First time at Dan's last week for Mickey and the Motorcars; very impressed. Smaller setting, with…read moretables to reserve, and a smaller GA area; wherever you're at, not far from stage- Sound was excellent, not to loud or soft, staff pleasant. Great place to see music!

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.

We had such a fun night at Harvest House! The atmosphere is fantastic, with a great outdoor space,…read morelive entertainment, and such a fun, welcoming energy. We really enjoyed ourselves and loved seeing how lively the place was. The staff was friendly, the service was great, and it was just an all-around fun night out. We are excited to see what's ahead for Harvest House under its new ownership and will definitely be back. Such a great Denton spot to relax, have a drink, enjoy some entertainment, and spend an evening with friends!

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.

I enjoyed this place very much! It's spread across several floors, and we made our way all the way…read moreto the top, where there's an open-air patio area. Plenty of seating was available when we visited in October, and the whole place was decked out in Halloween-themed decorations. Service was great, and there's a huge selection of drinks and food to choose from, so there's something for everyone. There's also plenty to do around the area, especially during Halloween, when Denton really comes alive with all the spooky vibes. Definitely the place to go if you're looking for a fun atmosphere and a bit of Halloween magic! The team serving the tables was dressed up for Halloween too. Food and service were great! The location is very walkable, and there are plenty of free parking spots on nearby streets. You might have to drive around a little during peak hours, but it's worth it.

Travel Eats Denton. Was in town for a conference and needed a place for my colleagues and I to…read morewind down from "conferencing" all day. LSA Burgers had pretty good reviews on Yelp and a beer and a burger sounded great to my crew. The restaurant is right on the square in downtown Denton. It just so happened to October and Denton goes ALL OUT for Halloween (we had no idea, but it was AWESOME!!!). This place has rooftop bar and seating so we posted-up up there, but not until I took in all the cool music related decor downstairs. Finally, the food. First, the most of the menu items had a Texas Music Twist, which was fun! While I have pics of everyone's food, I cannot comment on the names (I don't remember) and I didn't eat them, so not comments on those other than they were very happy with their selections. For me, I got the Stevie burger (Stevie Ray Vaughn namesake) and it was absolutely delicious. The burger had bacon, blue cheese, and a buffalo (wing) sauce and it was SO YUMMY! It hit all the right notes, I savored every bite, chewing slowly. The bun was absolutely incredible and "made" the burger! Soft and pillowy, yet had a subtle crisp so it held up well, even with the buffalo sauce could have made it soggy. After we ate, we did a round of shots of tequila in time for their "sunset toast"- which was a fun little community activity to share with all of the patrons on the roof. Just a fun vibe!!! We left and explored all of the Halloween coolness on the downtown square with happy, full bellies! Great food, great friends, great spot!!!

great venue! lots of good vibes, fun, friendly atmosphere, inclusive and made my night!read more

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

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.

I'm stunned that we've never been here before and so thrilled that we finally found the perfect…read moreDenton spot. Myra was incredibly welcoming and made me the best lemon drop. The atmosphere is super relaxed, but you can tell they really take pride in both their space and their drinks. The prices are exceptional considering the quality. It's a refined neighborhood cocktail spot with real local charm We can't wait to become regulars!

Been coming here since they opened, we always bring friends that come in from out of town. One of…read moreour faves , Coldest beer in town, Great bartenders, Friendly and Great owner !

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.

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.

We have come to this place a couple times now. And always delish!! Bartender are super nice and…read moreknowledgeable!!

Every time I go in here I love it even more. Truly one of the best bars I have ever been to because…read moreof how amazing and consistent every cocktail is made. I also enjoy the music that they play it's the best.

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.

Forget the name of our bartender but he was a bigger guy and said he was the "manager." Do not know…read moreif he was telling the truth. When we first got there he only let us order one round of drinks before he cut us off because he said it would harm his job for reasons I am unsure. Then he proceeds to give us free drinks on his tab but heavily insisted that we tip. After 2 rounds of these drinks he is giving us we give him a nice tip each time but after the 2 drinks we notice that he has not been putting liquor in them and just been serving them off the books for easy tips. Very unprofessional and just a weird interaction.

This is probably the best bar on fry. You won't only find your college drinkers here but also…read morelocals. My favorite dive bar with the least pretentious people. They have great deals like 2 dollar doubles. You can grab a table inside or outside and subject yourself to bar games like giant connect four, corn hole, and pool. Most of the bartenders and staff are great. If you come here at night any day from Thursday - Saturday expect a wait at the bar. I've had one weird experience here. My friend called me to meet her at Lucky Lou's. I had just gone through the Taco Bell drive thru but decided to go in bring me food in (which is allowed.) I hadn't had one drink and I had been eating at a table for 10 minutes and someone working there came up to me and told me I can't have anymore drinks. It's was very odd. I wasn't even acting drunk I was literally sitting at a table eating Taco Bell talking with my friend. Anyway a couple of my friends kept buying me shots after that and they didn't kick me out so there's that. So just beware of some snarky workers. Definitely start your night here and end your night here if you're doing a fry crawl! This bar will always have a crowd.

Little boy at the front entrance acts like a slight peeling on the ID is the end all be all. End of…read morethe day he and the other "manager" SUCK at their job and I'll stand by that. Genuinely why would you go here? The doormen don't understand how to look at REAL IDs and it's actually hilarious! That's OK, I am pressed as they wouldn't take a 24 year old real ID in a line, so they genuinely have no idea what they are doing. Go to ANY other bar as management HERE does NOT know anything about how to manage a bar lol. Would say worse but I want this review to be seen on Yelp. I have had better reviews for bad bars anywhere else haha! ALSO, other bars will actually check whereas this one just goes off of the high schooler they hired as the final word. What bar do you think is worth going to that actually cares for the young adult crowd, jk it's NOT HERE. THEY DONT KNOW HOW TO CHECK IDs IN THE FIRST PLACE! HAHA they suck! DON'T GO HERE! I guess I should feel young for being denied at 24, wasn't even a drink issue haha!