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Dallas Nightlife

The bars, restaurants and clubs in Dallas run the gamut of styles (be that musically, gastronomically or sartorially), which is hardly surprising from the city where both the frozen margarita and spicy Tex-Mex were invented. You'll also find cowboy boots, big hats, country ballads, barbecues and massive sides of steak.

The main areas to explore in and near Downtown are: Victory Plaza and the booming uptown district on McKinney Avenue, also just north of Downtown and near Greenville Avenue. A club labelled as 'private' may well simply be in a 'dry' part of town and so nominal membership is required to allow them a 'liquor' licence. Most bars are open until 0200, with the minimum drinking age being 21 years.

The weekly Dallas Observer (www.dallasobserver.com), the weekend entertainment sections in the Dallas Morning News (www.dallasnews.com) and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (www.star-telegram.com) all provide listings information on nightlife and cultural events in Dallas. Useful information points also include the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs (www.dallasculture.org).

Bars in Dallas

The Old Monk

The Old Monk is a few minutes from Downtown and offers simple, wholesome dishes, such as steamed mussels and fish and chips.

2847 North Henderson Avenue
www.oldmonkdallas.com

Urban Oasis

The bar scene has become especially lively at Uptown cocktail lounges such as Urban Oasis, a lounge at the luxurious Hotel ZaZa.

2332 Leonard Street
www.hotelzazadallas.com

Clubs in Dallas

Million Dollar Saloon

Million Dollar Saloon offers happy hour, sports broadcasts on big-screen TVs, full dinner menu, cigar selection and wine lists.

6848 Greenville Avenue
www.milliondollar.com

Obar

The dance scene thrives at such places as Obar, an exclusive nightspot with speciality drinks, VIP table and bottle service, guest star DJs from the East and West coasts, valet parking, a fabulous outdoor patio and glitzy style.

1602 Main Street
www.obar.com

Live Music in Dallas

Gilley's

Gilley's is home to country music shows.

1135 South Lamar Street
www.gilleysdallas.com

Trees

Trees is one of the oldest live music venues with a rock 'n' roll penchant in a warehouse-style interior.

2709 Elm Street
www.treesdallas.com

Opera in Dallas

Music Hall at Fair Park

The Dallas Opera plays at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

Fair Park, 909 First Avenue
Tel: (214) 565 1116.
www.liveatthemusichall.com

Dance in Dallas

Anita N Martinez Ballet Folklorico

For a Hispanic flavour, there is the Anita N Martinez Ballet Folklorico.

4422 Live Oak Street
Tel: (214) 828 0181.
www.anmbf.org

Theatre in Dallas

Majestic Theater

Majestic Theater is a restored 1920s movie palace and vaudeville hall, and offers theatre productions.

925 Elm Street
Tel: (214) 880 0137.
www.liveatthemajestic.com

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