Bourbon & Banter

Review №1

Rating: 3

Cool place but they dont tell you that they automatically add 20% gratuity. Dark bar, tiny writing on receipts, so you end up tipping on the amount you can read which already has 20% added onto it... I noticed a tiny sign by the front door as I was leaving. Deceptive practice.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

The perfect Lover Boy in a martini glass if you want to experience artwork in a cocktail, ask for William and watch the magic

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Addie took care of us! Very hospitable and friendly! Would recommend a friend coming here!

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Super cool little speakeasy. Great vibe & bartenders.

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Great drinks, friendly staff, nice atmosphere and decor. Kid-friendliness: No Food : 5/5 |

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Our shrimp appetizer was so good we ordered it twice! The speakeasy feel was great but the well crafted cocktails were the star of the evening!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

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!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 4

This is a neat bar with speakeasy decor but the atmosphere was not quite right. The secret entrance, low lightning, and employee s attire all fit the speakeasy vibes perfectly, but there was loud music that didn t match the speakeasy atmosphere. The style and volume of music made it difficult to enjoy the otherwise relaxing environment. The service was good once you go to the bar to get their attention. The bartenders are good and knowledgeable. I would say the drinks are slightly overpriced but it s not outrageous for the setting. I would recommend trying Bourbon and Banter but don t expect it to be overly relaxing. If you have reasonable expectations it will be very enjoyable.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

We loved Bourbon & Banter Will is amazing! Great drinks just tell him what liquor you like and he ll make you a masterpiece! Juan is also a great bartender!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 3

Atmosphere was great. Prices were unrealistic, but I was okay with that. However I tipped when gratuity was already added. So I felt robbed. Wish I knew that so I was informed.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Killer cocktails. Must try lover boy and Fiona s fuzzy peach! Juan and Andrew were super cool

Date: 3 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Good services this is a really nice place and a cool bartender

Date: 3 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Phenomenal experience! The bartenders, drinks, and atmosphere are all amazing. Highly recommend going

Date: 4 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

William, Juan and Drew made us feel at home. The speakeasy bar is so vibey. Perfect for a night cap and great conversation coupled with generous pour cocktails and FOOD! Vegetarian options: Vegetarian Pizza

Date: 4 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 3

Amazing atmosphere. Unfortunately, we waited about an hour for our overpriced order of cheese and fries. We reminded the bartender that we ordered food and he finally picked it up from the offsite kitchen. My drink had already gone flat and all my ice melted to show you quite a bit of time had gone by. There weren t more than six parties in the restaurant. For two happy hour drinks, two appetizers and the required 20% gratuity for our party of two, we spent $76. I don t need to return.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Drew, Juan, and William were incredible. This place is top notch!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Its a nice place to have drinks if you already had dinner. I wish the music was better but thats my opinion. Would visit again.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

First time ever going to this bar , My expectations for this bar where high and they were all achieved , have a great atmosphere , great lighting ,great drinks , also the bartender named Juan was a excellent server was well attentive , Recommend me drink , Well defiantly be coming more often .

Date: 4 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Amazing experience, the vibe was different as I brought my girlfriend here, but the bartender Juan made it a wonderful experience and made it more personal. The drinks were amazing and tasteful and the service was great I can t praise the bartender we had for the night, enough.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

This bar is a must from the moment you walk in there is a fantastic vibe. All the staff are lovely but William is an alchemist with drinks, I felt like something a little different than the great cocktails on the menu ( I did sample a few of these as well) so all I told him was what liquor I didn t like and not once but twice he mixed the perfect cocktails for what my taste buds were looking for. I would highly recommend dropping in for a cheese plate and cocktail you won t be disappointed.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

I never get tired of coming to this place and having Juan, best bartender in the game, serve me my favorite house drink, The Pompadour. I stop by at least twice a week and it s always a pleasant, calm experience.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Will is SOOO smart and he knows what I want even before I ask for. Best bartender I ever seen.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Will was an amazing. Made our event memorable!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 3

Very cool speakeasy in the Historic Statler hotel. The atmosphere is amazing and the cocktail list is on par with other speakeasy/craft cocktail bars weve been to. There is NO whiskey list, so know your bottles because thats the only way youll be able to tell what they have. The service is not what it should be for a place like that. The whole hotel lacks the level of service that is expected with that calibur, so it was no surprise it carried into the bars. The manager, Christine, needs to train everyone on how to treat customers, because she was the only thing good about the service. A speakeasy that is so cool you have to access it by a phone booth should have excellent, almost elite service and unfortunately, they do not. At the very least, the girl servers should be required to wear a bra. SMH

