The bar is very casual with both indoor and outdoor seating. There's an outdoor stage in the back. It's very dim inside and pretty loud with the music. So I prefer to sit outside with a group of friends. There is also a foosball table in pool table inside. Drinks are pretty well priced and affordable. I also tried the food from the left part of the building and got a burger and it was good. Service is pretty good overall. read more

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Cool vibe for a Wednesday night. Drinks were good and not too expensive. Staff were helpful and polite as well! read more

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Ambiance for days that do justice to first of this venue's locations. We celebrated a birthday here and it was divey goodness. A pin ball machine en route to the restrooms. Pool tables to the side. Nice electric jukebox that works with a scanned QR code. Tons of tables, bar top space and high tops. We had some standard stuff - draft beers and Moscow Mules. Pours were stiff. Our friend celebrated a birthday here and housed about 30+ people. No one felt squished! The furniture has been around the block. If you need more support, grab a chair. Parking can be tricky. Be prepared to loop the venue. All in all, a quality hang. Cheers! read more

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Shane is the world's best bartender!!!! Y'all need to come here the drinks were so potent and stellar seriously would 1000% recommend

Very spacious and casual bar! There is a variety of seating, including chairs, couches, bar, table, indoor, and outdoor seating. The service is fantastic, and the employees are very efficient and friendly! The outside area also has a basketball courts, a stage, And the indoor area has some games and the foosball table! Drinks were great and made fast. Would definitely come here again! read more

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Having moved back to Dallas from living in Austin for many years, I had always missed going to a quirky, cozy divey-feeling bar or restaurant. The moment we walked in the decor really catches your eye and there is a small stage on the right. The bar has cute light fixtures over it and there are coin pool tables with pink and purple felt. The seating varies from sofas to chairs to bar stools inside. Outside they have a patio that extends beyond what you might expect. In other words it is massive! There is also another stage out there and the ambience is very cool. It almost feels like a brewery with tons of picnic table seating and open air for the smokers who want to smoke and socialize. The service was great, the drink selection was good, and the inside/outside hang out space was really just the best. The only downside that I can think of for this place is maybe that they don't have that much parking space? I mean that's me trying hard to come up with some flaw about this place! Come check them out, period. You won't regret it! read more

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We went for a friend's birthday party. We went to the original location many years ago. The new location has the same vibe, but better. My hubby and I had one of the frozen drinks in the machines behind the bar and was delicious! Think it would sneak up on you if you drank another one! We got the one without tequila, think ever clear?! Noticed they also had a taco and queso restaurant on one side of the bar. Will have to try next time! read more

Came here this weekend great experience! Lots of fun not packed plenty of seating. Massive place! The guys had fun playing with the basketball court. I loved the pomegranate vodka frozen drink. Great time read more

It's our new fav place for a quick drink . wed they have a DJ . We are still waiting for the kitchen to open !!! It's been a year

I absolutely love this place. It's not pretentious. It's not fancy it's welcoming it's comfortable. They have great drinks. They have an eclectic decor and I love coming over and over and over again if you'd like to shoot hoops they've got that for you as well. it's a great place. read more

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Great neighborhood bar. Plenty of seating rather it be at the bar or some cozy leather seats in the corner. Pool tables, jukebox music and large outdoor area with stage. Barkeep very friendly. Wish we lived closer. read more

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Eclectic Affordable bar with a basket ball hoop, indoor and outdoor seating options great for groups. Premade frozen cocktails are interesting. read more

Super spacious, casual bar. The staff is "meh." You would have thought I was bothering them any time I ordered a drink. I loved the old location, and the owners have brought all the kink and weirdness with them. read more

Love the whole vibe here EXCEPT the music that's playing on the weekend. I'm not into Tejano music and it seems like that was all they allowed to play. I know someone played a NON tejano music song and it immediately was skipped. Not fair when you're PAYING to play a song on the jukebox. Just my opinion. Other than that, very friendly people/customers and most of the bartenders are cool. Especially Monday night bingo! read more

Great atmosphere, fun decor, plenty of drinks, lots of seating/standing room, music playing throughout venue.

Improvement upon the previous location but that was pretty sweet too. Reminds me of Austin (pre-1999). Service is great. Prices reasonable. Glassware retro. Crowd makes the place. This one has a pronounced Tech-Med feel to it. (It is within 1,000 feet of one of the largest medical centers in Texas.) No clue if it's a str8 or gay bar. More of a: "U do U. I do Me" place. I mislaid my iPhone (would have been 3rd in 12 months). All the sudden groups of people I did not even know were assisting locate it. CHECK THE FURNITURE CUSHIONS! They swallow phones, wallets, and keys that slide out of pockets. Conveniently open at 1500 - shift change at hospital. Interior is kept comfy cool (probably "cold" for your girlfriend). Patio is the perfect spot to warm up. Hungary? Pretty d@mn good food truck serves sliders near the entrance. The only suggestion is the bathrooms: (1) Need outside installations and (2) Who thought it a good idea to salvage the tin doors from Club Liquid? If the fire didn't claim them the last place I'd hoped to find them was in any bar restrooms. Noisy as heck. Better than plywood I guess but closer to outhouse than retro. 9.25 / 10 read more

One of the best bars to grab a cocktail. I always have fun here. The bartenders are wonderful. They have bingo on Monday nights and it is so fun. I love coming here. I feel comfortable coming here by myself because someone will always chat with you.FUN FUN FUN!!! read more

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Great place! Mixed and happy crowd! Very friendly! Will come here again! Love it!!!!!

