Plenty of vodka and martini choices at the bar await those in the hunt for a classy place to hang out in Dallas.

Monkey Bar

408 Exposition Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.827.1129
The Monkey Bar is a traditional island themed cocktail lounge with paper cocktail umbrellas and all. Patrons will forget they're in Dallas after a while and drift away to the Big Island when surrounded by tropical drinks and decorations like the 4-foot blind monkey. The most popular night of the week at Monkey Bar is "15 Minutes of Shame" when customers bring their own iPods, vinyls or CDs to play on Friday night. Cigars are welcome but the only think the Monkey Bar serves is drinks. The bar is one of the best in Dallas to get a little R and R in before stumbling home.

Muddy Waters

1518 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.823.1518
One of the institutions of Greenville Avenue is the Muddy Waters blues club with it's dark intimate setting that has set a precedent in the area of good music without having to pay through the nose for it. Some of the best blues artists in Dallas stop by Muddy Waters to enjoy a beer or to take the stage for an impromptu jam session. Up and coming Dallas rock bands also have had their fare share of time on the bar's stage while they make their Lower Greenville rounds. Muddy Waters is unpretentious and has friendly Dallas service. The club is a great place to take a first date or a friend for an enjoyable night out.

Palm Beach Reggae Club

2816 Main St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.742.4743
All reggae music and Caribbean food make the Palm Beach Reggae Club a unique dance club and bar in Dallas. Local Dallas and international reggae artists and DJs perform at the club inducing dancing for all ages of customers. On the bar menu, appetizers like Rasta Fries—fried vegetable sticks—and specialty cocktails like the Palm Beach keep those at the club full and happy. Straw and palm trees decorate the bar while murals of Bob Marley are throughout the Reggae Club. Get away from the hip-hop music most Dallas nightclubs play and enjoy a Red Stripe at Palm Beach Reggae Club.

Pearl

2038 Commerce St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.655.8824
In a Downtown Dallas historic building that used to be a hospital, Pearl has taken the space and turned it into a great live music venue with wonderful acoustics. With a glass-enclosed mezzanine VIP area and a balcony that can be rented out for private parties the bar and club is the perfect place to get a drink and catch a show that might be jazz, blues, Latin or classical. Several special cocktails and great happy hour prices draw Dallas locals in to mingle at the bar with very friendly bartenders and, of course, free popcorn.

Petrus Lounge

1217 Main St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.760.9000
Above the Luqa Restaurant in Downtown Dallas the Petrus Lounge takes being an upscale and classy bar to a whole new level—literally. The lounge has cushy couches, a chic bar and plasma televisions throughout the bar area. On the roof level, the Roof Garden has a great view of Downtown Dallas and a luxurious garden of palm trees, a pond and canopies. The Petrus Lounge is one of the only bars in Dallas that promises entertainment and relaxation.

Poor David's Pub

1313 S. Lamar St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.565.1295
Located down the street from Gilley's Dallas, Poor David's Pub is another well-known bar to see live music in Dallas. The bar and club has been supporting the local music scene since 1977 giving up-and-coming artists the chance to put their talent on display. The Dixie Chicks made their nightclub debut at Poor David's Pub and have gone on to far bigger venues all over the world. Friendly service at the bar and respectful Dallas folks fill the bar for shows and make the venue feel just as great a place as it was in 1977.

Press Box Grill

1623 Elm St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.747.8226
American fare and cold beer go together like bread and butter at the Press Box Grill in Downtown Dallas. Everybody from white to blue-collared workers feel comfortable at the bar after work to grad a burger and a drink before heading home or spending the night out on the town. The historic building that houses the Press Box Grill has dark wood and a newspaper motif that light up with the sun that shines through the bar's windows. Items on the menu are all under 13 dollars and are hearty portions of salads, sandwiches, burgers, steak and chicken entrees. The Press Box is the quintessential neighborhood bar with good food and good drinks every night of the week.

