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12 Inclusive Places to Celebrate Pride in Dallas

From rainbow rooms to hamburger joints, these locations roll out the welcome mat

by Courtney E. Smith and Alex Gonzalez Updated
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Drag brunch at the Virgin Hotel
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by Courtney E. Smith and Alex Gonzalez Updated

Instead of spending large amounts of money with corporations, you can celebrate Pride at the actual LGBTQ businesses and restaurants that serve the community. Whether you’re looking forward to throwing back cocktails at the bars and clubs this summer or want to enjoy some filling diner bites, Dallas and Fort Worth have a number of restaurants that are all about supporting and including the LGBTQ community.

And all of these places welcome you to be a part of their chosen family, however you identify.

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Clifton Club

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For Pride month, the Clifton Club is paying homage to Zippers, the gay club that inhabited the space before it. That means, “We’ll be serving up love, equality, and a side of c**ty with pride-themed shots all month long.”

3333 N Fitzhugh Ave (at Travis St), Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 484-2130
(214) 484-2130

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Pour House

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Head to the Pour House in June and order the Pride Sandwich. That’s a BLT with guacamole served on toasted sourdough with a side of house-made queso for dipping.

1919 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 824-1170
(214) 824-1170

Alexandre's

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It’s been Pride Month for about 19 years at Alexandre’s in Cedar Springs but for those who haven’t stopped in yet, it’s a great place for a cocktail, brunch, a sammie, and to see live music.

4026 Cedar Springs Road, TX 75219
(214) 559-0720
(214) 559-0720

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Hamburger Mary's

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Hamburger Mary’s returned to Dallas in a new location in Cedar Springs in 2023. Those burgers and beers are back, as are nightly drag shows helmed by local drag legend 

Danny Lee Cabrera aka “Liquor Mini,” weekend drag brunch, and a whole lot of flamboyance — and charity events.

4123 Cedar Springs Rd #100, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 377-7446
(214) 377-7446

Dallas Woody's

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Woody’s is a sports bar that caters to LGBTQ+ folks. When the sports aren’t poppin’ off, it hosts loads of events, including trivia, drag shows, karaoke, and themed nights. Head in for it’s happy hour, a spot to grab a cold beer, and a good time.

4011 Cedar Springs Rd (btwn Throckmorton St. & Knight St.), Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 520-6629
(214) 520-6629

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Hunky's Old Fashioned Hamburgers

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Enjoy classic diner vibes at either of Hunky’s two locations. With daily lunch deals, you can get one of its signature sandwiches, fries, and a drink, usually for under $10. Make sure you save room to have one of its fabulous cakes for dessert.

3930 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 522-1212
(214) 522-1212

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Roy G's

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With Roy G’s, owner Mariel Street brings back the elements of Snookie’s, an old Dallas favorite, with a modern touch. This rainbow-themed diner offers a fine selection of burgers, cheese fries, and a tasty chicken sandwich.

4001 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 272-7127
(214) 272-7127

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Sue Ellen's

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This iconic spot claims the distinction of being the oldest lesbian bar in Texas. It’s a nightclub, so plan to come for grabbing a drink and dancing or enjoying some live music.

3014 Throckmorton St (at Cedar Springs Rd), Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 559-0707
(214) 559-0707

Virgin Hotels Dallas

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Over in the Design District, the Virgin Hotel hosts drag brunch on select Sundays monthly. Tickets are $50 per person, and that cost includes access to the show plus brunch dishes.

1445 Turtle Creek Boulevard, TX 75207
(469) 359-7700
(469) 359-7700

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Restaurant Beatrice

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Inspired by her Cajun father, as well as the inclusiveness of Oak Cliff, chef Michelle Carpenter combines these elements at Restaurant Beatrice. Just steps away from her sushi restaurant, Zen Sushi, Carpenter shares a chapter of her life story using Cajun cuisine.

1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
(469) 962-2173
(469) 962-2173

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The Trove

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Offering a spicy and flavorful selection of Latin cuisine, the Trove is an immigrant and queer-owned restaurant in the heart of Bishop Arts. Live your most fabulous life by ordering the lobster tacos and the 14K guacamole. They also host weekly drag shows and sell extravagant jewelry, so you can stock up and join the party.

320 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208
(713) 870-9888
(713) 870-9888

Zen Sushi in the Bishop Arts

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The bright orange wood fixtures of Zen Sushi stand out vibrantly in Bishop Arts. Owned by Japanese and Cajun chef Michelle Carpenter, Zen Sushi offers plates inspired by her Japanese mother. Japan-inspired plates, sushi rolls, and plant-based dishes represent moments from Carpenter’s upbringing.

