Best Dark Bars In Dallas Near Me

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"Its not too dark or too bright."

4worldlovers:
The Grapevine Bar is a beloved neighborhood dive that’s been around since 1996. From prom queens to drag queens, everyone is welcome!


The Grapevine has been voted “Best Dive Bar”, “Best Straight Bar”, “Best Gay Bar”,“Best Happy Hour”, and more.


Sometimes you want a $3 PBR, sometimes you want a bottle of Dom…we’ve got you. Old favorites like Jack Daniels to the “new hotness”, our liquor supply keeps it easy like Sunday morning. The frozen drinks are served in quirky, mismatched glasses, just like our patrons. Want something off the secret, naughty list? Just ask!


Take the above frozens, put in a glass, lots of booze and enjoy the ultimate brain freeze.

If a pomegranate had a really boozy, frozen baby, it would be the Pom Pom.

Support your local brewers! Everything is better in Texas including the beer. Six cold Texas beers on tap every day. Plus an ever-rotating selection of beers in cans.

Community and friends - The Grapevine is more than just "a bar" to many people. Our community is one of inclusion and friendship, and we support each other through it all. We've hosted weddings, fundraisers, charity events, celebrity book signings, and just every day good people looking for a good time.

Denise Vanderheiden had just moved to Dallas from West Virgina and my roommate at the time Joe O’Rourke were hangiong out at the bar in 1996. Denise called me after I got home from IL Sorrento and I was watching reruns of “The Golden Girls”. She said there are alot of “your” kind here…so I went and met alot of fun people and I was a fixture almosst everynight from 1996-2001. Great fun times and blew alot of hard earned money. Wish I could do it all over again….I visit The Grapevine everytime I am in Dallas..Congrats to the Grapevine for great memories… – Wayne Mills

I’m from Odessa, 5 hours away. My cuz Gilbert introduced me to The Grapevine. One nitwe we were having several Drinks and this real hot model came up to us and asked if we were gay, my cuz and I said no. She said to bad Im looking for two gay guys to have sex with, asshe walked off my cuz and I stopped her and said HEEEEEEYYYY we were gay, she laughed and kept walking. Grapevine is the most awsome place. – Andy Ortiz

On April 20, The Grapevine reopened its main bar for the first time in over a year. The quirky Uptown dive, which was closed for a part of 2020, has taken careful steps in welcoming both employees and customers back through their doors. It's the only way owners Michelle and...

Dive bars don’t happen by design. There’s no script or blueprint. They’re unimpressed with plans. Usually they have odd touches of character in both people and furnishings that just fall into place. Over time, they evolve into a retreat where we yearn to wet our whistles. The Grapevine Bar...

A cauldron of soon-to-be bellinis churns with Everclear in the slush machine. It’s not quite frozen; it needs about 15 more minutes. It’s just after 3 p.m. at The Grapevine. The bar is nearly empty, with a few regulars milling around, but it only opened a few minutes ago. The...

If you've been to the little stucco building on Maple Avenue known as the Grapevine Bar, chances are you first heard about it through the ... well, through a friend. The beloved neighborhood dive...

Not even Greg Louganis in his prime combined "gay" and "dive" as seamlessly as The Grapevine--featured in "Dallas's Most Authentic Dive Bars"--does now. With a Web site that actually brags about its mismatched chairs and glassware...

Scenes from a recent night out at The Grapevine Bar. Photography by Bret Redman

An “interesting” crowd – “bikers, gays, preppies” – frequents this “truly eclectic” Oak Lawn dive, a “groovy” gem that gets its “character” and “charm” from mismatched...

The Grapevine Bar is the best place to make a bad decision! We would love to help you plan a party or special celebration, and make sure a good time is had by all!

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"The place is bit dark but its trendy."

Business: Bourbon & Banter is a swanky underground lounge that was once a beauty salon at the historic Statler Hotel. Today, we mix up innovative cocktails with the hottest collection of Bourbon in Dallas.

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"Nice dark bar if you don't wanna be seen."

Business: Experience breathtaking city views of downtown Dallas from our vibrant rooftop bar & lounge. Soak in our rooftop infinity pool and enjoy craft cocktails, small plates, and endless photo-ops.

4worldlovers: Soak in our infinity pool with an inspiring view of the Dallas skyline and a craft cocktail in hand at the Gallery Rooftop Lounge. Our rooftop bar offers drinks and refreshing small plates, plus endless photo-ops for artists and muses alike.

The Gallery is an inspiring place to soak up the vibes – and the sunlight – with a well-made drink and light bites in hand. Whether you’re a hotel guest or a Cedars District local, you’re going to like what you see at The Gallery.

Open seating, available on first-come, first-serve basis. Must be 21+ after 8pm.

To secure an area for 20+ guests, contact sales@canvashoteldallas.com for food & beverage minimums and rental pricing.

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"Warm, dark, strong drinks - perfect!"

Business: Named the Top Place to Sip and Sup by the Wall Street Journal, the Library bar is the best piano bar in Dallas. Enjoy fine dining & signature cocktails! Book now!

4worldlovers:
Nashville recording artist, Dalene Richelle, has performed all over the southern states with her band, Lantana. Venues have included The State Fair of Texas, Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon, Louisiana’s Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and AT&T Stadium. As a solo vocalist and pianist, she brings her own style and velvet lounge sound to tunes of the 70’s, 80’s, and today’s music.

Jeff has travelled the world teaching advanced education music, recorded music on various labels and provided direction for a multitude of bands throughout his career. Jeff has enjoyed an expansive life of music that originated in Orlando FL and now continues throughout the Dallas metroplex.


ERIK BARNES – Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. and with Jeff Robbins every Thursdays 6.30 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Erik has been delighting patrons at The Library for over 20 years. Whether you are interested in an elegant evening featuring the American song book, including Gershwin and Porter, latest popular genres, or anything in between, Erik will perform these with a touch of class. The Library would not be the same without its main man, Erik Barnes.

Goga is an amazing vocalist and musician with a unique baritone voice. He performs a wide variety of genres, from opera to rock. Goga studied classical piano since the age of 7, played the guitar for more than 15 years and composes his own music. He is a popular performer in Dallas and Los Angeles, and we’re proud to introduce him to The Library’s guests.

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"Cozy, dark rooms and have delicious food."

Business: Classic, laid back vibe. Featuring sharable snacks, premium sandwiches and a well curated list of wines by the glass.

Business: The oldest continuously operating bar in Dallas, celebrating 50 years of good times, good friends & cold drinks. See you at the Tavern.

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"Super intimate and dark with amazing service"

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"Love the dark, cozy and romantic vibe."

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"The views were wonderful, especially after dark."

Business: Happiest Hour, Sports bar, Texas based restaurant serves brunch, lunch, snacks, drinks, and dinner, best patio in Dallas, happy hour, pregame, great views

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"Plus... everyone looks better in dark places lol"

Business: A Contemporary cocktail lounge in the historic Ahab Bowen home in Dallas. The Texas landmark offers an upscale bill of fare, where items like Beef Tartare, and Shrimp Newberg on toast could be enjoyed along side a bespoke, classic, or modern cocktail from the bar.

Business: Established in 2009, Alcove Wine is a cozy take on a traditional Wine Bar. Located in the heart of Dallas, we make sure that if you’re looking for a night of fun and entertainment, we’re the only place you’re going to want to be!

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"best draft beer get the italian dark"

Business: The Old Monk has been a Henderson Avenue staple for over 20 years. Traditional Irish pub that serves beer, cocktails, whiskey and a full menu that includes fish & chips, mussels and cheese boards.