Just imagine being at a bar with drinks & a DJ, typical, right?! Now imagine while listening to the tunes blasting through the speakers while having drinks, then you come across some vinyl of old & new music. Yes, this is exactly what this place is, a place where you can party & purchase vintage records. That's pretty much self-explanatory. read more

Really liked this place. Originally was going to go to the greenhouse but the music was wack so we came across the street. Music was bumping and it was a good number of people inside. I got a rum and coke that was perfect, and bartenders were nice with all the people at the bar. I would suggest coming here on a Friday night. Not sure how it is on other nights. I like the outside patio as well, gives sometime to get some fresh air read more

My friend and I love this place. Super chill vibes good music and great customer service. Can't remember ever having a bad time here. If you're in Deep Ellum def stop by here for a cute drink. read more

Horrible customer service first of all this girl bar tender stopped serving me because I didn't "tip" her I didn't tip her on my card but I sure ass hell put two dollars in her jar she then goes around to all her bar tenders and tells them not to help me because I don't tip! What kind of business is that we are not in high school to be doing kid shit around here your running a business. Ruined my whole night I would not recommend this place to anyone! read more

Dropped in here for a few while in Deep Ellum. Cool bar with drinks & vinyl but no food. Good selection of beers on tap and bartender was friendly and attentive. They also have an outdoor seating area. read more

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Great music and drinks but when it comes down to the staff, absolutely horrible. This is a bar my friends and I frequently go to but will now stop due to the disgusting attitudes from the blonde bartenders (unfortunately wasn't able to get their names). I've noticed that instead of working, they decide to go to the restroom to talk on the phone and to add to that, they occupy stalls (not using it other than to talk on the phone) while there are people waiting to use it. I don't know where to even begin with the bouncer at the front door that goes by the name of Issac. Poor excuse of a man. I truly believe that they just hire anybody at this establishment, especially people that have no respect for their paying customers that are just trying to have a good time. read more

Really great addition to Deep Ellum. Craft beer and vinyl - what's not to love? Upon first entrance, I was a big fan of this place. With an open space for socialize and killer industrial details, it has a great feel. The bar is attractive and occupies a nice size of the west wall - big, but not in the way. As one would expect, the music is excellent. Great mix of all genres that fit the tone of the bar. Best of all, they resist playing the music obnoxiously loud so everyone can talk. Flipping through the collection of records is also a good source of entertainment. One thing they do need to clarify is the role of the records. I've had several friends - rightfully so - expect to be able to select a record and have it played. Well, it doesn't work like that. They're for browsing and buying, but not playing DJ. It'd be cool for them to hold an event where that actually happens, but for now, it's a point of confusion. It's so close to a 5* review, but it clearly has those 'new place kinks' that need to be worked out. They seem to run out of beers or don't have the beers on the menu, the concept is a bit confusing, and the patio needs some work (though it looks like that's the plan). Overall, awesome spot with the potential to be even awesome-er. Go there and skim some vinyl. Just don't spill your beer on it. +2* - Great space and atmosphere. +1* - Great selection of beers at moderate prices. +1* - Very fair prices on the cocktails - and some nice twists on classics. read more

Fun bar in Deep Ellum with ok drinks and ok prices. I come here mostly for BYOV(Bring Your Own Vinyl) on the third Sunday of every month. They are a real music store and they have craft beer, its a fun combination. I love the vibe of this bar. On a Saturday night, they usually have a great DJ spinning. They also have a back patio that is great to escape the crowded venue and to chill. They do have an impressive beer selection, for a small bar, filled with craft beer. Overall, i like Off The Record, more for the ambiance/people/vibe then i do for the drinks. read more

Yesterday we wanted to try a new place, so ai suggested this place, we were like 8 in total, we got there and music was ok, when I went to the bar I ordered a extremely simple drink (vodka and cranberry) I dunno how can you ruin that, but she did, I didn't see her, but it tasted like she first put something else and then realized that I order cranberry and pour that one then, anyway she yelled at me $10 and gave her $20, this "bartender" give me $5 and the other $5 she throw them in the tip jar, I was shocked not bc of the $5 but because I was going to tip her $3 even with her bad attitude as well as the horrible and then she did that, I told my friends, they agreed the drinks she was making, they tasted disgusting, another friend got lemon drop shots and again really bad, this woman didn't know what she was doing, never coming back, and people always ask me where to go in deep ellum, I will for sure tell them to NOT come here. read more

