Bourbon & Banter remains one of my absolute favorite spots in Dallas! Hidden inside The Statler Hotel, the whole experience starts before you even step inside. Entering through the retro phone booth--where you have to dial a phone number to open the secret door--is such a fun, memorable touch that sets the vibe right away. This was our third time visiting, and coming in on a Friday night was fantastic. It's an intimate, cozy space, but the crowd was well-managed and not too crazy (though I imagine it gets pretty packed after midnight!). The ambiance is incredibly relaxing, made even better by the live music. If you're looking for a cool, low-key speakeasy with top-notch drinks and great atmosphere, this is definitely the place to go. We'll be back again soon! read more

Bourbon & Banter - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Pretty cool speak easy in a hotel. The old fashion was fantastic. The prices were a little high, but overall a cool experience. The bartenders were friendly and engaging. I absolutely loved the large leather chairs and dark atmosphere. read more

Awesome location and speakeasy bar. Kentucky buck drink was amazing and good selection of bourbon. Bartenders were highly skilled and fun to watch read more

Had dinner nearby with friends and we wanted a spot for an after dinner drink. Anthony was a great server and we enjoyed the live music. Drinks were as expected and for a saturday night, wasn't too busy. read more

It was cute little spot. When booths and bar seating. We went down a couple small stairs cases after entering the Statler hotel entrance. It was dimly light and cozy. I enjoyed my amaretto sour. It was a very chill vibe. I will visit there again. read more

One of my favorite bars, service is always nice and friendly. Music is always a nice type of jazz when we've gone. Never too crowded just enough to be lively read more

Bourbon & Banter - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We look for speakeasies whenever we travel so Bourbon & Banter was definitely on our list of places to check out. We were just looking for drinks so I can't speak to the food, but the table next to us had burgers and they looked and smelled delicious. The drinks were well made and delicious. It took a bit for the drinks to get to us. The service was a little confusing. We had several staff come by to check on us, but then our waiter indicated that if we wanted another round, that it would be easier if we went to the bar. At that point, it seemed like he didn't want to wait on us any longer, so we got the check and headed to the next speakeasy. This is definitely a hipster place that believes that the vibe is cool and that's all that people care about. It was fun. I loved my cocktail. I did it once. I don't need to go back. read more

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Beneath The Statler hotel in downtown Dallas, Bourbon & Banter is a hidden speakeasy. The entrance, a nondescript door, opens as you type the code in the pay phone booth. The interior is stylish with dim lighting and plush seating. The walls have vintage posters and artwork for prohibition and nostalgic charm. The old fashioneds were great and the cheese plate was the perfect snack before dinner. The staff at Bourbon & Banter are knowledgeable and passionate about their craft. Loved it! read more

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Had the absolute best time here with my girlfriends. Mr. Anthony, Billy, Sebastian, Elf on the Shelf, and Labooboo were amazing. The service is top tier and the drinks are scrumptious. Genuinely the funnest place in all of Dallas. read more

I love a good speakeasy. This one is below the breakfast place "overeasy", lol. You have to dial a number of the payphone to get the door to open! Their drinks were great. The staff was friendly. The firecracker shrimp were delicious. read more

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Cute speakeasy spot located in the Statler. Overpriced drinks as expected from a speakeasy but they were solid. My friend got one I can't recall the name of it, I think it was the Hole Mole drink but not sure, but it came with onions in it, which is interesting I know. Literally smelled like salsa when it was prepared. However there are 3 different ways to drink it; and believe it or not once it was all stirred in together it wasn't too bad. One of my friends got the Pomapdour drink which was amazing! I posted a video of it. It comes with a Crème Brûlée topping that you get to break into the drink. Super cool. This place is great for a date night or a small group, it's pretty small being that it's giving off speakeasy vibes, so I wouldn't recommend for a large group. read more

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Its a cute place. However, this is NOT a speakeasy. Its blasting loud music and people have to yell to talk to each other, making it louder. There is no service if you sit at a table, learned after waiting a while. But once you do order they are nice. Drinks are watered down and not what we are used to. I was really looking forward to a relaxing nightcap. unfortunately, this did not hit the mark. We decided to stay at the Statler vs the Joule for the Speakeasy and Bowling, unfortunately bowling closes early and speakeasy is Deep Ellum-vibe bar. read more

