I just moved to the "M" streets and I have been looking for a good watering hole. I walked with my husband to Stan's hoping for a low key, d-bag and SMUtard free place. This is not it. It was full of popped collars and obviously underage girls drinking. This must be the place for college students to drink with out getting carded. Not my scene, ever. Also, it took 30 minutes for the waiter to bring us a beer. read more

Stan's Blue Note - Froed pickle chips. Breading is very good, but I can barley taste the pickle. Maybe I'm just picky. - Sports Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Stan's is a fun, lively, casual spot in a great neighborhood to watch college football (or any sport). They have TONS of TVs, 2 huge bars, and 3 rooms with lots of seating inside. You can pretty much count on whichever game you want to watch being played, which is why I've been coming here for so long. However, I was very disappointed and shocked yesterday when a bartender changed the channel on the only TV in the entire bar broadcasting a Pac12 game, to a game that was being broadcasted on 4 other TVs - in the same room - with 2 minutes left to go in the Pac12 game. This was the game I came here to watch and had watched for the past 3.5 hours with my friends. I asked 3 different bartenders and the security guy to help me get it changed back and no one was helpful. In fact they were all incredibly rude and said they couldn't help me. I left the bar in tears and I didn't get to see my team finish our most important game of the season. I fully understand this is Texas and 90% of customers here are there to watch Texas/SEC games, but since they have so many TVs, why not broadcast every network? Put the big games on the big TVs, smaller games on the smaller TVs, and definitely don't change any games with 2 minutes left for no good reason. That should be against the law (of dive bars). read more

This place is great! We came in after a long day at work and discovered probably one of the coolest, most attentive, & most personable bartenders we've had in a while. He introduced himself as Ron & offered us menus so that we could order something to eat. He took the time to explain his recommendations & also explained the happy hour specials. Give this place a shot & you'll be glad that you did. read more

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What can I say about Stan's that hasn't been said before? Nothing... so I'll say it in Chinese: ME RIKEY A-ROT! To give you an idea, this was one of the first actual bars I visited on my Dallas Tour and I was pleasantly pleased with my experience. I really liked the spacious atmosphere... but what really got me was the nice elderly woman who was my bartender... She looked like any white person's grandmother serving beer to her grandchildren. I will call her "Sue." Now, I'm really not trying to be a dick or sarcastic because coming from L.A., I'm use to these high priced ho's, heffers, hee-haws, and hooleehoos as my bartenders. But Stan's keeps it real... real-ly pleasant and friendly. In short... "Sue" was a cool ass bitch. Things to Like: - Shuffle board (pay to play, $2 an hour) - Darts (regular or butt edition) -Fooz-Ball - Arcade games (golfing, hunting, bowling, naked photo hunt) - Big ass giant screens to make your head explode and pants wet from excitement while watching the Dallas Mavericks choke in the playoffs (again). - Great selection of Beers served in Mason Jars... "Sue" told me there was about 1 gagillion beers on tap. - Alcohol is cheap... like low class hookers. - "Sue" the elderly grandmother who knows how to pour me some shots of tequila. - Old school cigarette vending machines where I use to get my smokes from when I was 8 (remember, California banned these vending machines when we became a bunch of liberal tree hugging hippies). - Big patio to get your smoke and drink on. Why not 5 Stars since I listed a bunch of AWESOMENESS?! I know this is a bar... but I hope one day Stan will invest in a mop, a broom, and Costco sized Comet. read more

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Stan's is a glorious neighborhood dive bar, stumblin' distance from my house. I've been a loyal patron for over 30 years, so I've see it grow from its original space, about the dimensions of a bowling lane, to its current spacious expanse, indoors and out. Food is quite solid for bar fare, and the tap beer is cold and cheap with something for everyone. You will likely dig Stan's- well worth a visit, if you've never been. read more

Great dive. Try their spaghetti and meatballs on Monday. Certainly helps that it is just down the road from our house

