Dive into this little Uptown gem the next time you want a chill vibe and good drinks. I love a dive bar as much as the next person, but some of them are just too rinky dinky for my liking. Not Strangeways. I found them via an invite to the Opentabs events. Initially, I wasn't going to attend, but after a quick review of their social media I was sold. A dive bar...in Uptown...with character?! Who knew. It was more spacious than anticipated, in parking and interior space. The area is well lit and there is a substantial amount of seating (outside picnic tables, inside tables, bar, and highboys). It was past my bedtime, so I didn't stay too long. I'll give it another try for the food! read more

Strangeways - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Saved by the soul. So glad to hear this joint was saved by Rosie and her partner. They pour their blood, sweat and tears into this place and it shows. The walls what street art. The drafts/ liquor options span from supporting local to worldly options abroad. Any weird trendy shot I've needed to try? I come here full well knowing the service will reign supreme. Live events ? They crush it with SoFar Dallas and Dallas Film Alliance. Parking available around venue, in back and in the lot the right of entrance. Just double check your signs. They're family owned. Call ahead to ensure that the venue is open. Enjoy this neighborhood gem! read more

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Service & there is literally no ambience period. Prices are high compared to the lack of anything of interest. Dark & Dank inside, don't know why anyone would go there voluntarily read more

Cool hole in the wall. Food is great for a bar, especially the burgers and fries. Cheese board is good, too. Found the service friendly and helpful. Barrel week (barrel aged beers) is a great time to visit! read more

Strangeways - five glasses of beer on a wooden tray - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Maybe I'm biased because I'm a Smiths fan, but Strangeways is the BEST! Great beer menu, solid cocktails, wonderful service, lots of seating, good parking on-site and around the building, and GREAT music! Perfect neighborhood bar, can't wait to come back. read more

Service was great, beers and cocktails are good, no complaints from my end! Would recommend

Friendly neighborhood bar, with some unusual figurines and artwork adorning the walls. They stock a lot of interesting beers! The liquor selection is pretty good, although there is no citrus vodka. House-drinks are limited, but they can mix any standard drink. The only thing preventing it from feeling like a dive-bar is the bright lighting and the cavernous space - like a community center with liquor. read more

Strangeways - Casual neighborhood bar! - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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So I came with my husband. He drank the beer and I had the pop. They have coke on tap! Yeah! I didn't think they would have food besides the usual bar food. Ok I didn't look up what they may have. I admit it. Came here because my husband wanted to. Oh did I luck out!!! Such a good burger! It was dead to my liking AND it didn't soak the bun!!! The fries were crisp and seasoned but not over salted. Their cheese board is cheesetastic too! Perfectly ripe fruit and nicely layed out on the board. And they put honey on top of the grainy mustard. SO good! A nice place to hang to eat and drink whatever you like. Oh and don't forget to enjoy Kaws. read more

Strangeways - Jaws and liquor, good choice - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Excellent tamales and a large beer selection- what more do you need? Sat outside and watched the world go by!

Shhhh!!! They are still open! They are legally fighting to stay open. I just had a dream pour of Bourbon County 23. Come show your support!

Myfirst time in here and just wanted a cold beer and a place to reflect over the day. I wasn't expecting much. I parked in back and there was plenty of room and well lit. The front porch has a very large seating area with a sprinkling of plants that really help pull you away from the fact you are right next to a busy East Dallas street. The front door is really cool and reminds me of the old wooden doors I've seen in middle age Southern European narrow streets. I stepped in to a warmly lit large brick walled room with stacks of kegs of various shapes and sizes along some of the walls. Lots of high tables and some lower ones in conversation pits along one wall. The partially exposed roof underside gives it an old feel and reminded me of places in Mexico, Italy and Spain. There is art work and various objects on the wall that made me want to study each one, but I'll do that another time. It is a quiet place and exactly what I was hoping to find. The background music is just at the right level. As there were only a few at the bar, I opted to sit there. Facing me was a wall of interesting looking large eyed figurines on shadow box shelves and a substantial offering of stronger drinks. To the side is a large chalk board showing the beers on tap organized by type. I saw the Lakewood Molle Temptress and knew that was the right beer for the moment and my mood. The beer was thick, dark, smooth and absolutely a sipping beer. It gave me time to study the bar, the offerings, the menu and the patrons coming and going. It also gave me time to transition from an insane work day. The wall with the Smith album covers I found interesting but not nearly as much as the figurines facing me. The background music was modern techno-ish and was very enjoyable. The group to my left were 20-somethings enjoying the night out and asking for lots of drink input from the bar tender who acted as a trusty advisor. The bar tender, she seems very confident and knowledgeable, and I look forward to talking with her in the future. The food menu, with a few Mexican items looked very interesting and I'll have to come back to try it. read more

