On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best happy hours in Dallas.
Get ready to drink up at local spots that are lifting spirits with their sip-worthy specials. Bowen House | Daily, 4-6 p.m.
Choose from five $9 classic cocktails + $10 dishes ranging from Spanish croquettes to a cheeseburger. Bottles and cans are also only $4.
Atlas | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m.
Stop by this Bishop Arts bar during happy hour for $7 cocktails and your choice between three different $5 appetizers.
Ramble Room | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.
Grab half-priced glasses of wine during this restaurant’s happy hour, plus $8 martinis and $9 food classics.
Barcelona Wine Bar | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m.
Bring your friends and split a half-priced bottle of sparkling wine with $7 truffle fries.
Fresh 45’s | 7-11 p.m. | Ruins | Free with RSVP | Head to the art-centric cocktail bar to hear 7-inch records spin all night.
Friday, July 18
‘til Midnight at the Nasher | 6 p.m.-12 a.m. | Nasher Sculpture Center | Free | Listen to live music under twinkling lights and explore art on view at the museum after hours.
Saturday, July 19
Parker McCollum | 7:30 p.m. | Dos Equis Pavilion | $55+ | Now’s your chance to sing your heart out with the Texas-based country singer.
Don Louis | 8 p.m. | Trees | $32 | Catch the rising star’s show before he hits the big leagues.
Sunday, July 20
Indoor Cornhole Tournament | 1 p.m. | Community Beer Co. | $20 | Teams of two are guaranteed five games, plus, your registration fee doubles as a food + drink credit for cold beer, craft cocktails, and bar bites.
Monday, July 21
Jessie Reyez | 8 p.m. | South Side Ballroom | $55+ | Spend an evening with the soulful songstress known for hits like “FIGURES.”
Tuesday, July 22
“Mean Girls” | 8:15 p.m. | Sundown at Granada | Free | Get in, loser — we’re heading to a rooftop screening with themed snacks and cocktails.
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Out with the old. Demolition began this week on the abandoned Tri-City Hospital on Scyene Road, which sat vacant for more than 20 years. Tear-down is expected to take about two months, and officials say there’s already buzz around future development. (NBC 5 DFW)
Community
Let’s talk trash. About 26,000 Dallasites will have to haul their rubbish to the curb when the city phases out alleyway trash services next year. Around 19,000 homes will be affected in January, while another 7,000 will lose services in July 2026. (Dallas Observer)
Eat
We hope you’re hungry. Austin-based MML Hospitality will soon expand into Dallas, introducing ATX restaurants like Clark’s Oyster Bar, Neighborhood Sushi, and Swedish Hill to the Big D. Psst — they’re hiring, too.
Opening
Cris & John’s new space on Campbell Road will enter its soft opening phase today, marking a new era for the eight-year-old restaurant. The Vietnamese-Mexican fusion eatery permanently closed its original location on Preston Oaks Road over the weekend.
Travel
How’s a trip to the Virgin Islands sound? Dallas-based Southwest Airlines will begin service to Cyril E. King International Airport on St. Thomas in early 2026. Tickets should be available for purchase soon. (CultureMap Dallas)
Real Estate
Two suburbs of Dallas just made this list of the wealthiest suburbs in America. The typical home value in University Park is around $2.3 million, while Southlake’s average home goes for over $1.2 million. Keep that in mind when you see how much this dreamy property goes for. (GoBankingRates)
Drink
Alamo Beer, the preferred beverage from back alley hangouts in “King of the Hill,” will hit H-E-B shelves starting Monday, July 28. The San Antonio-brewed beer will arrive just in time for the show’s long-awaited reboot on Monday, Aug. 4.
Weather
WFAA Meteorologist Greg Fields is forecasting hot and humid weather this weekend, with heat indexes reaching over 100°. Check out the day-by-day temps.
Sports
Rumors are swirling about LeBron James potentially joining the Mavs. How would that impact Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving in the NBA? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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The stylish bar and restaurant is the latest concept from the team behind local hotspots like High Fives, Tiny Victories, and Double D’s. Expect retro charm, playful decor, a pool table, and a patio made for lingering.
On the menu, we’re excited to try the Orange Julius cocktail, the pretzel calamari, and the beef tartare.
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Tired of working from your couch? Good news: Switchyards — my favorite neighborhood work club — is coming to Dallas.
The Big D’s flagship location will be housed inside a restored 1936 church in Oak Cliff. Sign up for early access to memberships, which cost $100 per month and drop on Thursday, Aug. 21. Doors officially open on Monday, Aug. 25.
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