Cocktail Bars in Dallas worth going out for.

This is two cities that pretend to be one, and I'll tell you honestly which side something is on.

I keep track of cocktail bars in Dallas and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse Dallas neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

Tableside Old Fashioned Experience

Tableside Old Fashioned Experience Ending Soon

Fri, Sep 25 · 6:00 PM

Fort Worth • $$

Bourbon cart theatrics

POLANCO

POLANCO

Sundance Square • $$$

Upscale Mexican dining & nightlife

Happy Hour at Curfew

Happy Hour at Curfew

Wed, Sep 30 · 11:00 PM

Sundance Square • $$

Late-night drinks & dancing

Happy Hour at Acre Distilling

Happy Hour at Acre Distilling

Fri, Sep 25 · 3:00 PM

Sundance Square

Cheap drinks, outlaw spirit

Happy Hour at Branch & Bird

Happy Hour at Branch & Bird Great Terrace

Fri, Sep 25 · 4:00 PM

Sundance Square • $$

Rooftop drinks & skyline views

Happy Hour at 61 Osteria

Happy Hour at 61 Osteria

Fri, Sep 25 · 4:30 PM

Sundance Square • $$$

Upscale aperitivo hour

Happy Hour at The Capital Grille

Happy Hour at The Capital Grille

Fri, Sep 25 · 3:00 PM

Sundance Square • $$$$

Steakhouse happy hour

Happy Hour at Thompson's

Happy Hour at Thompson's

Fri, Sep 25 · 3:00 PM

Sundance Square • $$

Vintage escape with secrets

Bowen House

Bowen House

Oak Lawn • $$

historic charm & craft cocktails

The Gallery Rooftop Lounge

The Gallery Rooftop Lounge Newcomer

Cedars • $$

rooftop cocktails and skyline views

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The Branca Room

The Branca Room

Bishop Arts District • $$

intimate late-night cocktail bar

Karmma & kocktails restaurant & bar

Karmma & kocktails restaurant & bar Hot right now

West Dallas • $$

Nepali-indian fusion lounge

Marlowe Lounge

Marlowe Lounge Hot right now

Oak Lawn

Moody cocktails & yakitori

Bar Eden

Bar Eden

Bishop Arts District

Theatrical cocktails & paradise decor

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Frequently asked questions

How are these cocktail bars in Dallas chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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