Dan's Silverleaf is a top-tier live music venue located on the tiny, non-descript street running…read morenorth to south from the Morrison Milling grain silos on Bell Avenue in the downtown Denton entertainment district, just a couple of blocks south west of the Courthouse on our historic 1800s Square. It's positive and bright inside and draws big crowds on the weekends. Dan and wife Pam welcome you back to the basics in cold drinks and bar grub. It's a great party waiting to happen! Cheers, Mark F.

Great bar in Denton to sit and listen to live music on a Sunday afternoon. Quick and friendly…read moreservice at the bar. We didn't get food, but they let you bring food in from other nearby restaurants.

A Devine Connection to audio splendor: Fritz Schwalm's Garage Rock Band plays at the premier…read moreamphitheater in the round seating-type of venue. Thanks to the Food Truck Businesses that serve hot meals and pour the beer in one of the few Open-Air Arenas in "L'l d." Earth Day was a great start to the future of the north Texas, near UNT, but if you didn't stop and notice, we are winning the upper hand, with Local Rock Stars leading the way. Cheers, Mark C. Fearing, Ph.D.

Love harvest house! Everytime we come here it's good, chill time. My husband and I love coming for…read morebasically basie on Sunday afternoons. It's just so nice to sit outside and listen to music here while having good drinks with friends. Everyone that works here is also so nice!

Denton square has some unique and good eating, and one of those places is LSA Burger. The…read moreatmosphere is casual and well - cool! There's a mural on the wall (it's really large) of Texas music icons, and it's a sight to see. And then above the bar is the shape of Texas with musical instruments in it. It's another great piece of art to behold while you eat your lunch. I had the mushroom burger and I really enjoyed it. It was cooked perfectly and their house made mayo really sets the stage for the taste! I also got their garlic and parmesan fries are the star of the show. Soooooo good! And the house made dipping sauce - mmmmm good! Our waiter was great! I met a friend and we were catching up on time instead of looking at the menu, and he was very patient with us. He checked on us several times to make sure we had what we needed. Just a really good experience!

A college burger joint for sure. Rooftop seating only. Pretty busy, but staff was friendly and very…read moreresponsive. Our server was phenomenal! I loved her service. This is why my rating is only based on the food quality. Brisket and Queso $10 Smoked brisket, Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce, cilantro. A little too high for an appetizer, but the queso and brisket were good. I wasn't a fan of the sauce, the sweetness was a clash for me. The chips were also way too salty. The house salad $14 was an XL salad for sure! Everything was so good and fresh. They kindly brought me extra cheese and grilled jalapeños. The ranch was just right too! Downside: my patty was over-seasoned and overcooked. My partner purchased their most basic burger, the Waylon $12, the fries are sold separately. This burger was small, and once again, the patty itself was a disappointment. Texas sun cocktail was refreshing but just a simple pineapple and vodka mix.

They said dinosaurs went extinct 65 million years ago and yet here they are, the last of em..... at…read morethe Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios in Denton, TX! I drove a nice 4 hours from Houston to see my all time favs (Last Dinosaurs!) perform at this place and this venue did not disappoint. Since I went solo, I arrived early and joined the queue outside. As they were letting us in, they checked us in through ID and crossed our name off their list of ticket purchases versus the standard ticket scan. Maybe their system was down? Or maybe it was their way of double checking ages? Idrk but entry was pretty smooth so no issues there. I went inside to get a drink from the bar and it looks like theres a smaller indoor venue too so I'm sure that's all a good time too. Bathrooms were typical bar bathrooms; nothing fancy, just a place to do your business, check your fit, and go. There were free pads/tampons and even drug tests for your drinks in there too so I thought that was cool. Show was great, I always recommend getting concert earplugs to avoid the ear ringing, but maybe for this place to avoid the jump-scare that is a train passing by in the middle of a set, too! Hahaha Leaving the venue wasn't an issue. Since I got there early, I was able to park in the lot right next to it. I would check out their website for recommendations to park, though, since their lot could fill up quickly. I think theres a bunch of free street parking a block away, so if you don't mind walking that should be available too. Just keep an eye out for signage about towing, I know the empty lot in the construction site just in front of the venue may be tempting, but I was warned that their a fein for towing so watch out! Overall, I had a great time! Should any other of my favs stop by, I might be tempted to make the drive again

Enjoyed my show - got there early and parking was available in their lot which was easy. Door…read moreperson was super friendly and allowed me to run some merch out to my car and come back in with no issues. Sound in the small concert area was good enough. Liked that i could walk out to the adjacent patio as needed to have a drink outside. There was a Renders food truck (unrelated to the venue) the night I went and I got a burger which was fine not great. Plenty of picnic table seating which was convenient. The burger was piping hot but the seasoning could have been better. Nice respectful crowd at the show I went to and I would definitely go back even though Denton is a bit of a haul for me. Oh the trains are CRAZY loud! Definitely can affect the show but no biggie!

Steve has been a Denton, Texas fixture for over many years and is a definite venue for taking in a…read morelive music show, or a few drinks of wine, more involved than one might reckon. Steve and his attentive bar staff can suggest certain choices for your particular tastes in red options, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, or Whites, such as Fume Blanc or Chardonnay. And it's just a matter of pairing specific wine with cheeses or main courses, generally steak, fowl, or fish, which is a related study of its own, really. Steve's Wine Bar delivers the best of Denton, Texas. U.S.A. Cheers, Mark C. Fearing, Ph.D. Happy Easter and 420, too! Thanks for being there, Steve.

