This brewery is located just north of the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) and south of the Silver Line DART station. There is an entire complex of multi-story apartment buildings in the area and then businesses like this one for all of the residents to walk to. Parking is available around the complex, but it looks like you have to pay through an app. On the day I visited the brewery, there was an event there, so parking was full. I ended up parking in the park and ride lot for the train station. Parking was plentiful and free at the DART station, and the walk through the promenade to the brewery was nice. The brewery has an outdoor patio with tables and chairs. There is even a cut through window so you can order beer from the bar without walking inside. They have both food and drink menus. You can leave your tab open, take your beer to the table, and the food will be brought to you if you remember to put the food order number flag on your table. The beer selection was mostly from the various local breweries. I got a flight of beer so that I could sample several. I ordered a personal pizza too. It hit the spot. It was on thin flatbread. The Margherita is a favorite of mine. I brought my dog with me. He was allowed on the outdoor patio, but not inside, so I didn't go in. From what I could see, it's a very large room. There are TVs hanging everywhere so you can see a game from any place you sit. Tables vary in size and can accommodate singles as well as big groups. I will most likely return because of event meetings taking place here monthly. It's a decent place to hangout for a drink and a chat with friends. read more

Northside Drafthouse & Eatery - Flight of 4 5oz beers - Pizza Near Me - Richardson, Texas

My cousin and I popped in here recently because we love a low key spot where we can plop ourselves and watch sports. They are equipped with large TVs and chill vibes in an open, airy environment with a fantastic selection of cold beer on tap. Our server was very nice and helped me pick a smooth pale ale. I couldn't make up my mind on what I wanted so I went for the lemon pepper rub wings. My cousin ordered the Nashville chicken pizza which is her absolute favorite item. I must say the wings were disappointing - they were fried ok but the lemon pepper rub was mostly absent. The meat also tasted super processed and smelled of chemicals which was very unpleasant. No amount of dunking these bad boys in ranch was gonna fix that. The pizza on the other hand was amazing, even though it was very different than the rope of pizza I'm used to in New York I appreciated the crust, the spicy pieces of chicken and a drizzle of that balanced it all together. The pizza was truly a highlight and paired so well with my beer, it's a shame that I have to knock some stars off for the wings in this review. I hope they can up the level of food and make it as stellar as the pizza. Otherwise this is a solid joint to pour yourself a cold one and catch a game. read more

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The establishment is nice. It has a friendly atmosphere and the prices are reasonable. I have been many times with friends and enjoyed watching a game. However my last visit ended very badly. !!! WARNING !!! Predatory towing is practiced for spaces in front of the restaurant. After the game my car was towed and I had to pay $320 to get my car back from a locked and guarded lot. No evidence was provided that I had exceeded the posted 2h limit. I may have. There are no metered spots so it is not possible to prove innocence. If you go there DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF NORTHSIDE DRAFTHOUSE read more

Visited recently with my book club when the weather was decent enough to enjoy their patio. They were having a chicken strip special that day and their well drinks were super affordable (and it wasn't even happy hour!) Also enjoyed UTD's little delivery robots driving by! read more

Stopped by on Sunday after church with a group of friends to grab some food and catch the Cowboys game. Pretty standard sports bar style establishment with big screens and plenty of room. My husband enjoyed the buffalo cauliflower he ordered and I tried some of my friends' omnivore pizza - good amount of toppings and tasty crust edges, though I did wish the bottom was more crispy and less floppy. Solid place to catch a sports game! read more

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Northside Drafthouse has that classic college hangout feel--lots of space, TVs everywhere, and a fun energy. The beer selection is solid, and I like how they keep things interesting with trivia nights and rotating options. Definitely a spot where you'll find a younger crowd, so if you're into that college vibe, this place nails it. Great spot to grab a drink, play some games, and just hang out. read more

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Who would've thought that a college bar would have the best pizza? I remember going to UTD when the drafthouse first opened and living right above it when the pandemic hit. This place was so clutch and their pizzas are amazing. Normally I get the Mac daddy pizza but this time around I ordered the Nashville Fried Chicken Pizza. This tastes just as good as I remember in college and would GLADLY drive back up to campus just to have it again. read more

Northside Drafthouse & Eatery - Nashville Fried Chicken Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I was excited to try a new place with so many local craft beers. I looked at the menu ahead of time unfortunately they are in the process of changing it. We ordered hummus that was supposed to come with flatbread but now it's with chips. A lot of the chips were soggy and not edible. I told our server that a heads up about the substitution would have been nice and that the chips were not good; she said nothing but rolled her eyes as she walked away. The Mediterranean pizza I wasn't delicious!! I strongly suggest that you verify the menu before ordering. Definitely a sports bar with pool tables, shuffleboard and lots of TVs. Looks like a great place to hang out ! read more