I have been going to Stans almost every week since moving to Texas three years ago. It's a classic dive bar with the essentials (food, great beer list, pool table, etc.). The food is seriously AMAZING--the Jimmy's Italian sandwich, burger, quesadilla and mozzarella sticks are among my favorites. The bartenders are so friendly, there's karaoke on Thursdays, and this is a great place to watch football. Can't recommend enough and will continue to come back! read more

Hadnt been here in about 5 years. Walked in with a buddy during the day on Saturday to have a few beers. Place was filled with college football fans. Sat at the bar and had the tequila queso (delicious) and the bacon burger (phenomenal). We kicked a few back and had such a good time we stayed longer than we intended. The guy who was running the place Miles was a nice guy and always on point. I will be coming back especially when they play Stars games here. Food is really good here. Parking is kinda tricky. There is parking in the back but you have to walk a little bit but it's all good. The place is totally worth it. read more

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Stans is awesome UNLESS you sit in the area next to the big screens...which is ironic because they tout themselves as as sports bar. We've been here more than once where large tables get service and the smaller tables get passed over without so much as a greeting...and don't expect any kind of service. Tonight, after trying once again, our server walked by over 15 times (we counted because we were hoping for just a pitcher of beer) without acknowledging us in any way. The service is absolutely unacceptable. So, if you want to be ignored over and over in an insulting way, go to Stan's. read more

The server Kari was the worst I've ever experienced. She was rude, condescending and had terrible customer service skills. Our cups were empty and she never came back to take our food order even after we asked her to. Extremely disappointing. read more

Any lower rating denouncing the cleanliness or quality of Stan's is false. Come here for the chill vibe and good crowd and stay for the good beer and live music. Always a great experience whether it be a Friday Saturday or Sunday read more

Jessica is the absolute best! For the moment I ordered my first drink she was on the lookout for me all night. If I needed a refill, some food, or a little motivation to stay (aka more beer) she was always making sure I had a a fantastic night. Great example of what makes Stan's great. read more

Oh, Stan. You used to be high on my list of regularly visited bars. What happened to us? Who broke up with whom? I guess it doesn't really matter, since I have you back in my life again. I'd forgotten how much fun can be had at Stan's. Our bartender, Andrea, served us drinks and food while keeping one eye squinched for possible "lose our liquor license" behavior. She did a wonderful job. Yes, I got my ass handed to me at shuffleboard but that's what happens when drunk boys take advantage of drunk girls. I'm not going to lie, I had to close one eye to see the end of the lane (runway?). I also think I wandered off before the game was even over. Sorry 'bout that. I'm just pleased with myself that I didn't send one of my puck thingies flying out the back door. Which only happened this one time at Adair's. Really. I've spent many fun evenings at Stan's, being one of the boys. It used to be mostly college kids and probably still is. The good news is that I can still out drink a good number of them. And still have money left over the next day. read more

Stan's Blue Note should be renamed to Stan's Brown Note. Every time I drink at Stan's, I have the worst hangover the next day. A friend of mine and I came up with a theory that Stan's must not clean their kegs, pipes, mason jars, or the beer must be out of date. Maybe they wash those mason jars in alien bile. I don't know what it is, but I shouldn't be sick as f*ck the day after drinking 5 beers at Stan's. It's just unnatural. The beers are $2 during happy hour, which would be fantastic if they came in pint glasses, but they are instead served in mason jars. Thus, the $2 happy hour is a bit of a rip-off. Give me $2 pints and then I'll be impressed, but I'm drinking a $2 beer out of a mason jar, and I'm feeling a bit swindled. I don't like being swindled. Next time I go to Stan's, I'm going to steal one of their mason jars and measure how much liquid it holds compared to a pint. Then all of Dallas will be able to see how much we're loosing out at a $2 mason jar happy hour, compared to a $2 pint happy hour. Stan's does have its time and place. It's big, there is a big patio, and they show sporting events. The bartenders are nice, and they have pool tables. However, the few times we've had waitress service, they've been slow, and I don't like waiting for my $2 mason jar of beer that will make me ill the following day. They also have a crappy jukebox. All this being said, I do find myself at Stan's at least once a month, although it's never by choice. read more

