Line Dancing Leads a Dallas Nightlife Run to Rooftop Pools

Dallas nightlife spread over 2.5 miles, from line dancing at Gilley's to DJs at Foundation Room. A car or rideshare helps.

Line up a dance lesson at Gilley's.
Gilley's Dallas
4.5 (2,783)
Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 05:00 (+1)
1135 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215, USA

Lessons in line dancing run beside live bands on large dance floors at Gilley's, a 92,000-square-foot complex with seven venues including the South Side Music Hall.

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Harwood Tavern
4.5 (751)
Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu – Sat, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1)
333 South Harwood Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Karaoke Fridays, DJ Saturdays and trivia nights keep this downtown gastropub busy, with drafts, cocktails and battered fish and chips under the Lone Star Gas Lofts. Weekday happy hour runs 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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AM/FM Dallas
1950 Market Center Blvd

Backyard stage shows bring national touring acts and late-night DJs to Market Center Blvd, while the retro dining room pairs crispy Chicken Milanesa with craft cocktails. Friday runs until 2:00 AM.

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Fairmont Dallas
4.4 (6,381)
1717 N Akard St

Museum access comes with this Arts District address, plus a Junior Olympic rooftop pool, Texas cuisine at Pyramid Restaurant and a central bar for a slower drink between louder stops.

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Foundation Room Dallas
4.3 (52)
Thu, Sat, 18:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri, 18:00 – 01:00 (+1)
2200 N Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202

Entry is 21 and over with an upscale casual dress code at this House of Blues lounge, open Thursday to Saturday from 6:00 PM with DJs, live music, craft cocktails and bottle service.

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W Dallas
4.2 (2,062)
2440 Victory Park Ln

Across from American Airlines Center in Victory Park, this hotel sets a rooftop infinity pool and high-rise lounge against skyline views, with meals and drinks at Villa Azur and a spa on site.

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