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Drinks after dinner in Dallas.

Somewhere to carry on the conversation after dinner: good drinks, room to talk, and no nightclub noise.

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The French Room Bar

1321 Commerce St, in The Adolphus, Downtown · about 12 min walk from the convention centre

The bar beside The Adolphus's French Room pours craft cocktails and Champagne, with French plates from the kitchen. Sit by the fireplace or at the black marble bar.

DrinksEveningQuietEasy walk
Fits
No capacities published (own site)
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 12 min from the convention centre
Tip
Open Monday to Saturday from 5 PM to midnight, with the kitchen closing at 10 PM; closed Sundays. Book a fireside table on Resy.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 29, 2026
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Midnight Rambler

1530 Main St, below The Joule, Downtown · about 14 min walk from the convention centre

An underground cocktail lounge beneath The Joule with a drinks list by bartender Gabe Sanchez. Visit Dallas and D Magazine both list it among downtown's best bars.

DrinksEveningBig groups
Fits
Parties of 12 up to a full buyout (own site and OpenTable)
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 14 min from the convention centre
Tip
DJs play at weekends, so go Tuesday or Wednesday (5 PM to midnight) for a quieter talk. A 22% service charge applies to parties of 6 or more.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 29, 2026
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Beau Nash

400 Crescent Court, in Hotel Crescent Court, Uptown · a cab ride from the convention centre

A Champagne and cocktail lounge in the Great Hall of Hotel Crescent Court, with whiskey, bourbon and small plates. It sits in the same complex as Nobu Dallas.

DrinksEveningRelaxed
Fits
No capacities published; hotel meeting and event request forms on own site
Tip
Walk over after dinner at Nobu Dallas in the same complex. It opens at 3 PM on weekdays and stays open to 11 PM, or 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.

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