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4.5 (43 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Dipesh P.

Amazing neighborhood cocktail bar. LOVE the small bar ambiance and feel. It's like walking in to a cool hip bar in NYC or another major metropolitan walkable city. The staff is super welcoming and the cocktails are delicious. We haven't had the food yet but we will be back. I got an old fashioned and my boozing partner got a French 75. Both were tasty. They do have a happy hour and if you're a cocktail nerd like me a pro tip is to let the bartender know you want the big ice on your old fashioned and go ahead and authorize the $1-2 up charge! IYKYK! The parking can be a little limited and annoying so plan ahead. Other than that, I highly recommend checking out Boxcar for all your cocktail needs!

Katie M.

Such a fun spot in Dallas! Especially if you are into retro, vintage vibes. The ambience and decor make you feel like you are in a train car - cozy and nostalgic. Great place to enjoy drinks with friends. They have a solid happy hour, especially their espresso martini. Their bar bites are also surprisingly good, making it easy to settle in for more than just one drink. Service is friendly, welcoming and efficient. If you are looking for a unique bar with great cocktails, this place is worth checking out.

Pistachio sour cream
Macy C.

Super cool atmosphere- really looked like you were on a train. Very nice staff and unique drinks.

Martini - regular, dirty
KayLee W.

Current favorite bar in dallas! Lovely staff, incredibly creative cocktails but the classics are also peak. (hoping a matcha martini returns to the menu someday, but this is my fave espresso martini in dallas too)

Low lit, come to cozy up ambiance
Ashley P.

What a hidden gem. Small but mighty. Great drinks with happy hour till 8 (now we're talking) Bartender did a great job making cocktails and the food menu is small, but fierce. Music is bluesyyyy, low light, speakeasy vibe.

Inside
Kelley H.

Great little cocktail bar. Right now for the holidays it's like TrainCar themed/polar express. Very fun and festive. Drinks are pricey but that's Dallas. Super fun !

Butter Croissant Beignets
Deloney D.

Ambiance was nice. They did an excellent job of maximizing a small space into a beautiful place to be. This is primarily a bar with a few really nice things to eat on the menu. The walls are lined with monitors/tvs simulating scenery passing by as you ride the train. The stools have extra wide seats for comfort and balance. You will need it because those $17 Christmas drinks will knock you off your seat. They are loaded with alcohol but very tasty. We tried the beignets. My goodness! I've had beignets at no less than 4 places in New Orleans, and these had them all neat!! They were lightly powdered and paired with caramel syrup. They were so light; they melted into your mouth. I would go back to try something new but would definitely get the beignets again. We went on a Tuesday night. I can only imagine there is limited space on the weekend. The place is easy to miss and has parking in the front and back.

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Angela T.

Nice and cute intimate area. They have a kitchen also if you are interested in food. Drinks were good. Cool concept. Service was quick. I ordered the demonico cocktail and it was a trippy experience for me because it felt like I was drinking pho since they have the cardamon ingredient in there.

Miss A.

My partner & I had great drinks (Expresso martini) plus a delicious food item (French onion dip subs & meatball appetizer). The service is great! Friendly bartender. Just confused why they would be out of Crown Royal on a Friday??Also, place is VERY tight! Be prepare to be standing around for a while waiting on a seat if you can even find one after 8:30pm. Still a very neat space & glad we got to enjoy our date together. Not sure if we'll be returning...unless we decide to drink around 6pm?

Espresso martini
Laken B.

SUPER COOL SPOT!!! Loved the setup! Very original! Nothing like it in Dallas. The customer service was exceptional. The drink was made to perfection . Minimal parking but still not too bad. Drinks are a bit pricey but worth it! The inside is so cool!

pumpkin of the pie & naughty list
Emilie H.

as everyone's been saying, such a unique, cozy, and classy spot. they do a great job of not making you feel cramped despite how small the bar actually is. we ordered drinks off the christmas menu and were pleasantly surprised by how light they were... still got flavor without the excessive amounts of syrup or cream other places tend to give !! there was one waitress covering the whole floor who was so friendly and sweet. i WILL say... they could've went a little bit harder on the polar express theme given the upper price range ($17-18). I'm dreaming of views from the movie, white tablecloths, golden tickets, conductor hats for the staff. but such a lovely space!!

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Ken P.

I'm on the fence about this place. When you first walk in, you're met with screens showing images of train scenes, creating a boxcar-like vibe. Beyond the decor, I'm still trying to see what sets this bar apart from others in the area. I guess it really depends on the crowd you're looking to drink with. I initially wanted a shot and a beer, but their only mezcal was Illegal, and they didn't offer Lalo or a comparable tequila. I ended up with a Hendrick's gin and tonic, which was noticeably weaker than what I'd get in Bishop Arts. For appetizers, we ordered the cheese crostinis, which were enough for our group of five, though nothing special--something you could make at home in about 15 minutes. I also tried the black truffle tater tots, which I'd return for. On a 5-point scale: * Experience: 3 * Drinks: 1 * Food: 3 Overall, that averages to about 3 stars.

Shawn L.

Finally had a chance to check this place out, and it did not disappoint at all. It was a little difficult to find, but they do have a small lot that they share with a restaurant that is right on the corner, blink, and you will miss it. There is a velvet rope outside, so that's one way to find it. Once inside, it's a very quaint and dimly lit bar and very much themed to feel like you are inside of a train. They even have go toilet, which I thought was a pretty classy touch. The TV screens are draped with gold curtains, and I'm not sure if it changes in scenery daily, but we were in Tokyo when I went, lol. We ordered the Wagyu pastrami dip sandwich, and I would say that was my favorite savory dish. It was tender. The bread was perfect, and I could've drank the dip by itself. We also had the meatballs, which were also amazing and perfect for sharing. The beignets were probably the star of the show because of the perfect balance of crispy flaky crust on the outside and doughy gooey texture on the inside. 10 out of 10 for the food by itself. We tried quite a few drinks and I definitely love their espresso martini, it's a little sweet for my taste, but I would order it again. It's very nice and it's one of those places you could get a little fancy for but considering lower Greenville has such a chill vibe, there's no pressure to show up Instagram ready Very nice environment to bring your friends and catch up or rent out for a small event. Easily one of my favorite bars I have visited in Dallas so far.

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3.6(1.8k reviews)
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The space is light, airy, and lively. From the moment we walked in, the hostess was organized and…read moreefficient, and we were seated immediately. Our server, Cam, came over right away. We let him know upfront that we were on a HARD stop--we had a flight to catch in about an hour and a half--so we asked how we should pace our meal. He said, "Okay, I got it," and he absolutely delivered! We ate, enjoyed ourselves, and still had time to spare. Excellent service! Now, the food! We had the shrimp deviled eggs--EXCELLENT! We also ordered the lobster mac & cheese, fried catfish, pork chops, black-eyed peas cooked with smoked turkey over rice, collard greens, smoked oysters, grilled shrimp appetizer, wild berry lemon drops, and strawberry lemonade. Everything was delicious. Not one disappointing dish on the table. Then came the bill...$450 for four people, with no dessert. That was definitely a bit of a shock. We realized gratuity had already been added, which helped explain the total, but it still felt steep and took a little of the shine off an otherwise great experience. The food was amazing, the service was on point, and Cam did exactly what we needed him to do. But $450 for four people with no dessert? That part was hard to swallow--and it wasn't the food!

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