Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileLounge Here
Dallas, TX · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Lounge Here's cocktail program is a collaborative, seasonal effort from its bartenders, yielding creative drinks like the Naked and Famous and a $25 Shameless Old Fashioned. The wine list spans international bottles with weekly specials, while spirits pour deep from vodka to rare Japanese whisky. Happy hour cuts cocktail prices daily, and the Sunday Service gimmick trades a free bottle of wine for your phone—a playful nudge toward conversation.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Naked and Famous (mezcal, Aperol, génépy, lime) or the Vampiro for a savory kick. For bourbon fans, the Shameless Old Fashioned is a splurge worth it. Wine drinkers should hit Wednesday for half-off select bottles.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative, seasonal drinks and a knowledgeable bar team. Whisky lovers will appreciate the extensive spirits list, and groups can enjoy the wine specials and playful Sunday Service.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $12 to $25, wines by the glass $12-$18, beers $3-$7, and spirit pours $10-$32. Non-alcoholic options are $7-$9.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is a rotating collaboration among bartenders, ensuring novelty. Sunday Service trades a free wine bottle for guests' phones—a quirky, social twist. The spirits list is notably deep, featuring premium pours like Blanton's and Lagavulin 16.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seasonal, bartender-collaborated menu with creative ingredients. Community praise for quality and selection, though execution may vary by bartender. Standouts include the Naked and Famous and the Shameless Old Fashioned.
Menu strengths
- — Positive community feedback on cocktail quality and bartender knowledge.
Standout selections
- — Naked and Famous: mezcal, Aperol, génépy, lime, $14.
- — Shameless Old Fashioned: WhistlePig 10-year bourbon, barrel-aged maple syrup, chocolate, orange, $25.
Pricing: Cocktails range from $12 to $25, with $2 off during happy hour.
Wine
International list with sparkling, white, rosé, and red. Weekly specials include half-off bottles on Wednesday and $3 mimosas at Sunday brunch. Unique Sunday Service offers free wine in exchange for phones.
Menu strengths
- — Weekly promotions: half-off bottles Wednesdays, $3 mimosas Sundays.
Standout selections
- — Berlucchi Franciacorta Brut '61, Italy, $16 glass / $70 bottle.
- — Durand Sancerre, Loire Valley, 2024, $18 glass / $50 bottle.
Pricing: Wines by the glass $12-$18; bottles $30-$120.
Beer
A compact but varied list of domestic, imported, and craft beers, including non-alcoholic options. Included in daily food specials, making it an easy pairing choice.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of styles with ABV listed.; Non-alcoholic options available.
- — Beer included in $18 food specials on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Standout selections
- — Miller High Life Pony, 4.6% ABV, $3.
- — Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA, non-alcoholic, $7.
Nonalcoholic
Limited but thoughtful options: two Athletic non-alcoholic beers and two Lyar's non-alcoholic spritz and gin & tonic. Priced reasonably, offering a sober-friendly alternative.
Menu strengths
- — Includes non-alcoholic beer and cocktail alternatives.; Reasonable pricing compared to alcoholic drinks.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA, $7.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beers $7; Lyar's drinks $9.
Spirits
Extensive and diverse spirits list covering vodka, gin, tequila, mezcal, bourbon, rye, scotch, Irish, and Japanese whisky. Pours include premium and rare bottlings, appealing to enthusiasts.
Menu strengths
- — Includes premium and rare offerings like Blanton's and Lagavulin 16.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's Bourbon, $24.; Lagavulin 16 yr Scotch, $32.
Pricing: Spirit pours range from $10 to $32.
How it sits with the food
The Southern-inspired food menu includes items like Chicken Fried Chicken and Chicken Fried Sandwich, which pair well with the beer specials on Tuesday through Thursday.
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