Date: 4 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

The most amazing speakeasy experience with staff that knows how to make the best cocktails in the city and give you the best customer service you could ask for. When you re here asked for Drew and Addie!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

If in the Dallas area, check out Bourban and Banter. An amazing atmosphere in a prohibition style bar. Addie and Drew are by far the best bartenders. Dont hesitate to try out their old fashioned.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Addie . One hell of a bartender. If in the Dallas area definitely check this place out! Food

Date: 5 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

For an intimate Speakeasy experience I highly recommend Bourbon & Banter! The drinks are top tier and the secret entrance makes for unexpected fun!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 1

One of my least favorite bars in Dallas. Drinks are all overly sweet, service is ok with some bartenders but not ok with some others. As a nice cocktail bar, asking credit card to start a tap, and then automatically charge a 20% tip seems weird to me.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 1

I walked in with my wife and another couple, I asked the gentleman was the table available. He replied no, so we went to the bar only to turnaround and the couple I walked in with was given the table with no reservation. The reason I know is because I asked them. I go to the bar and was acknowledged that she had several in front of us, I was okay with that. So as Im waiting the male that was washing dishes told me I was to close to the rope only to notice he wanted me on the other side so he could pass his vape pen back and forth to the guy next to me. I continue to wait on our drinks after she waited on the 3 people ahead of us. She never came back. My wife N I walked out and will never patronize this establishment again. Im sure there are cameras in the building so pull up 1130pm and you will see it all. Please dont respond. Thanks.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Addie was the sweetest and made the best drinks for us! Thank you Addie for a great experience I will be back when I am back in Dallas!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Addie is Amazing and the best bartender I experienced in Dallas.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 1

Place is a joke with way overpriced products.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Hidden gem! So amazing between food, atmosphere, and service!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

It was an entire vibe from the way we entered until we left several hours later. The atmosphere was chill, grown, sexy, pleasant, & laid back. The drinks, yall! OMG! I experienced the BEST amaretto sour Ive EVER had! The charcuterie board was full of fresh fruit, meats, & cheeses. We met some awesome people while just chatting & having drinks. Id definitely visit again!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

This place is pretty cool and hidden. Fun way to enter the place as well. They serves were cool and interactive. Also, they have a great selection of whiskey and bourbon. That you would not see at other places.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Good vibes, better times. If you trying relax & enjoy yourself I can t recommend any other spot.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 4

Atmosphere is cool! The entrance entering a number on a phone booth was fun. The service was okay. Someone came right away after we sat, but then we had to catch their attention afterwards. The cocktails were not as expected, they were okay, a bit expensive and fell flat. Our friend ordered a mock tail and returned it, too sour. I changed my cocktail for a mezcal margarita which was better. My husband ordered the chocolate crème brûlée and enjoyed it. Not sure we would be back.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Took a little bit of hunting but it is very well marked for a Speakeasy. We enjoyed the ambiance and the cocktails were different. I loved the bartenders outfits: flat caps and suspenders. We had the rat tail and a pompadour both were excellent! I think this place is nice to enjoy a couple of drinks or if you really know your stuff, I m sure the bartenders would be happy to create something for you. They had a great selection of whiskeys and lots of seating at the bar and a cool sunken group area off to one side! The entrance was very cool!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Literally the best bar I have ever been to. Max was and William were very charismatic and relatable. Drew was pretty cool too though. The food was great. I enjoyed the drinks. My wife and I laughed a lot. The entrance made me feel like I was in a spy move or something. I will warn you, it s kinda pricey. You are paying for the atmosphere and convenience (being in a hotel and all), but it s definitely worth it.. If I m in the area I am 100% coming back.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 1

