The upstairs patio is an awesome place to get views of the neighborhood, relax, and enjoy great people. Gilbert was my bartender and he is exceptional! Great personality and awesome mixology! They also have great food available. read more

Amazing bar. Staff and patrons are friendly and welcoming Highly recommend this place read more

Update! I'm happy to say that JR's is stepping there game back up and in turn I think it only fair for me to adjust this review. The food service has improved, considerably! Bravo! read more

JR's Bar & Grill - Empty bar at 5:30p. Place used to be packed. - Gay Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

So I returned to Dallas and decided to revisit this fun spot on a Saturday night to try their famous hamburger which I had read about. You order food at the bar in the back near the game table. The bartender was so nice and really helpful. I decided to try the patty melt because that looked like the most deluxe item that they served. It's made fresh right in front of you and it was really delicious. Juicy beef patty and lots of melted cheese. I really liked the fresh waffle fries that come with it (you also have other options like regular fries). You can eat at the bar or at one of the nearby tables, or you can even take it upstairs and eat it on their expansive patio with a view. This is a really fun neighborhood bar and their sister bar Sue Ellen's is right next-door. I managed to find free street parking on the cross street connected behind Sue Ellen's bar, even on a Saturday night. But there is also paid parking. read more

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Ordered a bourbon and Coke single tall the Bartender looks like a punk and literally put one splash of bourbon on the ice and started to fill it up with Coke and told him pass and walked out. This bar is notorious we're having bad service, bartenders, adding their own tip, and then expecting additional tip on top of it, and nobody is in the bar! read more

This is my favorite bar in Dallas. A true pillar of the Dallas gay community. It's chill, fun, welcoming, and always a good time. The staff is always TOP NOTCH. Tony and Your Highness are always slinging the good stuff with a smile....and the afternoon cook, Davey, is so fun and friendly. And the boy can COOK!! The food is always served perfectly and tastes amazing! I love this place! read more

JR's Bar & Grill - Davey is the BEST!!! - Gay Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Was my very first gay bar back in the day and it is always a solid choice for a chill hang out. Love you JR's!

The bar staff was super friendly, drinks were strong and I highly recommend the chicken tenders, absolutely delicious - I got the lemon pepper/Parmesan garlic rubs! The bar is rather large, with multiple areas! read more

This is my go to place to visit a mid day lunch vibe and nice cocktails Eric and Cassidy are the sweetest. But the whole staff are very attentive definitely keep energy all the way through nightlife and with awesome tunes from the DJs upstairs and down read more

Mondays are a blast here! They have a drag show and food till 11. Highly recommend checking it out. Always a great place to watch award shows. read more

I was there for pride Sunday upstairs. Around 5p. The bar back with the short brown hair is not ok. He kept sort of running into people and mumbling things under his breath. Just very pushy and many noticed his attitude. Like move out of my way or I'm going to run you over attitude. But thing is, it was packed. Sometimes there was nowhere to go. Is he ok? He seems to be under a lot stress and is very skittish. Not the best experience. Other than that, the bartenders are the best and it was a fun night. read more

Bar staff has completely gone down hill They are more interested in eating food than serving the patrons. read more

JRs is always a great place to meet up with friends, lunch was pretty good also. Dave is a lovely bartender.

Definitely a good place to grab a neighborhood drink. Service is great and the vibes always a good time!

I would leave 0 stars if I could. The bartender was disrespectful and rude. Calling customers fat while he's been eating plenty food himself. Do not go to this establishment. read more

I know a lot of people have opinions about JR's either way. However, I've always felt like it's a fun little spot to stop for a drink and just hang out. Overall, I've always felt like the bartenders are friendly and several are downright fun to chat with when the place is quiet and you're just having a drink. I've honestly never tried their food, however, I've heard it's pretty decent. It's nice that they have multiple bars on multiple levels. Really gives the place the flexibility to cater to different situations (i.e. busy Sunday Fundays versus middle of the afternoon on a weekday versus Friday night). It's not particularly exciting, but it's also not a bad place to grab a drink and relax. read more

