J.R.'s Bar & Grill
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J.R.'s Bar & Grill has been a cornerstone of Dallas's LGBTQ+ nightlife since 1980.
You’ll find J.R.'s on Cedar Springs Road, and it’s come a long way since its early days as a single-story spot. Over the decades, it’s expanded into the multi-level place it is now, even spinning off sister bars in Houston, Washington D.C., and Denver. It’s become a landmark for Texas’s gay community.
It’s a gay bar and club, the kind of place where LGBTQ+ locals and visitors actually hang out. They relax, they socialize, they watch whatever’s on. The different levels mean you can pick your scene, depending on how you’re feeling that night. Want to connect with people? Just enjoy a drink? See what Dallas’s gay nightlife is all about? This place has been doing that for decades.
Check their website, jrsdallas.com, for current hours and what’s happening any given night. First-timer or regular, this old place means something to Dallas’s gay social scene.
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So much fun
Girl by the side door was extremely rude and disrespectful she was the worst bouncer I ever met and I hop JR never lets her be a bouncer again. Absolute worse.
What this neighborhood bar lacks in Bacon certainly makes up for in personality I been going here for years and honestly the best local watering hole in the area … all are welcome and the staff are easy on the eyes… Even when “bacon gate” started our Bartender- Taylor was more then accommodating with other option likes the Eric Nuggets …. Coming to find out they were all out of them as well…. Guess I am not that much of trend setter if I am ordering all the popular items … In all it was a great time and defiantly will be back with my people … 1 person visiting from Houston 1 moved here from East Texas and me and my friend from Chicago Stay loud and Proud JRs ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜💘
They call it a gay bar, but it's just a fantastic place gay or not. Super atmosphere for everyone. Very, very cool place all around.
The bartenders are great here! The also have the best BLT in Dallas! Although we’re playing pool and paying for the jukebox, their completely confusing mix of music is competing for our ear, our game intolerable. I spoke with management. I hope they can fix this soon. Otherwise love this place! Is that OK?
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Last updated on 3 August 2026