Knox Street Pub

This gay bar in Knox/Henderson is where you go to actually relax: catch a game, eat something decent, or just hang out with friends.

You’ll find NFL Sunday Ticket on multiple HD TVs here, which pulls in plenty of sports fans. It’s the kind of easygoing place that works if you’re just visiting Dallas or if you’re a local needing a regular, no-fuss spot that happens to be LGBTQ+ friendly.

They put some thought into the drinks and food. The beer list has local and craft options, and the full bar makes any cocktail you want. Crucially, the kitchen puts out good food, not just an afterthought, which really makes it feel like a proper neighborhood spot, not just somewhere to drink.

The best part might be the huge all-weather patio. Dallas weather means you can use it pretty much year-round. You can socialize out there, watch whatever’s on the patio screens, or just get some air away from the main bar. It’s big enough to spread out, whether you’re coming with a group or just want a casual, welcoming corner in Dallas’s gay scene for an hour or an entire evening.