10 Best Jazz Bars In Dallas, Texas

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Dallas is a modern city located in the north of Texas. This city is considered as the cultural and commercial hub with a blend of cosmopolitan warmth and, old western charm with a touch of sophistication. The city of Dallas offers a host of activities and attractions ranging from artistic to commercial and pleasant, making Dallas the Big D and the epicenter of big thinking, ideas and success. The city’s main attractions include the Dallas Art District, the Petrol Museum of nature and science, Klyde Warren Park, the Sixth-floor Museum and the iconic Reunion Tower. Apart from the rich cultural heritage and architectural landmarks, ‘this cowboy country’ boasts live jazz bars in the city of Dallas. If you are looking to have a taste of live jazz in the city, there are amazing places which are considered the hotbed of jazz music and blues. Let’s take a look at the best jazz bars in Dallas, Texas.

1. The Balcony Club


Located in the old town of East Dallas, this jazz club is a favorite hotspot among music lovers and it attracts a crowd of all ages. This cozy jazz club has been recently remodeled to give a new look to the place, with groovy booths and tables, thus creating an old-school atmosphere. The club remains open seven nights a week and it features performances of both local and national artists and other special events such as Open Blues Jam and Jazz Master Series.

The Balcony Club

Address: 1825 Abrams Rd B, Dallas, TX 75214, USA

Website: The Balcony Club

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 5pm - 2am; Sat - Sun: 2pm - 2am

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2. Sandaga 813


Located in the south of Dallas, this jazz club is a paradise among music lovers. The club is known for bringing top talent from across the globe. You can enjoy great music from the legends in the field such as Erykah Badu and popular Grammy award nominated artists such as Shelly Carol and Brad Leali among others. The club creates a perfect ambiance for jazz lovers to enjoy the night while listening to the enthralling jam sessions followed by DJ and live music.

Sandaga 813

Address: 813 Exposition Ave, Dallas, TX 75226, USA

Website: Sandaga 813

Opening hours:Wed: 8pm - 1am; Thu: 8pm - 12am; Fri - Sat: 9pm - 2am (closed on Sun - Tues)

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3. Soho Food And Jazz


If you are looking for a great ambiance to relax over great food and music, this lounge bar is a perfect place to enjoy jazz music. This traditional jazz bar boasts a romantic setting with a great selection of cocktails and a diverse tapas-style menu followed by live music playing throughout the evening. Here, the crowd is classy and a little laid back and you are more likely to spot the Birkenstocks than Louboutins.

Soho Food And Jazz

Address: 5290 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA

Website: Soho Food And Jazz

Opening hours: Sat: 5pm - 12am; Sun: 5pm - 11pm; Mon - Thu: 3pm - 11pm; Fri: 3pm - 12am

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4. The Goat


Located in the Lakewood region of Dallas, this jazz bar is a perfect place to enjoy your leisure time with live blues music. You can choose to join in the jam night every Thursday and have a relaxing time sitting in the shuffleboard table. This jazz bar is well known among locals and it is a favorite hotspot among tourists as well, for its cool and happening atmosphere.

The Goat

Address: 7248 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75214, USA

Website: The Goat

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 7am - 2am; Sun: 12pm - 2am

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5. Two Corks and a Bottle


This cozy wine bar in Uptown Dallas is a happening place to have a relaxing time in the evening with your friends and family, with your choice of wine. You can also join in for the wine tasting session at the bar, and create your own custom label. Apart from exploring great wines in the winery, the bar also allows you to rejoice in the live jazz music hosted mostly on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays.

Two Corks and a Bottle

Address: 2650 Laclede St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA

Website: Two Corks and a Bottle

Opening hours: Sun & Tue: 12pm - 7pm; Wed - Thu: 12pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 11pm (closed on Mon)

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6. Stoney's Wine Lounge


This lounge bar is the longest running bar in Dallas. The wine bar is well known for its exclusive and unusual wines served at a reasonable price. Over the years, this bar has been renovated to create a more contemporary look and to create a cozy and warm atmosphere. This old-school winery was brought to life by live jazz music hosted every weekend, making it more lively and exciting.

Stoney's Wine Lounge

Address: 6038 Oram St, Dallas, TX 75206, USA

Website: Stoney’s Wine Lounge

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 2pm - 10pm; Fri & Sat: 2pm - 11pm (closed on Sun & Mon)

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7. Twilite Lounge


Located in the heart of the city in Dallas, the Twilite lounge draws its inspiration from the New Orleans neighborhood in creating an impressive environment with classy décor, chandeliers, and a French-style courtyard. The bar boasts an impressive list of New Orleans style cocktails and the famous Irish coffees adding to its appeal. Alongside, the bar showcases live jazz music and the 90’s indie rock to help you have a great time throughout the evening.

Twilite Lounge

Address: 2640 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226, USA

Website: Twilite Lounge

Opening hours: Sat - Sun: 12pm - 2am; Mon - Fri: 4pm - 2am

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8. The Mansion Bar


The four-star hotel bar inside the classic Rosewood Mansion is a perfect hotspot among visitors to indulge in, having an entertaining weekend over a creative assortment of wines, cocktails, and great music. It is one of the elegant spots in the city that attracts a lot of people who get to savor the bar bites and enjoy free jazz music from Thursday to Saturday.

The Mansion Bar

Address: 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219, USA

Website: The Mansion Bar

Opening hours: Sun: 12pm - 11pm; Wed - Thu: 11am - 11pm; Fri - Sat :11am - 2am

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9. The Library

There is nothing more relaxing than a great glass of wine and beautiful piano music. Stop by the Library tonight and...

Posted by The Library Bar on Tuesday, 10 June 2014

This landmark bar located in the Warwick Melrose Hotel in Dallas is known for its classy and cozy ambiance. This lounge bar is a perfect place to sip on some classic cocktails and the diverse American menu. This comfortable and cozy place is perfect for a dinner date or to have a good time with friends while listening to live jazz music hosted six days a week.

The Library

Address: 3015 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219, USA

Website: The Library

Opening hours: Sun: 2pm - 12am; Mon - Thu: 2pm - 1am; Fri - Sat: 2pm - 2am

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10. The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge

Posted by The Free Man on Tuesday, 11 June 2019

If you are interested in having a taste of Cajun cuisine followed by live jazz, then this Free Man Cajun Café is the right place to explore the house-made classic Cajun cuisines and groove to the tune of live jazz. The interior of the café is created in the New Orleans style followed by classic cocktails and a live performance of famous musicians to keep you entertained throughout the evening.

The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge

Address: 2626-2630 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226, USA

Website: The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge

Opening hours: 11am - 2am (daily)

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A jazz lover's hotspot

Casa Classic Cocktail Bar & Jazz Club by Roland Barrera
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user [Unknown] used under CC BY-SA 4.0

The spectacular city of Dallas offers a unique blend of activities to every traveler. The ‘cowboy country’ allows you to explore the rich history and culture of the city and the cool neighborhoods in downtown Dallas. The city also boasts one of the happening destinations to explore jazz music. If you are a lover of jazz music, the above-recommended jazz bars should be on your bucket list.

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Sudarsana, a freelance writer, has an affinity for traveling to diverse destinations and exploring various cultures.

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