I dont usually leave reviews but I thought I should this time... Made a reservation for 4 people Saturday night 8:30 pm, on the day of I called them multiple times and left a voice mail stating we will be running 15 minutes late. We show up and the place has a sign closed for a private event, manager stated hey we sent text messages to everyone (which they didnt) we sent a message via Resy (which they didnt) He was nice enough to say sorry I cant do anything and have a good evening.... Needless to say I would not trust a reservation at this spot or have any respect for the management team.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Overall a pleasing experience. Drinks mixed just right by the bartenders. Couldn t recommend Juan enough, great hospitality & great customer service!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Had a great selection of their own cocktails and other higher end bourbons for those who know. Great recommendations from juan. literally let him choose my next drink every time, he never missed.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Me and the wife went out for a lovely night out, and we decided to come here for a couple of drinks. The atmosphere and vibe overall was a perfect fit for us. Not only were the drinks well done, but the service we received from Juan was beyond superb. He made our experience 11/10. Friendly, welcoming, attentive, and recommended many new things we should try. We will definitely come back another time for a night out. For us nothing less than a 5 star would suffice the amount of fun we had! Perfect all around.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

From the moment we stepped into Bourbon and Banter, we were transported to a 50 s prohibition night bar. Speakeasy style enhanced the mystery by entering via Payphone and a secret code. Besides the atmosphere and the amazing drinks, what really put this place over the top was our bartender, Juan. He smelled like pheromones and a late summer nights rose garden. I can t get the smell out of my head. I actually have been sleeping under the bar every night just to keep the cravings away. This place is 10/10. Please check it out and ASK FOR JUAN. And the Whiskey Sour. Our boy Drew really blew it out of the water with the cocktails. INCREDIBLE MIXOLOGIST. Love you, reader. XOXO

Date: 8 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Came to celebrate my birthday and it was a perfect vibe with anelectric smells AMAZING!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

I love coming here after going for dinner or when trying to impress some friends by showing them something different. The vibes are amazing and the service is phenomenal, Juan is one of the bartenders there and he makes an excellent old fashion, he always has a good story to tell and keeps us entertained. I highly recommend stoping by and having a drink there

Date: 8 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Went here on a night out & was happy with the overall experience. Our bartender Juan made us feel more like friends than customers which made the experience even more enjoyable to us.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

The best espresso martini Ive had in downtown Dallas. Will is the man, let him fix you up!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Espresso Martini is by the best I ve ever had! Made with cold brew and their house vanilla Mousse foam! PHENOMENAL!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Will made me the best espresso martini I ve ever had! Phenomenal service and cool setting. Highly recommend

Date: 8 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 3

Curious about the 20% service fee and 3.99% customer assistance fee. There were only 2 of us. Sat at the bar to make it easier for staff. Ordered 3 drinks each. Vibe was good, place had an odor, drinks were great and bartender service was good. Drink prices were expected what makes it expensive were the 2 hidden fees.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

The atmosphere was amazing. Food was amazing. Staff were amazing. Everything about this place was amazing. Keeping in character from the secret entry to the prohibition era style of dress the bartenders wore. Not a negative, however, make sure you read your bill. There is an automatic 20% gratuity added as well as a 4% service charge.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Will, Drew, and Addie are the best. Served me an incredible selection of bourbon and were great in service and helping me select what I would enjoy. As I travel to Dallas more, I will always visit here!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Addey, Will and Drew are amazing! Best place ever!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Top tier date night. Mood was set upon secret entry. Food was amazing to my surprise. Low lights led to bright smiles all around. Drinks were cool looking and tasty but lacked a heavy handed bartender lol. Will recommend to friends looking for a place to take their homie, lover, friend.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 1

Ive been here plenty of times, their drinks used to be standard, 12-15$. This past time they removed all the prices from the menu and now each drink is ~$24, i paid $49 for 2 drinks. The drinks are fine but not $25 fine. Disappointed, the place is cool but definitely overpriced since theres other similar speakeasies literally a block away with $15 drinks.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 1

$20 for a premade espresso that was undrinkable. Although, not able to drink it, was still charged. No questions as to why I didn t drink it. Plus, I waited 15 after asking for my check. The door was kept open, so we didn t even get the experience expected of finding out how to get in. Which, I was told was the best part.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Love, love, LOVE this place!!! It has a very relaxed upscale vibe, the staff are incredibly friendly, and the drinks are absolutely devine. And the speakeasy twist is such fun. Definitely my favorite bar in the city.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Very unique cocktails and presentation. Immaculate vibes. The road got higher. The entrance to get into the speakeasy was really cool as well. They have a wide selection of cocktails, but as the name suggests, it is very bourbon focused.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Wonderful experience! We had amazing drinks made by William and Will (Jefferson s Sling and D.A. Tribute) that were really special even to people who consider themselves cocktail snobs. It was busy without being uncomfortable or loud. Enjoyed the evening!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Moose was great at taking care of me and my friends. Staff was attentive at all time during our visit. THANK YOU FOR HOSTING US.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

