Bernie's is on the first floor of a high rise apartment building on NW Hwy. I can see the appeal for those living in the building-your own cocktail lounge. But for someone who does not live there, not so much. On Yelp, it came up as a happy hour spot. I believe they offer $1 off on cocktails and that's it. Very limited snack selection. While Bernie's looked clean, the decor is less than appealing IMO. It was promoted on Yelp as Dallas best kept secret. I am sorry I cannot agree. read more

Stopped by on a Friday night for some cocktails and the place was easy to find. I had a very good French 79 and my friend ordered an old fashioned. She said it tasted good too. We had great service at the bar. 3 people checked on us various times. We also tried the spinach dip and it comes with some premium crackers. The dip tasted standard. Parking was quite easy, there are.spots in front of the condo building. Only downside is my friend said the women's bathroom was super far. I would go back if I'm in the area again. read more

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Great little spot to have a relaxing drink. Great bartenders and service was good. Very good spot

Grapefruit Martini, Lemon Drop Martini, Spinach Artichoke Dip This is a really cute hidden place. Dim lighting, comfy booths and little tables inside with bar seating as well. Decorations inside are cute. Very quiet for the most part. The drinks here are delicious and quite strong. We only tried the Spinach artichoke dip, which was just alright. Servers are super friendly and attentive. read more

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Gem of a place hidden in a residential tower with no signage. So cute, great drinks. Downside? On a random Thursday early evening was out of all pizzas and most all dips read more

Best espresso martini in Dallas! So smooth and delicious! Plus, Melanie is an incredible bartender! Will definitely be coming back!!!

Small, intimate bar but cute decor. Drinks were a little pricey but had a nice kick. Service also seemed to be pretty attentive. read more

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That dirty dirty dirty lowdown. As Boz Scaggs welcomes you to this end of a twist and turn search, it hits you gradually then suddenly. Like bankruptcy but welcomed. Tucked past the salon and dry bar on the first floor of the residential high rise, no sign points the way. Trust your gut, not your Uber driver. Bernie's is there. It's beautiful and it's real. The absolute pinnacle of dim lounge lighting is met with the permeating aroma of baking frozen pizza. And you're reminded why you came. My lady had the need for an exciting white and flatbread. A quick scan of the room and acknowledging nod to fellow patrons lets you know this must be the place. An arms deal going down in one corner and sneaky link up happening in the other. Baby's into running round Service: exceptional Vibes: phenomenal read more

This is the well appointed classically designed clean and timeless cocktail lounge you mention to your Park Cities friend as a meetup spot and they ask how you know about THAT place. It's the right mix of private and public space you can go for a quiet chat and great service. read more

First time here and the service is horrible. The old guy bartenders with glasses seems overwhelmed or bothered. Sat at the bar for 30 minutes before even greatest. Actually I had to stop him and ask for a drink. One martini at $20 with bad service. Music was so loud for such a small place. I don't care about the price I'd the service is worth it. Nope,won't be back. read more

So my date and I went here on a whim since it was so late at night and it ended up being the perfect, intimate spot. We only wanted drinks. I'm going to be honest, we drove around this place a few times because we didn't realize that it was inside a condo building. It's all good though. It added to the adventure. We walk into the building and a woman at the entrance was like, "Yall must be looking for Bernie's". I bet this is a common question. Thanks to her for helping us find it. We get to the bar and it's so cute and it was the spot that was needed. It's a private bar but it doesn't take much to become a member. It's very quaint and honestly reminded me of place that the cool, more mature people frequent. I'm not mad at it. I ordered my usual old fashioned and they did it so so good, omg...smokey orange flavor. Just perfect. He ordered the long island and it was pretty tasty. Fyi, this is only a drink spot. No food. It's a bit dim. It's chick with nice tables, chairs, and sofas. It gave me a mid century vibe with a bit of art deco. Like these are my fav decor types! I will return. read more

Cool find. Great neighborhood cocktail bar. Parking out front. Fun cocktails. Wait staff is small but pleasant. read more

