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The 10 Best Bars for Drinking in Dallas
Tried & True is one of The 10 Best Bars for Drinking in Dallas.

1. Tried & True

2405 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX
Gastropub · 23 tips and reviews

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: The whiskey list at this place is phenomenal, and the bartenders know how to pour a drink.

Black Swan Saloon is one of The 10 Best Bars for Drinking in Dallas.

2. Black Swan Saloon

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

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: Order a cocktail once and it's yours for life. All you have to do is walk through the door and he's already working on it.

Windmill Lounge is one of The 10 Best Bars for Drinking in Dallas.

3. Windmill Lounge

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

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: Hardly a night goes by that you can't find one of the city's best mixologists drinking a simple and strong drink on a stool.

The Loon is one of The 10 Best Bars for Drinking in Dallas.

4. The Loon

3531 McKinney Ave (at Lemmon Ave), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 58 tips and reviews

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: This is where you come to get the strongest whiskey and Coke you've ever ordered.

Vickery Park is one of The 10 Best Bars for Drinking in Dallas.

5. Vickery Park

2810 N Henderson Ave (at Richard Ave), Dallas, TX
Bar · 63 tips and reviews

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: There's always a solid crowd here and most of them crowd the outdoor patio while they sip on beers and pull on cigarettes.

Ship's Lounge is one of The 10 Best Bars for Drinking in Dallas.

6. Ship's Lounge

7.2
1613 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 11 tips and reviews

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: You better bring cash. Does it look like that register takes credit cards?

The Foundry is one of The 10 Best Bars for Drinking in Dallas.

7. The Foundry

8.5
2303 Pittman St (at W. Commerce St.), Dallas, TX
Beer Garden · Fort Worth Avenue · 54 tips and reviews

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: The best patio in Dallas coupled with a great beer selection and interesting decor.

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek is one of The 10 Best Bars for Drinking in Dallas.

8. Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

8.9
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd (at Gillespie St), Dallas, TX
Hotel · 53 tips and reviews

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: The hotel bar is one of the best places to take a date for a drink. It's a dimly lit and sexy spot with live jazz on Thursdays.

Cock and Bull Pub is one of The 10 Best Bars for Drinking in Dallas.

9. Cock and Bull Pub

8.2
6330 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 36 tips and reviews

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: It's a great neighborhood haunt that's hardly ever packed, but you can always find someone to talk to while sitting at the bar.

Goodfriend Beer Garden and Burger House is one of The 10 Best Bars for Drinking in Dallas.

10. Goodfriend Beer Garden and Burger House

8.9
1154 Peavy Rd (at Garland Rd.), Dallas, TX
Gastropub · 135 tips and reviews

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: If you're a fan of local breweries, Goodfriend has you covered. If you like beer in general Goodfriend has you covered. Goodfriend is a good friend, indeed.