Pub Pegasus

3326 N. Fitzhugh Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.559.4663
Red bar stools surround a bar in the middle of a dark room and the only thing that sets Pub Pegasus apart from any ol' neighborhood bar is the shirtless male bartender serving an all male crowd. The gay bar has a low-key atmosphere on most nights with a rocking jukebox and pool tables to give the guys something to do. There is no glamorous disco at Pub Pegasus but the music is still good and the neighborhood gay bar brings in friendly faces and new ones all the time. The crowd is mostly middle-aged but they know how to get their drink on nonetheless.

Round-Up Saloon

3912 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.522.9611
Six different themed bar areas have been rounded up to make up the gay and lesbian friendly Round-Up Saloon. Victorian décor makes the daytime Parlor Bar a comfortable place to sip one of the 25 martinis on the menu or stick around into the night when the Parlor becomes a karaoke bar Sunday through Thursday nights. Real Dallas cowboys saunter to the Tool Shed Bar that features two full bar stations and authentic Western tool shed decorations. The bar connects to the covered Chute 5 Patio Bar with several pool tables and video screens plus free peanuts! Chute 5 is a nice break from the other higher energy bars like the Lonestar Bar in the main dance hall, The Horseshoe Bar—shaped like a horseshoe—and the Tequila Shack with over 40 premium tequilas. The hottest gay cowboys in Dallas converge at the Round-Up Saloon, so hop into those leather chaps and giddy up.

Service Bar

1919 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.824.8599
Tourists and college students mingle with Dallas locals at the Service Bar over drinks and entertainment. The front part of the long bar has karaoke where drinkers bring their shower voices to croon for the crowd while others prefer to enjoy the darts, billiards and video games. The full bar runs the length of the location that spills into a back patio where folks socialize in the Dallas night air. Outside, murals from Dallas artists decorate the patio and add color to the environment. Friendly service—the name must mean something, after all—and a good mix of people from everywhere make the bar a great place to grab a drink.

Shade

2114 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.828.9889
Before the sun sets and the night gets started at Shade, it might be mistaken for a sports bar with well dressed businesspeople, but it soon becomes clear that when the party needs to get started, the clubbers at this bar know how to do it right. Dallas professionals and party animals converge over martinis and beer bottles for the hottest Dallas DJs spinning trance, hip-hop and club music all night long. The beautiful women are on the dance floor not lounging at the bar which means the men better be prepared to get down. Each night features a new DJ and theme for Dallas locals to keep their club nights fresh. Shade accommodates all kinds of people who want to dance, drink and have a good time.

Side 2

2651 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 101, Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.528.2026
On a weekday afternoon the atmosphere is low-key and laid back at Side 2. Dallas locals might swing by for an after work drink at the bar in the brewery or to meet a friend. When the weekends roll around the bar takes on a whole new personality as a karaoke bar with a dance floor and great music. The Oak Lawn neighborhood is gay and lesbian friendly, so Side 2 fits right in with its welcoming atmosphere of the gay and lesbian community. It doesn't matter who comes in at Side 2, everyone is welcome in the relaxed Dallas bar.

Spike Global Grill

5312 E. Mockingbird Ln., Ste. 100, Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.288.8882
A casual lunch menu and sophisticated dinner menu of tapas, salads, desserts, appetizers and entrees make Spike Global Grill a great place to stop for a bite in Dallas. The restaurant and bar separates diners from the singles collected around the bar so those enjoying a date can whisper sweet nothings over their tiger shrimp tapas. There are several weekly events that the Dallas bar often hosts like "Rhumba Dallas" on Fridays or an old school and retro Tuesday night. Residents of the surrounding Loft and Phoenix housing get drink specials on Monday nights which up the ante for going to the bar and grill.

Stan's Blue Note: Texas Taphouse & Grill

2908 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 2124.827.1977
The full bar at Stan's Blue Note is more colorful and exciting on the inside than one would be able to guess from the bland outside. Black bar stools line the bar with bras hanging from the ceiling overhead due to the Dallas bar's popularity with bachelorette parties. Two patios extend the space to fit everyone in during Cowboys games when Stan's Blue Note becomes one of the most happening sports bars on lower Greenville. A pool table, TV screens and jukebox provide plenty of entertainment when the bar is slow, but it's a rare day when something isn't happening at Stan's.