Strangeways - Hmmm there is a bottle of Vida Mezcal and a bunch of scary figurines on the shelves. That combination would give me nightmares. - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

One of my favorite neighborhood bars. The owners and bartenders are the best. They are wonderful. Who would've thought to find a Smiths bar in Dallas. This is an SI bar. Genuine people. I love that people don't know about it. Everyone that goes here is amazing and a breath of fresh air from other spots in the neighborhood. read more

The beers are great but the food is CRAZY for a bar! $8 for goat cheese croquettes that could have come from any of the city's finest restaurants. We stopped in for sour week and had our fill of $30, 5-beer sour flights. I'm a sours fan always looking for new beers to try so this is money well spent. If I could improve one thing it would be service. We sat at a table for like 10 minutes and I guess they weren't doing table orders so we went to the bar. Then when we wanted to sit outside we were left to carefully maneuver out the door with 2 waters and 10 cups of beer by ourselves. But not a big deal, fantastic bar, definitely recommend! read more

Such a cool hole in the wall bar! They have a pretty big and open indoor area and a smaller patio area. They also have a decent selection of draft beers. Awesome place to unwind, have a few beers, and kick it with some peeps!!! read more

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I was super impressed with the selection of non-local draft beers here. At least half I haven't seen anywhere else in town. The bartender was able to give a detailed taste profile for all the ones I inquired about, but tasting is believing. Beer prices are par for Henderson area so expect to pay $7+ per. The bar has a mellow vibe with a bunch of odd little dolls/statues adoring the wall. They do have a small patio out front, but there isn't anything interesting to look at besides the Mexican market across the street. The small food menu looked respectable but I didn't try any of it. Pros: Massive selection of non-local craft beers. Cons: Parking lot is tiny so you have to park at the market across the street. read more

Strangeways - Bathroom art - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

After about 6 beers down and neck deep in an smackdown arm wrestling match against a homeless man that I challenged from the street as I caught him walking by, I realized "Hey This Bar Is Not THat Bad". I should probably write a cool Yelp review and talk about how soft those wood benches can be when you forgot where you parked and lose your phone so you sleep in the outside patio in between the back bench tucked away while no one notices you there. Those $5 Pizzas from the dumpster that the Dominoes guy brings by HIT!!!! read more

Ha! It is so funny! Why did I even chose this place!! Neighborhood is pretty mundane and gangsta types. There was no one to serve if you are not sitting at the bar. Draft beer was served at room temperature. I wouldn't suggest this place even for a sunny Sunday drink! read more

Strangeways - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We had this place recommended to us and were kind of underwhelmed. 3 stars for a cool atmosphere and a great beer selection, but everything took forever since I think there was only one person working there. The food was also pretty bad- our fries were literally raw potato in the middle. We'll come back, but only for the beer next time! read more

I enjoyed Strangeways. Cool decorations and nice location. Better to Uber to bc parking is limited. A lot of good beer choices and a decent cocktail menu. We had the cheese board and I tried for the first time honey put directly on top of the ground mustard.. so delicious. I recommend this place for sure! read more

Fire spot with awesome drinks. That local feel & a great place to chill with the homies

