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    The Cottage

    4.1 (36 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Jazz & Blues
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE COTTAGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Divey

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    Cathy M.

    Great place for live music, drinks and dinner! The Barflies really rock! I've seen others here, too, and have never been disappointed. Fun times!

    Jeremy L.

    The cottage is a dive bar with live music, sociable staff, & good bar food. It's great if for individuals that rather party with the peasants than waltz with the rich. Definitely my kind of bar and atmosphere!

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    Josie Z.

    Amazing burgers that never fail, friendly bartenders, killer live bands! Love this spot.

    Marianne C.

    Divey, dingy, stiff drinks, cold beers, have great music/band and good service. This is the type of place you would go to after a long week of work. You just have to seat down, order some drink, relax and listen to the band ( thank god they didn't play PourSome Sugar on Me) any band who doesn't play that Dallas anthem is a good band in my book. Lol. I had a good time people watching and just looking around the place. They have random artworks around the bar area wall and their bar set up is something I've never seen before. They have a round shaped table/ shelving smacked down in the middle of the bar and that's where they have all of their liquor bottles and glassware. Definitely another place to add in our rotation.

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    Rick B.

    Perfect dive bar; small enough so that uou can meet everyone in the place! Friendly waittresses make up for the weak drinks, and there is often live music! Fireman Frank approves!

    The Best Cheese Burger in Dallas !!!!!!

    5 STARS HANDS DOWN !!! So surprised with all the people and amazing music there are not more reviews.... SO I AM GOING TO TELL YOU! Great music and you never know who will show up to Jam. Kelly is awesome and can take care of a bar full still happy and she gets it right ! When you go you must have a burger. The great part is no matter who is in the kitchen it is always consistent! You should definitely go check this place out !!!

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    Best dive bar around with amazing burgers served with a cheese stuffed grilled pepper on top. Amazing

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    Food was good bar food. Loved the huge patio out back. It's not just a dive bar, it's a tired dive bar.

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    Fantastic burger and fries. Huge patio for a fat guy to smoke a cigar! Monday karaoke show lots of fun. Owner is really cool!

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    Not only did Kelly the bartender make us we feel right at home (I'm from CA) but all the locals did as well.

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    Inwood Tavern

    Inwood Tavern

    3.6(140 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Great environment, great mix drinks all around. Bartenders are friendly as heck and actually…read moreremember you with a full house. The only thing I think it needs is more restrooms.

    DO NOT GO HERE!!! If I could give negative stars I would. They literally pulled me and a fellow…read moregirl friend out of the bathroom and when we closed the door to make sure we were fully covered the pulled us back out and kicked us out. Full story is that when me and a group of 3 girlfriends went to the bathroom, we were in for less than 2 minutes but I do want to note, the only people in like were men who literally told us it was a better idea to go together in the bathroom. We went in and two of us quickly back to back used the bathroom but there was some incessant heavy knocking so we opened the door to let them know it would be 2 minutes. It ended up being a bouncer and he was saying that no more than 2 at a time could use the bathroom. At this time 2 of us had gone and still were buttoning our pants but the other two were not done. We let him know we were coming out and we immediately sent out the two that had used the bathroom as soon as they had their pants up and buttoned. As soon as the two walked out, they were immediately kicked out for not coming out soon enough. This is unacceptable that they would barge in and pull women out of the bathroom in that condition without consideration.

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    Inwood Tavern - More of the back room.  Keep in mind this was 2:00 on  Tuesday afternoon.

    More of the back room. Keep in mind this was 2:00 on Tuesday afternoon.

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    Double D Bar

    4.5(71 reviews)
    5.3 miDesign District
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    Let me put you on to Double D's Bar in Dallas because this spot surprised me in the BEST way…read more I went during happy hour (5-8pm) and their signature cocktails were only $7, so of course I had two and my friend had two too Every single drink was freshly made and so damn good. Like, you can taste the difference. Whatever the cucumber drink was tasted like springtime in Ireland lol. Now let's talk about the vibe because BABY... from the outside, you would NEVER expect what's inside. You walk in and suddenly you're in a full-on 70s-inspired living room. I mean, the velvet-lined hallway and the beaded doorway *should've* been my warning, but nothing prepares you for it There's tons of seating too: comfy couches, chairs, tables, booths, it really feels like you're just hanging out at somebody's very cool house. They've even have a pool table, and right at 8pm an aggressively competitive Uno game breaks out, which was honestly hilarious to watch. This place is such a vibe. Fun, unique, and just different in the best way. 10/10. I'll definitely be back.

    When I walked in I saw sailor moon playing and a bunch of close partners and friends chatting. It…read morewas early on a Wednesday night and I got to see the non dancing side of this bar. The comfy seats, neon lights and unique drinks make for an immaculate vibe. I got the sugar land summer and I really loved the vanilla foam. Thicker and tastier than any foam I've ever had, I want this again. The orange creamsicle part was a little bitter though. I really enjoyed my sweet surrender and would have ubered here instead to have another - the brown butter Bacardi and pecan was great. They cooked and left no crumbs.

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    Strokers Ice House Bar & Grill - Double cheeseburger with fries and a drink.

    Strokers Ice House Bar & Grill

    4.2(102 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Happy hour visit during golden hour sunset was beautiful due to being surrounded by nature! Dogs…read moreallowed inside. Lots of parking. Live music on a Wednesday night which was a treat! Some of the singers were so good I didn't realize it was actually open mic night. Lots of funky statues on the outside courtyard and on top of the building, which is cool to see driving by. Service was fast and it wasn't too busy 6-8p. There are 3 pool tables. 4 or 5 televisions inside. 4 arcade games. Many tables indoors and outdoors. Worth a drink!

    I've eaten here a couple of times last month and both times I was disappointed.The first time I got…read morethe wings.When they came out the wings were huge.But bigger isn't always better.They were just fatty and the flavor of the wings were just ok.It was some kind of dry rub.I definitely wouldn't suggest the wings.Now on to the burger which there is a big sign out front saying they have the best burgers in town.IMO it is far from the best.First off it's a little pricey.think is was 18 bucks with potato chips.If you wanted fries it would've been 4 bucks more.So I just stuck with the chips.so as far as the burger goes it was just ok.It was a little dry and the meat just had a weird taste to it.And I was really looking forward to this burger with all the hype.Even my buddy told me about this burger.I guess my buddy doesn't have the expectations like I have.I really hate to say bad things about this guys food because he's a really cool dude but I'm just being honest.Before coming here to eat I was here a long time ago and hung out a couple of times.Its a pretty cool place to hang out at.And like I said Rick is a pretty cool guy.But so far the food goes it just hasn't worked for me.

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    Strokers Ice House Bar & Grill - Blues Brothers Burger and Bronco Bob's Onion Rings

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