Bourbon & Banter - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I came here on Christmas Eve for a few cocktails. Both of these were $18 on the menu and we got a second round of something the bartender created with gin,egg white, and tequila for $11. This is such a cool chill speak easy that's on the pricer side but it makes up in its ambiance, service, and quality. The bartender and owner were so nice and gave us some cookies and gave us a little free coffee liquor!! Def since it was slow for the holidays but we really enjoyed this place. Well def be back for a nice occasion again since the service was great! read more

Bourbon & Banter - Lavender gin and love drink - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Be careful of the service at this place. First time there last night, drinks were way overpriced and the bartender tacked on a $10.00 gratuity without saying anything. When I got the receipt, it looked as if I could still add a tip, I didn't once I saw a gratuity was already on there. Won't be back. The Statler is pretty underwhelming as well. read more

This speakeasy is very cool! Input a code of the payphone and the door opens automatically!!! My espresso martini was very good and the design was so pretty! read more

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I made reservations for Bourbon and Banter over a month ago. I got a text yesterday confirming I still intended to attend and I confirmed. I got to the bar and saw a private party sign out front which of course was confusing. I entered the code to enter the bar and was told they were having a private party. This was done absolutely unapologetically. We were told that it didn't matter that we had a reservation. This is a bar using a reservation system. I can't imagine the private event was schedule the same day. Why are you allowing guests to book on days there are private parties? Why is there no protocol for reaching out to guests to inform them their reservation cannot be honored? I had been looking forward to trying this bar for over a month. I'm really surprised at the experience. I am not local so I can't just go back anytime. read more

Bourbon & Banter - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Dark speakeasy with expensive drinks. We ordered the charcuterie and took what was left back to our hotel room. When in the light we saw that the food was moldy and had bugs. read more

Bourbon & Banter - Bugs. This one is dead. - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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First time at this swanky speakeasy, the telephone was a nice touch. All cocktails were nicely balanced and hospitality was incredible from Anthony and Billy. If you want a delicious cocktail, try the "Lover Boy". A gin sour with a slight tint of ruhbarb on the finish. Cheers! read more

Bourbon & Banter - Lover boy martini and strawberry fizz mocktails - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Love the Statler but won't be back. This is cowboy campfire music for 30 min then maybe 80s for 39 min. So hard to get a drink and they are $20 for a well drink. Not impressed sorry. read more

I stopped by Bourbon & Banter with a couple of coworkers. The place had a special entrance, so one of them challenged me to find my way in. I actually found it very quickly. As soon as I was going to open the door, it swung open anyway with people stepping out. We realized that we had just walked in on an open mic for amateur comedians. Is that where the "Banter" in its name comes from? It was a tough crowd, but I was entertained. I went to Bourbon & Banter on a second night, and it was way more chill. The comedy club wasn't on, so I enjoyed a few cocktails to cap my trip. The cocktails I've tried were The 75th Empress (gin, refreshing from prosecco) and Lover Boy (vodka, creamy from egg). My drinks were crafted well. I thought it was cool how the menus light up because of how dimly lit the speakeasy was. One thing to note is that you order everything at the bar. Even though there are tables and booths around the place, they don't have staff going around taking orders. Management from Bourbon & Banter are not communicative. I wanted a copy of my itemized receipt. I tried reaching out to management through their website but received no response. 48 hours after I submitted my request, I called the establishment during business hours to be sent straight to voicemail. read more

The drink itself was 5 stars, it was an absolutely beautiful cocktail and the craftsmanship and dare I say, love, that went into it was very appreciated. The only downside was that it was a bit pricey, and idk if the bang for buck is there. I understand mixologists have legit talent, but still on the pricey side of things. The vibes are interesting. It has the vibes of a speakeasy/nice cocktail bar, but also a starting spot of the night for many, so you get a variety of crowds. I still get confused when people ask for beer at cocktail bars, but hey, we are all weird! Either way, I think the place is worth a stop! read more

Bourbon & Banter - Lover Boy - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

