Strangeways

Really enjoyed our first few visits. Eric was extremely helpful and friendly and the beer selection is excellent. Had a 'world class' rated Firestone Walker Union Jack...can't get enough! Great space, don't let the location fool you.

Cool hipster bar located in the ghetto! Plenty of parking across the street in the Michohanablah parking lot.

The patio is nice and chill and great for conversation. My boyfriend liked the beer selection, but we would have appreciated if the menu gave more descriptions of the beer. However, our bartender was cool and didn't mind explaining the beer.

One of the city's best beer bars, bar none.

Looking for chic, hip, "see and be seen" atmosphere? Go elsewhere. This is a dark, dank, "pour me another to drown my sorrows" kind of bar, but in the best way possible. This is a let's drink quality (and perhaps quantity) kind of establishment. This is an "I'm tired of what everyone else has" kind of place. And it's better for being those things.

As far as Dallas beer bars go, Strangeways has an unconventional selection. Their draft list, which is always on a chalkboard above the tap wall, generally features a number of Mikkeller beers, a few wild/sour ales, and generally displays enough variety to cover any kind of beer jones.

Service has been very good to me and my groups on every visit. Strangeways has a healthy dose of the infamous "Toronado" vibe, whereby bartenders have no issue reminding you you don't know squat, but like you a lot when they learn that you actually do. Additionally, some of the servers/bartenders are really nice and pleasant to talk to. The owner, Eric, as always been really friendly with me.

I've not eaten here, so I can't contribute to the conversation about their food.

Like others, I tend to love the music selection. It's not J. Black's, with raging pop that promotes unbearable douchery. It's a low-key beer bar with shoegazing rock. Again, it's better for these qualities.

Bottom line: beer selection, service, and location are good. Go enjoy a great beer at Strangeways.