Walked into the bar to grab a few drinks, stood in front of both bartenders for service and they ignored me. Then decided to ask the bartenders for service and they pretended like they couldn't hear my request. Then a group of white guys walked in after and they were immediately attended to right away. Another group walked up to the bar and were immediately attended to as well while they continued to ignore me. I was shocked and disappointed and had to walk across the street to enjoy my drinks. So disgusting. I'll never set my foot there ever again. High level of unprofessionalism. It doesn't matter who u are, u are a servicing a customer you should treat everyone with RESPECT. read more

I'm a sucker for vinyl shops. As soon as I saw the vinyl AND the options on tap, I had to pop in! I have to say, first time visiting Dallas, this is already a favorite. They could have more of a vinyl variety but still great. Beer selections on tap were all Texas locals and amazing! Deep Ellum IPA was so crisp! Now where to start with our bartender... Madison was probably the greatest bartender I've had. She went above and beyond to give us what we were looking for. She was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and really enthusiastic. She also went out of her way to give us a cool list of awesome local spots to check out. She made our visit really special. I will definitely be returning next time I visit Dallas and will recommend to all my friends! Thanks Madison. - Matt M read more

Great selection of craft beers. DJ's most nights of the week...REAL DJ's, not Top 40 spinners. Cool selection of vinyl for sale too. Low key, duck off vibes. read more

Fun place to grab a drink. Drinks are typical but worth checking out. They have LP records here as well which makes it pretty fun to browse for a music lover. Hence the name "Off the Record". Small place but plenty of space to "browse". read more

I love the vibe in here. It's a full bar, but they also sell vinyls. The outdoor space is really nice, and the staff is getting stuff done while still having a good time. It's not as big as a lot of the other bars on Elm St, but that's okay because they utilize the space really well. read more

Had two tabs open and was refused service for not tipping. Hello in order for me to tip you I have to close my tab. I guess this is my first experience of racism so sad! While trying to order more drinks she said no again I was mad at this point! I all ways go out and tip I was once a bartender and know the struggle but I would never treat someone at my bar like that. At the end the bouncer and a couple of big dudes came at me and said take your money asshoe and threw it to the floor.. Oh but I'm the asshoe? No! first I think you should get your story straight before trying to jump someone.. are you not at the door to "protect" but your trying to start a fight? The music was okay the only thing that sucked was that it was so hot and humid in their.. On another note maybe that's why the bar tender was being like that trying to get tips to fix their a.c. unit... Okay I'm kidding! Remember all ways treat people how you want to be treated! read more

Dropped in as walking by bc the DJ caught my eye. Music is great. Local craft beer selection great. Bishop nectar cider is delish

There was a lady DJ spinning records last night. I was totally digging the retro '80s vibe. I could feel her energy, focus, and passion for her music selection, and I definitely want to shout out to her for being a female alpha that Saturday night! Will keep this place in mind next time we want to groove out! read more

Stopped in here for a quick beer. Drink was nice and cold. Hot outside, but cool inside. At the moment I'm the only one here. The bartender is polite. He said it gets pretty crowded here on the weekend. Parking meters are outside. Best of all, the music is nice. read more

Nice little bar in the heart of Deep Ellum not a lot of seating, expect to stand and dance. But what they lack in seating they make up in awesome music hence the name. Some Drinks are a little over priced lone star is 4.75, Saint Arnolds lawnmower 6 bucks. But premium beer like El chignon and any Community beer is 6 as well so just get the good stuff here. I only drink beer so that just my opinion on the beer. I really liked the place definitely will be coming back. read more

Expensive drinks...Tucked in off the drag in DE....parking can be found on the streets and the side of the bldg....but the decor in here...AWESOME. Shares a door with Wits End and it a totally different vibe. Saw the Sarah Jaffe DJ Show and tables were easy to share with people...nice setting...candles adorn the walls. Check it out! read more

This has probably been the worst experience ever for me. As I was walking in the bouncer held my cousin back and started arguing with her for no reason. He did not want to let her in even though she didn't do anything. He started arguing with her because to him she had an attitude, but in reality that was not the bouncer that asked her for her ID. This bouncer pulled her to the side and told her she wasn't going in because she looked like she had an attitude. What kind of bar is this? DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. read more

One of our favorite places for a night out in Deep Ellum. The music is always great, fun atmosphere, and the staff is really friendly. The line can get bad after 11 but it moves pretty quick and is worth it! read more

Unfortunately the bouncer was incredibly rude and I was unable to enter the establishment. It is 1:00 and he claims to not be letting people in, but Dallas elite (I am assuming) are coming in drones of 7 when it is only 3 of us. I have heard great things about this establishment and I hate that their Saturday night bouncer crew is tarnishing their image. If this is what OTR wants to be about and represent then I'll have to give my money I was willing to spend to other Deep Ellum establishments. I wanted to have my birthday gathering here in about three weeks but I guess they don't want my coins. read more

This place is amazing!!! Nurel(not sure if if that's spelled right) but he was amazing. The drinks were great and the company was even better. Boyfriend and I just moved here and trying to figure out fun places. The cocktails are great!!!! Super excited to find a place that knows how to make good drinks!!! We will be back for sure!!! read more

Reallly great atmosphere for a couple of drinks! Service is good and DJ was great definitely will be back!