I had a pleasant experience at this restaurant. The food was delicious, and the service was top-notch. However, there was a small hiccup as they brought the wrong order, but their response was quite amusing. When we pointed it out, they not only corrected the mistake but also offered a free soda, which was a nice gesture. Overall, a great dining experience despite the minor mix-up, and Id give it four stars.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 1

Walked 2 miles to get here and closed for a private event. But don t advertise as a speakeasy with a pay phone to enter if you have a sign. It ruins the fun of a true speakeasy. Be a basement bar not a speakeasy!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 1

Zero stars if I could . the white bar tender with the hat is very not inclusive and disrespectful enough said.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Great drinks and cool vibe. Our bartender Will was FANTASTIC, he made the best old fashioned I ve ever had :D

Date: 11 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

William and Lorena were amazing !!! Definitely coming back for them

Date: 11 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Moose, Will, William, Drew, Kristina, and Addy were the servers during our stay in the Statler. 10/10 they were great, we would recommend going here and plan to return!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

The handsome bartender Will was very attentive and conversational. Also his Old Fashioned s are top tier. Definitely added to chill vibes of this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Drew and Will were the best bartenders I ve ever experienced! Drew made me a Loverboy and it is my new favorite drink! Will and Drew were both so social and made our experience amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere! Great drinks! Helpful staff! Definitely check this place out!

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere cool place , Will was a great bartender everything was great and fast.

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Will is one of the best servers i ve ever had! fast paced and super nice. great place and great service

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere, great food and even better service. Will was AMAZING! Such a genuine person who made our night fun and relaxing.

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

A friend had recommended this place a while back and on a Kid free night we decided to go!! Needless to say it will be a regular spot for us! On top of the amazing food and chill atmosphere our waiter (WILL) made it so much better! His recommendations made the ordering process easy, he was very sweet and patient with our inability to make a decision due to the mouth watering options! And man did he make us laughhhh! I d highly recommend not only the food but also our waiter WILL!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Drew was my server. He needs a raise. Never had a better bartender. Parking: It s better than other places Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 1

The entrance to the speakeasy was impressive. But after that everything was downhill. The place was too crowded and the drinks although looked good, they were not worth the price. When we asked about the pricing, they were very rude as well. There are much better places in Dallas, that are worth the price. Will not recommend

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

I did not eat at Bourbon & Banter, but i did drink - so couldnt score the food. First, I love the appeal of the hidden door. You had to dial the code into the phone when you walk into the room. It was funny trying to figure it out, while not being completely sober. Eventually we got in and what an amazing space. I had the drink with the Mazcal and it was phenomenal. Loved every sip! The bar tenders where professional, looked the part - I loved every part of it. We all enjoyed our drinks, lounging and talking. I have recommended and continue to recommend this bar to many others.

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

We absolutely loved everything about this place. From the moment you find out how to get in, the atmosphere inside, the people, the menu and the drink presentation. Loved it all!

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Great true speakeasy!

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 2

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 4

A great spot for a date night or late night cocktail. As a speakeasy, it has a great ambiance and the drinks and well made. Service can be slow depending on how many people are there, so try to reserve a table, especially with a group of 4+

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Such a fun venue and delicious beverages! Wish we lived closer to come back more often!

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 3

A cute speakeasy located in the Statler hotel downtown. Bourbon & Banter, as its title states, is a bourbon cocktail bar. This also means they have a limited food menu. However, I did order the brussel sprouts and they were delicious - cooked to perfection and the vinaigrette was the best. I also ordered a drink, The Lover Boy . It was smooth and aesthetically pleasing. The bar itself is small, but has ample seating. It s very dark as well. It gives a mysterious yet classy vibe. I would definitely recommend for a date night or just a moment to unwind after work (which is why I was there). For both items, my drink and brussel sprouts, I spent about $29.

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Huge shoutout to Robert and Will! They were so great attending to our group! Robert is so knowledgeable about every bottle in his bar.. and trust me I feel that our guys were grillin him... I also want to mention Robert made me the most creative and delicious mocktails ! Typically bartenders dont go above and beyond to make non alcoholic drinks... but seriously my 3 drinks were so tasty creative and will make me come back! Thank you guys!!