380 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 946-9699
(214) 946-9699

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Clifton Club

3333 N Fitzhugh Ave (at Travis St), Dallas, TX 75204

For Pride month, the Clifton Club is paying homage to Zippers, the gay club that inhabited the space before it. That means, “We’ll be serving up love, equality, and a side of c**ty with pride-themed shots all month long.”

3333 N Fitzhugh Ave (at Travis St), Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 484-2130
(214) 484-2130

Pour House

1919 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75206

Head to the Pour House in June and order the Pride Sandwich. That’s a BLT with guacamole served on toasted sourdough with a side of house-made queso for dipping.

1919 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 824-1170
(214) 824-1170

Alexandre's

4026 Cedar Springs Road, TX 75219

It’s been Pride Month for about 19 years at Alexandre’s in Cedar Springs but for those who haven’t stopped in yet, it’s a great place for a cocktail, brunch, a sammie, and to see live music.

4026 Cedar Springs Road, TX 75219
(214) 559-0720
(214) 559-0720

Hamburger Mary's

4123 Cedar Springs Rd #100, Dallas, TX 75219

Hamburger Mary’s returned to Dallas in a new location in Cedar Springs in 2023. Those burgers and beers are back, as are nightly drag shows helmed by local drag legend 

Danny Lee Cabrera aka “Liquor Mini,” weekend drag brunch, and a whole lot of flamboyance — and charity events.

4123 Cedar Springs Rd #100, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 377-7446
(214) 377-7446

Dallas Woody's

4011 Cedar Springs Rd (btwn Throckmorton St. & Knight St.), Dallas, TX 75219

Woody’s is a sports bar that caters to LGBTQ+ folks. When the sports aren’t poppin’ off, it hosts loads of events, including trivia, drag shows, karaoke, and themed nights. Head in for it’s happy hour, a spot to grab a cold beer, and a good time.

4011 Cedar Springs Rd (btwn Throckmorton St. & Knight St.), Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 520-6629
(214) 520-6629

Hunky's Old Fashioned Hamburgers

3930 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219

Enjoy classic diner vibes at either of Hunky’s two locations. With daily lunch deals, you can get one of its signature sandwiches, fries, and a drink, usually for under $10. Make sure you save room to have one of its fabulous cakes for dessert.

3930 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 522-1212
(214) 522-1212

Roy G's

4001 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219

With Roy G’s, owner Mariel Street brings back the elements of Snookie’s, an old Dallas favorite, with a modern touch. This rainbow-themed diner offers a fine selection of burgers, cheese fries, and a tasty chicken sandwich.

4001 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 272-7127
(214) 272-7127

Sue Ellen's

3014 Throckmorton St (at Cedar Springs Rd), Dallas, TX 75219

This iconic spot claims the distinction of being the oldest lesbian bar in Texas. It’s a nightclub, so plan to come for grabbing a drink and dancing or enjoying some live music.

3014 Throckmorton St (at Cedar Springs Rd), Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 559-0707
(214) 559-0707

Virgin Hotels Dallas

1445 Turtle Creek Boulevard, TX 75207

Over in the Design District, the Virgin Hotel hosts drag brunch on select Sundays monthly. Tickets are $50 per person, and that cost includes access to the show plus brunch dishes.

1445 Turtle Creek Boulevard, TX 75207
(469) 359-7700
(469) 359-7700

Restaurant Beatrice

1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203

Inspired by her Cajun father, as well as the inclusiveness of Oak Cliff, chef Michelle Carpenter combines these elements at Restaurant Beatrice. Just steps away from her sushi restaurant, Zen Sushi, Carpenter shares a chapter of her life story using Cajun cuisine.

1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
(469) 962-2173
(469) 962-2173

The Trove

320 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208

Offering a spicy and flavorful selection of Latin cuisine, the Trove is an immigrant and queer-owned restaurant in the heart of Bishop Arts. Live your most fabulous life by ordering the lobster tacos and the 14K guacamole. They also host weekly drag shows and sell extravagant jewelry, so you can stock up and join the party.

320 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208
(713) 870-9888
(713) 870-9888

Zen Sushi in the Bishop Arts

380 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208

The bright orange wood fixtures of Zen Sushi stand out vibrantly in Bishop Arts. Owned by Japanese and Cajun chef Michelle Carpenter, Zen Sushi offers plates inspired by her Japanese mother. Japan-inspired plates, sushi rolls, and plant-based dishes represent moments from Carpenter’s upbringing.

380 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 946-9699
(214) 946-9699

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