I came back! So many beers to choose from there is no way to knock them all out in one day so I had to come back. Checked a few more off my list. Nice little college bar to TAP into the scene. read more

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Understaffed on my visit however bartender who was responsible for the bar and every last friggin table in the place did the best he could. Food is average, nothing spectacular here. The bar surprisingly had son buffalo trace allocations. Blanton's small batch and Blantons gold. Apparently they sell enough bs to the college crowd to get decent bottles for the wealthier locals in the surrounding subdivisions. Pours were a little high for an oz though. read more

I have never eaten here but would consider it. Service is pretty good when it comes to ordering drinks. Ambiance is great. Do expect to see some college kids and sometimes little kids with their family, but at night would be a more different crowd. They also have board games and pool tables which is awesome! Lots of beer selection! read more

Northside Drafthouse & Eatery - Pizza Near Me - Richardson, Texas

It was pretty crowded with a good mix of UTD students and us neighborhood locals. The family and I stopped in for a quick bite, beers a plenty, and bragging rights for the year for the darts winner. I went with the patty melt and it was okay, I went with Goose Island on tap and a game of darts. Great family fun. See you next year. read more

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Everything about this place is great. My wife and I have tried most everything on the menu and have not been disappointed with any dish. Their pizza is huge, hot, filling and there's always some to take home. The veggie fried basket, the mushroom/pickle basket the cheese curd and the loaded curly fry basket are meals in themselves unless you share with others. The burgers and chicken strips and a favorite of our whole family. We have also had all of the salad options which are always fresh and filling. My wife loves the southwestern and I always order the Mediterranean. We have had some of the best drinks both on their beer/ale board and mixed drink offerings at the bar. The bar staff also gives great reviews on what would be your best choice depending on your favored taste history. There's plenty of sports on the various televisions. We've played pool and had multiple attempts to win at the trivia contest. We've been forced to enjoy everything inside due to the outrageous 100+ temps here in TX, but when it turns cooler we'll sit out on the patio to eat, drink and play cards or just chatting. Since it is across the street from a major university, sometimes the students pack all the seating, but no worries since we can have a drink standing outside and get our meals to go. Be warned that parking in the area is sometimes akin to mall parking during the holiday shopping season. read more

Surprisingly sophisticated drafthouse located close to a college. I'm used to college dive bars and college basic bars. Honestly, this was neither. Tons of taps - with grown-up beers. Not unmentionable barely beer beers favored by the broke college crowd. Lots of food choices, none of which was greasy or "bar food" like. Sure, you'll find Irish car bombs and $2 shot nights. It *is* a college bar. But it's also much much more. I'd go back for sure. read more

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Looks like I found my new favorite local dive in Richardson. Buil in an ever-growing and diverse area, centrally located to catch up with friends in Plano, Carrolton, and beyond. The Birthday Cake Ale may not always be available, but when it is, order a round for your mates. read more

great drinks and good service. The food and ambience is very causal and a great place to go with friends.

Nice and spacious atmosphere with plenty to drink and enough to eat. We got there and saw the specials and as well the menu, we were not too hungry and we ordered the Southwest salad (a lot of fresh jalapeños inside!) and the chicken tenders appetizer (they were overcooked), which the Thursday specials sign stated that was 25% off for appetizers. (Picture below) Matthew was a great bartender and friendly, he also suggested the appetizer specials. ~ We got the bill and noticed that they didn't give us the appetizer special, plus they charged us extra for a side of ranch that we never received. Also you have to ask for the detailed receipt. Di the lady who helped us to get the receipt with the details was very short and curt when we showed her the specials sign that we saw and asked for. ~ Dear Di you need a little more training for dealing with customer service issues and honoring your signs that later you decide to change! This place can be charming with better customer service for sure! read more

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Good neighborhood bar. Lots of beers and decent cocktails. Only ding is the inconsistent food. I've had the nothside burger a few times. Every once in a while, you may get a perfectly cooked medium, but usually it is well done despite asking for medium. read more

Great service and extremely fast. Love the ambience there as it's very sports themed. We did not try the food but the beer selection was awesome. read more

In town on business. Looked like a good place for a relaxed lunch. It was very relaxed because after 10 minutes of not attention, I left. Staff refused to make eye contact with me. Too bad. I tip well. read more

Pizza toppings were skimpy and service was worse. Very rude and impersonal bartenders/ wait staff during the Super Bowl when it wasn't crowded nonetheless! If you dont care about people or wont to serve, you shouldnt be in the restaurant industry. read more

