By: Lindsay Garbacik By: Lindsay Garbacik | May 24, 2022 | Food & Drink
Finding the right bar to please your whole crew and keep them partying can be tricky. Everyone should feel comfortable wherever they choose to go to drink, dance, let off steam and enjoy their free time, regardless of who they love. We’ve rounded up the nine best LGBTQ bars in Dallas that you must try for your next night out or weekend brunch.
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4026 Cedar Springs Road / Website
Enjoy live music and tasty craft cocktails at this Dallas establishment. While not the flamboyant LGBTQ bar some would expect, this LGBTQ bar gives back to the community and advocates for related causes with the city of Dallas. For a classy, live music experience Alexandre’s is a must.
4011 Cedar Springs Road / Website
This fun-filled bar is great for a night out. Whether there are dancers performing in trophy cases, live karaoke, or DJ sets there’s always a party to be had. Perhaps the best part of the bar is that it continuously screens a combination of music videos and sports games on its TVs.
3923 Cedar Springs Road / Website
Enjoy daily drink specials and frequent karaoke and drag shows at one of Dallas’ most well-known LGBTQ bars. JRs are known across the country as a LGBTQ safe place and a welcoming, accepting place for those not part of the community. Whether they are hosting an after party following Dua Lipa’s recent Dallas concert, or hosting a weekend drag brunch, this iconic bar is a must.
3908 Cedar Springs Road / Website
Head to Lava Lounge for the ultimate Vegas-style party. The interior is filled with strobe lights, neon signs and neon lights of all different colors. The bar goes particularly hard for its weekend parties, all of which feature tunes from house DJ Brax and premium bottle service.
3900 Cedar Springs Road / Website
Explore this energetic, flashy cocktail bar complete with live DJs, shirtless bartenders, and lots of dancing. In the evening, the bar transforms into a dancefloor with plenty of neon signs and strobe lights. Head to Mr. Misster on the weekends to enjoy one of their legendary drag brunches and keep up with their Instagram to see their next themed brunch event.
3014 Throckmorton St. / Website
Known as the oldest lesbian bar in Texas, this two-story club and bar is always hosting a good time. The club has a full bar on each level and two covered patios perfect for warm evenings. Perhaps the best part is the massive game room and impressive schedule of live events that Sue Ellen’s has.
3911 Cedar Springs Road / Website
Head to Station 4 (locally known as S4) for a fantastic night of dancing to bumping pop, dance and EDM music. There's two massive dance floors, 17 bar stations and many colorful lights and strobe lights. The second floor contains the legendary Rose Room which is home to regular drag shows. It’s so famous for its drag that its performers have gone on to compete in RuPaul’s Drag Race.
3912 Cedar Springs Road / Website
This LGBTQ country western bar is serving up tasty drinks and one of the best dancefloors in Dallas. The saloon offers free dance lessons for both line dancing and dancing with your special someone. When you’re through with dancing, there are eight distinct bar areas scattered throughout the venue.
3903 Cedar Springs Road / Website
Enjoy a fabulous night out at TMC. Bartenders are shirtless, scantily-clad dancers swing from poles, and the floor is always bumping with danceable songs. The bar has lots of TV screens, flashing lights and neon signs, making it the ultimate night club atmosphere.
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