This nightclub is located near the West End in downtown Dallas and features live bands that play salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia and other types of international music. The club is for adults ages 21 and up, and is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays. It hosts private events on Sundays. Ladies pay no cover charges before 11pm on Fridays, and there are free salsa lessons every Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Mambo Café Dallas
2020 North Lamar Street
Dallas, TX 75202
214-999-1212
mambocafedallas.com
This modern honky-tonk, south of downtown Dallas, offers country music, an enormous dance floor, a full-service restaurant and a large showroom for events. It features plasma TVs, pool tables, video games and a mechanical bull. Open on Fridays and Saturdays to the public, this venue has several bars and a patio. Gilley's Dallas also hosts many country concerts and events, including boxing tournaments.
Gilley's Dallas
1135 South Lamar St.
Dallas, TX 75215
214-421-1822
gilleysdallas.com
Located on popular Greenville Avenue, this Turkish club features a starry ceiling, luxurious curtains, bottle service and hookahs. It is open seven nights a week with a live DJ on Friday nights. The full bar offers a variety of cocktails, with many different types of martinis. There are no cover charges for women.
Kismet Lounge
3707 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
214-823-8883
kismetdallas.com
Open Wednesday through Sunday, this North Dallas adult nightclub features Thursday retro nights and live music Fridays and Saturdays. The venue is large and requires a membership, which typically costs a fee. There are two dance floors, large televisions showing sports, and several bars. The music on the weekends is Top 40 and hip hop.
Carson's Live
17727 Dallas Pkwy.
Dallas, TX 75287
972-931-9111
carsonspalace.com
Located on the edge of Deep Ellum, this nightclub is open from Thursday to Sunday. Set in an old church, it is one of the most popular alternative clubs in Dallas. Fridays and Saturdays feature electronic and international music, while Thursdays and Sundays feature neo-goth, electronic and industrial music. There are many guest DJs and bands that play at this venue during special events.
Lizard Lounge
2424 Swiss Ave.
Dallas, TX 75204
214-826-4768
thelizardlounge.com