Kaliente

Woody's is a great pit stop or destination in the gayborhood! Casual fun and great drinks. They…read morehave a small front patio and upstairs deck. Great video music:

Worst customer service ever. Will never go back. I had an accident with my dog and they refused…read moreto help me. It was embarrassing and inhumane.

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Hidden Door

4.0(96 reviews)

1.0 mi

The waiters are amazing. The drinks are cheap and strong. If you want to have a good time go to the…read morehidden door. I keep calling at the back door but it's actually called the hidden door. It's a great place. They got a great patio the people they are very nice.

It is a dive bar that caters to white cis men and tolerates everyone else. That is all you can say…read moreabout this place, I've been a few times but nothing of note.

0.6 mi•Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn

Night in Puerto Rico

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Beautiful expansive patios with fans and water misters.

Round-Up Saloon

3.4(238 reviews)

Came on a Wednesday night, then had karaoke, a drag show, pool tables, and $6 drinks all night!…read more Staff was very kind and quick. The queens were working it! So fun! We did not pay a cover charge. There seems to be a parking lot in the back and there are some spots in the front. This is a strip of different clubs and places to eat, open until 2-4 am. Go have a good time!

Loved this place! Reminded me of Rainbow Cattle Company in Austin, but way more men than women. But…read moreeveryone got along nicely and danced harmoniously. Really good dancers there, but they are pretty patient with learners. Nothing negative about the experience! Lots of bars, so you can always get a drink pretty quickly. It was busy, but I didn't wait much at any bar. I like that the bars have different themes. Take me to the bourbon bar every time though. Service with a big smile because everything is bigger in Texas!

0.5 mi•Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn

Drag Queen Bingo!

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Hang & chill kind of place..

Sue Ellen's

3.5(120 reviews)

I was pretty intoxicated when I got to Sue Ellen's so I didn't stay too long. I might have stayed…read morelonger had there been more people. There was a not great drag show going on with a few onlookers downstairs. I checked upstairs because I love karaoke, but it was not great up there either. There are huge soft couches to sit in, which is awesome if you're there with a group. It's less awesome if you're there alone trying to socialize. There was nobody dancing. Maybe after the drag show finished some dancing happened. On the positive side, there were mostly women there. The $6 cover didn't bother me. If it keeps one of the very few lesbian bars out there open, then I'd pay double that. Next time I'm in Dallas, I'm going to give them another shot without as much pre-gaming.

Great ambiance, the crowd is always so welcoming and nice! There like 3 different sections that are…read moredifferent and the list of different events and activities is amazing! There's something for everyone! Even sober people!

0.6 mi•Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn

Dance floor

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Upstairs

Station 4

3.6(198 reviews)

Dallas is my hometown, so I started coming here when I turned 18 in high school. It hasn't changed…read moreat all, but not in a bad way. It's very large being two stories with several rooms including the Rose Room Lounge which could almost be a separate club all by itself where they host all of their drag shows - lots of famous girls from RuPaul's drag race got their start there. There is a large outdoor deck upstairs as well as downstairs. Drinks are super cheap. This place is known as the "afties" bar because they are open until 4 AM though they will still stop serving alcohol at 2 AM The biggest downside is that they tend to charge a cover almost every night, which is pretty annoying, but I guess that's standard for Dallas. Definitely the best place to come dance if you're looking for pop music and some throwbacks

So came here to the station, Four, the video game place, and ordered a Sazerac. I got my cocktail…read morepaid for, and when I got the receipt, it was 30.00. This is ridiculous!!! I returned it. I have been to many restaurants and cocktail bars, and I have never paid 30.00 bucks for a cocktail. This is the most overpriced place on the strip. I mean, the games are fun, but the price is not worth it. The bartender called the manager, but the manager never came. The bartender said that, according to a coworker, they don't do refunds. I waited for a good hour, and a manager never showed up. This establishment gouges people.

0.7 mi•Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn

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The Library

3.9(217 reviews)

•$$$

Tuesdays - Pianist…read more Also their Cesar Salad is delicious Get dressed up, have a date night, ladies night. You can't be too dressed up for this spot which is something I love.

This place is very relaxing, chill and peaceful. The drinks are amazing. Great atmosphere with low…read morelights and the live music definitely a plus. The customer service is friendly.

0.5 mi•Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn

Menu (food and specialty cocktails)

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Pekers Bar

4.2(36 reviews)

Chose this as our local watering hole on a Sunday afternoon. Was expecting more of a crowd due to…read morethe holiday weekend (whew, thank goodness it wasn't packed). Happy hour til 8pm, we ordered Tito's vodka cocktails and they were reasonably priced at 6.25/ea (one round the bartender must've forgotten and charged us 3.25 each for regular well). Speaking of the bartender, he was so friendly, gracious, and provided excellent service. He would check up on us every so often and would take our next round to our table. The atmosphere is inviting and clean. This "hole in the wall" is located in a small strip mall conveniently tucked in a corner. There's an AMI jukebox inside so that was fun utilizing my app to play music; however, the volume was a bit too low. The only thing I did not care for was the parking as it is very tight and shares with the other businesses in the strip mall. Overall, great place with a patio (albeit for smokers). Bathrooms were clean and well attended, lots of seating with three high tops and a few tables. If I am ever in the area again I would definitely be back!

Love the atmosphere and the owners are so nice! Love this hole in the wall lol let's hope he don't…read moreget in trouble

0.5 mi•Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn

Pool table area

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New sign for the best little bar off the strip

JR's Bar & Grill

3.5(139 reviews)

The upstairs patio is an awesome place to get views of the neighborhood, relax, and enjoy great…read morepeople. Gilbert was my bartender and he is exceptional! Great personality and awesome mixology! They also have great food available.

Waited 25 min for them to tell us they gave our food to some else and told us that was somehow our…read moreproblem. Horrible customer service and told refunds aren't an option. Plenty of other options in the strip.

0.6 mi•Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn

Patty Melt and waffle fries at the bar.

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Love the sign

The Big Top

5.0(1 review)

Great music with a retro feel. Specialty drinks too many to mention. Had a great night with James…read moreon my first night. Glad the g'hood opened this place earlier before the late night crowd at S4! Almost feels like damewoods from back in the 90's!

Alexandre's

4.1(75 reviews)

0.5 mi•Oak Lawn

This is the most amazing place to enjoy classic cocktails. They know what they are doing. The…read morebartenders Jefery and Garrett know what they are doing. So if you're in the mood for some classic cocktails, y'all need to come see them.

Very cool and relaxing setting with great foods and drinks. The vibes are quieter than the rest of…read morethe strips and my friends and I always stop in to recharge or get away from the loud, overstimulating environment. The drinks are always made with care and the staff are very friendly. Open during the day as well.

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5 years ago

Highest cover in town. Highest drink prices in town. Highest valet cost in town. Go to RoundUp!

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8 months ago

Smells like pee The whole thing. Rude staff. $20.00 entrance for a run down cantina

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Hidden Door

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The waiters are amazing. The drinks are cheap and strong. If you want to have a good time go to the…read morehidden door. I keep calling at the back door but it's actually called the hidden door. It's a great place. They got a great patio the people they are very nice.

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