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 1

Absolute worst experience with a bartender I ve ever had. Last Saturday night I ordered 2 whiskey sours with Jack. The bar tender confirmed with me twice that I wanted Jack. And then used Makers Mark so she could charge me more. And the worst part was, she didn t make a whiskey sour. She mixed whiskey with some kind of nasty sweet and sour liqueur that you would put in a margarita. By far the worst tasting drink I ve ever been served. Whiskey sour is a basic cocktail. To the owner, do yourself a favor and get rid of the lady who was tending bar Saturday night, 3 days ago.

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

Im always up for a good speakeasy. The ambience definitely impresses. However, it should be noted that the cocktails are expensive, even by Dallas standards. They are creative, but some of my friends didnt think the drinks were worth the cost. To each their own. That is for you to decide. I enjoyed my time there. However, just know youre paying for the setting.

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 3

3 stars...there was no hostess after making reservations. 3 bartenders to serve the entire bar. Great bartenders, great service, just slow! Id certainly go back, but Id love for service to be better. The phone booth didnt work either, that was disappointing. Visiting from Houston, will be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 1

A friend and I came here this past Saturday. We asked the bartender to give us a minute as we went through the menu to view their drink list. The bartender never came back to check in on us. Instead, he began serving other guests that would walk up to him without asking them to wait until we placed our drink order first. The only difference between us and other guests was our ethnicity. This behavior went on for about 15 minutes from the bartender until we simply decided to leave. Bourbon and Banter seems to have fallen short on its diversity training in regards to its staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 4

Was hoping to get a late bite while I had a late night drink but was surprised to see the kitchen closes much earlier. It was open till 2am but only for drinks. Got the holy mole it was very delicious definitely get the orange notes and a good amount!

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

This was my first time ever at a Speak easies type of bar and lounge spot. My friend showed me How the entrance worked. He went into this phone booth typed in a few digits and this brown wooden popped open. I really enjoyed my time there tonight. The atmosphere was electric. Our drinks were on point. The bar mixologists were phenomenal. It was very spacious and clean. They are open until 2a.m, there located inside the Statlers Hotel Dallas. Ill definitely return.

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 4

There are few bars in Dallas that offer a more mysterious entrance than Bourbon & Banter. Knowing the right digits for the lobby s antique phone booth will permit you entry into Bourbon & Banter s cozy space, that honestly feels like an intersection of pub, and lounge. The intimately illuminated space offers an opportunity to enjoy craft cocktails, and small bites with your special someone. Be sure to capture the perfect photo with all the mask that are the highlight of their VIP area. There are nights they have private events, call ahead to make sure your code will work! Look for me near the mask! Xoxo Lorenzo!

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 1

Can I give a zero? Booked 6 months ahead and a few days before we were told it was canceled. Then a manager said he d comp appetizers and a few cocktails so we changed our itineraries around again to accommodate them. Day of the reservation with just a few hours to spare we were told it was canceled!! Again this was for another party that had just booked! We traveled from Ohio and Tennessee with this being one of the reasons for the travel as a gift for a few in our party. Thank you for trying your best to ruin our few days in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. But you failed at that. Our money and company was welcomed in Fort Worth. Will never travel to Dallas or you establishments however Fort Worth is a must see. Very welcoming and fun. When in Fort Worth go to Pete s Piano Bar, The Stockyards, Billy Bobs, and best of all- Thompsons Book Store. The best bar in Fort Worth with yes a secret speakeasy and the best hand crafted cocktails. So again Boubon and Banter and Waterproof staff/ management thank you from saving us from you and your rude staff and mismanaged venues. Our thousands were kept in Fort Worth.

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 2

For a place with bourbon in the name, the selection was about 20 bottles of entry level bourbon that was overpriced. Disappointing given they reference a collection of hundreds on their website. The phone booth speakeasy vibe was their only redeeming quality.

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Friendly people, delicious cocktails.

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 4

They dont know what a Satans whiskers curled is.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 2

This place was great when I was there in May, was able to sample many items, went back in October, all of the good stuff was gone and a pour of Kentucky Owl was $110.

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

When it comes to speakeasy bars in Dallas, this is hands down my favorite. The cocktails are truly amazing and always unique.

