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    A Step Up Lounge

    4.2 (37 reviews)
    InexpensiveSports Bars
    Fri 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Sat 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for groups

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    Mónica C.

    The drinks HIT!!!! Great smokers patio in the back. Cool balcony upstairs when you're feeling selectively social. Twice a month DJ Rob M spins and brings ALL the jams! Great pool tables, we absolutely love this place so much.

    I spent 3 months in Dallas and by chance walked into A Step up Lounge. This is one of the best places you ever want to try out. It's so diverse yet all the people there have this pride in the bar that all are so good to each other. It's a neighborhood bar that been around for decades. The bartenders are so cool. I only have 3 pictured but there's a Queen B who keeps them all rolling along with the king of cool vests Joe is the coolest guy. I met some good people...from Ceaser, to Scott to a veteran lawyer who gave me the best advice for an interview...which I won as Sr VP. There a lady who sits out back...Allison...one of the nicest people I ever met. Sweet bartender girl with tats all over her and seems intimidating but she's sweet sweet. Another bartender girl, forgot her name, but her and her big burly bearded boyfriend....i love them. She seems angry, but she just doesn't take shit and is a strong character, but such a sweetheart. My other buddy was a little bee for Halloween and her sweet boyfriend a bee keeper.....so cool...she's got such a sweet heart. All these people are so sweet. I'll miss them. I want to say to all that I left suddenly but I'll not forget you...you made Dallas awesome for the Greek guy from Nola. I'll miss seeing Tony in the bar. All of you!!! Much love and see you again. One excellent bar with a culture and cool people. Love you all.

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    Ben E.

    A dive above It's not every day you find a dive worth stopping on your way home. It's in the middle of a two story strip mall and a 7-Eleven. Walk in and you will be amazed by a bar that looks small on the outside but is almost cavernous on the inside. A large island bar in the center with 2nd story loft surrounding it. There are TV screens and pool tables scattered all around. Come for the regulars, who are a mainstay. They are so friendly that it's hard not to strike up a casual conversation. Here everyone knows your name by the 3rd visit. The crowd is mostly older, but the live music days normally brings in younger crowd. Drinks are usually cheap, strong and simple, probably not the place to ask for an old fashioned. However they do carry a extensive beer selection, if you are so inclined. Stepping up

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    Vince G.

    Came here on a Wednesday night. I was next door but the place wasn't cutting it. This place has better prices, pool, darts, regular, and a cozy feel. First time here, but I'll be back again. Already buzzed, not sure if they have food, but I'll know by the second visit. It has an upstairs anecdotal downstairs; both appear good!!

    Anthony V.

    This a great place to hang out and have a few drinks with friends and the regulars. The bar doesn't look like much tucked away in strip mall that has definitely seen better days. I will tell you the one constant in that strip mall has been and I'm sure will continue to be is A Step Up Lounge. The bar is actually much larger inside then you would think it has two levels and the place could be a great location for a bachelor party. The staff there is very quick to serve drinks and is always on top of making sure your glass or beer stays more then half full. I love the live music on Friday nights is great. The crowd is laid back until they play some great music and then you can see people all over the bar dancing almost anywhere around you. The drinks are stiff and the beer is cold and it is calling you to make your way there.

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    3 months ago

    Awesome atmosphere and music. Been here before and will come again. Great service and drinks. Nice patio for smokers.

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    Nice place, cheap drinks, nice and welcoming dive bar,pool tables, darts and good service.

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    7 years ago

    I love Julie's Moscow mules and this place! They have cool live bands Friday's and Saturdays! Drink prices rock too!

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    Ladies!! The best toilet paper in a bar EVER!! The staff are so friendly! Julie is the best bartender!

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    12 years ago

    I visited this place on a Friday evening. They had cmt playing on the television. It was ok for a beer or two.

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    7 years ago

    Great neighborhood bar! Awesome bartenders and reasonable prices! Love the lighting- easy dive bar in the area.

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    Food was very good. The miso teriyaki chicken bowl was excellent! Our server Hailey was…read moreoutstanding and very attentive! We will return.

    My bestie recommended this restaurant, so we decided to check it out with a party of three around 7…read morep.m. We did make a reservation, which turned out to be a great idea because it was fairly busy when we arrived and most of the tables were already full. Thanks to the reservation, we were seated right away and immediately greeted by our server, who was honestly amazing from start to finish. She was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel effortless. We kicked things off with drinks. I started with an espresso martini, and it was really, really good--smooth, balanced, and exactly what I was hoping for. For my second drink, I tried the smoked Old Fashioned from their holiday menu. It was good, but I'll be honest, it was extremely strong. Like, really strong. In general, their drinks definitely pack a punch, so that's something to keep in mind when ordering. For my entrée, I ordered the Mediterranean smoked chicken salad, and wow. It was hands down one of the best salads I've ever had in my life. Everything was perfectly balanced, flavorful, and satisfying, and it didn't feel like a "boring" salad at all. It was so good that I already know I'll be coming back specifically for that dish, though I'm also curious to try more of the menu next time. Overall, this place absolutely lived up to the recommendation. Great service, strong drinks, and standout food. I'll definitely be back.

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