Lively 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 lively bars in Dallas and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

POLANCO

POLANCO

Sundance Square • $$$

Upscale Mexican dining & nightlife

Wine Wednesday at Toro Toro

Wine Wednesday at Toro Toro

Wed, Sep 30 · 4:00 PM

Sundance Square • $$$$

Latin wine & steakhouse

Happy Hour at Curfew

Happy Hour at Curfew

Tue, Sep 29 · 5:00 PM

Sundance Square • $$

Late-night reverse happy hour

Happy Hour at Waters

Happy Hour at Waters

Thu, Sep 24 · 4:00 PM

Sundance Square • $$$

Upscale seafood & patio drinks

Happy Hour at Little Red Wasp

Happy Hour at Little Red Wasp

Thu, Sep 24 · 4:00 PM

Sundance Square • $$

Local drinks & comfort

Jayson Arendt

Jayson Arendt One-time only

Thu, Sep 24 · 9:00 PM

Fort Worth

Country music & bull riding

Reverse Happy Hour - Late Night Eats & Drink Specials

Reverse Happy Hour - Late Night Eats & Drink Specials

Fri, Sep 25 · 8:00 PM

Dallas

Late-night brewery hang

Dudley's: 90's Country Brunch

Dudley's: 90's Country Brunch

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:30 AM

Knox / Henderson • $$

Country karaoke brunch bash

Cowboys Red River | Dancehall & Saloon

Cowboys Red River | Dancehall & Saloon

Dallas • $$

Country western dancing

It'll Do Club

It'll Do Club

Old East Dallas • $$

Underground DJ haven

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Will Call Bar

Will Call Bar

Old East Dallas • $$

Wings, music & friendly vibes

Bar Eden

Bar Eden

Bishop Arts District

Theatrical cocktails & paradise decor

Peticolas Brewing Company Taproom

Peticolas Brewing Company Taproom

Design District

Award-winning craft brewery

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Frequently asked questions

How are these lively 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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