From The Fairmont Dallas Best Nearby Lounge (Nightlife) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Dallas, TX obar (Nightlife - Lounge) 1602-B Main St, Dallas  TX  75201 • 214-747-6227 Distance: ~0.40 mi         Description: DOWNTOWN. At one time, local professionals needed a stylish place to entertain clients at the close of the day, complete with business chatter and top-shelf drinks. Enter obar, a high-end subterranean establishment whose modern design unites brick walls, angular geometry, molded plastic chairs, pendant lighting, candles, flat-screen TVs, and plush ottomans. Specialty martinis headline the bar's innovative offerings, and DJs spin house and lounge beats several nights a week. Sambuca Uptown (Nightlife - Lounge) 2120 McKinney Ave, Dallas  TX  75201 • 214-744-0820 Distance: ~0.47 mi         Description: UPTOWN. Hip, popular Sambuca pulls in lots of business, thanks to its lively ambience and fun-loving clientele. A supper-club feel means that you'll be comfortable nibbling and drinking, listening to live music, showing off your style on the dance floor, or just relaxing with friends while jazz suffuses the place. Among the dishes you'll want to try are miso-glazed sea bass, Asian-style shrimp fettucine, and Jamaican pork tenderloin. Ghostbar (Nightlife - Lounge) 2440 Victory Park Ln W Dallas-Victory, Dallas  TX  75219 • 214-720-9909 • 214-720-9919 Distance: ~0.50 mi         Description: VICTORY PARK. A sibling of the Vegas original, this swanky hotel lounge is a see-and-be-seen paradise. A velvet rope policy ensures that only the upper crust gets in, and it's without doubt that you'll catch sight of a few celebrities from the entertainment and athletic worlds. Floor-to-ceiling windows afford fabulous views of the city, and a glass-floored deck provides vertigo-inducing glimpses directly downward. Sleek environs, classy cocktails, and steep covers create the sense of a private club, all played to a soundtrack of electronica and house grooves. Velvet Hookah (Nightlife - Lounge) 2712 Main St, Dallas  TX  75226 • 214-747-6700 Distance: ~1.02 mi         Description: DEEP ELLUM. Featuring a half-price "Hookah Happy Hour" every night until 9pm, this stylish Middle Eastern lounge is quickly emerging as a popular place to retreat and unwind. The scene is enhanced by the sweet aroma of flavored tobacco, the seductive oscillations of belly dancers, and a setting of floor pillows, low tables, and imported rugs. Terrific drink specials (half-price martinis on Wednesdays) help the lounge bring in a wide clientele – from there, the allure of the place takes over. Curtain Club & Liquid Lounge (Nightlife - Lounge) 2800 Main St, Dallas  TX  75226 • 214-742-6207 Distance: ~1.06 mi         Description: DEEP ELLUM. The Curtain Club has established itself as one of the best "sounding" venues in the city. Both local and regional alternative rock bands love to play this room. It's not a big place, but the sound man knows acoustics. Usually three bands per night. The crowd is a mixed bag of young and old, but definitely music fans. You must be over 21 to enter the Liquid Lounge and over 17 to enter the Curtain Club.  Old Republic (Nightlife - Lounge) 2922 N Hall St, Dallas  TX  75204 • 214-740-1111 Distance: ~1.26 mi         Description: UPTOWN. Located just off Uptown's main drag, this stylish restaurant and bar caters to a well-heeled, sophisticated clientele who chase their mimosas, martinis, and mojitos with intelligent conversation and Texas-style tapas like Szechuan guacamole, chipotle chicken tacos, and beer-braised brisket. The patio is a perfect gathering place when the weather cooperates, and the interior, which can be a bit elbow-to-elbow at times, is comfortable and unpretentious. Library Bar (Nightlife - Lounge) 3015 Oak Lawn Ave Melrose Hotel Dallas, Dallas  TX  75219 • 214-224-3152 • 214-521-5151 Distance: ~1.69 mi         Description: OAK LAWN. Classy and elegant, the Library Bar warmly greets patrons with dark woods, comfortable sofas, upholstered chairs, and stately bookshelves lined with classic titles. Guests enjoy quiet conversation while listening to the melodies of the house pianist and nibbling on tasty hors d'oeuvres from the hotel's prestigious restaurant, Landmark. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 5pm-7pm. Minc (Nightlife - Lounge) 813 Exposition Ave, Dallas  TX  75226 • 214-370-4077 Distance: ~1.96 mi         Description: FAIR PARK. An air of exoticism sets Minc apart from other venues, courtesy of bamboo screens, sculpture, stone masks, and Asian lanterns. Despite its Zen trappings, the place regularly ripples with energy. On DJ nights, techno, reggae, and hip-hop provide background rhythms, and furnished spaces indoors and out create a comfortable place to party, mingle, or just relax. When guests seek a retreat from the edgy bar, chaises and futons in the adjoining room ably accommodate. The patio – which resembles a Japanese garden with its pond, fountain, and wicker meditation stools – offers another escape. While mixed drinks are a hit, you can also partake of a hookah for $10-20 for 45 minutes. Eight Lounge (Nightlife - Lounge) 1906 Greenville Ave, Dallas  TX  75206 • 214-824-2888 • 817-881-8886 Distance: ~2.62 mi         Description: GREENVILLE AVENUE. This stylish lounge has an urban attitude that's trendy without being overly self-absorbed. Skilled DJs create an upbeat atmosphere by mixing exotic world music. The room's focal point is an enchanting water wall visible from the club's entrance. VIP seating and semi-private booths, as well as plenty of space for mingling, make this a favorite get-together spot for both small and large groups. Specialty cocktails round out the Eight experience. Zúbar (Nightlife - Lounge) 2012 Greenville Ave, Dallas  TX  75206 • 214-887-0071 Distance: ~2.69 mi         Description: GREENVILLE AVENUE. A young, hip, professional crowd fills trendy Zúbar, which is a perfect spot for relaxing, meeting new people, and listening to great music. The intimate interior features bright colors, large, comfy sofas, and casual ambience, all reminiscent of a private loft apartment. An exceptional drink menu is sure to please, but remember to don your best attire – it's a see-and-be-seen sort of place. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.