As its name implies, Scat Jazz Lounge is a live music venue specializing in jazz performances. This 1920's speakeasy style lounge features an interior combination of swank and retro decor, making it easy to imagine you really are drinking at a Prohibition Era joint. The place is literally underground; you have to take an elevator down below ground level to get in. Once inside, the jazzy performances, stiff drinks and classy, retro elegance make this a juice joint worth coming back to.
Sporting an authentic Old West saloon ambiance, the White Elephant Saloon has been named among Esquire magazine's 100 Best Bars in America. Memorabilia found in the White Elephant Saloon memorializes the Fort Worth Stockyard's past. You will also find a wonderful collection of elephant artifacts, statues and toys given to the bar by appreciative patrons from around the world, from Germany to Thailand. Country and western music is played every night. The food is the usual bar fare, made specifically to complement the drinks and entertainment.
Rodeo Exchange has been in business since 1986, which makes it somewhat of an institution around these parts. Come on Tuesday nights for free dance lessons — just don't forget your cowboy hat. Famous for their low-price drinks, Rodeo Exchange offers a number of drink specials, including happy hour until 8p and Friday Ladies Nights. Fridays and Saturdays feature live music, mostly country, from acts ranging from local favorites to national stars like Trace Adkins. Fun times, cheap drinks and good old fashioned country tunes make this club a hoot.
This cavernous honky-tonk is America's 'Best Country Music Nightclub' according to both the Country Music Association and The Academy of Country Music. It's also one of the largest and most famous. Founded in 1981, Billy Bob's Texas offers enough room for 6,000 people to drink, play pool, play video games or dance to the live country music performed every night. Rodeo enthusiasts will enjoy the indoor arena where cowboys ride bucking bulls every weekend. Friday and Saturday night headliners are often among the biggest names in the industry, including Garth Brooks, Lee Ann Rimes, Hank Williams Jr. and Bob Hope. All have left hand prints, which are displayed in concrete around the club.
This is one nightclub unlike any other. If you like dancing in your living room, you will love the ambiance at the Grapevine. Furnished with comfy chairs, couches, and a jukebox, this hot spot is nothing if not homey. You can also shoot pool on one of the indoor or outdoor pool tables while enjoying one of the bar's special frozen Everclear bellinis. The rooftop patio is the perfect place to watch the Oak Lawn party-goers as they bounce from club to club.
You won't find too many bookworms and library aficionados inside this Melrose Hotel bar, but it is a popular choice for business meetings and winding down after work. It has live music and a plush ambiance accompanied by a tasty bar menu. In fact, that's the only time you might actually read here. So whether you're looking for a great place to meet your mates after a hard day's work, or to discuss future business endeavors with your co-workers, the Library is your kind of place. Plunk down in a comfy chair, order a drink and start your night off right.
Located in Dallas this Rhythm City is the place to be at for those who love hip hop. Specializing in Hip Hop dance the blues away here to all the latest chart bustling hip hop tracks and even those by unknown local artists. Saturday nights are a hit here with the place getting jam packet. So if your thinking on going Saturdays get there early. Impromtu performances by Hip Hop artists also take place here from time to time. Great Drinks are on offer here too.
Terranova Cafe is located inside the Doubletree Hotel Dallas Market Center, which is one of the best hotels in Dallas. Terranova Cafe is opened to hotel guests and locals alike. Step in early morning and sit down to a breakfast fit for a king or stop by for a mid-day meal. In spite of being a casual hang out, the cafe still maintains an air of sophistication. A perfect way to end the day is a fine meal and a couple of drinks here.
If you're a lover of wine and find your meals incomplete without your regular glass, then Bodega Wine Bar meant for you. Located in the Lakewood neighborhood, the beautiful blend of vintage and modern wine cellars, replete with the old-fashioned stone walls, hardwood floors and rustic bar counter creates a perfect atmosphere for a relaxed evening. Take you pick from among the extensive selection of over 30 exquisite wines from across the globe, sit back and savor every last sip of the magnificent drink. If you aren't too fond of the wines available here, no problem, you can bring your own bottle and share it with your friends at his splendid bar.