The Cedar Springs directory · Vol. III
Every place worth your Saturday.
Bars, kitchens, hotels, and late-night corners — every queer-friendly spot in Dallas, sortable by what you need tonight.
Cheat Code
Retro arcade bar with free play, neon vibes, and the next generation of Cedar Springs nightlife.
JR’s Bar & Grill
The unofficial living room of Cedar Springs since 1980 — drag viewing parties and the best patio people-watching.
Station 4
Dallas's biggest gay nightclub + the Rose Room cabaret — two floors, legendary drag, and a dance floor that never stops.
Sue Ellen’s
The oldest, largest lesbian bar in the South — live bands, rooftop, and a patio that never quits.
TMC: The Mining Company
Low-key neighborhood bar with strong pours, pool tables, and a laid-back crowd.
Union Coffee
Community-driven coffee shop on the Strip — all proceeds support local nonprofits.
Cremona Italian Bistro
Family-owned Italian near the Quadrangle — fresh pasta, brick-oven pizza, and a patio since 1977.
The Landmark at Warwick Melrose
Fine dining inside the historic Warwick Melrose — prime rib, classic cocktails, old-world elegance.
Dallas Comedy Club
Improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy in the heart of Deep Ellum. Queer-friendly laughs nightly.
Hidden Door Dallas
Low-key neighborhood dive tucked behind a parking lot — a Dallas institution since 1979.
Quarterly Bar
Newest bar on The Strip — easy hang between JR's and S4.
Alexandre’s
Jazz, cabaret, and cocktails — the Strip's most intimate stage and its classiest bar.
Ascension Coffee
Specialty roaster by day, cocktail bar by night. Industrial-chic Oak Lawn gateway.
deNovo Health & Aesthetics
Wellness and beauty on Cedar Springs since 1997. Med spa, aesthetics, self-care.
Hattie’s
Southern comfort on a Bishop Arts porch — fried chicken and peach cobbler.
Havana Bar & Grill
Latin-flavored cocktails, salsa nights, and a warm patio that transports you somewhere tropical.
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Oak Lawn
Budget-smart, walkable, and right in the neighborhood. Free parking.
Hotel ZaZa Dallas
Luxury boutique with themed suites, a scene-y pool, and Uptown energy.
Hunky’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers
Old-fashioned burgers, thick shakes, and drag brunch Sundays — a Cedar Springs institution since 1984.
Mama’s Daughter’s Diner
Home cookin' since 1958. Biscuits, chicken-fried steak, and sweet tea with no attitude.
Oak Lawn Coffee
Third-wave coffee and pastries — the morning version of The Strip.
Outlines Men’s Wear
LGBTQ-owned menswear boutique — swimwear, clubwear, and pride gear on The Strip.
Pecan Lodge
Legendary Texas BBQ — the brisket line starts early and it's always worth it.
Renaissance Dallas Hotel
Full-service Marriott near the convention center. LGBTQ Chamber member.