I'm usually not into going to bars as the scene is always too loud and the men are obnoxius. This bar justified why I rarely go to bars. JR's is mostly young loud obnoxious 20-30 somethings with loud music.I was in this bar this past saturday June 1st waiting for a local friend who suggested having a drink before we headed to dinner. what a mistake. I observed that the bartenders treated you differently if you werent a regular or a young 20-30 yo. Most were standoffish and one bartender in particular was extremely ignorant and rude. I cannot remember his name but he had blondish hair and glasses and was working in the lower level bar area close to a jukebox. I ordered a drink from him and it seemed like it was such a chore for him, he only seemed interested in talking to his friends and other regulars. and he did something that had I been his manager , he would have been fired. As the Jukebox was playing there was a particular song that came on and this bartender decided he didn't like it so he grabbed a remote control from the bar and skipped over the song. . I was thinking you know somebody paid money for that song and I just looked at him and I shook my head. I was expecting the person who played the song to walk up but I never saw anybody however I did mention it and I left the bar disgusted. I'm not a local and wont be back to this place so I didn't even want to go get a manager involved because I figured it would be a waste of time as the bartender would probably have lied based on his attitude. I would give the bar a zero but unfortunately I can only give it one star. read more

If it had a button for 0 star I would definitely click that! Jackass old bald head working there was very rude and I asked to check on my food when my food was out to serve for 15 mins and I had my food delivered at the bar cold and it definitely was nasty too. I couldn't tell if he was slow or just an idiot but anyways. I hope the manager sees this. read more

Came here with a co-worker to have a little fun! There was a nice crowd hanging out by the front window area, but there was still plenty of room to sit and enjoy the music and people watch. The bartender that helped me was extremely friendly and very helpful with my drink selection. Popular gay bar in the heart of Oak Lawn and the LGTBQ neighborhood of Dallas. Great drinks, great music and an always up for it crowd. Gets packed on weekends, drink prices are very good and staff is always wonderful. The down stairs feels like it hasn't really evolved over the years. I really dislike the new jukebox. I don't understand why they continue to play the muted videos on the televisions that don't match the music being piped through the jukebox. I do like the upstairs area much better. It has been updated, and feels modern. Plus being able to open the garage door windows to make it open-air on nice days/evening would be wonderful. read more

JR's Bar & Grill - the outside of the building - Gay Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Honestly, I love this bar. It's a fun and safe environment for the LGBTQ community. I was just looking for a drink and then I asked about food, they serve food while you drink and it's made FRESH. Like very fresh and delicious, they use fresh greens and fresh incredible ingredients. read more

JR's Bar & Grill - Chicken Salad with a House Cheeseburger and a Cocktail (Deep Eddy Lemon w/ Sprite) - Gay Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I promised our bartender I would leave a review for his great service so here I am. Arrived on a Saturday afternoon after brunch with a few new and old friends. We sat on the second level to escape the louder area downstairs just so we could chitchat without yelling. Nobody was up there when we arrived and our bartender explained that he had been sitting alone for 3 hours by himself so he was ready to make us some great drinks! For the life of me I couldn't remember his name. All I can tell you is that he seemed really knowledgeable about his drinks and made sure we were never sitting with an empty drink. I asked for a basic Titos and cranberry drink and he made it with a freshly opened can of Ocean Spray cranberry juice. I'm being very detailed about this because I promised I would! He made sure to not give me juice from the gun. LOL! Anyway enjoyed the couple of drinks we had there before it got too crowded. I recommend sitting on the second level and hopefully you get the same great service as us! Overall the atmosphere is more chill compared to some of the other bars around in the area. Loved the vibe. It feels a little more mature than others. Sorry I wish I had remembered to get photos of the interior and exterior! read more

JR's Bar & Grill - Dranks and they didn't skimp of the alcohol either! - Gay Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Went here for "happy hour" and was surprised to see that they charge almost $8 for a domestic bottle of beer. So plus tip you're looking at $9. Call me crazy but isn't that a lot for one beer? Can we say gouging? Bring lotsa cash or several credit cards to drink here. read more

Been trying to close out for 30 minutes with no one here this place has turned into a joke I know it's under new management but I have been coming here for nearly 30 years and won't again read more

My husband and I from Ft Lauderdale took a quick jaunt to Dallas..really cheap flights went to Gayborhood Oak Lawn. Stopped in Jr's Dallas for afternoon cocktails and to see this one because of a sister location we oftentimes visit in the DC swamp area. Same bars but different owners. This place was the original JR's and DC swamp the second. Spacious bar with great upstairs patio only opened on Friday and Saturday. The bartender John was a fun guy with lots of knowledge to share on surrounding places...we enjoy our drinks and this bar. read more

