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Where to Drink Dallas’s Best Bloody Marys

Whether straightforward or spiced up, these bloody marys are the perfect pick-me-up

by Amy McCarthy Updated
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Chelsea Corner’s Spicy Maria
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by Amy McCarthy Updated

No one really knows exactly who invented the bloody mary. A couple of bars from the 1930s lay claim to the cocktail’s creation, and some say that it’s named after a British queen. Wherever you think it comes from, there’s no denying the hangover-slaying appeal of this classic combination of vodka, tomato juice, and savory fixings like Worcestershire sauce and horseradish.

Dallas’s vibrant bar scene boasts a bounty of bloody mary options, ranging from simple libations to seriously over-the-top affairs garnished with everything from freshly shucked oysters to cheeseburgers. Go forth, and consider this guide to the city’s 10 best bloody mary destinations a brunch bucket list.

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Whistle Britches

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Hit this fried chicken favorite on the weekends for brunch, when the “WB” bloody mary is served. Spiked with Tito’s vodka, freshly made mary mix, and lime, this bloody mary is garnished with veggies, a fried chicken wing, and a hard-boiled egg.

2405 Dallas Pkwy SUITE 4, Plano, TX 75093
(214) 299-5971
(214) 299-5971
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Snooze an A.M Eatery

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Four different types of bloody mary are on the menu at this brunch paradise, and the Bangkok bloody is the best among the bunch. The mix is spiked with fish sauce, basil, sriracha, cilantro, and lime, then mixed with 1876 vodka for a seriously savory sip.

5100 Belt Line Rd #824, Dallas, TX 75254
(972) 360-8990
(972) 360-8990
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Maple Leaf Diner

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This Canadian-themed diner servers towering stacks of pancakes, gravy-laden poutine, and of course, excellent Bloody Caesars. Made with Clamato juice, it’s a slightly more savory version of the classic cocktail that’s perfect for soaking up last night’s booze.

12817 Preston Rd #129, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 434-1626
(214) 434-1626

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill

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The bloody mary at this popular sushi spot is spiked with vodka that’s infused with onions, chiles, and herbs. Sriracha and ponzu add spice and savoriness to the tomato juice base, making this cocktail perfect for pairing with fresh sashimi and maki rolls.

7859 Walnut Hill Ln ste 180, Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 677-7887
(972) 677-7887
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Hudson House

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Made with housemade bloody mary mix, Tito’s vodka, and garnished with a chili salt rim, the bloody mary at Hudson House is a delicious way to kick off brunch. Looking for something even fancier? Consider the Royal Bloody, which is garnished with a freshly shucked oyster, cocktail shrimp, and bleu-cheese-stuffed olives.

4448 Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 583-2255
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BarNone

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On the weekends, there’s no better brunch cocktail destination destination than BarNone, which serves Tito’s bloodys all day long for just $4.

718 N Buckner Blvd Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 924-3742
(214) 924-3742

Henry's Majestic

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Dill, housemade hot sauce and Fresno chiles are infused into the bloody mary mix at this beloved watering hole. And, of course, there’s plenty of vodka, too.

4900 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 893-9400
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Chelsea Corner

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Served on the weekends, the Spicy Maria is mixed with Tanteo chipotle tequila and freshly made bloody mary mix, then garnished with a whole Fresno chile and chorizo. There’s also the classic Chelsea Corner bloody, spiked with Ketel One vodka and garnished with shishito peppers and pickled okra.

4830 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 726-2211
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Armoury D.E.

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Arguably one of the most innovative bloody marys in Dallas, the Bloody Cthulhu is spiked with gin and garnished with charred octopus. As a bonus, a pony bottle of Miller High Life is served on the side.

2714 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
(972) 803-5151
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Boulevardier

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Friends don’t let friends drink bottled bloody mary mix. Boulevardier’s house mix is something special, and diners can build their own version of the classic cocktail with top-shelf vodka or habanero tequila for the perfect accompaniment to an omelet or duck leg confit.