Bernie's is the best!! It's our go to spot after work.. The drinks and ambience are always a great vibe. Tracey and Shelby are fantastic!!! They are so sweet and outgoing and always make sure we are taken care of! Highly recommend this place! read more

Plus side: Staff is nice. Place is clean and quiet - ideal to have a conversation or ONE night cap. Pleasant decorum with relaxed lighting. However... Clumsy and very expensive execution at a high price. Eg: $54 for 2x double gin/sodas because they charge you exactly twice for a double as a single - even though you aren't getting two drinks when you order a double - just an extra shot, which is already steep at $13.50 for a mid-shelf single, and drinks are poured on the weak side. Less expensive to drink at the Four Seasons or The Ritz than here - and don't expect anything too fancy. So not worth the hit on your wallet if you're a drinker. I don't think they've figured out they could make more profit by adjusting their prices because the volume would go up significantly - then again, the owners/staff are not John Taffer material. The bartenders and waitstaff are nice, but slow and inexperienced. It's like going over to your 67 year old aunt's house and she offers to make you a cocktail - then she is fumbling around her late husband's liquor cabinet trying to figure out how to make your drink and pours it on the light side in the slow lane. Bless her heart. This place is a small, charming neighborhood bar with limited space, an awkward layout where many of the tables have you sitting half wrapped around a major post. It seems more of a local social spot to the condo tower residents above it. Give it a try, and you'll see what I mean. read more

our favorite spot to go for an evening drink!!!!!! we have known all the bartenders for years and they are all so amazing. Larry is the best.... i lost my voice a couple days ago and he made me a hot toddy that cured me!!!!! it's always a good night at bernie's when larry is there!!! thank you for always taking care of us!!!!! read more

A true hole in the wall. Unassuming, secluded, and quiet. Perfect place for a chill cocktail. Proper barman and selection of drinks, which is shockingly hard to find in DFW read more

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We came here because of yelp reviews and want to explore new places in the neighborhood and we are sooooo glad we did!!!! The place is a little hard to find but worth the effort. Super cool art deco interior and great cocktails. Bring your gang and enjoy. They started carrying Polish vodka just becau read more

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You would never know this place was here without searching for somewhere off the beaten path. It's unassuming location in a condominium masks the true gem that is Bernie's. We managed to grab the last open table and ordered a french 75, which honestly was not the greatest (also my glass was cracked a smidge). We asked the bartender to do something else when she said "Can I make you MY twist on a French 75?" Being adventurous, we said yes and honestly, thank god we did. It was one of the best drinks I had ever had. A slight hint of apricot complimented the gin and lemon nicely. (I wish I could remember the lady's name but she was just phenomenal and the reason we will be coming back!) The ambiance was relaxed and dimmed enough to enjoy the night but still be able to converse and read the menu. Love this place. read more

Looking for a comfortable and pleasant space to have a drink with friends? Cool. Go to Bernies, if you can find it. Looking for craft cocktails? This is not the place. What they make here are standard, well cocktails that should cost $8, not $14. read more

A great place that google helped me find. The bartender was helpful and knowledgeable. Also knew how to work a room and made guest feel comfortable and welcome. read more

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Great atmosphere. Larry and Amanda were awesome. The drinks are the real deal. Will be back soon!

Came in, stood and waited 15 minutes at the bar without service. Both bartenders continued to deliberately show preference to "regulars". After 15 min left; can't review the quality of their drinks only their service which was so bad I left read more

Went to Bernie's on date night and absolutely recommend it for the ambiance and just comfort of spending quality time with the right one!