This is my favorite bar only because of the employees. The two blonde chicks make the most amazing drinks even when it is so busy. They are always SO pleasant. This bar isn't really my scene but I always come back for those girls. Thank you all day long. read more

Really cool laid back spot in Deep Ellum with some great drinks & music. I'm only giving it 4 stars because the bathroom was way too small for the size of this place. Would definitely go back when I'm in DE again. Fun. read more

My new favorite bar in Dallas! Great tap selection, good cocktails. You can browse and buy vinyl records while imbibing, plus, the have a nice patio to boot! Highly recommend. read more

This place is awesome!! The guy who collects your empty glasses is awesome. Class act, never seen such a hard dedicated worker!

Went Sunday night around 10 PM. Great DJ's playing vinyl only. Enjoyed going thru the records while enjoying a drink. Hope they continue to have more DJ events. read more

I used to come here often after a long week of work. It was actually a pretty chill bar until they started hiring low class extremely RUDE bartenders. I was trying to use the restroom on a Thursday night before heading out. There was someone slumped DRUNK in the stall and someone in the phone on the other. I had to use the restroom URGENTLY and made a comment on how the restrooms were taken up, out of no where someone swings the door open with rage and cuses me out and said "BITCH I WORK HERE IM ON THE PHONE" and naturally I'm going to be upset. I used the restroom and requested to speak to the manager by the time I got to the bar the bartender had made up her own scenario and lied saying I was banging on her door which I never did I'm a civilized person I would NEVER do such a thing I left letting the manager know I'd leave a bad review and they did not care. I let the problem be but when I tried to return as I often do the door man by the name of ISAC was harrasing me wanting to talk to me before entering so I just decided to leave I will not be returning to this low class bar it's disgusting!!! read more

So my wife and I were passing through Dallas on our way from nevada to our new home in alabama. We decided to get an uber to a few places including, Off the Record, based on reviews. We had a blast at the bar. Great atmosphere, great people, awesome attentive staff and affordable/quality drinks. We left and went back to our hotel in dallas to find that our trailer with 4 wheeler and other belongings had been stolen. Wife realized she had lost her phone somewhere during the night as well.. in a hurry to leave the next morning and just wanting to get away from the area and on the road, we chalked it up as a loss and headed out. Later that day my mother in law called saying someone had my wife's phone in dallas. The manager of Off The Record, Isaac, had taken the time out of his busy schedule to try and locate the owner of the locked iPhone. Brilliantly, he told "siri" to call mom from the lock screen and got ahold of my mother in law lol. I spoke with Isaac on the phone and he offered to mail out the phone asap as we were already hours away. I offered to pay for shipping and he refused saying he was happy to help. A couple days later, she got her phone. After losing our belongings in Dallas it was great to run across Isaac and restore a little faith in humanity. What a great place and great staff. We thank yall so much and ill buy you a beer next time we are out that way Isaac! read more

Still my favorite bar in deep ellum. Cheap. Great beer selection. Cool interior. Small. Keep doing what you are doing guys.

Popped in early on a Friday night. Cool spot. Good vibes and great music if you love R&B/hip-hop.

One of my deep Ellum favorites. Never too crowded, and awesome cherry-on-top to have the selection of records (I believe provided by Good Records on Greenville). Nice patio in the back, only fall back is their bathrooms are itty bitty! I love this bar though and enjoy going back often. read more

One of the better choices in Deep Ellum! Decent sized bar with an awesome patio. Check it out!

A great nook in the center of Deep Ellum. It can be hit or miss, sometimes it's chill and a great place to have a pint and browse through their eclectic collection of new vinyl but other times they have some crazy DJ and it gets a bit over the top. read more

I didn't get her name, but the bartender with the light blue hair was very friendly & helpful! The Old Fashioned is not a go-to for me, but my boyfriend said that hers was the best he had ever had. Great service & great drinks, check it out! read more

This bar so lit... DJ played back to back hits the whole night. Mostly played 90s and 00s r&b and hip hop which is always a good for me. Will be back soon. Drinks were amazing as well. The crowd was great everybody vibing to the beat. This will definitely be my go to anytime I'm in the area! read more

A nice spot to turn up with the misses! Feeling 20 again! The drinks and the music are straight.