The 9 Best Bars in Dallas Right Now

"The rhinestone cowboy of Texas, Dallas is equal parts country and glamour. Crystalline skyscrapers and cowboy hats abound in the city known for cattle drives, cheerleaders, and oil family soap operas. The Big D has two-stepped its way onto the national food and beverage scene and proven that it offers more than just breweries and dives. Don't worry, you can still sip on an El Chingón IPA at Four Corners Brewing Company,"

"Inside the 1920s neo-Gothic Joule hotel, Midnight Rambler has been the downtown bar destination for locals and visitors alike for over a decade. Dramatic lighting and vaulted wooden ceilings studded with gold dipped light bulbs lead you into the basement of the historic hotel. The seasonal menu feels like a scavenger hunt referencing local architectural landmarks such as the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge or the 30ft tall aptly named Giant Eyeball sculpture across the street."

Dallas blends country swagger and urban glamour across a varied bar scene that includes honky tonks, craft breweries, and elegant hotel bars. Popular local spots include Four Corners Brewing Company, Double Wide, Lee Harvey's, and Mariano's Hacienda Ranch, credited with the frozen margarita. Midnight Rambler at the Joule occupies a dramatic basement with vaulted wooden ceilings, gold-dipped bulbs, and a seasonal menu that references local landmarks. Much of the Dallas-centric menu can be made alcohol-free. Playful offerings include a blue raspberry and pineapple slushie inspired by 7-Eleven and seasonal cocktails such as the Pegasus with Fords gin and magnolia cordial.

Read at Bon Appetit