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Top 10 Dive Bars in Dallas
Black Swan Saloon is one of Top 10 Dive Bars in Dallas.

1. Black Swan Saloon

2708 Elm St (btwn N. Crowdus St. & N. Good-Latimer Expy.), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 61 tips and reviews

Maya J.Maya Jimenez 😬: Looks like a dive bar but the bartenders are cocktail experts! Just tell them what you like and they'll make you something amazing.

Lee Harvey's is one of Top 10 Dive Bars in Dallas.

2. Lee Harvey's

8.9
1807 Gould St (at Beaumont St), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 89 tips and reviews

Aaron B.Aaron Bussell-Boaz: Blue cheese burgers are frickin amazing. Medium rare. Toasty fire pits, and great happy hours.

Windmill Lounge is one of Top 10 Dive Bars in Dallas.

3. Windmill Lounge

5320 Maple Ave (at Hudnall St.), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 28 tips and reviews

Ryan P.Ryan Price: A dive bar that takes cocktails seriously. Goods stuff

Cold Beer Company is one of Top 10 Dive Bars in Dallas.

4. Cold Beer Company

9.0
3600 Main St (at Main St & Exposition St.), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 11 tips and reviews

Patrick M.Patrick McDonagh: Great selection of local beer, giant sandwiches, and a really laid-back atmosphere. Grab a spot on the patio and a Deep Ellum beer!

Elbow Room is one of Top 10 Dive Bars in Dallas.

5. Elbow Room

3010 Gaston Ave (at Malcolm X Blvd), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 31 tips and reviews

Brandon G.Brandon Geoffrion: Cheapest buckets in Dallas. Shuffle board. Delicious pizza. Need I say more?

Double Wide is one of Top 10 Dive Bars in Dallas.

6. Double Wide

7.8
3510 Commerce St (at Canton St.), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 53 tips and reviews

Mangat R.Mangat Rai: I accidentally came to double wide but fell in love with place. Best dive bar in dallas i have been to. Live music is amazing

Reno's Chop Shop is one of Top 10 Dive Bars in Dallas.

7. Reno's Chop Shop

7.4
210 N Crowdus St (Indiana St. and July Alley), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 30 tips and reviews

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: There's one bar in Deep Ellum that the bikers, greasers, metalheads and punks can all agree on: Reno's Chop Shop Saloon

Lakewood Landing is one of Top 10 Dive Bars in Dallas.

8. Lakewood Landing

8.2
5818 Live Oak St (btwn Skillman St. & La Vista Dr.), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 39 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. If the wood paneling could talk, it would say what everyone’s thinking: Do not change a thing. Read more.

Adair's Saloon is one of Top 10 Dive Bars in Dallas.

9. Adair's Saloon

7.8
2624 Commerce St (btwn S. Good Latimer Expy. & Henry St.), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 45 tips and reviews

Lee Ann W.Lee Ann Williams: Absolutely best burger and such a reasonable price! This bar always has some great small bands playing don't miss it simply bc of the ambiance!

Inwood Tavern is one of Top 10 Dive Bars in Dallas.

10. Inwood Tavern

7717 Inwood Rd (btwn W. Lovers Ln. & University Blvd.), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 23 tips and reviews

Devin P.Devin Pike: Great neighborhood bar. People watching at its finest.