To whom it may concern - know before you go... Was just there 2/17/24 as seen on the receipt photo, to meet friends at a table for a birthday. The ambiance was ok, but that was all. We waited 20-30 minutes at the bar in one line for a couple old fashioned drinks and neat pours - nothing complex. They had lots of staff around and it wasn't packed with customers, but for some reason only one mediocre bartender making drinks. The $20 old fashioned on the bill was made with... plain ol' Dickel Bourbon, the cheapest bottle - and not even made well. I didn't get a big ice block - just plain ice cubes and a dash of bitters to go with that. The cheap drink costs more than the near pour of higher quality rye k ordered - see receipt. How? I asked the bartender and he shrugged and said he doesn't make rules. I guess it's ok to not care knowing a 20% automatic gratuity and another 3.99% customer assistance fee is on the bill regardless. I asked for a water for my pregnant wife - he asked a waiter to help execute that. I guess bartenders don't have the means to pour water here. Another 5min wait for that, literally. Dallas has grown and we have many many many great options for bourbon/whiskey-forward bars nearby. Parliament, The Mitchell, Brass Ram, etc. read more

Bourbon & Banter - Menu - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The drinks are amazing; the area is a private and intimate setting there were lots of couples but I was on a girls date. My only issue is that the steak frites and Parmesan truffle order was not correct, these are not Parmesan truffle fries and steak frites are cut when served; this was a whole piece of steak and regular fries. I mentioned the Parmesan truffle and they brought a garlic alioli dip which worked but it's not what was on the menu and I've had this dish multiple times before; I saw they look into what the ghost service is doing. Also the empress menu isn't available because apparently the menu is under construction; when I return I hope everything is back to normal from the menu to the food. Service was okay; wasn't horrible like other peoples experience but wasn't the best either. read more

Bourbon & Banter - Seating area - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Great ambiance and staff. Out-dated website with drinks and deals that are no longer available.

Since it is the week of July 4th, I thought finding a bar that takes reservations would be ideal. However, a reservation wasn't necessary since they weren't busy, and there was no host, just a bartender who greeted us. They did get busy around 9 pm. The place was easy to find and get in. Once you go downstairs, find the phone booth, then dial the number that is on the phone. There was only one bartender working that evening, but he was still attentive to us. The cocktails are expensive, but if we were to compare the cocktails we had at other restaurants in Dallas, they were around the same price range. However, the cocktails here are better crafted, and there is quality. We pretty much enjoyed the cocktails we ordered. And from our experience, they can be hit or miss. read more

I had a really fun experence with this place!! When you search for this location everyone keeps telling you to "ask a trusted employee" haha no just walk up to a hotel staff and ask where it is. When you walk down the stairs it looks like a shoe shining area. (That's all I will say) but it was really pretty inside and I love how dark and cozy inside. The bartender was super nice and we had a nice conversation. I would highly recommond this place to anyone that wants the experence. read more

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Speakeasy that's tucked away and hidden. Place is packed which probably isn't great for business but good for us. Bartender made great drinks for us and the pours were good. They could benefit from having live music which would bring in more people. read more

Bourbon & Banter - Enjoyed a pour of Gran Patrón. - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Whiskey Pours were VERY VERY overpriced. Old fashioned left something to be desired. Vibes were 12/10. Not a place for Bourbon enthusiasts, without spending an astronomical amount. Espresso martini was well articulated. read more

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This place is super cool, chill atmosphere, Service was amazing, it was so good we came back a second time,Casper served up some great drinks the first night and was super knowledgeable about the bourbon.The place is like a speak easy so may be fun to find, Walk in lobby pass the motorcycle, down a few stairs, Walk in pick up phone dial number hit star! The place will appear. read more

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WORST SERVICE OF MY LIFE. I asked my husband is it me? Am I the problem? Coming from nyc I wasn't sure if I was being extra but the service here was terrible. We came into the room and the hostess said there's no space so we went to the bar. We stood there for about 3 minutes and the bartenders were busy so we waited. The hostess then waved us over to tell us a table is ready so we sat down. That was when the nightmare began. We sat down on a round table in the back. No waitress acknowledge us or even gave us water. We were unsure who was even in charge of our table. We waited 30 minutes from the minute we entered the bar before someone even took our order. I am still waiting on my drink as I am writing this review. They're either understaffed or very inefficiently staffed. Either way it's very upsetting because it has potential to be a much better bar. read more

Bourbon & Banter - No drinks after 40 minutes - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Found the perfect Monday night bar!! Our bartender Happy sure kept us happy with delicious drinks all night! I asked for my cocktail to be less sweet and she understood the assignment! My drink still tasted like a thoughtfully curated cocktail full of flavors and not just straight up alcohol like other places when I ask for less sweet. I was told it gets very packed on the weekends so come on a weeknight if you're wanting a place to chill and relax with a great drink. read more

