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City Tavern

Item: City Tavern
Author: Ilene Jacobs

Type: Bar

10Best Says

If you're looking for a place with loads of character, then this friendly neighborhood pub will be a perfect fit for you. The place attracts a wide mix of people who come to chill out with a drink, chow down on pub fare, play pool or watch a game. It's also one of Dallas' best live music venues, featuring everything from smooth jazz and rock to punk and Texas blues--throughout the week. Not to be missed is the Dirty Dusty (a shot of Jack Daniel's with a chaser of Pabst blue Ribbon)-- it's a Tavern classic.

Address:

1402 Main St
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 745-1402

Hours:

Daily 11am-2am

Website:

citytaverndowntown.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Ilene Jacobs
Dallas Local Expert

Downtown Dallas' Best Nightlife: "The Tavern offers excellent drink specials Sunday through Friday, featuring everything from $2 mimosas to $3 bottles of beer."

Best for Downtown Dallas' Best Nightlife Because: City Tavern is one of the most popular hang-outs in downtown Dallas.

Main Menu
- Snacks
  Dip Trip
  Salsa, queso and black bean pico with chips
  
  $7.50
  
  Only One Dip: $3.95
  Frito Pie
  
  Get this in your belly! Be sure to load it up with onions, cheddar / jack mix or jalapeños ($5.95)
  
  Loaded Cheese Fries
  
  Melted cheddar / jack mix, jalapeños, bacon served over delicious fries ($8.49)
  
  Pickle Chips
  
  Hand-battered, fried pickle chips with ranch ($7.95)
  
  SOB Onion Rings
  
  You'll be psyched there's more than three: the most beautiful stack of hand-breaded goodness ($8.95)
  
  Tavern Quesadilla
  
  Cheddar / jack mix, tomato, grilled onion served with sour cream and salsa. Try the Veggie Quesadilla! ($7.95)
  
  Tavern Tostada
  
  Fresh corn, black bean pico, cheddar / jack mix, jalapeños with sour cream and salsa ($8.95)
  
  Tavern Wings
  
  Spicy or BBQ served with ranch dressing, celery and carrots ($9.95)
- Soups + Salads
  Award-Winning Chili
  Cup: $3.95
  
  Bowl: $5.95
  Famous Spicy Tortilla
  Cup: $3.95
  
  Bowl: $5.95
  Soup of the Day
  Cup: $3.95
  
  Bowl: $5.95
  Side Salad
  
  Caesar or garden with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, cheddar / jack mix and croutons ($4.95)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  Crisp romaine hearts, caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan ($7.95)
  
  Chef Salad
  
  Grilled chicken, boiled egg, bacon, cheddar / jack mix, tomatoes ($10.45)
- Baskets
  
  California Turkey Sandwich
  
  A crowd favorite! Smoked turkey, fresh avocado, arugula, provolone, balsamic vinaigrette ($8.95)
  
  Chicken Strips
  
  Chicken strips with fries, celery, carrots and ranch ($8.95)
  
  City Tavern Burger
  
  Angus burger, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and mustard ($8.95)
  
  Dad's Pulled Pork Sandwich
  
  Delicious slow-cooked pork with pickles and BBQ sauce on grilled sourdough ($9.95)
  
  Fish 'n Chips
  
  Classic! Three beer-battered cod filets with fries and homemade tartar sauce ($11.45)
  
  Grilled Cheese
  
  Delicious cheddar / jack cheese on Texas Toast ($8.95)
  
  Grilled Chicken Sandwich
  
  Grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, tomato and honey mustard ($8.95)
- Weekday Lunch
  
  Half-Sized Tavern Tostada Nachos
  
  Fresh corn, black bean pico, cheddar / jack mix, jalapeños with sour cream and salsa ($6.95)
  
  Half Sandwich + Side
  
  California Turkey | Grilled Cheese | Dad's Pulled Pork Plus your favorite side! ($7.95)
  
  Chef's Special
  
  Whatever our chef feels like! Trust us ($7.95)
- Weekday Brunch
  
  Breakfast Tacos
  
  Tacos served with hash browns and salsa. Mix and match: Bacon | Chorizo | Sausage Then just choose flour or corn tortillas! ($9.00)
  
  Breakfast Sandwich
  
  Eggs, cheese, ham and bacon on toast with hash browns ($9.00)
  
  Chicken and Waffles
  
  Good 'ole favorite, served with bacon or sausage ($11.00)
Beer / Cocktails
- Bourbon or Whiskey
  
  Godfather
  
  Maker's Mark, Disaronno ($10.00)
  
  Irish Necktie
  
  Irish whiskey, ginger beer, bitters ($10.00)
  
  Old Fashioned
  
  Bourbon, sugar, bitters Garnished with cherry and citrus ($10.00)
  
  Rye Manhattan
  
  Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters Garnished with cherry ($10.00)
- Gin
  
  Celery Cup
  
  Gin, agave, yellow chartreuse, lime juice Garnished with cucumber, jalapeño, crushed pepper ($11.00)
  
  Gin Gin Mule
  
  Gin, simple syrup, mint, ginger beer, lime juice ($9.00)
  
  Pimm's Cup
  
  Pimm's No. 1, ginger beer, lemonade Garnished with cucumber and lemon peel ($9.00)
- Vodka
  
  Cherry Collins
  
  Vodka, grenadine, lemon juice, sweet+sour, soda Garnished with lemon and cherry ($9.00)
  
  Grapefruit Basil Fizz
  
  Vodka, basil, grapefruit juice, tonic ($9.00)
  
  Moscow Mule
  
  Vodka, lime juice, ginger beer Garnished with lime ($9.00)

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