Awesome service and cool interior. Reasonably priced drinks and a great selection. Highly recommend

I had an awesome time here at The Grapevine Bar. Their drinks are very refreshing and have a lot of great choices. The staff is super polite and respectful. The ambiance is super cool too! read more

The rooftop deck literally crumbled underneath me (I weigh 130lb) and was assisted by a bar tender with a dirty bar cloth. When I asked for a first aide kit or anything of the sort, I was given a bottle of rubbing alcohol to clean up with. They had me leave my name, number and email for the owner to contact me. Have not heard from the owner yet. They did close the rooftop down immediately. read more

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New location is much bigger with the same great drinks and service. Basketball court is still there too. Vibe is still a neighborhood dive bar. Glad they were able to keep the same atmosphere as before. read more

I usually love this place, but tonight was a terrible experience. It's a Monday night, and the owner allowed a guest to hire an obnoxiously loud DJ for a small birthday party. I've lived in dfw for a long time and NEVER have I seen a party have carte blanche to control the music and volume level without buying the place out. Again, I love this place, but the owner doesn't seem to react unless the feedback is negative and public. Santi, Kelsey, Rob, and Adrian are awesome! read more

Talk about a dive (in a good way). I stopped in just at the end of happy hour. It feels like you are stepping into some kind of grotto. There are multiple rooms, one with a pool table, different kinds of furniture, and a huge backyard outdoor area complete with basketball court. It wasn't too lively when I stopped in, so it was easy to get around, but I can imagine it getting packed later at night, especially on the weekends. Not sure what to get to drink, I wanted to try something specific to Grapevine. The bartender was a little curt, but I was also being indecisive. I went with the frozen margarita slushy, It was hot that day and I was in the mood for something refreshing. It was sold, a little tart, and a little sweet, (a little too much so for my taste, but that is personal preference.) Since I was by myself I didn't stay for too long, but it is a unique spot to stop in. read more

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Neighborhood gem. A great melting pot of quirky locals. Plenty of comfy seating, a variety of outdoor lounges ranging from a large covered patio to a small bird's nest nook to a basketball court with 70s jr high school picnic tables. You might stumble into a random mariachi band or a group of drag queens; every time I've been it was a mixed bag of nuts. And it was always fun with plenty of frozen peach dranks and fundraiser Jell-O shots adding to the festivities. Long live grapevine! read more

Very cool bar. Their new location is very nice and all the old staff are still there. Great drinks, eclectic atmosphere and very diverse crowd. read more

Read the mixed reviews and wanted to give this place a try before they changed location. Walked in, SO asked a simple question, got a sarcastic response. So we walked out. Maybe my feelings were hurt and I'm a sensitive cookie, but don't give my SO that kind of response. So no comments on the drinks but definitely the service was not there. ‍ read more

Mediocre dirty dive bar. They pride themselves in gross bathrooms and couches that look like they came off a curb. The patio would be cool but they don't allow pets. There are plenty of other good bars to hang out in in that part of town. Would rather spend money elsewhere. read more

It's been a while since the bar closed for remodeling, but they reopened in 2021 & so far, it's been a very fun mix of folks. I've been trying to follow COVID-19 guidelines as much as possible, so I did limit my visit time a bit as more guests arrived, but most in Dallas are Triple Vaxxed in the Gay Community now. I can't speak for all, but of my friend group, we all have 3 shots of either Pfizer or Moderna's Triple Shot Cocktail...& we've all been okay. I'm venturing out this weekend, pre-TBRU to scope out the cute 's out there already, & I have always enjoyed The GV! I don't drink, so people usually just get me Soda or Water, but I'm not sure of drink prices...but I don't hear people complain much, so, I think it's fairly reasonable! read more

The Grapevine is a fun little spot with one particularly cool benefit....their patio! How many dive bars have a huge outdoor seating area on multiple levels? Not many. How many have a window to a cheesecake shop? Even fewer! The Grapevine has a pretty standard full bar and reasonable prices. But the atmosphere is what really makes it. Stop in, have a drink in the back and grab a bite of cheesecake. read more

Really cool dive bar in Dallas. We had the pleasure of hanging out here at a post wedding brunch while we were in Dallas. The inside portion is quite small and pretty divey, but the outdoor patio is great size and can accommodate a good amount of people. Additionally, there is a full bar outside to take care of the guests on the patio and/or you can bring drinks outside from the indoor bar. Good variety and quality of beers available on tap. Decent cocktails and they also have Jell-O shots available if you dare... Definitely a cool spot. Check it out. read more

Nice dive bar with an awesome atmosphere. Great frozen drinks! My friends really enjoyed the pool table and the basketball hoop out back.

