In our quest to survey Dallas’ finest bars, we asked bar managers, drinkers and event organizers one question: What makes a good bar in Dallas ? The consensus? Drinks aren’t enough. Location remains one of the biggest factors in a bar’s success. Over the past year, two neighborhoods have stood out: Bishop Arts and Knox Henderson.

According to Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission records, drinking in Dallas ain’t dead . We still love our booze, and plenty of it, but we’re tiring of money grabs.

“Flex culture is dying and individuality and storytelling is on the rise,” says DJ Alexander Chase, a 15-year nightlife veteran. “Bars like Atlas, Milo Butterfingers, or even Columbian Country Club are thriving right now because they tell a story and allow space for individuality and conversatio

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