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Top 9 Best Bars in Irving, Texas

Headed to Irving soon? Get ready to experience the vibrant city of Irving, Texas, known for its warm hospitality and bustling business scene!

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I love this city, and I’m thrilled to share my recommendations for where to get a drink.

From sleek cocktail lounges to lively sports bars, I’ll be highlighting the top places in town where you can unwind, mingle, and enjoy a cold one.

So, let’s dive into the best bars Irving Texas locals and visitors must try!


Mercy Bar & Lounge

340 W Las Colinas Blvd. Suite #200, Irving, TX 75039
Phone: (469) 351-0222
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Mercy Bar & Lounge, located near Claudie B’s Nashville Style Hot Chicken in the same area as Blaze, is a classy, cool, and moody wine bar.

I find that this bar’s chill atmosphere and tasteful live music make it an ideal choice for an intimate date night.


The Ranch at Las Colinas

857 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX 75039
Phone: (972) 506-7262
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The Ranch at Las Colinas is a Southwestern restaurant near the live music venue Michael’s of Las Colinas.

It’s a great Texas eatery and bar with a lively bar scene and Western-themed digs.

I like going during happy hour or coming in for a flight of tasty beers.


Bar Louie – Music Factory

360 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039
Phone: (469) 472-1050
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Bar Louie is a popular bar and grill chain known for its fantastic microbrews and martinis.

Located near the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, this bar always has an upbeat happy hour.

I love going here to hang out with friends by the fire pit later in the night.


Blaze Brazilian Steakhouse

310 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039
Phone: (469) 208-7977
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If you’re wondering where to get a drink and an all-you-can-eat meal, check out Blaze Brazilian Steakhouse, next to The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory.

This restaurant is one of the most fun places to go out for birthdays because you can get a big table! Plus, they have great Malbec.


Yard House

320 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039
Phone: (214) 496-0151
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Yard House is another cool spot in the same Las Colinas area as the two bars mentioned above, and I could see why it was so popular after I went.

The interior design presents a sophisticated restaurant, but the vibe and sports bar atmosphere make it a fun and casual place to visit.


Thirsty Lion Gastropub

350 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039
Phone: (214) 496-0400
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Thirsty Lion Gastropub not only has a great name but a fantastic design that fuses together elements of American and European pubs.

It’s a chain bar, but I like the one in Las Colinas due to its high energy and excellent staff.


54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse

1850 Market Pl Blvd, Irving, TX 75063
Phone: (972) 556-1154
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Another chain establishment I can highly recommend is 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse, and I love the one on Market Pl Blvd, near the Ground Control Trampoline Park.

This bar has a large menu. For drinks, don’t hesitate to order their happy hour margarita – it’s delicious!


The Green Gator at Toyota Music Factory

340 W Las Colinas Blvd. #100, Irving, TX 75039
Phone: (469) 706-6190
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The Green Gator at Toyota Music Factory is a restaurant and bar offering delectable Cajun eats as well as tasty drinks, live music nights, DJ nights, and more.

The bartenders here are always so sweet, ready, and willing to get you whatever you like.

I recommend the “adult” Cherry Limeade!


Twin Peaks

1500 Market Pl Blvd, Irving, TX 75063
Phone: (469) 420-9216
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Twin Peaks is a fun, cheeky sports bar with a lively atmosphere.

It’s known for its personable waitresses and large meals.

In terms of drinks, you can’t go wrong with anything on their beer list or their tasty margaritas.


Final Thoughts

Whether you’re in town for a business trip, visiting family and friends, or exploring the attractions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Irving has something for everyone when it comes to fun places to get drinks in the evenings.

Which of these best bars in Irving, Texas, will you head to first? Let me know in the comments below!


Best Bars in Irving, Texas

  1. Mercy Bar & Lounge
  2. The Ranch at Las Colinas
  3. Bar Louie – Music Factory
  4. Blaze Brazilian Steakhouse
  5. Yard House
  6. Thirsty Lion Gastropub
  7. 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse
  8. The Green Gator at Toyota Music Factory
  9. Twin Peaks
Please drink responsibly, be fully accountable with your alcohol consumption, and show others respect.

Written by Rocco

Rocco is a Florida State University alumnus with years of bartending and hospitality experience. From slinging hundreds of vodka sodas a night in jam-packed college bars to serving carefully crafted cocktails in upscale restaurants, there’s not much he hasn’t done behind a bar. Now, Rocco shares his knowledge and passion for all things alcohol-related here on My Bartender for bibulous readers everywhere to enjoy.

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