I love this place! This is my favorite place to go to watch games, i challenge you to go here, look at any spot in there, and try to not see a tv somehow. It's like they have TV wall paper in the back room! It's a good ole Dallas staple, concrete floors, mis matched tables and chairs, Golden Tee, 2 bars, flags from every schoool around, and bras hanging from the cieling. Woo! Good times They have a big wooden patio that sits right out on Greenville, so people watching is greatness. So you can sit out on the patio and drink your ice cold brew that they bring to you in a frozen mason jar.....yeah, i know. And they have tons of beers on tap, so take your time and choose wisely. Had my birthday party here 3 years in a row, and one year we rented out there upstairs room that looks over the whole back room, great for get togethers of the laid back variety. Note to anyone who cares- The owner is a huge Rangers fan, and will find that game for you at all costs. I love you Blue Note read more

This place has gone downhill, used to be my neighborhood bar. Met my friends up here and didn't get waited on for 23 mins. I finally went to the bar and back to table. When waitress came over finally andsaw we ordered from the bar she shook her head and said "that's not cool." Another waitress shooed me Out of her way. Don't like feeling like a nuisance when I go out, and staff can make or break a place. Hope this doesn't stick:( PS one of our guys has been waiting for his tab for 15 mins! It's not that busy and she's clearing tables instead of bringing it to him! read more

TV's for sports. Check * Just look around, you can barely see the actual wall due to the number of TVs in this place. I mean, they have them stuck in corners, in cubbyhole's...hell, they are probably underneath the tables for the drunkards that pass out. Good Bar Food? Check. They have burgers so big and juicy you wanna name them things like "Big Pauly" and "Sasquatch". The grilled chicken sammich is oh so juicy and delightful. The chili is thick and spicy....and the chips and queso goes fast, so dig in! Selection of Brews? Double check. They have a wall behind the bar covered in taps....your domestics, your imports, your exports....they have them all. And of course the full bar, and bartenders that are SO nice...they remember you and are ready to get ya sauced ;) Did I mention they serve the beers in Mason jars?? Yeeeeeah....don't run all at once! Entertainment? Oooohhh check. Besides the people watching, the old pervert guys that yell at the TV's, etc...etc.....they aslo have Shuffleboard, video games, darts.....get your game on! I'm not a huge fan of their concrete patio....but it IS a huge patio, great for Greenville people watching. This place pretty much has it all.....so grab your buddies and head in to the dimly lit, sports haven that is Stan's Blue Note....it will quickly become a favorite. read more

Restaurant looks greasy all over like they haven't cleaned it in a while. Food is gross. No amount of beer selection will keep me coming back. read more

I love this place Very good beer Very good price People are friendly Miles, Erica, clay are super read more

This bar includes a one size fits all- if you like to wear polos, you're white, and straight (or pretending to be) perfect spot. Otherwise, not friendly to LGBTQ, uninteresting, and has toxic masculinity written all over it. My gay friend was assaulted in the line. Any more questions ask. Thanks. read more

i used to frequent Stan's, but now it's more of an occasional visit... not by choice; I just live too far away. This is a fun bar and one of my problems is enjoying it too much. I usually end up staying at Stan's until closing time, which means I have also gone partially deaf in one ear from trying to hold a conversation over the music. I would say the music is good, but it's mostly picked out by the owner. The mixed drinks are VERY strong and the beer comes in 10 oz. Ball jars. Nice. Stan's is probably the most casual bar I've been to in Dallas. After a soccer game, kickball, softball or whatever, I would go to Stan's and sit on the patio. No one judges anyone for wearing an athletic uniform; after all, it's a sports bar. They have a patio that allows smoking, a grand room with a HUGE projector TV, and a game room. The game room is stocked with enough to keep even the most ADD person interested. I would highly recommend watching some football or basketball here! read more

