Deep Ellum

arts nightlife · 75226

Deep Ellum is the answer when Uptown feels too combed-over. The murals are the obvious tell, but the real draw is the venue stack: Trees, the Bomb Factory, a dozen smaller rooms where the booking is better than the signage suggests. Dates here self-select. Anyone who suggests Deep Ellum on a Tuesday is signaling something about their week. The honest tradeoff is parking, the occasional after-hours weirdness on Elm, and the fact that conversation competes with a bass line most nights. Worth it if you wanted a story, not a status update.

2,427

singles 22–50

58%

male

$44,167

median income

$1,768

median rent

The data

Deep Ellum by the numbers

Deep Ellum runs male-heavy, about 58% men to 42% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Deep Ellum is about $44,200.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Texas has no party registration, so this is a 2024 election proxy: Dallas County voted about 60% Harris to 38% Trump, a Democratic core ringed by Republican-leaning suburbs.
● Verified · Dallas County 2024 canvass
The median renter in Deep Ellum pays about $1,770 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 2,400 Deep Ellum residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

26 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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26 spots across Deep Ellum

Deep Ellum
Dining
Kitchen + Kocktails
Soul food restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 21,120
Deep Ellum
Activity
Dos Equis Pavilion
Live music venue★ 4.4 · 9,350
Wheelchair access
Find it
1818 1st Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 9,350 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Dos Equis Pavilion.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 4 PM
Tue12 to 4 PM
Wed12 to 4 PM
Thu12 to 4 PM
Fri12 to 4 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Deep Ellum
Dining
The Woolworth
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 8,983
Deep Ellum
Dining
3Eleven Kitchen and Cocktails
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 5,577
Deep Ellum
Activity
The Bomb Factory
Live music venue★ 4.5 · 4,071
Wheelchair access
Find it
2713 Canton St, Dallas, TX 75226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 4,071 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Bomb Factory.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Deep Ellum
Activity
The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge
Live music venue★ 4.3 · 3,692
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
2630 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 3,692 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Site Maps
Deep Ellum
Dining
La Stella Cucina Verace
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 2,610
Deep Ellum
Activity
Trees
Live music venue★ 4.6 · 2,367
Wheelchair access
Deep Ellum
Activity
SANDAGA 813
Jazz club$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,195
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
813 Exposition Ave, Dallas, TX 75226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 2,195 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at SANDAGA 813.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu8 PM to 12 AM
Fri9 PM to 2 AM
Sat9 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Deep Ellum
Activity
Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park
Botanical garden★ 4.6 · 1,996
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,996 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Deep Ellum
Dining
Monarch Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,875
Deep Ellum
Drinks
Ruins
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,484
Deep Ellum
Drinks
Armoury D.E.
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,285
Deep Ellum
Drinks
Louie Louie's Dueling Piano Bar
Piano bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,214
Deep Ellum
Drinks
KANVAS by Kevin Kelley
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 1,205
Deep Ellum
Drinks
Double Wide Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,123
Deep Ellum
Cafés
Emporium Pies
Dessert shop★ 4.5 · 1,064
Wheelchair access
Find it
2708 Main St #110, Dallas, TX 75226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,064 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Emporium Pies.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Deep Ellum
Drinks
Waterproof
Lounge bar$$$$★ 3.9 · 960
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1914 Commerce St 19th floor, Dallas, TX 75201
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.9★ from 960 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Waterproof.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Deep Ellum
Drinks
Adair's Saloon
Live music bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 831
Deep Ellum
Dining
Electric Shuffle Dallas
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 726
Deep Ellum
Cafés
Merit Coffee Co.
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.5 · 702
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2639 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 702 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Merit Coffee Co..
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7:30 AM to 6 PM
Tue7:30 AM to 6 PM
Wed7:30 AM to 6 PM
Thu7:30 AM to 6 PM
Fri7:30 AM to 6 PM
Sat7:30 AM to 6 PM
Sun7:30 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Deep Ellum
Drinks
The Gallery Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 574
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1325 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 574 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Gallery Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri1 PM to 2 AM
Sat1 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Deep Ellum
Cafés
FULL CITY ROOSTER
Coffee shop★ 4.9 · 526
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1810 S Akard St Unit 100, Dallas, TX 75215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 526 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at FULL CITY ROOSTER.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 2 PM
Tue8 AM to 2 PM
Wed8 AM to 2 PM
Thu8 AM to 2 PM
Fri8 AM to 2 PM
Sat8 AM to 2 PM
Sun8 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Deep Ellum
Cafés
The Peach Cobbler Factory
Dessert restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 493
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
3035 Canton St Ste 110, Dallas, TX 75226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 493 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Peach Cobbler Factory.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 1 AM
Tue12 PM to 1 AM
Wed12 PM to 1 AM
Thu12 PM to 1 AM
Fri12 PM to 3 AM
Sat12 PM to 3 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Deep Ellum
Drinks
Ginger's
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 249
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
2115 Jackson St, Dallas, TX 75201
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 249 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ginger's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 PM to 12 AM
Tue6 PM to 12 AM
Wed6 PM to 12 AM
Thu6 PM to 12 AM
Fri6 PM to 12 AM
Sat6 PM to 12 AM
Sun6 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Deep Ellum
Drinks
Scarlet Lounge & Kitchen
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 98
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2618 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 98 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Scarlet Lounge & Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 PM to 2 AM
Tue5 PM to 2 AM
Wed6 PM to 2 AM
Thu6 PM to 2 AM
Fri6 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps

Deep Ellum

Deep Ellum by the numbers

Local date spots

Kitchen + Kocktails

Dos Equis Pavilion

The Woolworth

3Eleven Kitchen and Cocktails

The Bomb Factory

The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge

La Stella Cucina Verace

Trees

SANDAGA 813

Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park

Monarch Restaurant

Ruins

Armoury D.E.

Louie Louie's Dueling Piano Bar

KANVAS by Kevin Kelley

Double Wide Bar

Emporium Pies

Waterproof

Adair's Saloon

Electric Shuffle Dallas

Merit Coffee Co.

The Gallery Lounge

FULL CITY ROOSTER

The Peach Cobbler Factory

Ginger's

Scarlet Lounge & Kitchen

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