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 1

I do not recommend going to this speak easy. My friends and I came here on a Saturday afternoon and we received horrible service from their waitress, Mo. From the very start Mo had an attitude when she was taking our drink orders, she slammed our drinks on the table and even talked back to us when we asked for the check. We vocalized our concerns with the manager and he poorly tried to defend her actions by saying she was busy with serving four tables seriously? If you cannot handle four tables then maybe you shouldn t be in the service industry. We did not feel like Mo deserved a tip and when we checked our bank statement we noticed that Mo added a tip to our check. Please spare yourself a headache and do not come here for drinks. You are better off going literally anywhere else.

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 1

I don t even know where to start. My friends and I were traveling from California and were extremely excited to experience this spot. First of all, they didn t have my reservation when I was showing them my email confirmation. Second of all and the main reason I m writing this review, was our waitress. By far the worst experience I ve encountered at a bar. She was extremely rude, unwelcoming, and made us feel like such a bother. She took our drink order, didn t greet us/welcome us, asked how we were doing. When she came with water she slammed one of the glasses and nearly spilled one of them on us, didn t apologize. She came back and stared at us and after a couple of uncomfortable seconds, asked if we were going to order food, we said no, and she simply walked away. She never came back to check on us or to ask if we wanted another drink. After waiting for so long, we couldn t even flag her down to close out out tab. I had to stand up and ask her at the bar that we wanted to close out our check. After asking her, she yelled and with attitude replied: I ll bring it to the table . She never did and sent another waiter. This waiter was supposedly the manager and instead of apologizing after we vocalized our experience, he justified her behavior and attitude. He made poor excuses for her behavior. Saying she was overwhelmed and was extremely busy with the 4 tables she had. On top of that experience, we did not tip as we felt that it was not deserved. Later to find out, they added themselves a tip. Terrible service all around. Save your money and frustration. You re better off going literally anywhere.

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Bartenders were awesome. Casper was so funny. I always have fun up here

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 1

Terrible drinks and horrible service. The bartenders are super rude. Terrible experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

It s a cool spot for you and a friend to go. It gives off a John Wick Continental Hotel vibe. The drinks are overpriced but delicious. I ll pay extra for great service and it s worth it. It s a hidden gem in a social media photo studio. You ll see all types of people through the Statler, but you ll mostly see a certain type of drinker in Bourbon and Banter.

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 3

It was a decent experience. Finding the place and getting in using the phone booth was neat. The drinks were pretty good but the highlight of the night was the sauce they used on the meatballs. The meatballs themselves were a bit overcooked but the sauce was amazing

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Camden and Casper definitely pleased me and my guest, looking forward to coming back!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Wonderful place to hang out for drinks, exactly as the name describes.

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 1

Worst service, do not recommend going here and will certainly never return. We spent the night exploring speakeasies around Dallas to celebrate my acceptance into dental school. It took over 15 mins to have our order taken. We were then rudely asked for a card after getting our drinks, and waited over 15 mins and had to stand up and ask for our card back and to be tabbed out. The waitress who rudely asked for the card walked away without saying a word, and did not help us tab out. The only nice, helpful person we encountered was the hostess.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

If you are visiting, and love bourbon. This is your go to hole in the wall literally. An absolute experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 1

Made a reservation for Bourbon and Banter for 12/16. When I arrived to the restaurant I was told by the hostess that they had booked a private event and could not accommodate my reservation. The hostess didn t seem to care one bit and wasn t empathetic. I had friends drive over to downtown Dallas and we then had to pivot at the last minute. The bar itself looked interesting and smelled great but I m now hesitant to give this place another chance with the possibility they have booked a private event and cannot accommodate.

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 2

First of all. Serve the woman of the couple first. Especially when she orders first. Women control the tip. Not the men. Second. If you are busy when we come in. And walk by us. 15 times, JUST SPEAK and say. We will Be right with you . ITS NOT THAT DIFFICULT!!

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 1

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.

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 2

Was highly recommended to us and was disappointed with the experience. Love the entry, feel like it s going to wow you with what s behind the library wall, and using the phone is definitely a neat speakeasy touch. But when you walk in, the lighting is spoiled by a bar TV. We ordered two high end drinks, one of which was supposed to have a candy top and the bartender barely used his torch to create a crème brûlée top. The whole point of that drink is the crème brûlée top why be lazy and not provide it. If you re looking for a semi experience of a speakeasy, this is okay. But trust me when I say this, there are much better experiences.