Stout

1924 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.828.6262
Every weekday until 9pm the British restaurant and bar, Stout, has happy hour prices that lure Dallas businesspeople to the bar after work. When it's not the great prices that make the bar so tempting, it's the fabulous beer selection and British ambiance that sends Dallas citizens back to their pre-pilgrim roots. Stained glass, dark wood and leather manage to project class and authenticity throughout the large bar. A pool table in the back and a few dartboards give other entertainment options than ordering something from the menu or mingling around the bar. A nice start out Stout before a night out on the town could be just what the doctor ordered.

Stroker's Icehouse Bar and Grill

9304 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214. 351.5252
Bikinis, burgers and bikers make Stroker's Icehouse Bar and Grill one of the best biker hangouts in Dallas. The Grill serves up sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs with creative biker names like "Rat's Good Ole Hot Dog" or "Bigun Burger." Live music on the weekends tops the week off for the Dallas bikers who spend the week at the bar with theme nights like lingerie night or bikini night while playing pool and getting beers at the bar. Texas Hold 'Em tournaments are held on Mondays and Wednesdays so bikers can win enough money at the bar to head next door to Stroker's Dallas bike shop and buy a new chopper. Well maybe not that much, but it's worth a try when it comes with lovely biker ladies.

Suede Bar & Grill

2008 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.828.1144
Unfortunately, despite what the name may denote, the Suede Bar and Grill doesn't mean that it's full of cowboys and cowgirls in suede chaps. Instead the suede in this Greenville bar and grill is the curtains that open onto the club. A DJ spinning hot dance and party music looks over the dance floor of attractive Dallas singles dancing and mingling over martinis. Other suede furniture like a bench running the length of the room balance the copper-colored metal bar that adds an ultra-modern vibe. Including even more dead animals into the mix—because the huge curtains and upholstery wasn't enough—several mounted animal heads.

Sugar Shack

1909 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.826.4500
Three words, or because one is hyphenated, tow words: Tie-dyed couches. That's right, pastel tie-dyed chairs and couches fill the Sugar Shack, a consciously eclectic kitschy bar. It's a little bit sports bar and a little bit Vegas all rolled into one and shaken, not stirred. There are cocktail tables, a full bar and TVs throughout the bar for sitting down and having a drink or just standing around and mingling. The back room of the bar is a game room with a pool table and video games. The best nights to go to the Dallas bar are when there are DJs filling the Sugar Shack with top 40s, hip-hop and rock. Don't overlook the specialty drink, a 64-ounce fishbowl filled with one of three flavors. Made for six, but makes a better night if finished by two.

Suite

4515 Travis St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.520.9135
Upscale and classier than most clubs in Dallas, Suite brings in world class DJs to spin the greatest music dancers will be able to hear anywhere in Dallas. The intimate lounge is laid out in a way that provides the DJ maximum exposure, dance space for the elite and comfortable places to lounge. The space is a transformed discotheque that has been updated with a touch of class in the Highland Park area. There's no ghosts at this bar, only good looking people, amazing service and a great night awaiting.

Ten Sports Grill

1302 Main St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.748.1010
The one place in Downtown Dallas that has it all, Ten Sports Grill has awesome pub grub, a great atmosphere, good drink specials and of course so a ton of televisions with Texas teams and national sports on. Pool tables and other sports bar activities keep the singles around the bar busy when they aren't watching sports or stuffing their faces. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 11am until 7pm offering food and drink specials at the bar. Ten Sports Grill serves tasty dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner with many choices of pasta, Tex-Mex and regular ol' pub favorites like juicy burgers and golden fries. The bartenders are friendly and make a mean martini. Dallas' Ten Sports Grill is a bar that stands a head above all the rest in Downtown Dallas.

TePheJez

2226 Elm St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 469.916.3703
A nighttime hot spot in Dallas, TePheJez (pronounced something like "Ta-fee-geeze") is a energetic dance club frequented by Dallas African-Americans among others. A live DJ spins some of the best R&B and hip-hop in Dallas to the upstairs dance floor while those looking for a different type of dance stay downstairs for live jazz. Classy lounge areas allow singles to mingle in the intimate club or couples to have a good time. Conveniently located between Deep Ellum and Club Blue, TePheJez is a great bar to hang out at and sip a martini or dance the night away in Dallas.

