A Mexican restaurant called La Mina sits at the back of the revitalized Village’s new Drey Hotel. On the way in, those who know where to go will discover a speakeasy helmed by award-winning bartender Leann Berry. Don’t miss the La Ganadora, made with Jimador, Cointreau, guava, hibiscus, agave, lime, and sage with a tajin rim.

Arguably one of the best views from a hotel bar is at Upside West Village, on the 8th floor of the Canopy Hotel. Sip on a refreshing cocktail — the Ava Gardner is a great choice. It’s made with hibiscus vodka, lime juice, and ginger syrup. Or choose a draft beer to enjoy while snacking on a charcuterie board.

A stalwart of the Dallas cocktail scene, the Mansion Bar inside the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek remains one of the classiest spots to grab a drink in town. Don’t miss the bar’s exceptional espresso martini, or go for a glass of wine as recommended by the restaurant’s sommelier. 

Beau Nash, a recent addition to Hotel Crescent Court, serves up glasses brimming with Dallas history. Classic cocktails and live music await, along with tapas and a spot to see and be seen. To that end, a glass of champagne is certainly appropriate here.

Known for being a solid spot for making a love connection, the Rattlesnake Bar at Dallas’ Ritz-Carlton hotel features Southwestern-inspired cocktails that pair nicely with the cuisine at chef Dean Fearing’s eponymous restaurant. Try a classic: Dean’s Signature Margarita with Avion Anejo tequila, Damiana liqueur, agave nectar, lime, and salt.

The bar at The Kimpton Pittman leads out to the hotel’s chic pool area, also known as The Deep End. The cocktails served at the bar are made exceptionally well and are perfect to pair with happy hour or dinner at Elm & Good Restaurant.

With a gorgeous interior and terrace, Catbird at the Thompson Hotel is a downtown gem. The cocktail menu is half classics and half classics-with-a-twist, also known as the Catbird versions. Try the Catbird Collins, which adds a splash of passion fruit to the traditional drink. 

A speakeasy hidden in the basement of the Statler Hotel, Bourbon & Banter is a small craft cocktail bar with a bustling atmosphere. Enter via the telephone booth and step into the dark, cozy space with solid, memorable drinks like the Pompadour: an Old Fashioned with a custom sugar disk at the top, ready to break to sweeten the mixture below.

The Adolphus Hotel offers guests several bar options, depending on their mood. The bar in the hotel’s lobby is ideal for happy hour, and the 7th floor pool deck cools folks off with delightful frozen margaritas. The French Room Bar is the hotel’s most upscale spot, featuring fancy cocktails, wine and bubbles perfect for cozying up before or after dinner. A local favorite, The Rodeo Bar, has returned post-renovation to offer a more low-key bar menu, with a frozen whiskey-spiked Dr. Pepper as a standout.

Fort Worth’s tribute to Art Deco, the Sinclair Hotel mixes both old and new. The Wicked Butcher, with a massive bar and some seating on the main floor, wraps below to the basement, where fine dining is the focus. Both floors offer creative cocktails, including the Horned Frog, named after TCU’s mascot, with a beautiful purple hue.

Near Fort Worth’s Botanic Garden, the Kimpton Harper holds a secret. It’s a secret garden-themed pop-up inside the hotel’s bar. Sip an old fashioned while admiring the blooms.