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Absolutely AMAZING!!!! My boyfriend and I were recommended this place and it exceeded our expectations. The drinks were awesome and the vibe was on point. Defiantly a place to visit while youre in Dallas.

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 1

If you want banter and no bourbon this is the place for you. If you like to order off of the menu and then have the bartenders look at you like you re crazy, this is the place to go. If you want the drink you order than skip this place. We didn t get anything we ordered correctly. Pretty sure this isn t a Pinot but here we are.

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 1

Absolute joke, went with a party of 4. One person ordered a non alcoholic drink, was told they didnt have the NA Alcohol for it, no problem. He ordered another mocktail, came back they didnt have that one either. THEN ordered a Moscow Mule. WAS TOLD THEY DIDNT HAVE GINGER BEER, at a cocktail bar. Ridiculous. So they just ordered a Lonestar A LONESTAR IM TEXAS and yet again they were out if it. Never again. Out of 6 cocktail/moxtail ordered they had enough ingredients to make ONE. Edit: 9 Cocktails after pouring a wrong Wine and Prosecco

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 1

This place has very basic cocktails to say the least. So if you want to spend $15 + on a cocktail that you can get at any basic bar then this is your place. Nothing special. Will not be returning.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 1

I never write reviews but this experience was NOT good. Before I even start, I will say the staff was doing the best they could, and I will not fault them because they were sorely understaffed, but I had to find a server to order drinks (took maybe 20 minutes for anyone to take our order after I went to find someone), then we unfortunately ordered food. Now this is the issue: they get their food from Primos also in the Statler that is ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BUILDING. That and the fact that they had maybe one or two servers covering the whole restaurant (and they were actually servers they borrowed from Primos!), they had to run across the whole building to get our food which took an HOUR AND A HALF to get, and the fries were cold. I will never return. Such a bad experience. You need to hire more people or just not serve food! It was awful.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

This place is hidden jewel. Great staff, Max the bartender is the best. Service is slow, but worth the wait. My favorite is a green tea cocktail

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 1

Disrespectful AF! I usually dont waste time with negativity, but I have time tonight. We waited at the bar for 20 minutes while two batenders closed out tabs to for people to our right and left. We asked one bartender for a menu. She gave it to us and never came back. The male bartender looked past us and never talked to us. A couple came in to our left and he immediately walked up to them and asked what are you having? The ONLY nice person was the hostess. She greeted us when we arrived. She checked on us about 10 minutes in without service. She talked to us when we left and told her aboutthe lack of service.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 1

Got there and were pleasantly greeted but then watched our waitress walk back and forth past us without acknowledging us or taking an order in spite of making eye contact. Gave up an left after 30 minutes without being able to place even a drink order. Water tasted great though.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Great experience!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

My 2nd favorite cocktail lounge (speakeasy) in Dallas. Very spacious, excellent cocktails. A true speakeasy.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 2

Decent drinks, but the rest was sub-par. Expected something a bit higher end. Servers are clearly overwhelmed, plastic flatware and no napkins, food was underwhelming and slightly cold. Plenty of other bars to check out, skip this one.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 2

Since new management, this place has gone down hill. Had some friends take me here last weekend and they told me it was a nice place that was a good reason to dress up and have fancy cocktails. We showed up to this frigidly cold speak easy and had 3 different bartenders who couldnt remember our drinks and never brought over our food. The drinks were OK, but especially on the egg white drinks I was not very impressed. The bartenders were friendly and professional, but its frustrating to expect a casual cocktail attire only bar with high prices just to get better service from the bars down in Deep Ellum. Something drastic would have to change for me to want to come back

Date: 2 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 1

Ruined.. we ve been here half a dozen times but we have a one year old so it s been almost 2 years. Well apparently it s gone to hell. They took our all the relaxing furniture to try and cram in more tables and her, at 9pm on a Saturday, literally 3 people there and the temp was 62°. We re always hot so that s saying something. Drinks were still good but spent $33 on 2 menu drinks. Just gotten sad. We stayed at the hotel in part due to this bar because we planned on spending a good time there. Frozen out and bored we decided wine in the room was more exciting lol