408 N Bishop Ave #108, Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 942-1828
(214) 942-1828

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Whistle Britches

2405 Dallas Pkwy SUITE 4, Plano, TX 75093

Hit this fried chicken favorite on the weekends for brunch, when the “WB” bloody mary is served. Spiked with Tito’s vodka, freshly made mary mix, and lime, this bloody mary is garnished with veggies, a fried chicken wing, and a hard-boiled egg.

2405 Dallas Pkwy SUITE 4, Plano, TX 75093
(214) 299-5971
(214) 299-5971
View this post on Instagram

Earned! #brunch

A post shared by Lyne Donovan (@lynedonovan) on

Snooze an A.M Eatery

5100 Belt Line Rd #824, Dallas, TX 75254

Four different types of bloody mary are on the menu at this brunch paradise, and the Bangkok bloody is the best among the bunch. The mix is spiked with fish sauce, basil, sriracha, cilantro, and lime, then mixed with 1876 vodka for a seriously savory sip.

5100 Belt Line Rd #824, Dallas, TX 75254
(972) 360-8990
(972) 360-8990
Snooze/Facebook

Maple Leaf Diner

12817 Preston Rd #129, Dallas, TX 75230

This Canadian-themed diner servers towering stacks of pancakes, gravy-laden poutine, and of course, excellent Bloody Caesars. Made with Clamato juice, it’s a slightly more savory version of the classic cocktail that’s perfect for soaking up last night’s booze.

12817 Preston Rd #129, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 434-1626
(214) 434-1626

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

7859 Walnut Hill Ln ste 180, Dallas, TX 75230

The bloody mary at this popular sushi spot is spiked with vodka that’s infused with onions, chiles, and herbs. Sriracha and ponzu add spice and savoriness to the tomato juice base, making this cocktail perfect for pairing with fresh sashimi and maki rolls.

7859 Walnut Hill Ln ste 180, Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 677-7887
(972) 677-7887
Courtesy Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Hudson House

4448 Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75225

Made with housemade bloody mary mix, Tito’s vodka, and garnished with a chili salt rim, the bloody mary at Hudson House is a delicious way to kick off brunch. Looking for something even fancier? Consider the Royal Bloody, which is garnished with a freshly shucked oyster, cocktail shrimp, and bleu-cheese-stuffed olives.

4448 Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 583-2255
(214) 583-2255

BarNone

718 N Buckner Blvd Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75218

On the weekends, there’s no better brunch cocktail destination destination than BarNone, which serves Tito’s bloodys all day long for just $4.

718 N Buckner Blvd Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 924-3742
(214) 924-3742

Henry's Majestic

4900 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205

Dill, housemade hot sauce and Fresno chiles are infused into the bloody mary mix at this beloved watering hole. And, of course, there’s plenty of vodka, too.

4900 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 893-9400
(469) 893-9400

Chelsea Corner

4830 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205

Served on the weekends, the Spicy Maria is mixed with Tanteo chipotle tequila and freshly made bloody mary mix, then garnished with a whole Fresno chile and chorizo. There’s also the classic Chelsea Corner bloody, spiked with Ketel One vodka and garnished with shishito peppers and pickled okra.

4830 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 726-2211
(469) 726-2211

Armoury D.E.

2714 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226

Arguably one of the most innovative bloody marys in Dallas, the Bloody Cthulhu is spiked with gin and garnished with charred octopus. As a bonus, a pony bottle of Miller High Life is served on the side.

2714 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
(972) 803-5151
(972) 803-5151

Boulevardier

408 N Bishop Ave #108, Dallas, TX 75208

Friends don’t let friends drink bottled bloody mary mix. Boulevardier’s house mix is something special, and diners can build their own version of the classic cocktail with top-shelf vodka or habanero tequila for the perfect accompaniment to an omelet or duck leg confit.

408 N Bishop Ave #108, Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 942-1828
(214) 942-1828

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