Paul Kushner
Every neighborhood in Dallas has a unique vibe, making it a fun city to visit.
I love to spend time in the Arts District, checking out museums and galleries.
Deep Ellum has amazing bars and an active nightlife with live music at every venue.
After a full day of sightseeing, I like to find fun places to go out.
These are the best whiskey bars in Dallas when I want to know where to get a drink.
Armoury D.E.
2714 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone: (972) 803-5151
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I love bars resembling speakeasies, and Armoury D.E. fits the bill. I almost walked past it on my first visit to the Deep Ellum neighborhood.
The exterior looked like a boarded-up storefront, but when I got inside, low lights, artwork on the ceiling, and a fully-stocked bar welcomed me.
The menu has a Hungarian slant, with cocktails referencing Vikings and Rasputin.
My go-to drink is the Myth of Sisyphus, which mixes peppermint-infused Grappa with coconut milk and cherry brandy.
The Standard Pour
2900 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (214) 935-1370
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The bright red exterior of the Standard Pour gave me a good idea of the warmth to expect inside.
The whiskey bar is on the border of Uptown and State Thomas, not far from Griggs Park and Turtle Creek Park.
The bar won awards from the Bourbon Review for seven years straight, so that’s always the foundation of any drink I order.
The Barrel Aged Old Fashioned has a rich, American oak flavor.
Whiskeys
835 Exposition Ave, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone: (214) 702-2959
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Whiskeys is in the center of a lot of action, making it one of the most fun places to get drinks.
It’s right on the edge of Fair Park, near the Music Hall, African American Museum of Dallas, and Cotton Bowl Stadium.
The establishment has a strict dress code, making it an upscale place to enjoy happy hour.
I typically choose a whiskey flight to get pours of several different options at once.
Whiskey Hatchet
2800 Canton St, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone: (469) 443-4269
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Whiskey Hatchet is a bar in Deep Ellum that resembles a hunting lodge.
This bar is one of my favorite places to go out because it has an ax-throwing cage on-site.
They have original cocktails with humorous names, like Berry the Hatchet and Pick Axe.
My go-to drink is the I’m Ron Burgundy. It’s a passionfruit whiskey sour with Johnnie Walker Black, creating the perfect mix of fruity and strong.
They also have domestic and craft beer on tap, including some from Dallas breweries.
Bowen House
2614 Boll St, Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (214) 484-1385
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Bowen House isn’t far off I-345, down the street from the Standard Pour.
It’s my top choice when I want a posh environment to have some drinks before eating.
They open at four and serve dinner, so I go in early to enjoy cocktails.
Like Whiskey Hatchet, this place has funny cocktail names, like Soap on a Rope and There’s Something About Mary.
I usually order the C. Montgomery Burns, a blend of scotch, vermouth, espresso liqueur, and chicory pecan bitters.
Maple Landing
5855 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (214) 612-6473
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Maple Landing is a laid-back establishment near the UT Southwestern School of Health Professions campus.
This place is another restaurant where I ensure I have the time to enjoy drinks and a meal since they serve quality BBQ and burgers.
Certain whiskeys are available for $6 a glass all day, regardless of happy hour or anything else.
That’s usually my budget-friendly option, though sometimes I order scotch or a specialty cocktail.
Billy Can Can
2386 Victory Park Ln, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (214) 296-2610
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Billy Can Can is a spot in the center of it all, worth a stop anytime I’m at the House of Blues, Dallas World Aquarium, or Dealey Plaza.
It’s right off the I-35E and Route 366 junction, making it easy to get to from anywhere around town.
The place has an impressive food menu, but I also love that they offer unique flights.
I alternate between a whiskey, bourbon, or tequila flight to try several new spirits in one sitting.
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