Your money’s no good here. Well, on your cards, that is. The Hidden Door is a cash-only establishment. Opened in 1979, The Hidden Door is one of the city’s best neighborhood bars thanks to its dedicated crowd of regulars and ridiculously friendly bartenders. 

This divey delight features plenty of attractive go-go dancers, and the booze is constantly flowing. Make conversation with some of the scene's friendliest bartenders, drink heavily-poured cocktails, and dance your ass off. Just remember to bring plenty of dollar bills to tip the entertainers.

If you’re on the search for an LGBTQ-friendly place to catch the big game, look no further than Cedar Springs Tap House. This sports bar offers a variety of beers on tap, hearty burgers and wings, and several screens for game watches. Whether you’re into Drag Race or drag racing, Tap House feels like home.

Showtunes, sports, karaoke, and a lot of beer collide at Woody’s, an LGBTQ-friendly sports bar. During patio season, Woody’s offers two spacious patios for guests to chat and drink al fresco. Inside, several TVs play iconic music videos of the past and present.

Feel the energy of Latin and hip-hop music at Havana. With an open floor for drag performances on weekends, the audience feels like they’re part of the action.

One of the nation’s last standing lesbian bars, Sue Ellen’s offers beers, cocktails, and games. There’s a large dance floor at the center of the bar that also doubles the venue for the bar’s Sunday staple, giant beer pong.

Bask in Texas glory at this country-themed watering hole. The Round Up Saloon boasts a large dance floor, where guests can take free two-stepping lessons. Plus, Lady Gaga, Robyn, and Charli XCX have all made appearances at The Round-Up during Dallas stops on their tours.

Get your groove on at Station 4. With two large dance floors, Station 4 allows for moments of queer joy as you get lost in pop and EDM music. On the second level is The Rose Room, where clubgoers can witness fabulous drag shows. RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni Kennedy Davenport, Alyssa Edwards, and Asia O’Hara all got their starts in this cozy venue.

Formerly known as Throckmorton Mining Company, TMC is the place to gossip on the patio, or to watch go-go boys dance on poles. Resident DJ Mateo spins the hip-hop and pop grooves multiple times a week.

Craft cocktails like The Pool Boy and the Mint to Be are staples at Mr. Misster. At night, the bar turns into a dance floor, as strobe lights and neon signs illuminate the way.

This Maple Avenue bar keeps the party going until 2 a.m., complete with drag shows, dance-friendly music, and strong cocktails.

Located a quick drive away from Cedar Springs in Oak Cliff, Barbara’s is a delightfully divey hidden gem. The shabby mid-century modern decor lends a vintage vibe, and copious cheap cocktails keep things interesting all night long.