Cecilia Meis

In Dallas, ice-cold beers and Margaritas are mandatory staples in the nightlife scene, but the city has bars—and drinks—for every situation and every type of drinker. Looking for a casual spot to post up with colleagues during happy hour? That’s easy. How about a wine bar that goes beyond the usual-suspect labels and offers varietals you won’t find at every steakhouse in town? That can be arranged. The same goes for upscale cocktail lounges enlisting centrifuges and sous vide machines, and stuck-in-time dive bars where the beers are cheap and the furniture was presumably acquired secondhand in the 1960s. The point is: We’ve got a lot of good bars here. The best of the bunch nail the drinks and the ambiance, so you can be sure that your time and money are well-spent, no matter what kind of night you’re after. Now, go forth and start a tab at some of the best bars in Dallas. Updated March 2025: In this most recent update, we've polished each entry to ensure they’re accurate and current and removed a few bars that either closed or are past their prime. We’ll continue to update this list each month to best reflect the Dallas bar scene. For more on our process, feel free to check out how we review at Time Out.  RECOMMENDED:🪩 The best Dallas nightlife spots🥩 The best restaurants in Dallas📍 The best things to do in Dallas🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Dallas

Brunch is not a meal, it’s a lifestyle—and Dallas restaurants understand that better than most. As exciting as the city’s dedication to a classic weekend midday meal is, the attention paid to brunch makes things a bit harder for eaters: how to pick a single place to dine at? We’re here to help. From Thai and Vietnamese takes on the meal to cheap eateries and modern twists on classics, we hereby rank the best spots to eat brunch in Dallas. And, since you’ll likely need to walk off all that food after paying your bill, we also highlight our list of best museums and things to do in Dallas—just pick the most active, physical activities to tackle after your delicious brunch.