"I'll take an extra strong tonic with a squeeze of lime," my friend giggled and said. The bartender asked for her ID and said, "no charge." The Grapevine Bar is located at the corner of maple and oak lawn. Parking is tricky, but there is a little cheesecake shop next door, so it's worth scouring the streets. Happy hour is a steal and the bartenders are knowledgeable and quirky. When asked for a recommendation they all sounded good, so, I said, "surprise me." He gave me the suicide. This is a fun and eclectic spot with plenty of charm for all ages. The drinks are reasonable (cheap even) and potent. Come for the atmosphere and stay for the charm. I can't wait to come back. read more

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Cute little divey spot. You have to walk to 3-4 different sections of the bar to get to the backyard. The front entrance has a bar, couches, .m Nm and recliners for hanging out, but is pretty loud if you are trying to have a convo with people. The second area has a pool table, and the back area has another bar outside read more

What a great place to hang out. The staff were friendly, drinks were good, music wasn't too loud, etc. what stood out to me was the size of this bar, it felt spacious which I liked. I read some past reviews with one star and I would completely disagree and assume they are exaggerating. It's clear as day that you have to be 21 and over to enter, regardless if it's empty or not. Rules are rules and there are no loopholes. Great place, I recommend. read more

Don't judge a book by its cover. This place is fantastic and a huge recommendation! Atmosphere: this is a super cute and unexpected dive bar. You walk in and it seems a little small. But as you keep walking you reach a room with a pool table and more chairs. Then you walk into an outside patio area with an additional bar! Bust a left and there's a basketball court and more seating. Keep going straight and you'll head upstairs to roof seating! This place is definitely more than you'd expect. Drinks: they make a variety of drinks and are pretty decently priced. Specifically during happy hour, you can't go wrong! They have some premade frozen drinks that are awesome as well, specially the Bellini. The only downfall is that all of the music is run by the jukebox. If people aren't paying, they aren't playing. Other than that I totally recommend! read more

First time here, the bar itself and atmosphere was great. The bartender was scary though. He (white male blonde hair) screamed (forehead vein popping out and everything) at my friend and I for our unsatisfactory tip amount (we were mid pulling out extra cash). Then threw some of the money back at us and said that line "you obviously need this more than I do". He then poorly attempted to get 2 other patrons at the bar to also shame us for the tip amount. When my friend attempted to calm him down and explain we were actively in the process of getting more cash for him he literally wouldn't let them speak.. just yelled at the top of his lungs over and over again "don't go out if you don't know how to tip". It only stopped because we finally just walked away. When we stepped onto the patio and were trying to process what the hell had just happened, there were several different groups of people who stated they also got yelled at or had passive aggressive remarks made to them by the same bartender as well. So I imagine he is very comfortable with displaying this kind of behavior. When I tell you it was the most uncomfortable experience for everyone involved, I am not exaggerating. I did bartend for a few years and if there's one thing i retained from that time, it's that it is not okay to be drunk while working behind the bar /: read more

This is my fav bar!!! I love the vibe of this place. Very laid back with chill jukebox playlist. The bartender with the beard is always on point. As he knows the perfect time to refill your drink. I come here after a long day of meetings and it puts me in a relaxed mood every time. No dress code just chill people wearing cool cloths. Back again after a short hiatus and this place never disappoints. Roof top patio is quaint with views of green trees. I'm in my happy place!! read more

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This is probably the cheapest bar in the Dallas area. I got 3 whisky coke + a frozen peach margarita and everything was only $21!!! You really can't beat that. That would've cost me $50 in uptown or anywhere else. As it is a dive bar, the atmosphere is very casual and the crowds are laid back. It may look small from the outside but don't let it fool ya! After the main area is a cute little room with pool table ($1 per game - cash only). When you walk out the back door, there's a covered patio area as well as a spacious uncovered area (smoking is allowed). As you head to the very end of the covered patio area, there's a sign to guide you to the staircase leading up to the uncovered balcony upstairs with 5-6 tables. The only Con is that it is isolated. There are plenty of street parking and private FREE parking lot. I highly recommend coming here if you don't wanna deal with the traffic and expensive drinks in uptown or lower Greenville. read more

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They charged me for a cup of water.... from the faucet! The vibe was just not right for me! Will revisit after the pandemic.... but save your money and go elsewhere! read more