The Lounge Here

The Got Weekend take

Why go

Julie Doyle, co-founder and manager of Tripping Daisy and The Polyphonic Spree, created The Lounge Here next door to her record shop, Good Records. Inside, Tony Barsotti’s large wall draws inspiration from 1970s commercial aircraft lounges, alongside a photo mural by Rainer Judd. The East Dallas location is a few minutes from White Rock Lake and the Arboretum, and live performances take place without a formal stage. The Southern-inspired menu makes dinner as much a draw as drinks. Pimento cheese comes with vegetables, house potato chips and crispy tasso ham; goat cheese and crab toast gets tomato-bacon jam. The Southern Caesar includes chicken and fried green tomato croutons, while shrimp and grits comes with Emmental cheese grits and tasso gravy. Brunch is also offered, and the bartenders change the cocktail list with the seasons.

• Next door to Good Records
• Live music without a formal stage
• Southern-inspired food and seasonal cocktails
• Friday and Saturday closing time: 2 AM

Friends who enjoy Southern comfort food, seasonal cocktails and informal live music will find plenty to plan an evening around.

Make it your kind of weekend

• friends
• solo exploring
• date night
• rainy-day option

A few visit notes

Monday is the weekly closing day. The site advertises a complimentary bottle of wine for your table on Sundays when you hand over your phone, with availability to be confirmed before visiting. Takeout and delivery are available.