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Catbird
Cocktail Bar
A tunnel of flowers leads you into a maximalist cocktail bar on the ninth floor of a Dallas hotel, where art deco geometry, a bedazzled Russian doll, and fireplaces compete equally for your attention. The drink menu is just as playful, leaning on pressed mineral water and cold foams. A wraparound rooftop opens up beyond it all, which feels less like a bar patio and more like a bonus level nobody told you about.
Five honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Dallas Observer The Ultimate Dallas Bar Guide
- D Magazine 2023 · Best Mahjong & Martinis: The Marvelous Mrs. Mahjong · Best of Big D
- Spirited Awards 2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central
- Spirited Awards 2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central
One number, weighted & current 19
How we score
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