If you’ve never been to a dive bar before, you may be concerned about the quality of this type of establishment. However, dive bar regulars know that there’s no better place to get a deliciously unique drink and a specialized appetizer. When your flights to Dallas land and you head out on the town, you’ll notice that dive bars are meant to be both quirky and low quality, and there’s no better place to drink away your troubles or to meet up with friends.
If you’re looking for a good time in a place with unmistakable character, check out these great dive bars in Dallas.
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Cosmo’s Bar and Lounge
With its jukebox-retro style and colored lighting, Cosmo’s Bar and Lounge is a favorite hideaway for Dallas residents. The patio is the place to be for some of the friendliest and most low-key jam sessions in the city. As far as the food goes, you can’t go wrong indulging in the deliciously greasy bar pizza and the wide range of beers on tap. Whether you want to be alone or you are looking to make some new friends, you’ll find the crowd obliging at this bar.
Velvet Elvis
Locate in a strip mall in North Dallas, Velvet Elvis is a unique place. You won’t find any beers on tap here; instead, you’ll receive all your drinks in cans and bottles. It’s one of the darkest bars you’ll ever visit, but the live music, pool tables and karaoke brighten up the space. Smokers can enjoy some alone time on the back patio, but you’ll have to come back inside to experience some of the strongest drinks available at any local bar.
1912 Club
Although its somewhat-dilapidated exterior may cause you to keep walking, a visit to the 1912 Club is worth your time. The décor is straight out of the party culture of the late 1970s, and its prices are closer to that era than to the present. The cash-only bar offers a regular tequila shot or a can of Cold .45 for just $2, and you can enjoy a variety of punk and underground bands on the weekends. Take the time to check out the mirrored walls and the disco ball at this unusual dive bar.
The Goat
If you’re looking for the epitome of a dive bar, you’ll find it at The Goat. The single long bar wraps around the left side of the building, and the rest of the floor is occupied with a pool table, stage and dance floor. The back patio plays host to a giant, faded picture of Betty Boop in a martini glass. With hours beginning as early as 7:00 A.M., there’s no reason that you can’t make it to this bar during operating hours.
Lakewood Landing
Visitors and locals head to Lakewood Landing to smoke and drink, and there’s no better place to do it. The dim lighting, age-old couch and wood paneling make this a nearly perfect dive bar. Take a seat on the patio or at the bar itself, and enjoy a cheap beer or the house well whiskey while you listen to the old-fashioned jukebox.
The Grapevine Bar
The Grapevine gives you a truly eclectic crowd. And while the drinks are good, the ambiance is what really sets The Grapevine apart. With billiards, a rooftop patio and a backyard hoops court, locals call this dive bar Dallas neighborhood Oak Lawn’s rec room. Come for good drinks, and a good time.
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