17 bars in Dallas, editor-picked for bars open late. Bars serving past 23:00. All bars in Dallas.
Midnight Rambler ★ 4.6
downtown · 1530 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201
Hours: Tue-Wed 17:00-00:00, Thu-Sat 17:00-02:00, Mon and Sun closed
Dallas's most acclaimed cocktail destination: a subterranean lounge beneath The Joule hotel with live DJs, bold creative cocktails, and a World's 50 Best.
Tip: Reservations strongly recommended for Fri-Sat. Hotel guests can sometimes walk in earlier.
Armoury D.E. ★ 4.3
deep-ellum · 2714 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
Hours: Tue-Fri 16:00-02:00, Sat-Sun 14:00-02:00, Mon closed
Deep Ellum anchor occupying a former meatpacking plant, known for the Bonnie & Clyde bourbon cocktail and boilermakers alongside Hungarian comfort food.
Tip: No reservations, walk-in only. Live shows in the back room most weekends, free entry.
Ruins ★ 4.2
deep-ellum · 2653 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
Hours: Thu-Fri 16:00-02:00, Sat-Sun 14:00-02:00
Bohemian agave-spirit bar from the Armoury D.E. team, inspired by Budapest ruin pubs but stocked with mezcal, brandy, and cane spirits from Latin America.
Tip: 21+ after 9pm. Street parking or paid lots. Walk-ins only, no reservations.
Apothecary ★ 4.2
lower-greenville · 1922 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
Hours: Tue-Sun 17:00-00:00, Mon closed
Lower Greenville avant-garde cocktail bar from the Rye team, known for ingredients like French onion soup reduction in cocktails alongside premium wine.
Tip: Walk-in only. Good natural wine selection if you want a break from cocktails.
Ampelos Wines ★ 4.2
bishop-arts · 411 W Eighth St, Dallas, TX 75208
Hours: Wed-Thu 13:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-23:30, Sun 12:00-21:00, Mon-Tue closed
Dallas's first exclusively natural wine bar and bottle shop, run by Genevieve Weaver and Jessica Martinez. Located in Bishop Arts. At 411 W Eighth St.
Tip: Bring food from a nearby Bishop Arts restaurant; they encourage it. The patio ring-for-wine window is worth seeking out.
Barcelona Wine Bar ★ 4.2
knox-henderson · 5016 Miller Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
Hours: Mon-Thu 17:00-00:00, Fri 16:00-00:00, Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00
Packed Knox-Henderson Spanish bar anchoring the neighborhood's evening scene with 400 selections of wine, small plates of jammon and pintxos.
Tip: Walk-ins wait at the bar, which is often the better seat. Reservations go fast on weekends.
Ghost Donkey ★ 4.1
deep-ellum · 2625 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
Hours: Mon-Thu 17:00-00:00, Fri 17:00-02:00, Sat 15:00-02:00, Sun 15:00-00:00
NYC-born mezcal speakeasy that arrived in Deep Ellum in May 2025, stocking an encyclopedic agave spirit list inside a dramatic subterranean room beneath.
Tip: Entered through Palma restaurant at street level. Reservations not required but the room fills by 8pm on weekends.
Parliament ★ 4.1
uptown · 2418 Allen St, Dallas, TX 75204
Hours: Daily 17:00-02:00
Elegant Uptown cocktail lounge serving classics and champagne cocktails since 2014, with an all-day Monday happy hour and a 5-8pm Tuesday through Saturday.
Tip: Happy hour runs all day Mondays and anytime it rains. Corner booth seats fill first on weekend nights.
Valle ★ 4.1
bishop-arts · 509 N Bishop Ave, Ste C, Dallas, TX 75208
Hours: Wed-Sun 16:00-00:00, Mon-Tue closed
Dallas's first Mexican wine and cocktail lounge, from the owners of Vinito shop. Located in Bishop Arts. Kitchen leans mexican wine lounge, cocktails.
Tip: Paired well with a meal at Lucia two doors away. The bottle list is the most comprehensive Mexican wine selection in the city.
The Old Monk ★ 4.0
knox-henderson · 2847 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
Hours: Daily 11:00-02:00
Knox-Henderson institution open since 1998, serving classic British pub food alongside 20 rotating taps in a warm, wood-paneled space with a devoted.
Tip: One of the few Dallas bars open every day for lunch. Quieter before 6pm, packed by 8pm on weekends.
Community Beer Co. ★ 4.0
design-district · 3110 Commonwealth Dr, Dallas, TX 75247
Hours: Wed-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 10:30-21:00, Mon-Tue closed
Dallas's largest brewery campus with a 70,000 sq ft two-story facility, outdoor biergarten, and weekend brunch, anchoring the Design District's craft beer.
Tip: Dog-friendly biergarten. Weekday lunch is rarely crowded; Sunday brunch draws a queue by 11:30am.
Katy Trail Ice House ★ 3.9
uptown · 3127 Routh St, Dallas, TX 75201
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-02:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-02:00
Austin-style beer garden and burger joint at the trailhead of the Katy Trail in Uptown, with a massive outdoor patio that draws cyclists, dog walkers.
Tip: Dog-friendly on the patio. Arrives packed by 6pm on weekdays. First-come patio seating only.
Dot's Hop House ★ 3.9
deep-ellum · 2612 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
Hours: Mon-Thu 16:00-02:00, Fri 14:00-02:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-02:00
Deep Ellum institution with 100 beers on tap, a warm patio, and weekly events. Order the rotating texas craft ipa; loaded nachos. At 2612 Commerce St.
Tip: Check the tap list on their social media before coming. Patio is heated in winter.
Good Side Pizza + Bar ★ 3.9
deep-ellum · 2538 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
Hours: Tue-Thu 16:00-00:00, Fri 16:00-02:00, Sat 12:00-02:00, Sun 12:00-00:00, Mon closed
Newer Deep Ellum bar with Detroit-style pan pizza and natural wine served late, a rare combination of quality late-night food in one of the city's most.
Tip: Kitchen stays open until close. Table space is limited; bar seats are fair game.
Big Guy's Chicken and Rice ★ 3.8
deep-ellum · 2614 Elm St, Ste 130, Dallas, TX 75226
Hours: Mon-Wed 11:00-00:00, Thu-Sat 11:00-04:00, Sun 11:00-00:00
Deep Ellum halal late-night staple serving New York-style rice bowls and gyros with 36-hour marinated chicken. Kitchen leans halal, mediterranean, late-night.
Tip: The 2am-4am window on Fridays and Saturdays draws the post-concert crowd. Cash and card both accepted.
Brick and Bones ★ 3.8
deep-ellum · 2713 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
Hours: Daily 18:00-02:00
Deep Ellum fried chicken bar celebrating its 10th year in 2025, serving crispy Nashville-style chicken until 2am every night. Open daily 6pm-2am.
Tip: No reservations. Lines form after 11pm on weekends. The back bar area is quieter if you just want a drink.
Off The Cuff ★ 3.7
deep-ellum · 2901 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
Hours: Tue-Fri 17:00-02:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-02:00, Mon closed
Deep Ellum sports bar with a full kitchen until 2am, sliders, street tacos, and an unpretentious crowd that lands here after concerts at nearby venues.
Tip: Happy hour Monday through Friday 5-8pm. One of the few Deep Ellum spots with late-night food and big-screen sports simultaneously.