Celebrate Your Independence with a Drink in Hand
There's no better way to celebrate July 4th in Dallas than surrounded by good friends and cold drinks. If you're like us, you'll probably want to establish your patriotism by downing drinks at a number of Dallas-area bars and events. And while freedom isn't free, this year, it's cheap, so check out the suggestions below to get your holiday started.
BarBelmont - July 4, 7:00pm
Take in the Dallas skyline from BarBelmont's large patio while enjoying cold drinks and music from DJ Mark Ridlin.
Blackfriar Pub - July 3, 3:00pm - 2:00am
Ring in the New Year at the Blackfriar Pub, and enjoy $4 frozen watermelon ritas, $3 summer beers and $2 hot dogs on the patio.
Grapevine Wine Trail - July 4 and 5, 11:00am - 5:00pm
The Grapevine Wine Trail gives you a chance to sample wine at several local wineries. The $45 ticket entitles the eager drinker to three tastings and a food sample at each participating winery, a crystal souvenir wine glass and a select bottle of wine from one of the participating wineries.
Idle Rich Pub - July 3, 9:00pm - 2:00am
Stop by Idle Rich during your 4th of July revelry to score $4 frozen drinks, $3 summer beers, $2 PBR's and $2 hot dogs.
Rahr & Sons Brewery - July 4, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Head across town to Fort Worth's Rahr Brewery. Take in a tour, then taste their award-winning beers while enjoying live music and BBQ.
Kevin Gray is the Dallas Drinks Examiner for Examiner.com and chronicles his love of cocktails at CocktailEnthusiast.com. Contact Kevin at twitter.com/dallasdrinks.