Nightlife · Dallas Arts District
AKAI
A Japanese-inspired hidden speakeasy and cocktail lounge tucked deep in the Hall Arts District.

The Got Weekend take
Why go
AKAI is an exclusive Japanese-inspired speakeasy and cocktail lounge tucked away deep in the heart of the Hall Arts District, offering artful craft cocktails and an electric nightlife experience found nowhere else in Dallas. It also serves as a private party venue, with a menu available for download. It sits behind Musume, the Asian fusion and sushi restaurant sharing the same address.
- Japanese-inspired speakeasy and cocktail lounge
- Artful craft cocktails
- Electric nightlife experience in the Hall Arts District
- Doubles as a private party venue
Late-night date nights and friends looking for a hidden speakeasy with craft cocktails
Make it your kind of weekend
- date night
- friends
A few visit notes
Late-night spot — opens in the evening and runs past midnight. Menu available via QR code on the official site.
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