Nightlife in Dallas
A visit to Dallas isn't complete without a trip to Gilley's, Dallas' largest honky-tonk, with mechanical bulls, beer and lots of country music. The South Side is also home to the Brooklyn Jazz Café. Deep Ellum has long been the centre of nightlife, but Uptown is quickly taking over. American Airlines Center hosts professional sporting events and headliner concerts, while the Arts District has performing arts. Most bars close at 2am; some clubs are open later.
Bars
Expand all1. Ghostbar - Fashionable roof-top bar
Show more Set atop the 33-story W Hotel, Ghostbar is the see-and-be-seen bar downtown - a helipad allows quick entrances by celebrities. Along with innovative drinks, Ghostbar draws crowds with its colourful, high-tech lights, polished chrome and great city views.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2440, Victory Park Lane, Dallas 75219
Telephone
+1 214 720 9919
Transport
Victory DART station; Bus No. 26 to North Field Street at Caroline Street
Website
2. Gilley's Dallas - Famous honky-tonk
Show more
Gilley's Dallas epitomises quintessential Texas nightlife, with a large bar, mechanical bull and country music and dancing. You'll even find the occasional armadillo race. Located on Dallas' South Side, Gilley's is owned by country music star Mickey Gilley.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1135, South Lamar Street, Dallas TX 75215
Telephone
+1 214 421 2021
Clubs
Expand all3. Lizard Lounge - Eclectic DJ sets
Show moreDJs play a wide selection of dance music at this landmark nightspot, ranging from hip hop and reggae to rock, electronica and goth. The Lizard Lounge is set in the heart of Deep Ellum, Dallas' nightlife hotspot for decades.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2424, Swiss Avenue, Dallas TX 75204
Telephone
+1 214 826 4768
4. Escapade 2009 - Latin dance club
Show moreRumoured to be Dallas' best Latino dance club, Escapade 2009 in Oldham hosts up to 5000 party-goers at weekends. Expect tejano and ranchero dancing as well as salsa, merengue and hip-hop, and lots of sweaty young people.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
10707, Finnell Street, Dallas TX 75220
Telephone
+1 214 654 9595
Transport
Bus No 185 to Shady Trail at Freewood Drive
Entertainment
Expand all5. American Airlines Center - Sports and music venue
Show more
This 12-acre facility near the West End Historic District hosts the Dallas Mavericks basketball team and the Dallas Stars hockey team. The American Airlines Center also hosts top-flight musical performers from around the world.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2500, Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Telephone
+1 214 222 3687
Transport
Victory DART station; bus to N Field Street at Caroline Street.
Website
6. Brooklyn Jazz Café - Friendly jazz club
Show moreThe Brooklyn Jazz Café occupies a single-story red brick building on the South Side. The unpretentious club, winner of Best Jazz Club by the Dallas Observer, plays Dallas' best jazz, blues and R&B. The club also serves snacks and entrées.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1701, South Lamar Street, Dallas TX 75215
Telephone
+1 214 428 0025