On Wednesday night, 1/23/19 $4.00 for a plastic bottle of AquaFina water!! WTF? Not everyone drinks alcohol and drives. Punishing non-drinkers for not drinking alcohol is VERY unfair! Get your greedy fingers out of my billfold! Kirbuster in Dallas read more

I've been a customer of JR's and some of the other Caven Enterprise bars since they opened in the early 80's. I haven't been to JR's for several reasons in many years. After my visit this past Saturday, it is clear why this place isn't for me and why their business has fallen off so drastically. Our group of friends and I stopped by Saturday afternoon for a few drinks on pride weekend. The bar wasn't very busy, especially compared to other bars on the street. However, the 2 bartenders we had the misfortune of being served by acted as if it was a Saturday night at The Roundup. The 1st winner was Steve, who works downstairs. He has been around for years and is known to be grumpy. We ordered a around of drinks and some shots. After we placed the order I said Steve's name ONCE to simply let him know that I would cover the tab. Out of blue, he snaps and tells me to "CALM DOWN" Really? I'm a 55 year old man, I'm calm. We were out to have a good time so I let it go, paid the tab and we had our drinks and moved on. Next, we decided to go upstairs and try a different bartender. The 2nd winner was John. He has a reputation for being a sarcastic but I tend to over look it, or at least I used to. We ordered drinks and shots again and after placing the initial order I simply asked John to add (1) more drink to my order....Well he snaps and said..."It's pride weekend, I'm busy". Okay, I get it ...it was Pride weekend and some of the bars are busier than others. Many are busier than JR's but I thought maybe he's just stressed or something. I paid the tab and after our group finished our drinks we left JR's. I was entertaining some friends from out of town for the weekend and wanted to take them out and show them what Dallas has to offer. Some of them have never been here before and some have. Based on our experience at JR's, they were not impressed and said they would never go back. It is sad to be treated this way by employees of a place that I used to consider my go to bar where I could enjoy a good drink and conversation. Those days are gone. read more

There are Gay institutions in every cosmopolitan city and Jr's would be it for Dallas. Always open, always fun, and always a good cocktail. I'm a main bar person, because I love the bar staff, but I encourage walking around. Great place to meet people visiting and the locals. read more

JR's Bar & Grill - Let's take a peek inside! - Gay Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I like this place a Lot! It's a huge version of my local neighborhood bar (The Dover Fox) in midtown KCMO which was bulldozed after I moved here to Dallas. --If you're new to Dallas or here as a visitor, I'd make this your first stop. From here you'll get directions to anything you're looking for. Really. -- But, beware that the music is WAY too loud here sometimes and in some locations in the bar to have normal conversations without yelling. Be ready for that. read more

Visiting yesterday for after work happy hour, gets crowded about 5. A mix of old and young enjoying great drinks and music. Live VJ for happy hour makes it fun, even takes requests. read more

This place is a lot of fun... when it's not packed to the gills! IF it's really packed you're going to wait a long time for drinks, and it's so hard to move around! I know JR's is popular because it's fun, the drinks are solid, but hell, a girl needs a tiny bit of breathing room and to not wait 30 minutes at the bar! They have a great patio upstairs that overlooks Cedar Springs with a bar, and behind that bar is a nice quieter lounge if you need a spot to sit down. They also have a smokers lounge off the main floor if you need that. Overall, a great place to hang out and have a blast! read more

Came for the drag, stayed for the meatballs. The meatballs had an exquisite taste. The opaque white sauce gave the balls a salty and tangy finish. read more

JR's Bar & Grill - Meatball - Gay Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Had a very cheap burger and it was delicious the the regulars and the staff were very friendly and I had a delightful lunch with some nice conversation. Great way to spend an afternoon. read more

