OK, turkey revelers, it's about time for elastic pants, pie and plates of regret. It's totally natural to feel the need to get a little fresh air. You're welcome, be safe.
Dallas Observer: The Windmill Lounge is open on Thanksgiving! See, the angels are singing. Or is that karaoke? No matter, the front door should be unlocked by 7 p.m.
2624 Commerce St (btwn S. Good Latimer Expy. & Henry St.), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 45 tips and reviews
Dallas Observer: If you're feeling a hipster/cowboy-ish, or have relatives to bring along from ... anywhere ... head down to Adair's Saloon in Deep Ellum, which opens at 8 p.m.
5818 Live Oak St (btwn Skillman St. & La Vista Dr.), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 39 tips and reviews
Dallas Observer: Lakewood Landing, recently anointed to Thrillst's list of 33 best dive bars in 'Merica! opens at 8 p.m. and will stay that way until 2 a.m. (No kitchen, just booze.)
2640 Elm St (btwn N. Good-Latimer Expy. & N. Crowdus St.), Dallas, TX
Bar · 27 tips and reviews
Dallas Observer: This year's Best New Bar, Twilite Lounge, in Deep Ellum will celebrate its first Thanksgiving with doors wide open from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
5624 Sears St (btwn Greenville & Summit Ave), Dallas, TX
Beer Garden · 121 tips and reviews
Dallas Observer: And Jason Boso didn't open the Truck Yard so he could sit on a stuffy couch. They will have regular operating hours (no, it's not a dive bar, but it has a bar in a tree so it exceeds categories).
Dallas Observer: Ten Bells Tavern in Oak Cliff will pull down the bar stools at 6 p.m. The kitchen will be closed, but there will be ample stories about the owner's recent trip across the pond. Cheerio!
Dallas Observer: Some days call for a good beer paired with good music. The Dallas Observer 2012 winner for Best Bar Music, Strangeways, will be pouring pints and spinning tunes from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.