These Dallas Bars Will Be Pouring Drinks on Christmas Day

Just in case you find yourself in need of a little extra holiday cheer.

by Whitney Filloon@whitneyfilloon Dec 24, 2014, 2:00pm CST

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Christmas Day drinking options.

by Whitney Filloon@whitneyfilloon Dec 24, 2014, 2:00pm CST

'Tis the season for family gatherings, and frankly all that togetherness can be a little stressful. If you find yourself in need of a stiff drink by the time all the presents have been unwrapped on Thursday, don't worry — there are plenty of bars open and ready to serve you on Christmas Day.

City Tavern

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This downtown drinking staple hardly ever closes, and Christmas is no exception. A Dirty Dusty (a shot of Jack and a PBR chaser) will quell all thoughts of the ugly socks your aunt bought you.

1402 Main St., Dallas, TX 75201

(214) 745-1402

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Stop in between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. for a Yoohoo Yeehaw. There's also a winter-appropriate hot version called the Thin Mint that's spiked with Rumplemintz and whipped cream.

3510 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75226

(214) 887-6510

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Meddlesome Moth

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This Design District gastropub will open at 5 p.m. to serve all of their gazillion or so craft beers on tap.

1621 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75207

(214) 628-7900

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The Old Monk

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This Henderson Avenue standby opens at 8 p.m. The kitchen will also be open until midnight; Santa would approve of the pistachio-crusted chicken strips.

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2847 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

(214) 821-1880

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Ships Lounge

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Ships Lounge will be open on Christmas Day as usual — bright and early at 10 a.m., in case you for some reason need to drink before you open presents.

1613 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

(214) 823-0418

Windmill Lounge

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The Windmill's awesome cocktails and great jukebox make for a very merry Christmas indeed. The bar will also host a curry pop-up by Lucia sous chef Justin Holt starting at 10 p.m. with free food for all you heathens.

5320 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX 75235

(214) 443-7818

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The Blind Butcher

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Blind Butcher opens at 7 p.m. on Christmas, but the kitchen will be closed — so you'll have to wait till Friday to get your sausage and poutine fix.

1919 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206

(214) 887-0000

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Green Door Public House

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This farmers market bar from the Uncle Uber's owners will be open 5 p.m.-2 a.m., whether you're craving a local craft beer on tap or something a little fancier, like a sloe gin fizz or a Moscow Mule.

600 S. Harwood, Dallas, TX 75201

(214) 749-0240

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