Greenville Avenue is one of the hottest club scenes in Dallas, Texas. Like Deep Ellum, it offers a wide range of bars, many of which feature live music. There are also plenty of restaurants to choose from on Greenville Avenue. Lower Greenville tends to be the favorite hot spot of both natives and visiting tourists, although Upper Greenville also provides some excellent amenities.
Finding a place to park on Greenville Avenue can be tough when the crowds arrive on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. However, the bars are all within walking distance of one another. So the best way to cope is probably to park a ways off, and walk in, especially if you plan to go bar hopping. The weather in Dallas, Texas is pleasant in the evenings during the spring, summer. It never gets very cold in the fall or winter, but it can be rainy. So if you’re traveling to Dallas, Texas during the months of September through February, be sure to bring an umbrella.
The bars on Greenville Ave. are usually very smoky, but several have outdoor seating. Generally, bars are open until 2 am.
Libertine Bar
The Libertine, located at 2101 Greenville Ave. in Dallas, Texas, is run by the same people who own the highly successful Meridian Room in Fair Park. A long narrow bar with a casual pub atmosphere, the Libertine serves a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, including a wide array of beers and cocktails. There is also a good, albeit rather limited menu. Libertine regulars recommend the Flat Iron Steak which comes either with asparagus or polenta fries with a tangy dipping sauce. A vegetarian friendly Mediterranean plate is also available, featuring feta, hummus, grapes and olives served with pita bread and roasted garlic. Brunch is also served, with offerings such as Eggs Benedict and mimosas.
The Libertine Bar also offers music from great artists such as Rocket from the Crypt, People Under the Stairs, Andre Williams, Fu Manchu, The Police, and The Afghan Whigs. Happy hour is from 4 pm to 7 pm every day.
Winedale Tavern
The Winedale Tavern is a comfortable spot for friends to meet. With Karaoke Thursdays and Open Mike Wednesday Nights it’s also lots of fun. If you wear a hat into the bar on weekend afternoons between 2 and 4 pm, you’ll receive half off any drink. If you’re a morning drinker, you can get $1.75 Longnecks between 7 am and 10 am. A DJ plays Classic Rock on Tuesday evenings. Play a casual game of pool while you nurse your beer.
Dubliner
The Irish-owned Dubliner, located at 2818 Greenville Ave. in Dallas, Texas, offers a wide selection of Scotch and Irish whiskies, along with a good array of beers. Specialties include an excellent draught Guinness. They also serve food such as baked potatoes and sandwiches. The bar also has a nice view of Greenville Avenue. The bar’s laid back atmosphere and cool jukebox make it a great place to hang out.
The bar can get very smoky inside. If this bothers you, there’s a patio outside where you can escape for some fresh air.
Billiard Bar
If you love pool, the Billiard Bar is the place to go. Located at 1920 Greenville Ave. in Dallas, Texas, the Billiard Bar is also a great place to get cheap drinks. $1 well and domestic beers are served on Thursdays. Eight pool tables are available for $10 per hour. Pool is half price on Sunday and Monday.
The bar doesn’t serve food, but is conveniently located near great restaurants such as the Ali Baba Cafe, Taco Cabana, the Firehouse, Gachet Coffee Lounge and La Casita.
Stan’s Blue Note
Stan’s Blue Note, located at 2908 Greenville Ave. in Dallas, Texas, offers great food and over a hundred different kinds of beer. There’s also a full bar offering wine and mixed drinks. Regulars recommend Stan’s hamburgers and homemade fries. The decor, consisting largely of women’s bras, is interesting to say the least. If you’re in the mood for a game, pool and shuffleboard are available.
The Blarney Stone, located at 2116 Greenville Ave. in Dallas, Texas, features an enormous shark-filled fish tank above a mahogany and marble bar. With its dark wood paneling and stone floors, the Blarney Stone has an old Irish pub look and feel. The menu is heavy on potatoes, offering such selections as Irish Nachos made from potato slices, potato soups and Shamrock Pie. Coffee and cheesecake are essential for dessert. There are eleven beers on tap, with $2 pints on Wednesday nights. A jukebox plays vintage hits. The Blarney Stone also offers free parking in back.
Whisky Bar
The Whisky Bar, located at 1930 Greenville Ave. in Dallas, Texas is a cigar-friendly spot to unwind after work. If you can’t handle the smoky air, there’s a rooftop patio with a great view of Greenville Ave. Wine bottles are half price and drafts are $2 from 4 pm to 7 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. The Whisky Bar offers both live music, DJ Steve Snoddy on Fridays, and “Groove Therapy” Thursdays. Food is also served from Wednesday through Saturday.
Service Bar
The Service Bar, located at 1919 Greenville Ave. in Dallas, Texas features hand-painted murals, games such as billiards and darts, and live music. The menu offers traditional American selections, including appetizers, salads, seafood, hamburgers and sandwiches. The Service Bar has a full bar, with mixed drinks, beer, wine and liquor. You can enjoy Karaoke from 10 pm to 2 am. There’s also a free Trivia night every Thursday at 8:30 pm.
If you’re looking for live music, Muddy Waters is the place to be. Named after a blues guitarist, this bar features a low cover and a daily happy hour with beers starting at $1.75. Local acts such as Dead Prophets, Hornets, Pink, Hash Brown, Henry Quail and Cricket Taylor play. Muddy Waters has a wide variety of music, including rockabilly, electric shuffle and blues. It’s a comfortable, low key place to hang out.
Whether you’re looking for a yuppie hangout, or a place to chill, Greenville Avenue has what you’re looking for. For more Dallas nightclubbing spots, look at my article on Night Life in Deep Ellum.
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