Best Dallas Outdoor Bars

Previously the SODA Bar, the Gallery Rooftop Lounge is where the stylish people of Dallas head to for an uninterrupted view of Dallas’ gorgeous downtown skyline. Soak it in, and drink it up!

1325 S. Lamar St.
Dallas, TX 75215

Located in the Harwood District next to the American Airlines Center, Happiest Hour is Dallas’ largest patio bar and lounge. A destination for happiness, enjoy cocktails, craft beer and curated eats!

2616 Olive St.
Dallas, TX 75201

Not only does HG Sply Co. serve up a mean Moscow Mule; it has one of the best rooftop views of the Dallas skyline. Classic drinks, humble hospitality and views for days at HG!

2008 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206

A Dallas mainstay when the weather’s nice, Katy Trail Ice House in Uptown has one of the best patios around.  Mosey up to the 50-foot bar and choose from over 50 beers on tap before settling in at one of patio tables for a great afternoon.

3127 Routh St.
Dallas, TX 75201

Lee Harvey’s is an utterly unpretentious dive bar located in south Dallas. Expect friendly staff, a jukebox and plenty of picnic tables outside.

1807 Gould St.
Dallas, TX 75215

Situated on lower Greenville, Libertine features ah-mazing hog wings—no, that was not a typo—and a staggering selection of beer and infused liquors. Don’t leave without chatting with Mate Hartai, Libertine’s resident ice guru—he carves his own ice and his cocktail recommendations are always spot on.

2101 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206

Voted one of America’s Best Outdoor Bars by Travel + Leisure, The Foundry in Oak Cliff is a quality spot to catch live music on the weekends.  The bar masters a laid-back atmosphere á la microbrews and picnic tables, and you can pop next door to Chicken Scratch—brainchild of renowned chef Tim Byres—for a bite to eat.

2303 Pittman St.
Dallas, TX 75208

A Deep Ellum staple, The Green Room has some of the best bar food and beverages in town.   which has views for days of the Dallas skyline.

2715 Elm St.
Dallas, TX 75226

In the heart of Dallas’ Uptown, The Rustic has tons of Texas beers on tap and cocktails like you would not believe. Sip your drink on the patio, where there’s almost always live music playing, for the full experience.

3656 Howell St.
Dallas, TX 75204

Sip and lounge at this 1920’s inspired cocktail den. Located right off of McKinney Ave., the Standard Pour is a classic Dallas hotspot.

2900 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX 75204

A “come as you are” beer garden, everyone’s a fan of Truck Yard in Dallas.  An impressive outdoor patio lined with Dallas’ best food trucks, you’ll have plenty to munch on while sipping on signature draft cocktails and beer—be sure to check out the treehouse bar before you leave.

5624 Sears St.
Dallas, TX 75206