The Best Drinks Date Spots in Dallas
Start by deciding how far you both want to travel. These Dallas guides include neighborhood stops and nearby Addison and Highland Park options, with the location made clear beside each entry.
Start with one place for a drink and leave the rest of the evening open. These five bars and lounges offer different settings for that first conversation. Check the current menu, music schedule and any reservation or entry requirements on the venue website, especially if you want a quieter evening.
This selection includes The Tipsy Alchemist, The Woolworth, Ginger's, Ghost Donkey - Dallas and Parliament. Use the map and practical details below to pick the one that fits your date.
The Tipsy Alchemist
A Dallas cocktail bar for a drinks-first evening. Start with one drink together and decide on the rest of the evening as you go. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
The Woolworth
A downtown restaurant with a cocktail program. Keep the plan to one table and a conversation, then decide together whether to continue afterward. Use the restaurant website to confirm brunch hours and the current menu.
Ginger's
A below-street-level cocktail lounge in East Quarter. Make this your first stop rather than committing to a whole night of venue-hopping. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Ghost Donkey - Dallas
A Dallas bar with a mezcal-focused identity. Check the current drinks list together, especially if one of you wants an alcohol-free option. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Parliament
A Dallas cocktail bar with a published drinks menu. Pick a meeting time that gives you room to settle in and talk. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
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