Good drink selection, but rude staff. My friend and I went to this bar to drink beer. On my sixth beer, I got a beer that tasted funny -- frankly dirty. My friend and I, who both drink a lot of beer, agreed that it was an unusual taste for any beer and may be due to dirty lines or an old keg. I politely told the bartender that my drink tasted odd. Without tasting the tap for himself first, the bartender immediately became hostile and defensive, and said that they aren't a place that replaces beers just because you don't like the taste. He was rude and made no effort to reconcile the situation. Regardless of whether the lines are dirty or the beer simply doesn't sit well with your taste buds, just about every bar (except this one) will replace your beer if you don't like it -- especially given that this is my sixth beer and I have already spent 30 bucks at your bar. It would have literally cost the bar 50 cents to replace a draft beer and rectify the situation. Worst customer service I have experienced in a long time. It seems like other yelpers have had trouble with the staff here as well. read more

My favorite place! Great food and the best old fashioned in Dallas. Sometimes they will have live music or DJs.

Fantastic beer. Very knowledgeable staff. Great vibes, super cool spot. 100% recommend.

Solid little bar on Fitzhugh. Great patio space and divey on the inside. Large selection of beer and pretty good for whiskey too. Bartenders are nice and make it feel like a neighborhood spot. read more

Horrible service, drinks were good when we got them. Owner works as staff, and the non-recognized music is not able to be changed. It took 15 mins to get water. If you are looking for a place to have a good time, sing to songs you recognize, and just have a great time, this is far from your goal. You will be blasted with grunge music you can understand, while yelling at your colleagues and waiting generations to be served. This place was recommended, and We would have been better off staying at home. Will not go back. This was like going to a club and the DJ played what he wanted; without regard for if the dance floor was cleared. read more

Hole in the wall kind of place... I had passed by it before and never tried. Had the Sammy and Mexican corn and a couple crafts. Sammy was lacking taste but the corn was not bad.. Ok place if you are trying to sample some crafts.. but not somewhere I would come on a regular. read more

Strangeways - Sammy with Mexican corn. Corn was good, sandwich lacking taste. - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I came for great craft beer, I saw great craft beer, I was conquered by great craft beer. No, the staff are not that friendly. No, you are never quite sure they heard your ordered and/or will do anything to fulfill it until it gets plopped in front of you. But the craft beers are awesome, the atmosphere is awesome, the patio is awesome and if the hipster vibe could be toned down from 11 to only 9 or 10, it would be amazing. The food delivered to the people on both sides of us at the bar looked fantastic, especially the elotes. Next trip there I will order food and see whether it gets delivered to me or not. I'm guessing so, albeit without a smile, and it will be delicious. read more

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I went back to Strangeways yesterday with my bf for an early dinner, and now am certain that this will be my new haunt. I wanted to wait for a review update until after I got to sample the food, and it was absolutely marvelous. I chose the Mozz and Chicken Sammy, which was toasted ciabatta bread, grilled Italian seasoned chicken, Mozzarella cheese, tomato, and fresh basil. Just to be adventurous, I ordered the elote as a side (corn, chipotle mayo, cotija cheese, cayenne pepper, and lime wedges). I typically do not have good experiences with grilled chicken sandwiches. I tend to stay away from them because every time I order one anyplace, the hunk of chicken is so thick that it renders the bread useless, and then I make a mess trying to eat it. Strangeways has finally given me a chicken sandwich I can eat! The chicken is just the right size for the bread, which is warm, toasted well, and de-lish! I can't stress how much I enjoyed eating this sandwich. The basil tasted fresh, as did the tomatoes, and the chicken was perfectly seasoned. The corn was spicy, but super flavorful. I had to bump this one up to 5 stars...what a hidden gem this place has turned out to be! Great (and unique) food menu, great selection of beer, and a chill atmosphere. Love it! read more

Strangeways - Mozzarella Sammie with elote side! - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Cool bar in a slightly removed area. Great beers, knowledge bartender and kickass fries. Beware the parking situation (park at the beauty place nearby), but it's still definitely worth the visit. read more