This is an excellent spot. Plenty of parking. Plenty of seating. AND plenty of beers. Had a black bean and quinoa burger which was better than average and a right sized menu. This is a neighborhood gem with 50 drafts on tap.it's of TVs for football and other sports. Great staff and service. Highly recommend. read more

Our favorite local watering hole! Northside is a restaubar or a baraurant. They have a well stocked bar with many cocktails as well as an impressive craft beer menu. They also have amazing pizza- the creative PIzzas of the Week never disappoint. They host their own trivia on Monday nights which is a lot of fun, and the patio is a great place to hang out (and is protected from the evening sun) It's a great place for happy hour with colleagues because everyone will find something they love. read more

It's okay expensive for a college bar imo. But they started having lunch specials starting from 4$ up to $6 or $7 I believe but wasn't able to try. Loved the variety of beers that they have to offer I've tried a couple and the bartenders have been helpful with suggestions as well. The cocktails seemed juice down barely have any alcohol. My only complaint is the prices of drinks for being by a University I wish they had cheaper/stronger options. Having the variety of beers is a great idea but even the prices for that are expensive for college students on a budget. read more

Super close to UTD but we were there last night to meet a friend on that side of town. Love the open concept, industrialized look and that the patio is pet friendly. We already had dinner but had to try the eggplant fries. The fries were crispy, topped with fresh parm, cilantro and a special "Szechuan sauce." I couldn't eat them all but if you like eggplant you'll be a fan. The drinks at the bar were easy to get and it was trivia night! Nice selection of brews, great staff and very fun place to be! read more

Can't wait to come back! I came for a work HH, and this bar worked out perfect for us. It is great for big groups, we had about 15 people and no issue trying to find a space to sit. Since they do not have any waiters everyone just orders at the bar, I thought it was a little strange, since you order food with them also but it totally works. The bartenders are very nice, and extremely attentive. The bartender suggested the cheese curd, so good, spicy, but very good. Drink specials are great! They have happy hour from 4PM to 9PM Monday to Friday. Came on a Thursday for HH and my drafts where just $4. read more

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got some nice burgers / bar type food, also pretty cheap drinks as far as bars are concerned

Pretty weak place. The service is non-existent and the drinks are embarrassingly weak. We ordered the chips and salsa with queso and while I'm sure they poured the correct amount (as they saw it) of the salsa and queso, they served it in a much larger measuring cup which made it feel cheap. We ate all the salsa and queso and more than half the chips were left. We asked for more and were told we needed to pay more. Unacceptable. Also, whiskey neat is poured in a 1 oz., not 1.5 oz. shot. In short the whole experience came off as obscenely cheap. This place is very weak sauce. Update: I hadn't planned on responding to the restaurants comments below, but their defensive response compels me to comment further. Let me start by saying that I very much appreciate the idea of a restaurant taking the time to respond to customer comments. That said I have a few issues with their response. First, I appreciate the restaurants intention to keep the prices low, but low prices without value are a mirage. My 1 ounce of whiskey cost $5.40, a double $10.80. Remember, these were happy hour prices. As a result I got 2 ounces for almost $11. This is by no means a value proposition. I repeat my comment earlier that it gives the impression of being cheap. Second, As a matter of fact, the restaurant's assertion that they serve 10 ounces of sauces with the chips is blatantly inaccurate. At most, each measuring cup contained less than 3 fluid ounces of each salsa and queso. Each sauce was roughly 1/2 inch deep in each measuring cup. Had we been served a total of 20 ounces, there is no way we could've consumed all of the salsa and queso yet still only eat half the chips. Last, we went to the restaurant tonight as a "scouting party" looking for a place for parents to pre-game before a local high school's football games. The thought of bringing 20-30 people a week into the restaurant with no value proposition and no service staff combined with management's defensive responses to reasonable customer issues will keep this place off our list. read more

Went tonight to meet a friend. I am avid big trivia fan and they had a trivia event tonight. When I tell you the owner may have researched the hardest trivia questions I've ever come across and thats saying a lot. I really enjoyed my time here. The pizza was good, the draft beer was good, and Blake (owner) was a delight. I would totally go back even though I'm much over college age to go to this bar. read more