Bourbon & Banter - Spicy grapefruit with Don Julio Reposado Cocktail. The Hello Kitty is our bartender Happy's exclusive creation made with coconut cream foam - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Cute hidden gem. If your into taking a date or some cool friends to a hideout this is the spot. The telephone booth and entry gave me some BOND vibes. You enter to absolutely swexy vibes. Tables evenly distributed throughout and enough room for a little dancing or mingling. The drinks are HEXSPENSIVE (I know you know what that means) but, you know it was about the vibe. So what the hay live today. Bartenders nice, great space read more

Bourbon & Banter - The entryway - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

My friends and I were in town for a conference. We were just looking for bars to spend some time in. We got this bar recommend from a local friend and checked it out. It was a bit difficult to find the entrance. You had to go through a hotel or come in a side door into a larger office building. You enter through a "hidden" door by entering a code into a telephone booth. That was a nice element that added to the atmosphere. The place had a nice vibe that struck me as an upscale pub and the waiter was polite and knowledgable. The major knock on the bar was that the drinks were very expensive. The speakeasy vibe just wasn't good enough to justify the cost. We all had one drink and then to another bar with more palatable prices. We did not have any food, so I can't speak to its quality. read more

Loved this fun little speakeasy! Place was very loud and packed but the servers and bartenders were attentive. Bartender we had was very knowledgeable and made us some awesome old fashioned drinks. We intended on staying for one drink but stayed for two because we were just so blown away. Lots to look at the walls and a ton of bourbon to choose from! read more

Bourbon & Banter - A real whiskey sour! - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Bourbon & Banter is the best bar in Dallas if you're looking for awesome cocktails! I stayed in the hotel and came here for "Classic Hour." The vibe is cool: down a flight of steps, secret entrance, and dark lighting. The glow in the dark menus are a fun touch. I ordered several cocktails, the Holy Mole mezcal cocktail was my favorite. I also recommend the Pompadour, it's a creative bourbon cocktail with a creme brulee top. From the Bites menu, I had the toasted ravioli and steak frites, delicious and filling. What I loved most about my experience are the amazing bartenders! Even though it was a slow night, they kept the vibe light and fun. Bartender Moose and the team are making great cocktails and providing excellent service. I even met Chef Chris who was awesome and let me try a new dish coming to the menu. Yes, I recommend! I had fun conversations with visitors and locals. I went several times during my stay at the hotel and had a great time! read more

Bourbon & Banter - Loved the Holy Mole - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The service was so incredibly well done, Addie took a very solid care of us making jokes and incredible cocktails. I asked her for several custom drinks and she didn't disappoint at any point. She setup a great ambiance and I can't wait to come back here as she made downtown Dallas a great time. Would recommend / 10 read more

Great bourbon/whiskey selection with a knowledgeable staff. Fun speakeasy entrance, good vibes. Would recommend!

I'm so glad I happened to stumble across Bourbon and Banter. This speakeasy is located in the Statler Hotel along with other bars and restaurants but this vibe was perfect to catch up with my friend and have a late night drink. The room is pretty dimly lit, giving a relaxed chill vibe. Drink prices are pretty reasonable on average around $15 and the drinks look just as good as they taste! This night the lounge actually partnered with El Cantinero and hosted Rosario pop up night so there were even more drink options. I forgot to take a picture of the menu but I ordered something that I think was pronounced Mar del Plata (the pink drink shown in the picture) which was infused with hibiscus, vodka and dry sparking wine with edible silver pearls. It looked beautiful and tasted really good. read more

Bourbon & Banter - Mar del Plata + Forgiveness before Permission - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Sunday's were banging!! Wednesday an awesome night to watch a live jazz band (Rickie Derrick) which just fit the vibe of this speakeasy. But fast forward to today with new management and now Sunday's are a bore and Wednesday's soon to follow because an inspiring individual made the decisión to get rid of all bands and DJs. I have had at least ten people ask me what bar to go to now. Honestly I hope they rethink their decision. I will say the bartenders are AWAYS ON POINT!!! They know their craft and make a mean drink. It just sad that my friends and I have to look for another bar that matches what Bourbon used 2 b back n the day. Drinks I give 5 stars. New ambience zero read more

Bourbon & Banter - Texas Cheese Board - Speakeasies Near Me - Dallas, Texas

My date and I loved the ambiance and intimacy of the bar. The secret entrance using a pass code is unique and fun. BUT...the drinks are very expensive! read more