Strangeways - Fries - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is the perfect place to frequent. Great patio, lovely staff, wide selection of good beer, and the food is amazing. Order the BLT if you like goat cheese; you'll never be the same. They always play good music here too- the Knife, Discovery, The Cure... I love it. Also, the regulars are really cool too. These two cute brunettes that sit at the bar are hilarious and so nice. Somebody should be buying these girls a drink! read more

Strangeways - Strangeways at dusk. Good times had by all! - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Jose is super cool, kind, and knowledgeable. My friend and I really enjoyed talking with him and the cocktails he made. Really terrific beer selection. 41 beers on tap. Great variety. read more

Strangeways - Beer Selection - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Best beer bar in Dallas. Great staff, even Eric lol. Yes, service can bog down when it gets crowded, but if you get stressed about that you might be in the wrong place anyway. The tap list is always amazing and their special events/weeks are killer. And don't overlook the liquor selection. A very well curated selection of scotches, gins, and tequilas/mezcals. How did I almost not even mention the food? It's sneaky good. The torta is bomb and the burger will cure what ails you. read more

Strangeways is an awesome place to hang out with friends. I really enjoyed the atmosphere, the music is fantastic, very low key but very cool. Nothing like those annoying bars where the music is so loud that you can't have a conversation. They have about 40 beers on Tap and a delicious menu. I am very happy about the fact that their beers are not what you usually find in every bar in town, there are much better. I ordered the grilled cheese with fries and the elote. All these things are great! Next time I will order the Goat cheese croquettes and the Fried Hominy, my friend is a big fan of both. The only reason why they don't get the 5 stars is because the bartender was kind of rude. read more

Strangeways is easy to miss (at least for me) even though it is located off of 75. It's probably because I always drive past it on my way to Greenville. I first came here for a barrel-aged beer event and was impressed with their selection. (Be sure to keep an eye out for this event, because their lineup was great.) Ever since then, Strangeways is my go-to bar for when I want to relax and enjoy a drink. In particular, I like Strangeways because of their beer selection and chill environment. There's about 40ish beers on tap.I really like the variety and selection of breweries they curate, so I every time I come I feel like I am trying something new. They have a food menu with bar bites like yucca fries and cheese board. And while the view isn't the best, there's also an outside area. The parking situation is okay. There's a lot right behind it but it's limited. It's not an issue if you don't go during peak drinking hours. All-in-all, Strangeways is a no-frills kind of a place and a great choice if you want a casual environment with a good beer selection. read more

This is, without question, my new favorite hangout in Dallas. The staff are incredibly amazing. We got there on Sunday right at 4 and thought maybe it wasn't going to open that day. We were just about to ride away when the bartender asked if we wanted to come inside. So generous of him to bring us in when he hadn't even opened! Not to mention, he had us bring our bikes inside for safe keeping. That has never happened to me before. So generous. The beer selection here is incredible. I had one stout and two porters and loved every one of them. My fiance also had two different selections and raved about them. This is certainly a gastropub, so the menu is full of fantastic options for appetizers or meals. We had the goat cheese croquettes with some red onions, strawberry garnish, and a reduction sauce. I can't even describe to you how fantastic they were. Our friends also had the croquettes and raved about them, as well as the yucca fries. We went in for the 49er's v Packers game and had no issue getting the TV's turned on to the game. The music in the place is fantastic and eclectic with a heavy dose (which I love) of 80's punk and pop and modern alternative tunes. The music isn't too loud for conversation, and the tables are big enougy to teach friends how to play euchre. Or any other card game one might fancy. We stayed at the bar for over 4 hours and had an absolute blast. We didn't get dinner there, but I will tell you now, that grilled cheese is on my hit list in the very near future. We will be back to Strangeways again and again. Thank you for an amazing Sunday Funday! read more

