If you’re celebrating anything in particular, we recommend you catch flights to Dallas and do so at one of Dallas’ fine, upscale bars. Take advantage of the many unique bars and lounges that are located within the city limits. Just remember that upscale establishments often require a dress code, as befits ultra-refined ladies and gentlemen.
Mansion Bar
This is where you want to enjoy a drink when you’re feeling oh so sleek, fancy and stylish. The atmosphere is classically sophisticated and yet chic enough to make you believe you’ve been accepted to an exclusive Texas club. Bar selections feature wines from around the world, an impressive collection of microbrewery beers and several home-based cocktail recipes.
Decide to visit during the weekend and you’ll be treated to musical performances from well known local artists. This permits patrons to savor their drinks to the dulcet tones of jazz, pop and new-age performers. Travelers on a budget will appreciate their weekday Happy Hours, where prices fall but the ambiance never fails.
Library Bar
This is the place to visit when you want to dress up and time travel back to those dark wooded cocktail bars of decades past. A pianist plays soulful tunes, while the Library Bar turns out a full menu of sophisticated cocktails. It is no wonder that this venue appeals to a mature and well-heeled crowd.
While enjoying your drinks, don’t hesitate to order from their list of dinner and snack options. Entertainment happens nightly from Monday to Saturday. And if you’re looking for a place to enjoy a quiet drink on a Sunday afternoon, like a good book – the Library Bar is something you want to check out.
The Joule
A trip to Lobby Bar at The Joule is an unforgettable experience. The building itself was originally opened in the 1920s and later became a Gothic-inspired landmark. The hotel bar’s advantages include its close proximity to theaters, clubs and especially the iconic Neiman Marcus flagship store.
The ambiance alone is worth a trip. You are surrounded by fine art and multicolored mosaic walls. Each seat gives you a sense of intimacy, while you’re actually enjoying that glass of wine in the midst of activity. Enjoy crafty libations via a cocktail cart roaming the lobby serving up classic creations inspired by cocktail luminaries from across the country (only available Thursday – Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m). The service also includes Bartender’s Choice, where the bartender interacts with guests to mix up personally tailored cocktails.
The Joule is perfect for a pick-me-up before leaving for the theater or winding down before setting out for your hotel room upstairs. Swing by for a drink before heading out for the evening or tuck in for a nightcap. Open daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Happy hour Monday – Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tei Tei Robata Lounge
Tei Tei’s sushi is remarkable, but their assortment of liquors are what truly set this stylish lounge apart. Sake and award-winning Japanese whiskeys are the best start to your meal. Even the tempered and hand-chipped crystal ice is made in house. It’s both beautiful in the glass, and its slow diluting process lets you enjoy your whiskey longer without watering it down for a truly well-thought-out experience.
The fresh seafood is shipped in daily from Japan and across the world of a one-of-a-kind dining and drinking experience. Come enjoy the ambiance of this beautiful Dallas lounge and be transported to upscale Tokyo.
Parliament
Known as one of the top cocktail craft bars in the city, the 1920s, speak-easy vibe is second only to the attention to detail each cocktail contains. The barrel-aged old fashioned is a delicious standby, but the Añejo Old Fashioned remade with aged tequila makes for an unforgettable drink. Watching the mixologist’s at the bar is a fascinating and entertaining experience.
Offering inside and outside seating, Parliament gives visitors an intimate setting for guests. Elegant and warm, Parliament gives you great service and great drinks – perfect for a nightcap.
Just because you’re a budget traveler taking cheap flights to Dallas, doesn’t mean visiting an upscale bar is far beyond your reach. Just bring your credit card and sip that drink ever so slowly, as the true sophisticates do.
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