Dallas' Best Over-30s Singles Scene 2008

Urban winery reinvents a historic Lakewood post office to bottle its own west Texas wine offered by glass or bottle.

Reviews:

• “Perfect 10”
• “I joined the cult of x10 Cellars”
• “Great neighborhood place to host your event or hang out”
• “Rude staff”
• “More & more great wines all the time”

Tips: Call ahead to see when live music and other events are on the tasting menu.

Times Ten Cellars
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Bar located in historic Downtown building caters to an after-work crowd and jazz/blues aficionados.

Reviews:

• “Awesome.”
• “My Kind Of Place”
• “the best bar in dallas”
• “Great live music room !”

Tips: Happy hour is 5pm-8pm Monday through Friday offering $3 wells and domestic longnecks; everything else is $1 off.

Pearl

Trendy Uptown wine bar and retail store is known for its extensive stock of reasonably priced wines.

Reviews:

• “Great wines at great prices—and you get music from across McKinney Ave at no extra charge!”
• “Best prices and service”
• “Enjoyed the concept, but not the rude staff.”
• “Intimate & Cozy!”
• “Great Patio—Everyone knows your name”

Tips: Breezy nights call for people watching on the patio, while couples can cozy up on the leather sofas or in front of the fireplace.

Vino 100 Wine Bar
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Experience work from some of the world’s most prominent artists, ancient and new.

Reviews:

• “Fun, no matter what the event”
• “NY to TX”

Tips: Local jazz musicians perform free concerts in the Atrium every Thursday night.

Dallas Museum of Art

Members-only club aims to lure pretty people downtown.

Reviews:

• “Almost perfect”
• “THE BEST OF THE BEST”
• “The best place in Dallas!”
• “Simple…. don’t go !”
• “Pretty good place”

Tips: U.K. disc jockey Little Martin spins Friday and Saturday nights.

Clear Ultra Lounge
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The relaxed style and satisfying bar menu at this downtown lounge attract hip urbanites.

Reviews:

• “Best music in Dallas”
• “I love this place”
• “Just about the worst place in town….”
• “Great customer service”
• “A great experience”

Tips: The Sunset Martini is a tangy blend of mandarin-flavored vodka, triple sec, orange juice, and grenadine served in a chilled glass.

Sunset Lounge

Smooth Oak Lawn club with VIP table service, private booths and slick tunes.

Reviews:

• “The ladies were everywhere!!!”
• “Don’t waste your time, or money!”
• “Fine, but…”
• “Great Place to Chill…….”
• “press quotes”

Tips: Special DJ acts spin on Tuesday nights while a regular rotation works the rest of the week.

LIFT Lounge
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Downtown Tex-Mex restaurant and bar serves standard fare in a relaxed atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “good drinks, food”
• “BEST DRINKS in town!!”
• “This place is awesome”
• “Best Downtown Hangout”
• “Hang out and really relax!!!!!”

Tips: Beers and wells are $3 from 4pm to 7pm weekdays.

Sol Irlandes Restaurant
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Upscale urban eatery in Uptown’s swank Hotel ZaZa.

Reviews:

• “Can be a Fun place ! Great hostesses/Servers”
• “Much better than these “reviews” would lead you to believe!"
• “good food, terrible service”
• “horrible service”
• “Most overrated restaurant ever!”

Tips: The Za Royal is a refreshing blend of champagne and white-cranberry juice with a hint of vodka and Chambord.

Dragonfly

Sophisticated club on Lower Greenville stays packed with featured DJs.

Reviews:

• “Hip Hop heads…”
• “2 Rooms with Good Music”
• “Worst Bartender!!!!”
• “Worst Service from Bartenders”

Tips: Zubar offers a full menu for private events.

Zubar