This place is awesome! Found it after reading rave reviews while in the area looking for a nice watering hole. The drinks are excellent and the pizza is next-level amazing. Stop in here for a very chill environment, good drinks, and great company too. read more

What a fantastic little slice of hideaway heaven. Great drinks, great flatbread pizza and romantically dimly lit atmosphere where you can bring a date, friends or in my case, my mom and a couple of neighbors. The bartender Danielle, aside from being incredibly gorgeous was so caring and attentive, actually came out of the bar to say goodbye to my mom. Really made her feel special. I mean, who does that? Thank you Danielle and thank you Bernie's. We will be back. read more

We tried Bernie's last night, as it just opened in Nov. 2019. We loved the atmosphere, drinks, and service. The bartender, Louise, was great. It's located in the bottom of a hi rise condo building, called Preston Towers. It's so quaint - I feel like I found a secret spot ! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was the food - they only had a few items on the menu and they were not very good. read more

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Went here based on the suggestion of a friend she didn't look that much into it. The atmosphere is nice, and the staff are friendly. I think the target demographic skews older, I could be wrong because this was my first time here. My friends ordered drinks and they said it was just ok. I had a taste of one and wasn't a fan. I ordered the spinach dip and instantly regretted it when it came to the table but I was hungry and just decided to suffer through it. It was served cold and with saltine crackers for $10. I'd put money on it that they got it from the grocery store and I basically paid for the whole container. With so many great bars cocktail bars in Dallas I have no reason to come back. read more

Randomly found this place and was NOT disappointed! The atmosphere. The music. The bartender, Larry. Will be back. Glad to find this hole in the wall! Best Old Fashioned. read more

I visited this bar last Saturday evening and it was a great choice. It was busy and the bartender was very friendly and served an excellent adult beverage! He mixed the perfect drink and the appetizers were delicious (he recommended the cheese dip). I highly recommend this place and Larry Townsend's bar skills! read more

Fun bar that you have to know is there or will miss it. Bar food menu is good and drinks are excellent. Staff is friendly, Drink prices are not exactly a bargain but drinks are good and parking is easy. Excellent alternative to going to Preston Center for drinks. read more

Dave and Greg are excellent bartenders. Drinks are great and happy hour specials are super affordable. Flatbreads are pretty good, I will order extra crunchy next time. Trendy cute vibe. No reservations so I recommend getting there shortly after they open. read more

Fantastic little spot, hidden away in Preston Tower! The staff is awesome!! Great cocktails and the flatbread pizza is fantastic! Check them out for your next quiet, relaxing night out! You'll be glad you did!! read more

Tonight I discovered Bernie's...it hasn't been open for very long, and thus is still a bit of a well-kept secret, but probably won't be for long! Bernie's is inside the Preston Tower Condo building, so is not obvious from the street. It's an intimate cocktail lounge with soft music and muted lighting; great place to go for an intimate date, or to chill and unwind after work. The bartender, Leann Berry, is a D Magazine Best Bartender and has won awards for her delicious cocktail creations. Check it out...Margarita Mondays FTW! read more

This place is a true speakeasy, tucked inside a high rise where you would least expect it. When you walk it, you really get the vibe you are onto something good, and you would not be wrong. This place is an amazing find. Cool intimate atmosphere, fresh, delicious cocktails that I am still thinking about, and a celeb bartender who also happens to be a lot of fun. Leann can make you anything if you tell her what you like. The owner even popped by to say hi. We went two Mondays in a row because we had so much fun on Margarita Monday. This will be your go to place that you show off to friends. read more

Walked into the bar tonight and all the seats said reserved. We are residence at Preston Towers and thought we would try Bernie's tonight but service was rude so will never be back as this place is pathetic! It's NYE at 10PM no reason we could not have one drink and leave! Only filled at 50% so why run off patrons??? Run as fast as you can as they suck! Will never come back only share this bad experience with anyone who may ask! read more

Bernie's has quickly become a hit among the residents in Preston Tower and many others. It is tastefully appointed with a "Cheers" vibe. Louise will learn what you like and bring it to you. Not many food options yet, but the owner told me that a new menu is forthcoming. Try it out! read more

Love the atmosphere here ! Service with a genuine smile , great food, and better drinks. I will for sure be back !

Bernie's is absolutely lovely and has the BEST atmosphere/service. The owners are lovely people and they're 100% dedicated to ensure you have the best experience. The wine, cheese, and gourmet pizzas are delicious. This is the perfect place to meet friends and enjoy engaging conversation. You never know who you might bump into here, too! Cheers! read more