The Beagle

1806 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.824.8767
Two levels plus an outside rooftop patio at The Beagle allow for plenty of room to gallivant when it's not too crowded. The first floor offers a sports bar atmosphere with a full bar, TV screens, dartboards, foosball and a pool table to keep Dallas sports fans happy. Up the stairs on the next level there are seven more pool tables, another bar and a VIP lounge to kick it. To enjoy the downtown Dallas night air and a great view, the rooftop patio is the place to get a breath of fresh air. Before the bar gets packed with party people and sports fans, The Beagle offers a menu with appetizers, pizza, burgers and other bar food from hot off the grill. Happy hour is the best time to stop by and keep your wallet full.

The City Tavern

1402 Main St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.698.8550
It can be a little overwhelming having to decide what to eat or drink at City Tavern with so many beer, wine and menu options. The good news is that the service is friendly and can help make the decision easier… or why not just get one of everything? When there isn't live rock or country at The City Tavern, the TVs take away the attention with Dallas Cowboys, the Rockets or another sports game on. The antique jukebox is also a main attraction at the Dallas bar that welcomes everyone. After work, local Dallas folks come to the bar for a drink and a bite to eat before a rowdier crowd takes over in the evening. Both crowds make The City Tavern worth a visit to see what the best bar in Dallas should be like.

The Cock & Bull Neighborhood Pub

6330 Gaston Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.841.9111
A classic pub atmosphere with far more light make The Cock and Bull Neighborhood Pub a favorite with Dallas locals. Serving up the perfect pint and some of the best bar food in Dallas, the pub has an excellent beer selection and an eclectic selection foods to compliment them all. Daily dishes and drink specials keep the Dallas crowd coming back. The Cock and Bull also offers free Wi-Fi so customers can get a beer, burger and some studying in at the bar. A full wine list also lets the The Cock and Bull make the claim of being a wine bar and they offer a cheese plate that goes along with a fine wine. Try the bratwurst or the daily special with a cold pint to really feel satisfied.

The Door

3202 Elm St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.742.3667
Forget a rock club that promotes sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, The Door is Dallas' Deep Ellum rock club that mixes Christian faith with music and arts. That doesn't mean a fat bearded with his arms raised to the sky singing hymns, either. It does mean that local Dallas and nationally touring Christian hardcore, metal and rock bands take the stage at The Door in front of an all-ages crowd. There's no reason for a bar as the venue promotes abstinence from alcohol and drugs—and yeah—that includes smoking. The sets are usually pretty shorts at about 20 minutes each that allows four or five bands to play each night. When there's not a black-clad Christian band screaming into the mic, the club eases up and may book comedy or theater performances for the kiddies.

The Double Wide

3510 Commerce St., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.887.6510
The bar at The Double Wide has a specialty: domestic beer in cans. It would be ridiculous to go to the Dallas live music venue and try to order one of the specialty martinis offered in over-the-top downtown Dallas night clubs. No, The Double Wide is the bar to go to when beer in a can and good rock are what's on the agenda. Texas pride glares at the audience with flags hanging from the wood paneling of the bar trying to be white trash on purpose. Cheesy décor might be the catch at the bar, but with an awesome Deep Ellum location it's easy to see right through the fake white trashiness and go to The Double Wide for a rockin' night.

The Old Monk

2847 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.821.1880
The historic area of Henderson Avenue is the perfect place for The Old Monk, an Irish pub that only feels old. Night brings a wild bunch to the area that has a slower moving crowd of antique shoppers during the day. Much of the bar's décor is actually antique including the lights from a Pennsylvania monastery and the back bar from a British chemist's shop. The Old Monk may not be old enough to have ghosts, but it still is a great bar to go to after work for an awesome selection of beers. The outdoor bar is cigar and pipe friendly, a nice way to sit and enjoy the Dallas night air. While at The Old Monk there is a menu of Irish pub food that is authentically Irish and the highest quality. To get a little more green in the blood, The Old Monk can do the trick.