I somehow stumbled into a college bar and for the first time in my life felt like I was too old to be in a bar. Luckily, I waited it out and had a pleasant experience. They have an excellent beer menu. I wanted options and didn't feel like driving all the way to a brewery. They have 50 beers on tap, most local. I did not have an issue finding something to drink. The bartenders seemed helpful and didn't make you feel like you were a bother to them when asking for a drink. My favorite part about this bar was the open-air patio section. I would have spent more time on that side if the wind weren't messing up my hair. They also have pool tables and plenty of chairs for you to lounge on. I did not see anyone order food, which was a little surprising for it being only around 9pm when I arrived. Don't college kids get hungry? I guess they have their priorities in check. You go, college kids! Anyway, the menu looked good, I'd given it a try if I hadn't already eaten. Come to Northside Drafthouse if you're looking for a large beer selection, or if you want to feel young without actually being young. Parking doesn't look like it would really be an issue as there is plenty nearby. read more

always love going here with my friends - the cheese curds and pizza are great AND there are plenty of beer and drink options that make everyone happy. The bartenders are friendly and have always been willing to help me find a good beer. read more

Fun bar with really fantastic fresh pizza. Huge patio to enjoy drinks on. Right across from UTD.

Awesome "college" bar with great food and amazing prices right on the UTD campus. Blake and the rest of the staff are the best and you should definitely check it out. The onion rings are delicious, BLT is incredible, and the wings are absolutely worth your time. I'll be back! read more

The bartenders were extremely rude, please have some respect and empathy for your customers. Will not be coming back here because of the bartenders. Very sad to see. The drinks are good. read more

The food is just really not very good, but I loved the beer selection and the pool tables / dart boards. The reason we will not be back is because of the Sunday we went in a few months to go and the staff opened up the pool tables for free to about a half dozen loud kids who took the place over while their parents got drunk. Not really into the kids over running a bar scene read more

Convenient to UTD is this fun pizza joint. Lots of big TV's to watch you favorite sports games. They have 2 pool tables, dart boards, golden tee and power putt video games inside and patio games outside. I do wish the patio was covered. But the tables do have umbrellas. Their beer selection is fantastic! Brunch is really good and pizzas are great! Even the crust on the pizza is good. I had the $5 lunch BLT w onion rings. Onion rings are a $4 upcharge. The onion rings are pretty large so the batter was pretty rough on the roof of my mouth. The bacon was in every bite but might have been just a little too over cooked. I did still enjoyed the sandwich. Restrooms are clean. Full service bar. Please note this is "self service" bar. You have to go to the bar and order both drinks and food. I say check this place out. read more

This is gonna be a long one so buckle your fucking seatbelts. Absolutely awesome food. The menu is the best bar food you'll find and goes great with a night of drinking. Cheese Curds and the New York White Pizza are by far my favorites. If you're feeling extra fat I recommend fully loaded cheese curds. It's beautifully colorful. They do have salads and cauliflower crust in case you're watching your figure that are pretty good too. Cocktails are inspired!! So delicious. There's a new weekly cocktail and I must say Andrew does an amazing job of pairing ingredients. He can give awesome beer recommendations and is by far the coolest man I have ever met. Great man to get obliterated with. Tip well and he might even dance. (I'm totally just kidding. Don't ask him to dance.) The staff is awesome, the bar is beautiful, and the regulars are stellar. I love this bar. It's the bar I turned 21 in and it might be the bar I die in. I love you, Northside. read more

As a UTD student I loved meeting my friends and classmates on the patio in the evenings for different deals on weeknights. 50 beers on tap to choose from and generous mixed drinks. Board games, darts, pool. Customer service is ok. read more

Omg the cheese curds! This is a great place. Hip college vibe with really good food and drinks. I had cheese curds and they are some of the best I ever had. The Drafthouse burger was really, really good with bacon and a nice smoked taste. Inside they have pool tables and you order food and drinks at the bar. The outside space has these gigantic picnic tables, TVs, bags and giant Jenga. The patio is pet friendly. I'm really digging this place. The beer is plentiful and the food is respectable. You won't be disappointed. read more

I really didn't want to leave a bad review or low stars bc it was specifically one person not the entire business that made me convicted to leave a review. I've been an occasional visitor to this bar since 2017 but the attitude and lack of patience I experienced from a bar tender really turned me off to Northside. I get people can have bad days so it's fine if I'm not getting a friendly demeanor but this was worse than that. She was very rude and it took me off guard so I didn't say anything to her. My friend was trying to figure out what she wanted to drink that day and if the bar tender felt like we were taking too long to decide she could've politely excused herself to help other people who knew what they wanted but she went off on her and pushed her to make a decision after 2 mins of walking into a bar. Like what? Give us a minute and help someone else?? I've bartended and worked the management side of the SI and have no respect for people who are so ready to ruin a guests experience bc they are impatient and become snippy. I could expect poor customer service from a busy bar but at the time the bar was not very busy and there was no reason that I could find besides that the bar tender is not very good at her job. read more