What a bar stocked with sports fans! As a Dallas native, I have had my share of grand times at Stan's, but until recently I did not know its capability of being an awesome spot to catch a game - especially one as exciting as the Mavs being in the finals!!!! The back room has a whole wall covered in flat screens dedicated to entertaining its guests. I don't know if it's the the life-size Elvis velvet painting watching over the enthusiastic fans or the strange collections of 'things' that adorn the walls, but it's almost as if they had a garage full of memories and souvenirs from years past and just decorated the bar with random stuff. I think my favorite is the kind-of-scary-at-first soccer player mannequin right when you walk in. Their have a pretty solid beer selection and decent prices on the pitchers of beer. They even serve them in mason jars. Cute! Their patio makes for some prime lower Greenville people watching. Their food is definitely bar food, but not bad. I recently had their fried pickles and nachos (God, that made me sound like 400 lbs.) and the nachos were yummy and did not skimp on the jalapenos. The fried pickles could have benefited from being less fried and more pickle. But all in all, Stan's always makes for a fun down-to-Earth time! read more

Perfect for games and bar food. They have a boat load of beer options and TV's as said. The burgers are good and the Kitchen Sink burger rocks if you like two kinds of cheeses, guacamole, shrooms, bacon and jalapenos along with your regular fixings. I like it A Lot. The Teriyaki burger is good too and different with a lot of flavor. The fajita nachos are large and in charge along with everything else. It's nice that they don't charge you extra for a beef and chicken combo. They come with sour cream and salsa. You gotta get the guacamole as an extra. Now to the biggest chicken sandwich I've ever had at 1/2 a pound. I love it with mushrooms and usually stick with the monterey jack it comes with, but you can choose whatever you like. Same goes for the burgers. I get the garlic cilantro mayo that comes with the chicken sandwich on the side and dip my fries in it. The sandwich doesn't need extra flavor and I don't want to mask this big bird that has been well seasoned. Oh gosh. I nearly forgot the cheddar fries. These are up there on my list of favorites among other places I've had them. I've got my eye on the queso and mini corn dogs but haven't gotten there yet. And the wings are pretty good too. Gotta love bar food and large patios for nice weather. Everything I've had has been around 8 dollars. Man I sound like a piglet. read more

So my gayness and common sense typically deters me from stepping foot in most places on Greenville. Don't get me wrong I am a total fan of dives but that's not what most of the places are on Greenville more like Dante's rings in the Inferno. A friend of mine had a birthday at Stan's Blue Note and while I trust his taste in cool hangouts I was skeptical. It's not a pretty place, definitely rough around the edges and loads of character. I was completely surprised. It was a totally cool bar with a great crowd and I can't say enough about how awesome our waitress was. I mean the second I was running low there she was with another vodka soda and lime. The drinks were well poured and we really had a great time mingling about the bar. If you're looking for a cool place to hang out, well priced good drinks, and a chill evening I totally recommend Stan's Blue Note. Now I know there's a bit of heaven on Greenville. I'm a fan. read more

Mindy served us today and our entire group is so pleased w how warm and catering she has been. Wings and beer have filled us and for such a great price! Thank you for hosting the Dallas Harlequins Women's Rugby Club! We love our time here, always! read more

Stan's Blue Note - Came here w the Dallas Harlequins Women's Rugby Club and had an amazing time w Mindy serving us Thanks for the quality customer service - Sports Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Stan the Man! Stan's Blue note is the definition of what makes hanging out on Greenville Ave unique. A very large establishment, it boasts a very large patio seating area and and what can only be called one of the largest beers on tap around. When you walk in, you'll pass the right by the 700 sq ft patio into the "first" bar full of video games, shuffleboard table and extended seating. Looking to the left, you notice a "Cheer's style" bar and another whole section of seating with very large screen tvs always playing sports games. The important part- BEER. Stan's has a never ending supply of beers on tap. So much that you can request the "Beer Challenge". This requires you to drink all the draft beers. After 6 months, I completed this challenge spending $1000 on beers for a $10 shirt. Well worth it. (I was told that a couple of Dallas Stars completed the challenge in 2 days.) Staff - Very friendly and surprisingly at your disposal considering the vast amount of seating that this place has. Food - Nothing to write home about, but good food for a bar. After being a regular at the place for nearly a year, I recently realized that there is additional seating upstairs. This bar could cater the Republican National Convention if it wanted to. All and all, Stan's is loads of fun, with a huge draft selection, lots of room to mingle and a great patio for people watching. read more

