Locals’ beloved Grapevine Bar is moving to the Medical District

Dallas - A cherished local spot in Dallas, The Grapevine Bar, known for its casual ambiance and diverse patronage since 1996, is set to shift locations, Dallas Metro News reported.

The well-loved bar will bid farewell to its current residence at 3902 Maple Ave, due to an expiring lease, and prepare to welcome patrons at 2213 Butler St., the former premises of Redfield's Tavern that closed doors in December 2022.

While an exact date is yet to be disclosed, Grapevine co-owner Michelle Honea confirmed the relocation would occur sometime during this summer. Honea, who first launched the Grapevine at the original Herrera's on Maple Ave. alongside her late first husband, continues to run the establishment with her current spouse, Ronny.

The Grapevine Bar, appreciated for its easygoing setting, offers an eclectic mix of customers, described as ranging "from prom queens to drag queens." Its notable amenities include a rooftop deck, a basketball court, and a patio, along with tempting happy-hour specials, including their standout Tangaritas - a potent blend of frozen margarita and Tang.

Having garnered significant media attention over the years, The Grapevine Bar also holds the distinction of being a favored spot among Dallas Observer staff, thanks to its proximity to their offices.

10Best called it "one of Dallas' secret gems, this ultra-laid back neighborhood haunt attracts a following as diverse as its hodgepodge of mismatched furnishings. The Grapevine Bar is everything you'd want a cozy watering hole/dive to be and more: The booze is ridiculously cheap (the specialty is frozen beverages made with Everclear); the crowd is refreshingly friendly, and the bar throws some of the best happy hours in town. There's also a spiffy rooftop deck where you can sip and scope out the skyline. And any place that boasts ping pong, billiards and a basketball court definitely rates an A+ in our books."

The other part of its charm is its motley assortment of decorative items and vintage light fixtures, accumulated over the years.

Scoundrels' Field Guide described it as "a bit of a dive bar melting pot, the result of years of bit by bit, layer by layer evolution that has created a very distinct vibe amid brightly colored walls, drapes and even pool table felt... really the everything bar, a gay bar, a straight bar, a neighborhood pub and a Dallas-famous dive bar wrapped into a single stucco building."

It's been touted as "the best hidden gem," "a dive bar that's eccentric and amazing," "not pretentious, plus great priced drinks, laid back & fun."

The Honeas attribute their success to their diverse clientele: "We are who we are because of our customers," they say.

Their motto is that everyone is welcome as long as you "check your attitude at the door," and they even have a sign to that effect — a sentiment echoed by fan reviews such as:

"This is the best dive bar in Dallas! There is no better! I have been there for New Year's Eve! I have been there to cry, for a broken heart! I have been there to play Horse, with my date wearing high heels. I have been there to 'I don't give a damn.' I have been there to watch playoff games. When I want a great time, where everyone belongs, doctors, warriors, lawyers, artists, astronauts, transvestites, all of humanity, can go here."