The Wild Turkey

2470 Walnut Hill Ln., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.351.5383
Sports game watching can get pretty wild in The Wild Turkey thanks to the friendly and excited sports fans. Dallas Cowboys, Mavericks and Stars are great games to watch on the many TVs while enjoying a selection from the full menu in the dining area or a drink at the bar. Sports fans that need more action can get a game of pool, Golden tee or another video game going. Happy hours are a great time to stop by the Dallas bar with food and drink items at about half-price, even if there isn't a game on. The bar has amazing food and people making The Wild Turkey a great place in Dallas to enjoy a sports game or the night.

Time Out Tavern

5101 W. Lovers Ln., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.956.9552
Mostly locals hang out at this Dallas neighborhood sports bar. The Time Out Tavern has no food but plenty of beer choices to make it a great place to meet before and after sports games. Dallas Cowboys games are particularly popular at the bar and it gets packed well before the game begins with peanuts, Cheetos or pork rinds as the only sustenance. If there aren't sports on TV, the bar still has shuffleboard and pool for drinkers with a competitive streak. The Time Out Tavern is just the place for a night of excitement or just to kick back.

Times Ten Cellars

6324 Prospect Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.824.9463
In a location that used to be the Lakewood post office, Times Ten Cellar has made their mark by being a relaxed yet hip place to sample Texas wines made from California grapes on the premises. The winery also grows their own grapes in Alpine, Texas to make into wine in the facility. A beautiful tasting room or a quaint patio are the perfect places to kick back and enjoy wine by the glass or bottle. Times Ten Cellars also offers snacks like various spreads, cheeses or fruits with crackers and bread to perk up wine drinkers. There's nothing like enjoying a fine California wine in Dallas.

Whisky Bar

1930 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.828.0188
Attractive women—and the businessmen they flock to the Whisky Bar for—stand in a smoky fog created by the heavy cigars being puffed on around the bar here. Other than the purple haze floating around, there is usually a DJ spinning great party music. The bar offers some drink specials during happy hour and special events throughout the week that keep Dallas locals coming back. Drinkers who enjoy the drink specials a little too much can get a bite to eat for only two bucks Wednesday through Saturday. Even without food and drink specials that only require shelling out a few dollars, the Whisky Bar is a sure fire way to enjoy the night in Dallas.

Winedale Tavern

2110 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.823.5018
Winedale Tavern's slender Greenville location has nothing over the top, more because there isn't enough space than because the Dallas bar chooses not to have them. Somehow a pool table fits into the bar along with a small stage that hosts a local music and an open mic night weekly. When there isn't a struggling Dallas artist on the stage, there are struggling singers doing karaoke at the bar or a jukebox getting quarters pumped into it. The dive bar atmosphere thrives around the billiards and packed bar stools as all kinds of Dallas folks cheer on sports teams and encourage each other's drinking.

Zubar

2012 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX; Tel. 214.887.0071
Thanks to supporting up and coming acts as well as local Dallas music, Zubar has earned a reputation in Dallas as one of the top places to go for live DJ music. World famous DJs and local acts keep the music at the bar and lounge fresh for the crowds that fill the warm space. Two full bars and a patio out front make plenty of great locations to enjoy a drink and the company of friends in Dallas. Vaulted ceilings, a polished concrete floor and stylish décor make Zubar a Dallas hot spot for attractive men and woman to dance the night away.

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Dallas Live Music

With the recent boom in the local music scene in Dallas, live music is as easy to find as beer. When it comes to bars and clubs specializing in live music, the options are seemingly limitless. Sultry jazz dens, blues-filled hotspots and country music joints are the main players in the scene, but even obscure styles of electronic music and psychedelic funk have a place to call home. Enormous dance floors at many spots allow for hours of dancing, especially when a hot Latin band takes to the stage with spicy salsa notes and salacious tango rhythms. There are live music clubs in Dallas that feature some of the most deafening rock bands around, and there are even places for hardcore Christian rockers to hear some serious Jesus-inspired metal songs. If anyone ever says that the live music scene in Dallas is limited, they’re either a big fat liar or they’re just plain dumb; in either case, don’t listen to them.

Top 10 Local Dallas Bands

We have put together a listing of what believe are the Top 10 Local Dallas bands. As you are planning your next night out, be sure and check to see if one of these Hot Dallas area favorites are playing and be sure to check them out!