I just happened to see this review page on the internet while researching for a book. WOW, I'm so sorry to read about the service and rudeness that abounds throughout JRs in this time frame. I'm a senior now, and I must say, I've have held up pretty good considering that everyone else I know has died from the HIV plague that hit Oak cliff back in the 1970s and early 1980s. I remember my life well from the days living in Oak cliff. 16 of us moved from Cincinnati Ohio to Dallas in 1979. All my friends were big BAR hoppers back then. I'm sure their Ghost are still line dancing at the Round-Up Saloon, one of their favorites. We all started out working over at the Mansion on Turtle Creek. I moved over to the Melrose Hotel when they refurbished the Garden Court restaurant, I was a waiter there. I loved working at the Melrose. I made good friends there, there was Anson Farr, his roommate Steve. Steve played the piano in the lounge, there was a boy named Peter, William, Vincent Garcia. I made good friends with Hank Abbard and his lover Jerry Tarragon who lived in Off cliff. I loved them all. I miss them all, and I have lost contact with them all. Our boss was a woman named Alex. She was a great boss. We all hung out in JRs on Sundays. 1984 or 1985 On a bet I entered the Mr. Metroplex contest on a dare, sponsored by the Round-Up and won. I was shocked but thrilled. JRs was the place to be on Sundays. It was there in 1981a fight broke out one Saturday when Ron got into a fist-fight at the pool table with Jeffery Dahmer. Dahmer was my stalker for many years, the main reason I moved from Ohio to Dallas. The book I'm researching is how I stumbled upon this site. Dallas was a wonderful and bad time for me, overall, I loved my life there, as did the men that moved with me from Ohio. Kirk Hart, Steve Hunter, Gay brothers Mike and Ron Cooley, gay brothers, Randy and Ronny Baker, Louis Torres, Stewart Smith, Steve Vore, Steve and I also worked at the DoubleTree Hotel for a while. Here's what I know, you young boys will look back one day soon, as time is flying by. And do as me, look back and read new comments saying pretty much the same thing. Enjoy it, boys, it sure fly's. Live each minute as it may be your last. BTW my book will be published in E-Book, it's a FREE BOOK. Look for it. MONSTERS PASS, Monster in my Bed. Written by Mal`akh Richard Rollins. Bless all my LGBT folk. Richard Rollins Messenger1955@OutLook.com read more

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Until JR'S was sold, it had a great go-to "Cheers" atmosphere. The staff and management had been running the show for years, decades for some. They took great pride in the bar and their jobs. We enjoyed our Monday Old Man Lunch Days and other days around the grill. I felt comfortable bringing str8 friends in. The bar was usually packed. I was there this past Sunday. The grill is disgusting, the cook had not shown up for work, and when he/she did, looked like it had been a very long evening. I went to the restroom, and could not believe the broken soap dispenser, broken pic frames on the wall from pulling announcements out apparently, and leaving the broken frames, scotch tape on the door from pulling announcements, just things that the old crew would never allow. And lastly, a friendly drug dealer in the restroom... So sad that this wonderful, famous bar, has turned into a gay trash house. read more

Unfortunately, this bar has a long way to go. Aside from the dirty bathrooms they have, they could benefit from some customer service courses. The place has an interesting she'll as you walk in. The bar downstairs will take their time in making your drink, and depending on what your shade of skin is will determine how quickly you get a drink. Their "dancers" (use this term loosely) need a few dance lessons an actually been entertaining (especially if they want your tips). The music is certainly NOT tailored to certain crowds. Upstairs is no different. Aside from an overcrowded patio, you have some pushy barbacks that make you feel unwanted. Lastly, the so-called rule they have posted at their door is NOT equally enforced. They allow certain patrons to walk through the door and won't enforce their own rule.... They are not an upscale club to be behaving the way they do. Try harder JR's.... read more

Fun, friendly place. The bartenders were nice. I would recommend it for a first timer in Dallas.

I received this message a few weeks after I posted this review. Not sure if this was someone disguising as an employer or management. Either way it didn't sit well with me so I decided to post it on their yelp review page...just in case. read more

JR's Bar & Grill - Gay Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I used to like this place but it seems like every time we go back, things just aren't the same. The security is rude, the management couldn't care less about quality and we found three hairs in our burgers. I really recommend just going to Burger King. read more

The bartender was perfectly fine serving me, but she wouldn't serve my sober gf. Kinda shitty. Won't be back.

I'm new in the area, my first goal is to visit every Bar & Grill to meet new friends and of course to try out foods that people suggest in the Oak Lawn area. I have to say this is a nice place to grab a burger before the weather hits. Glad I stopped by. read more