Wow, can I give this place 0 stars? Showed up on march madness Thursday for the 1st rounds and the place was dead! The old woman behind the bar stated that it was because they are normally closed until 3pm. Ummm, hello, someone needs to market that they are open than somehow. D magazine stated this should be a place to go and watch the tournament. Apparently no one else thought so. So there was a nice older man who tried to get the tv and sound to work for a game I was trying to watch but to no avail, this is one of the best sports bars right??? Asked what the drink specials were and the old lady didn't know but she said ask me and she will look it up. Asked for laguanitas IPA and they were out. So here I am, a dead bar, no sound, rude old bartender, and the one beer I wanted they were out. I just said heck with this and left. If you can't get your "sports bar" to run like a sports bar, then what good is it. read more

Standard hangout for all my heathen friends. Spaghetti night on Monday $6.99 can't be beat. You can also get a real Jimmy's Italian sausage sandwich late night here. It's the best I've ever had. $8.99 and comes with fries. TV scene is great for sports. read more

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This place has been consistently awesome since I can remember (12 fuzzy years?). No frills, old school sports bar, lots of beers on tap but perfect for cheap bottles, shots, and strong drinks. Service is exceptional. Food is pretty good too. It is so nice to have Stan's while the rest of Dallas is taken over by dooshy bars, craft cocktails, "mixologists", fancy food, and terrible "it's obvious I don't want to be working here" service. A couple secret hangout spots too which make it even better. read more

Great place to watch games and mingle. Special thanks to Travis and Erica for their excellent service and attitudes. Will always be a customer which I have been for 60 years. Yes you did read that correctly, 60 years! read more

I've had a love/hate relationship with Stan's for years. On the one hand, it can be a super mellow fun place to hang out with great specials. However, at certain times of the year it is overrun with college students and kick-ballers. Ugh. Tuesdays are a great night to visit: $2 Crown & down and great people watching. There's this bicycle gang that hangs out on the patio most Tuesdays and everyone has a moustache. It coined the phrase "Moustache Tuesday" and my friends and I have been celebrating ever since! Sunday brunch is also fun and they always open early to watch the game (football, soccer, rugby, whatever). The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. They also don't take any guff so it can be fun just to sit and the bar and watch all the action. Food menu keeps changing, mostly for the better. Love the Mexican Salad (greens, ground beef, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and tortilla strips). Of course, I get mine without the meat. The cheese fries, turkey burger, and sliders are also super delicious. Certainly not diet food, but who wants that in a bar?! read more

I used to be a semi-regular at Stan's but then I got older than 25 and stopped going with such regularity. That aside, Stan's is a fantastic little bar on Lower Greenville, nestled right there between Lowest and the M Streets. I've never eaten there, but literally all of my friends have and they swear by it for great dive bar food. Nothing against the high class food you might see at the Libertine, but sometimes you just want to hate yourself the next morning. As far as drinks go, they have a gigantic row of taps and shots ideas for you to help you not feel feelings anymore. I suggest PBR and whatever shot the bartender whats to make. That'll help you experience Stan's the way God wanted you to. Oh, and if you play shuffleboard there, pick the side closest to the back. There's a hidden dead spot that affects the other side more. read more