I am like a kid in a candy store here! Owners and staff are simply the nicest in town. Steve and…read moreKaren have a true gem here. Heather is my favorite server. Cheryl is the best kept secret somm in DFW. Even my daughter likes to go and she is just developing her wine palate. She is not intimidated which is unusual in wine bars. They will help you pick the perfect wine. My husband enjoys all the beer options. The music is always great. And the group wine tastings are always top notch. The wine club is an amazing value. They even host dinners with wine pairings and host trips to different wine regions across the world. All while supporting everything local. Clearly deserving Small Business of the Year award for 2025.

The bar service is excellent. I had the strawberry fields cocktail. It was delicious and…read morerefreshing, not overly sweet. I would definitely go back to this authentic neighborhood cocktail lounge.

The best hand crafted cocktails in town at great prices. The watermelon field is so refreshing and…read moredangerous! Myra is one of my favorite bartenders there. I have always felt welcomed by everyone!

The food, drink and service were EXCELLENTE!!! It will be my new 'go to'…read more We were there in mid day so the parking was very convenient.

As someone who attended TXST and is used to the huge, messy, crazy party/nightlife in San Marcos…read moreand Austin, I know how it works. After graduating, I moved back to Dallas and reconnected with some high school friends who all attended UNT and from them, I had always heard them rave about Fry Street but never experienced it until Halloween and it was pretty chill. We started off the night at Cool Beans Bar & Grill. Within this particular bar, I loved that the staff and everyone were dressed up in costumes for Halloween, which added to the festive atmosphere. The bar offers both indoor and outdoor seating, giving it a relaxed and versatile vibe. My friends ordered food and drinks, which were really affordable. The food itself seemed like no-frills, classic bar bites-exactly what you need for a fun college night out. Especially to start the night off or something to get to sober up. The drinks were solid, and we enjoyed hanging out before making our way down the strip. Fry Street is definitely different from what I'm used to, but I think it's such a cool, close-knit spot. Even though it's small from what I'm used to, Fry Street and its bars, including Cool Beans, will help you get to where you want to be for a fun night out. This bar definitely suits well within the Denton culture and it's a pretty decent bar, perfect for college students.

Paschall Bar feels like you've discovered something you weren't supposed to find -- in the best…read moreway. You walk through a tiny, almost hidden door, head up a long stairwell, and suddenly you're in this moody, library-style space that feels equal parts speakeasy and literary hideout. It's intimate, dimly lit, and full of character. The cocktails are where this place really shines. The Homemade Smoking Jacket is a standout -- smoky, balanced, and thoughtfully crafted. The espresso martini was also excellent: smooth, bold, and not overly sweet. You can tell they take their cocktail program seriously. Why four stars instead of five? It's small and can feel tight when busy, and you may need a little patience depending on the crowd. But honestly, that's part of the charm. If you're looking for a unique, tucked-away spot in Denton with excellent drinks and a cool vibe, this is absolutely worth the climb up the stairs.

Probably one of the best "Speakeasy" vibes in Texas. Very friendly bar staff and great drink menu…read more The Smoked Old Fashioned hit the spot!

This is an awesome little watering hole on good ole' Fry St…read more Just north of dude bro and frat boy central and just south of the Hipsterville bars on Hickory St. The crowd is probably one of the most diverse on the block. You never know what kind of night it will be here as the live entertainment on the patio varies daily. They've got Open Mic night on Mondays, you might get comedy or awesome local musicians on the stage. As for the weekend sometimes there'll be solo country acts, sometimes more alternative acts, sometimes full bands, and they've got a pretty good set of DJ's that play Weds & Thurs weekly! Definitely a party vibe always. Inside there are 4 pool tables of which are the best you'll find on Fry. On Sundays and Tuesdays they have 8-Ball and 9-Ball tournaments wherein you can come try your luck against some steep billiards competition. The inside and patio sort of keep separate vibes going where the inside is dominated by the jukebox and the outside is up to the performer. The patio bar is nicely done compared to how it was only a year ago since they remodeled it in March. They have a 100 shot bar that has a bit of everything on it, it's fun to experiment but dangerous to stand at for too much experimentation! Be warned haha! All in all this my go to bar, happy hour has $6 pitchers of Miller Lite, not my favorite but for the price? And the nightly drink specials are usually pretty awesome. Wednesdays get wild as double wells are $1 but it's always a good time! There's a great following here and if you take the time to get to know the staff they're all great guys in their own right, treat them well and they will reciprocate accordingly! The only bad thing I'd say about the place is it can get a bit smokey at times but it's not usually intolerable, no better or worse than Cool Beans or Riprocks. Thumbs up Garage, keep doing what you're doing Fry St. Bar at its best.

best bar on fry. love this place. always nice staff, great customers, good playlist/music, cheap…read moreliquor, and free pool nights. What else could you ask for?

We went there for taco fest. Nowhere on their event site does it say that kids that look 21 need to…read morehave an ID. My son was with me and they were letting little kids in so I don't know what the problem was.. talk about discriminatory put your money somewhere else.

Refused letting me and my friend in on her 21st birthday. Completely rude to us and said we were…read morenot allowed to enter. he said we were too drunk but it was our second bar of the night neither of us were drunk it was completely disrespectful. I would not recommend ever coming here.