Strangeways - They let us bring our bikes inside to keep them safe. Rad. - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I really wanted to like this place, especially since they actually make good sandwiches. But this is probably a rare case where the atmosphere, service, prices, (and everything else really) turns me off. Walking in, it has such a strange atmosphere (and not in a good way). There is more floor space than there are tables. The brick walls and concrete give off this industrial vibe, yet the yellow painted walls say something else. there is a random corner of odd knick knacks. The outside is huge but doesn't look very inviting. There is no way I could fully describe the vibe this place gives off other than visiting it. Service wise, its terrible. They dont greet you. They dont offer you menus. You have to go to the bartender and do everything yourself. Even then, he gives this attitude like you ruined his concentration. A flight of beers for five 5 ounces is 20 dollars. Thats super steep, considering this isn't even downtown. They have quite a selection. but I could go somewhere else easily and pay less. The sandwiches are pretty good (think knuckle sandwich company in size and flavor). The corn is straight slop. Their "elote" is corn from a can, drenched in spices and mayo. No soul, no flavor. Overall, I doubt I would come back, unless someone truly insist on being here. I would order a sandwich, but thats about it. read more

Come'on Dallas, lets get more places like this in your rolodex. Strangeways is a great, divey bar with an excellent beer selection. They have a young, but dynamic staff that isn't super friendly, but can get shit done during the crowded, Saturday nights. I'd prefer a fast staff over a charming one, any day. The dark, mostly blank, inside is decorated by it's colorful clientele and not with cheesy pictures or paint colors. Strangeways attracts, well, the strange. It's a great Dallas bar that feels young, hip af, and easy. A far cry from the downtown chaos I accidentally stumble upon earlier in the night. Very cool Strangeways, very cool. read more

The beer list is always top notch. 2 issues: This is the kind of bar where you play the guessing game, you never know what your tab is going to be. After having a non barrel aged Prairie and a Tupps stout my tab was over $20+. They dont have prices up on their board and on their tap list, so be prepared. 2nd: Do they even clean their tap lines? JK Lemon lime Prominence isnt suppose to taste like corriander. This use to be my go to place in East Dallas, seems to have just gone down hill. The owner is notorious for being a douche to patrons. Youll be lucky to get service from any of the guys who work there. read more

I thought for a long time how to best impartially write a review for this place, but since this is subjectively my--and my friends'--experience, then I'm going to go with the awful impression this place left for me. I thought about giving two stars, but realized that the impression I'm left with means I am never going back. Long story short, my friend was rudely kicked out of the bar, and the rest of our group followed. / Update: see owner's comment below and notice the lack of class and professionalism with which he responds to all 1 or 2 star reviews. Long story: We are a good group of beerloving folks, and do not go out to cause trouble or purposely act like douchebags, so this was the first time I had ever been part of being kicked out of a place. One of the bartenders possibly damned my friends as soon as they walked into his bar. Perhaps it was because they laughed too loud as they walked in, causing folks to briefly take notice, perhaps it was because one of them asked if she could sample a beer on tap that she was hoping to buy (not an unreasonable question to ask a place like this), or perhaps they looked young and disrespectful. In any case, they were immediately met with a sarcastic, icy and patronizing aura, which I observed. After I went back to the patio, apparently things escalated. After feeling the unwelcome negativity from the bartender, my group of friends did not order anything at the bar, and one of them said to the bartender "hey man you're being an asshole" and walked back to our table on the patio. Not 1 minute later, another staffer came to the patio and made a scene by kicking our friend out. Sure, what he said was fighting words, but he was only describing and standing up to behavior that he did not deserve or was provoking. They wanted some uncomplicated service and politely asked to sample a beer before buying it. I'm disappointed by the lack of professionalism here, and won't be going back. read more

Strangeways - Plantain chips with chipotle mayo - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The beer selection at Strangeways is awesome, and the food was pretty good, especially the French fries. The service was really poor, though - it was beyond slow and I waited at the bar for 20 minutes (when a mere two other patrons were alongside me - it was not crowded at all) to get a refill on a drink. Not ideal. I'd be willing to give Strangeways another shot because I liked the vibe but I do hope the service improves drastically. read more