How have I not reviewed this place!!! Sometimes I wonder about my own sanity. There are tons of reviews on here glorifying Stan's (because it's awesome) so I'll try and bring something worthwhile to the table. When I moved over to the M Streets area (from the terrifying wasteland of suburban Arlington...eeek!), this was one of the first places I was super excited about being close to. Every time the work peeps had a hankerin' for pitchers and patios, we went to Stan's. They're patio isn't super trendy or a place to "see and be seen," it's a wooden patio with picnic tables and great Greenville people watching. Most patio clientele usually takes advantage of the dog-friendly aspect, and I LOVE it! I don't have my own dog but I love gushing over other people's. Sue me. One of the things I love about Stan's is that it's a really good place to be a regular. I bartended for a long time in college and I really appreciate staff that remembers you and what you like to drink. Before I started going there on a super regular basis, one of the bartenders remembered us from a visit about three weeks prior, served me up a Miller Lite and Shiner Draft (the bf and my standard order), and even said he liked what I did with my hair (I had straightened it instead of leaving it naturally curly)! Yes, sir you just earned yourself some bonus points and a new regular. Love this place. read more

My boss tells me every time I go to Dallas I must check out Stans! Well I finally did! It is the typical dive bar! Nothing fancy or precocious about this place! Great place for a few good beers! They have pool tables and shuffleboard too. I definitely think if I lived in Dallas I would be at the Stans frequently! read more

I love a good dive bar and this is one of the better ones I've been to in Dallas. Love the shuffleboard table. Lots of TV's and there is outdoor seating- though we stayed inside. Didn't see any waitresses- not sure if they have them but the bar service was quick. I'll be going back soon. read more

I love me some good kickball bars but this place is a great bar period. Literally has everything you need in a bar. Arcade games, shuffle board, pool, karaoke, patio, two bars, flip cup, loft for flip cup and beer pong, multiple restrooms. I mean, seriously, what else do you need? The food is supposedly very good but I was too busy drinking beer from mason jars and shots of cold Patron. Great mix of people too, young, old, douchey SMU, and the bartenders were fast, friendly and had a heavy pour. Love it. read more

This Place is a dump. If you're female and over 25 years old forget about getting drink service at the bar with the loser. He will ignore you and serve young guys that walk up after you. Hmmm. That's says a lot. Place used to be fun but will not get anymore of my money. read more

So Im not one who yelps just to yelp but I thought this place deserves one. I've been to Stans many many times over the years and the place has made improvements. The local beer selection has definitely improved in the last several months. Both the options and styles to choose from. The food is great, Ive had bar snacks, salad and chicken. The food came out quickly and how it was ordered. The staff is friendly and the new manager is very attentive and always available. I will absolutely be frequenting Stans more often and have even turned some people on to it who had never been before. I can't forget to mention TVS!!! If sports are your thing give this place a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Shuffleboard. Golden Tee. Electronic Lawn Darts! My first time at Stan's and we had a great time. Good enough that we went 2 nights in a row while in town. A couple of good Belgian beers on tap, several more in a bottle. Would have liked to have seen a few more Texas tap beers, but they did just get in Real Ale Fireman's #4. Might have had a Saint Arnold's, too if the coasters were an indication. Good crowd. Friendly competition on the shuffleboard. Kristin behind the bar was fun and also friendly. Big screen had NBA playoffs projected in HD if you are into that, so I'm guessing it might be a nice spot to relax and enjoy some football, too. Just down from Blue Goose in Greenville. read more

Stan's has a fun atmosphere with neon signs, sports stuff and taxidermy heads hanging everywhere. Their music was great and they have plenty of tv's for sports as well as fooseball, pool, darts, and more. The food was good, nothing special. I had a meatball sub that was hefty and yummy, something I'd definitely order again. Mom liked her turkey burger and my brother enjoyed the fried balogna, Dad said his burger was just fine. We came on Tuesday night for trivia and had a great time. There weren't many other people there but nbd, might've just been an off night. The trivia guy was funny and the questions were a good level of difficulty. I'll be back soon when we're able to sit out on the front patio! read more