15 editor picks in Dallas.
15 bars in Dallas, editor-picked for bars open past midnight. Bars going past midnight on friday or saturday. All bars in Dallas.
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.
OrderSeasonal tasting menu cocktail; house-infused spirit expressions
TipReservations strongly recommended for Fri-Sat. Hotel guests can sometimes walk in earlier.
Deep Ellum anchor occupying a former meatpacking plant, known for the Bonnie & Clyde bourbon cocktail and boilermakers alongside Hungarian comfort food.
OrderBonnie & Clyde cocktail; slivovitz boilermaker
TipNo reservations, walk-in only. Live shows in the back room most weekends, free entry.
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.
OrderMezcal-based house cocktails; Oaxacan-influenced small plates
Tip21+ after 9pm. Street parking or paid lots. Walk-ins only, no reservations.
Lower Greenville avant-garde cocktail bar from the Rye team, known for ingredients like French onion soup reduction in cocktails alongside premium wine.
OrderSavory French onion cocktail; seasonal margarita variation
TipWalk-in only. Good natural wine selection if you want a break from cocktails.
Packed Knox-Henderson Spanish bar anchoring the neighborhood's evening scene with 400 selections of wine, small plates of jammon and pintxos.
OrderPan con tomate; jammon iberico board; glass of Txakolina
TipWalk-ins wait at the bar, which is often the better seat. Reservations go fast on weekends.
NYC-born mezcal speakeasy that arrived in Deep Ellum in May 2025, stocking an encyclopedic agave spirit list inside a dramatic subterranean room beneath.
OrderGhost Donkey house margarita; mezcal neat from the single-village list
TipEntered through Palma restaurant at street level. Reservations not required but the room fills by 8pm on weekends.
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.
OrderMai Tai; champagne cocktail of the night
TipHappy hour runs all day Mondays and anytime it rains. Corner booth seats fill first on weekend nights.
Dallas's first Mexican wine and cocktail lounge, from the owners of Vinito shop. Located in Bishop Arts. Kitchen leans mexican wine lounge, cocktails.
OrderMexican tempranillo by the glass; mezcal negroni with Mexican vermouth
TipPaired well with a meal at Lucia two doors away. The bottle list is the most comprehensive Mexican wine selection in the city.
Knox-Henderson institution open since 1998, serving classic British pub food alongside 20 rotating taps in a warm, wood-paneled space with a devoted.
OrderFish and chips; Sunday Roast on Sundays; draft bitter
TipOne of the few Dallas bars open every day for lunch. Quieter before 6pm, packed by 8pm on weekends.
Neighbourhood bar at the east end of Deep Ellum with a big dog friendly patio, Texas craft beer on draft, a long can list, burgers and grilled pimento cheese.
OrderGrilled pimento cheese sandwich; Big Ass Hot Dog
TipWeekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 15:00, and the patio is the draw when a game is on.
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.
OrderTexas craft beers on draft; Katy Trail burger
TipDog-friendly on the patio. Arrives packed by 6pm on weekdays. First-come patio seating only.
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.
OrderDetroit-style pepperoni pizza; glass of natural wine
TipKitchen stays open until close. Table space is limited; bar seats are fair game.
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.
OrderMixed rice bowl with white sauce; lamb gyro
TipThe 2am-4am window on Fridays and Saturdays draws the post-concert crowd. Cash and card both accepted.
Deep Ellum fried chicken bar celebrating its 10th year in 2025, serving crispy Nashville-style chicken until 2am every night. Open daily 6pm-2am.
OrderNashville hot chicken sandwich; waffle fries with house sauce
TipNo reservations. Lines form after 11pm on weekends. The back bar area is quieter if you just want a drink.
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.
OrderStreet tacos; sliders; weekend brunch double-stacked burger
TipHappy hour Monday through Friday 5-8pm. One of the few Deep Ellum spots with late-night food and big-screen sports simultaneously.
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