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Grab a coupe and enjoy a night at Coupes in Oak Lawn.
Heather Nicole

The 8 Hottest Cocktail Bars in Dallas Right Now

Where to sip the city’s best drinks, from high- to lowbrow

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Grab a coupe and enjoy a night at Coupes in Oak Lawn.
| Heather Nicole

Patio season is upon us, and it’s time for a fresh update of the Eater Dallas Cocktail Heatmap. These buzzy cocktail bars offer the perfect answer to the question, "Where should I drink tonight?"

Whether in search of a complex sip mixed by one of Dallas's finest bartenders or something impossibly drinkable, this guide to the city’s hottest cocktail spots will help you get it done when its time to wet your whistle.

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Snowbird Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen

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Located in the Star in Frisco, this glamorous cocktail lounge with light bites has garnered much attention since its opening in October. And with Tipsy Alchemist mixologist Steve “Scuba” Underhill behind the menu and eye-catching decor, it’s easy to understand why. 

Social Oak - Wine & Whiskey Lounge

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In Trophy Club, a new lounge is making a wide range of whiskeys and wines available in a space with a social club feel. The thing that’s a little different here is the self-serve whiskey and wine machines, which invite drinkers to explore 56 wines and 28 whiskeys with the help of a sommelier. It also offers a full menu of cocktails and Asian-inspired tapas-style bites.

For a very special night out, Coupes in Oak Lawn is a midcentury modern, soft pastels Champagne lounge with a carefully curated playlist — both of wines and music.

Poco Fiasco

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Yes, this is a wonderful new pizza place and an excellent spot to watch the game. But it’s also a masterful martini bar. Order from the custom menu of options or go deep into the well of available vodkas and gins to create the martini of your dreams.

Triumphs Espresso & Whiskey

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Can a cocktail bar also be a coffee bar? The folks at Triumph’s are determined to do ‘em both. Order up a coffee or a cocktail — or a whiskey-infused coffee for the best of both worlds — before 3 p.m. daily. Day drinking at its finest.

Double D's Bar

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The Design District is the titular Double D’s referenced in the name of this homey cocktail bar. If you want a comfy basement feel with neon signs galore that serve inventive cocktails, this is the spot.

The Branca Room

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Late night is alright in Bishop Arts. The menu at this art deco speakeasy is inspired by Argentinian culture and features house made amaro and vermouth. There are also monthly bourbon nights when hard-to-find bottles get uncorked. 

The Back Room at Funky Picnic

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Fort Worth’s Funky Picnic gets an adults-only extension with a speakeasy vibe in the Back Room. On tap are rare beers from the on-site brewery, light bites, and a creative array of cocktails.

Snowbird Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen

Located in the Star in Frisco, this glamorous cocktail lounge with light bites has garnered much attention since its opening in October. And with Tipsy Alchemist mixologist Steve “Scuba” Underhill behind the menu and eye-catching decor, it’s easy to understand why. 

Social Oak - Wine & Whiskey Lounge

In Trophy Club, a new lounge is making a wide range of whiskeys and wines available in a space with a social club feel. The thing that’s a little different here is the self-serve whiskey and wine machines, which invite drinkers to explore 56 wines and 28 whiskeys with the help of a sommelier. It also offers a full menu of cocktails and Asian-inspired tapas-style bites.

Coupes

For a very special night out, Coupes in Oak Lawn is a midcentury modern, soft pastels Champagne lounge with a carefully curated playlist — both of wines and music.

Poco Fiasco

Yes, this is a wonderful new pizza place and an excellent spot to watch the game. But it’s also a masterful martini bar. Order from the custom menu of options or go deep into the well of available vodkas and gins to create the martini of your dreams.

Triumphs Espresso & Whiskey

Can a cocktail bar also be a coffee bar? The folks at Triumph’s are determined to do ‘em both. Order up a coffee or a cocktail — or a whiskey-infused coffee for the best of both worlds — before 3 p.m. daily. Day drinking at its finest.

Double D's Bar

The Design District is the titular Double D’s referenced in the name of this homey cocktail bar. If you want a comfy basement feel with neon signs galore that serve inventive cocktails, this is the spot.

The Branca Room

Late night is alright in Bishop Arts. The menu at this art deco speakeasy is inspired by Argentinian culture and features house made amaro and vermouth. There are also monthly bourbon nights when hard-to-find bottles get uncorked. 

The Back Room at Funky Picnic

Fort Worth’s Funky Picnic gets an adults-only extension with a speakeasy vibe in the Back Room. On tap are rare beers from the on-site brewery, light bites, and a creative array of cocktails.

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