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Strangeways

3.9 (209 reviews)
ModerateNew American, Bars
Open • 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Hipster
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Martin K.

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!

Casual neighborhood bar!
Rick B.

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.

Jaws and liquor, good choice
Karen K.

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.

Hmmm  there is a bottle of Vida Mezcal and a bunch of scary figurines on the shelves.  That combination would give me nightmares.
Ray F.

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.

Ryan N.

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!!!

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Brian Q.

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.

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

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

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2 years ago

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!

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

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

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

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