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The best new bars in Dallas–Fort Worth

We picked these 15 new bars in Dallas–Fort Worth from the 35 independent places that opened in the last 30 days, and we update the list daily.

Our 15 picks

Ranked, and each name links to its full timeline

  1. AS

    Able Springs Country Store

    Bar · Terrell · 28870 Fm 429

    Just openedConfirmed

    A new bar in Terrell, open since Oct 16, 2026. We’ve confirmed it’s open.

  2. FR

    Fusion Republic Indian Kitchen & Bar

    Bar · Irving · 8080 Walton Blvd, Ste 120

    Just openedConfirmedSpotted 62 days before opening

    A new bar in Irving, open since Sep 30, 2026.

  3. VS

    El Viejon Sports Bar

    Bar · Dallas · 1634 W Mockingbird Ln

    Just openedConfirmedSpotted 153 days before opening

    A new bar in Dallas, open since Sep 30, 2026.

  4. SS

    Stackz Smash Burgers & Cocktails

    Bar · Frisco · 6959 Lebanon Rd, Ste 123

    Just openedConfirmedSpotted 259 days before opening

    A new bar in Frisco, open since Sep 30, 2026.

  5. FO

    Frisco Osaka Sushi & Hibachi Bar

    Bar · Frisco · 15962 Eldorado Pkwy, Ste 400

    Just openedConfirmedSpotted 252 days before opening

    A new bar in Frisco, open since Sep 30, 2026.

  6. UR

    Uncle Ricco's

    Bar · Fort Worth · 2812 Stanley Ave

    Just openedConfirmedSpotted 158 days before opening

    A new bar in Fort Worth, open since Sep 30, 2026.

  7. TE

    Tight Ends Sports Bar & Grill

    Bar · Arlington · 1350 E Copeland Rd

    Just openedConfirmedSpotted 238 days before opening

    A new bar in Arlington, open since Sep 30, 2026.

  8. GB

    Goldenleaf Bar & Grill

    Bar · Dallas · 8989 Forest Ln, Ste 136

    Just openedConfirmedSpotted 119 days before opening

    A new bar in Dallas, open since Sep 30, 2026.

  9. DL

    Den10 Lounge Restaurant & Bar

    Bar · Flower Mound · 1913 Justin Rd, Ste 101

    Just openedConfirmedSpotted 139 days before opening

    A new bar in Flower Mound, open since Sep 30, 2026.

  10. CC

    Los Compadres Cantina

    Bar · Ponder · 309 N Fm 156

    Likely openConfirmedSpotted 120 days before opening

    A new bar in Ponder, likely open since October 2026.

  11. MB

    Micheladas Bar and Grill

    Bar · Dallas · 2828 Webb Chapel Ext

    Likely openConfirmedSpotted 169 days before opening

    A new bar in Dallas, likely open since October 2026.

  12. MB

    Mexican Bar Company

    Bar · Allen · 790 Waverly Dr

    Likely openConfirmedSpotted 286 days before opening

    A new bar in Allen, likely open since October 2026.

  13. JO

    Jackie O's - Diablo's Cantina

    Bar · Near Southside · 615 S Jennings Ave

    Likely openConfirmedSpotted 258 days before opening

    A new bar in Near Southside, likely open since October 2026.

  14. RD

    The Red Durt Saloon

    Bar · Downtown Fort Worth · 910 Houston St, Ste 110

    Likely openConfirmedSpotted 269 days before opening

    A new bar in Downtown Fort Worth, likely open since October 2026.

  15. NT

    Nevermore Tavern

    Bar · Lewisville · 170 W Main St, Ste 100

    Likely openConfirmedSpotted 58 days before opening

    A new bar in Lewisville, likely open since October 2026.

We pick only places that have opened, and we rank them by how sure we are they’re open and how they’ve done since. We leave chains out, and no one pays to be on the list.

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Questions people ask

What are the best new bars in Dallas–Fort Worth right now?

Our top picks for October 2026 are Able Springs Country Store, Fusion Republic Indian Kitchen & Bar and El Viejon Sports Bar. The full list of 15 is above, and we update it daily.

Where are the new bars in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Near Southside had the most in the last 30 days, followed by Dallas.

How do you know when a new restaurant is opening?

Everything we show comes from publicly available information. We gather it daily and match each record to its address, so we can follow a project from its first filing to opening day.

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  • Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
  • Filedone official record
  • Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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