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THE COOLEST SPEAKEASIES IN DALLAS
Dallas boasts plenty of great bars and restaurants, but when you want to go incognito for some underground libations, head to one of these speakeasy bars. They’ve got Prohibition-era cocktails with atmosphere to spare, and sometimes even a secret door or alley entrance. Read on for some of the coolest speakeasies in Dallas.
2618 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 417-9660
Don’t be fooled by the saccharine facade: behind a secret door in the Deep Ellum Candy Company lies an underground speakeasy where you’ll need a weekly password to get in. (You can find that on their Facebook page.) This Prohibition-style bar and lounge serves up vintage cocktails and small bites with an ornate and dimly lit vibe. Order a classic Mai Tai or try a signature cocktail like The 12:00 a.m. Alibi.
4900 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 893-9400
Here you’ll find a stylish interior and romantic atmosphere, with dark wood, a fireplace, and sexy lighting. Locals praise the incredible cocktails and expert mixologists. There’s no menu and no website; you either order a drink you know, or tell the bartender what ingredients you enjoy, and they’ll craft a cocktail just for you. To find this spot, behind restaurant Henry’s Majestic, you’ll need to enter through - what else - an alley.
2708 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 749-4848
There’s no sign here to announce the Black Swan Saloon, which hides behind a plain exterior on Elm Street in Deep Ellum. This is true craft cocktail bar, with homemade syrups, mixes, and infusions. It’s a tiny bit gritty, with brick, raw wood, and a large portrait of Clint Eastwood hanging over the bar. There’s often live music, the atmosphere is chill, and again, no menu -- just expert bartenders. Ask to have them whip you up a signature cocktail, like a Sidecar variation, subbing apple brandy for Cognac and St. Germain for orange liqueur, or a Four-Leaf Clover — a new take on the Irish Car Bomb.
2701 Main Street #180/190
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-1744
While still in Deep Ellum, venture into the High & Tight Barbershop for an expert haircut … or a tasty beverage. Behind the vintage barber’s chairs, you’ll find a bar with drinks inspired by cocktails of the 1920s, like the Great Gatsby that’s made with New Amsterdam gin, Pamplemousse Rose, orange juice, lemon juice, orange blossom mist, and an edible orchid. The cool atmosphere, small setting, and live music make it a local favorite.
1530 Main Street
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 261-4601
This speakeasy-style bar located in the Joule Hotel has a bit of a sultry 1960s vibe. The soundtrack is rock ’n’ roll, and the drinks range from classic cocktails like a French 75, to a rotating specialty menu. Try the Hell Hound — a lime green concoction served in a highball, made from Tequila Blanco, Mezcal, cilantro, lime, and pineapple.
1914 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 320-8990
This spot in the Statler Hotel also harkens back to the 1960s, with a menu of cocktails named after hairstyles, like the Pompadour, Fingerwave, or Ponytail. Yes, in true speakeasy fashion, there’s a code to get in, which can be had from the concierge in the hotel. There’s also live jazz on Wednesdays, and half off drinks and bites every weekday from 4-6 pm.
Way beyond your average run-of-the-mill bar, these speakeasy spots in Dallas are the bee’s knees and cat’s meow, offering up highballs of clever cocktails, a shot of alluring ambiance, and a dash of mystery. The next time you’re in the mood for an adult beverage, check out one of our picks for the best speakeasies in Dallas.
10 BEST ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE STORES IN DALLAS
While in Dallas, you may expect the shopping to be all designer duds and high hair, but there’s more here than just your standard stereotype. Vintage and antique shops abound, and you’ll find everything from funky clothing stores to antiques malls. Here, we’ve rounded up the 10 best antique and vintage stores in Dallas for your shopping pleasure.
1914-1916 N Haskell Avenue
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 887-3434
Dolly On Bishop
315 N Bishop
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 998-0506
With a name like Dolly Python, how could you resist? There are two locations of this award-winning vintage emporium. One third of the main location is filled with vintage clothing for men and women from the 1940s-1980s. There’s a vast selection of vintage boots, jewelry, vinyl, strange art, ephemera, mid-century collectibles, and all manner of eccentricities like velvet paintings and doll parts. Prepare for a delightful treasure hunt.
Design District
1010 N Riverfront Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 749-1929
Oak Cliff
1982 Fort Worth Avenue
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 824-2185
Lula B’s has two locations of antiques malls, filled with vendor stalls selling all kinds of antiques, furniture, housewares, accessories, and vintage clothing. Pick up some classic LPs, funky art, cowboy boots, retro barware, or even… taxidermy (if that’s your thing).
2923 N. Henderson Ave.
Dallas, Tx 75206
(469) 334-0584
Martini Consignment delivers high-end vintage designer clothing. A recent trunk show included Japanese high-fashion pieces from designers like Comme des Garcons and Issey Miyake. But you’ll also find vintage couture, as well as ready-to-wear designers from every decade, like original Diane von Furstenberg jersey dresses from the 70s or satin evening gowns from the 30s.
Top Drawer Antiques & Mid Mod Shop
10622 Northwest Highway
Dallas, TX 75238
(214) 553-5510
Head here for a selection of mid-century furniture and decor, like space-age barware and retro lamps. Let’s face it. That stuff never really went out of style.
2025 Abrams Road
Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 828-1886
One visitor calls this place a “mysterious museum of the unusual.” And with costume jewelry, art, trinkets, and decorative items like Humpty Dumpty bookends, a DIY build your own cuckoo clock kit, or a vintage pipe in the shape of a lady’s head, we kind of have to agree. Expect the wild and wonderful.
Lots of Furniture Antiques Warehouse
910 N Riverfront Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 761-1575
As the name implies, this spot does indeed offer lots of antique furniture, particularly wood pieces. Besides some finely crafted furniture, locals also praise the collection of vintage art.
100 Riveredge Dr, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 871-2775
This antiques shop offers a huge selection of furniture and collectibles, plus a notable section for vintage lighting and light fixtures.
2802 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 821-5225
Jack Retro carries a highly curated selection of women’s clothing, jewelry, and accessories, personally picked by Jack himself. It’s more of a designer vibe — think vintage Chanel handbags, secondhand contemporary designers like Dolce & Gabbana or Rag & Bone, or 70s and 80s designer pieces.
3613 Fairmount Street
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 522-2921
Here the selection is organized by decade, and shoppers praise the incredible finds. The shop carries men’s and women’s clothing, costumes, collectibles, jewelry, and accessories. Come one, come all.
1855 N Central Expressway
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 422-7256
This “costume clothier” is packed to the gills with every era and look you can think of: gothic, glittery, Edwardian, or superhero. You’ll find clothing, costumes, wigs, hats, jewelry, shoes, corsets, masks, and even chain mail. Whether for Halloween, cosplay, a theme party, or just a walk on the wild side, go play dress-up here.
If malls just aren’t your thing, Dallas has myriad shopping options to satisfy unusual tastes. Embrace the hunt and visit some of the best vintage and antique shopping Dallas has to offer.