Everything is bigger in Dallas — especially the bar tabs.
Deep Ellum + Knox-Henderson + a Cowboys game if you can time it, dry-aged ribeyes at Knife or Pappas Bros, and a final-night honky-tonk at Adair's or Billy Bob's down in Fort Worth. Big cars, big steaks, big nights.
golf • 2-3 hours
Multi-level driving range with food, drinks, and competitions.
sports event • 1.5 hours
Behind-the-scenes tour of Jerry World including the field and locker room.
go karts • 1.5 hours
Indoor electric kart racing with group packages.
escape room • 1 hour
Immersive escape rooms in the Design District.
club • unhinged • $$
Deep Ellum nightclub and pizza spot with a massive patio and DJ.
Dress code: Upscale nightlife attire, no athletic wear
speakeasy • chill • $$$
Subterranean cocktail bar under the Joule Hotel — world-class drinks.
bar • balanced • $$
Massive Uptown venue with live Texas country and a huge outdoor space.
speakeasy • balanced • $$$
Hidden behind a fake flower shop in Deep Ellum — craft cocktails and DJs.
beer garden • chill • $$
Huge beer garden next to the Katy Trail with 80+ beers on tap.
cocktail bar • balanced • $$$
Over-the-top Instagram-worthy cocktails in Henderson.
dive bar • balanced • $
Deep Ellum's best dive bar with live country music and cheap burgers.
bar • balanced • $$
Bowling, karaoke, darts, and drinks in one massive Deep Ellum space.
bar • unhinged • $$
Deep Ellum party bar with DJs, bottle service, and a young crowd.
club • unhinged • $$$
Upscale Uptown nightclub with DJs and VIP bottle service.
Dress code: Upscale nightlife attire, no athletic wear
BBQ • $$ • Best for: lunch
Deep Ellum BBQ legend — the Hot Mess brisket sandwich is perfection.
Steakhouse • $$$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Classic Texas steakhouse with dry-aged beef and a killer wine list.
Southern / Tex-Mex • $$ • Best for: brunch
Texas-sized brunch buffet with live music on weekends.
Japanese • $$$$ • Best for: dinner
James Beard-recognized Japanese restaurant from the Austin original.
Mexican / Street Tacos • $ • Best for: late-night
Authentic street tacos and al pastor — late-night essential.
New American / Fine Dining • $$$ • Best for: lunch
Lunch at the original Neiman Marcus — popovers are iconic.
Neapolitan Pizza • $$ • Best for: dinner
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza in Deep Ellum — great for group dining.
Southern / Brunch • $$ • Best for: brunch
Comfort food brunch in the West End with live drag brunch on weekends.
boutique-hotel • Max 4 guests
Downtown Dallas design hotel with rooftop pool and Midnight Rambler bar.
boutique-hotel • Max 4 guests
Uptown luxury hotel with a see-and-be-seen pool scene.
airbnb • Max 12 guests
Industrial loft walking distance to Deep Ellum bars and venues.
hotel • Max 4 guests
Historic downtown hotel with stunning architecture and full bar.
airbnb • Max 14 guests
Modern home in Uptown with pool and rooftop deck.
Keep it weird. Keep it loud. Keep it going until sunrise.
Space City goes hard — diverse food, dive bars, and zero pretense.
River Walk margaritas and Tex-Mex that slaps.
Stockyards saloons, honky-tonk nights, and Texas-sized rib plates
Beach bars, history, and Houston's weekend escape.
Texas wine country with Hill Country charm and zero pretension.
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