Date: 2 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 1

Stinks and the bar tenders do not know how to even make an old fashion. One tequila shoy, one red wine and a ranch water $79 dollars

Date: 2 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 1

The worst service ever, waitress here forgets everything and they took 1hr to bring 5 drinks and had to cancel the drinks.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 1

Came in and was told they won t be able to accommodate. I counted 9 seats empty and when asked if the seats were reserved we were told conflicting answers by two servers. Run not walk out or here!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 1

The wait was long, we ended up getting a shift in wait staff, and the girl who took over our table was absolutely rude and disrespectful. I have never experienced such a negative server. We came in to celebrate a birthday, and were treated like trash.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Great place for Bourbon enthusiasts, definitely a Dallas hidden gem.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Looking for a true speakeasy? Come here! You ll be escorted by the doorman, to a phone booth and the rest will be left up to your imagination if you don t come here. Incredibly good quality cocktails, a solidly built out happy hour menu and well made classics. Not the most Dallas activity but definitely worth while!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 1

Neat place, especially how you get in there, but drinks were not good and service was off. I suspect the bartenders were holding up the waitresses. Waited 20 minutes after ordering and finally received 2 drinks out of 4. Was able to close out the tab then.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 1

We came here for my friends birthday hoping it would be a cool experience. Unfortunately, the service was terrible. It took 45 minutes to get drinks. Half of our food didn t even show up. Our waiter disappeared and never came back. The food and drinks that did come were not good. We were so tired of the bad service that we decided to leave but couldn t get anyone to give us a check. We literally could have just walked out but didn t want to dine and dash. Finally after another 30 minute wait, they brought over the check. We wanted to leave so didn t bother splitting it up. They came back after charging our card with an added 20% service charge that was not present on the initial receipt. We complained politely and they kicked us out. The manager was incredibly rude and would not even apologize for the terrible service. Not worth the cool experience of having a phone booth open a door.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 1

Ran out of drinks, service was extremely slow. The atmosphere was nice but management seems poor. Second time Ive been here, wanted to love it. They couldnt even tell who my sever was. That disorganized.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

When I walked into Bourbon n Banters it felt like walking into the set of the 2014 movie Kingsman : The secret service. Dim low lights but bright enough to see what I was drinking, which was a cold glass of beer. The elegance and class made me forget I was sitting in a bar located in the basement of the Statler hotel.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 1

Waited for 20 minutes and was not served at all.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

My go to spot

Date: 2 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Very cool speakeasy vibe. Bartenders made some bomb drinks and the fries!! Definitely a must for a date night pregame

Date: 2 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 1

Been there three times. Different people every time. Obviously can t take care of their staff. Won t ever. Go again.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 1

My husband and I went here tonight for the first time. We sat a table to eat & drink. We waited 30-45 minutes for someone to acknowledge us. The waitress walked by us over and over again and didn t say a word (not even to offer a glass of water). We had to ask for it. When she gave us our waters and a menu she never returned to take our orders. But she continued to serve other tables around us and casually stroll by. We noticed there weren t any other black ppl there and wondered if this was the reason why. We were definitely not welcomed! After about 45 minutes of this we decided to leave. The waitress saw us leaving and did not say a word. It was very hurtful and disappointing!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

I really like this old school bar It s low key such a cute gem ..great drinks and company is always good!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 1

Bartenders dont know how to spell Bourbon or whiskey. Prices are extremely expensive. Avoid if you are a Bourbon or whiskey knowledgeable individual.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 2

Took my boyfriend here for his birthday this last weekend. Made reservations yet stood at the door for someone to help us for a solid 5-10mins. Finally we sat ourselves. We had 3 different wait staff member all of which seemed to be bonkers and completely out of their minds. Even with 3 people checking on us the service was mediocre at best. The guy who brought our food dropped the honey to our charcuterie board on my boyfriend and never offered to comp us anything. He just sat covered in honey for our whole time there. For a bourbon place not many bourbon cocktails on the menu and they kept my credit card which I had to go back for. I do not recommend.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Had a great time. I recently started collecting bourbon, so my wife brought me here for my birthday to sample a variety of on-the-shelf and select/allocated bourbons. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. We ll be back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 1

Will NEVER return! The expectation was high based on pictures and from the beginning when it opened. Spent time on the rooftop (the highlight) but made reservations at 11pm for Bourbon & Banter. Upon entrance, the air was stuffy and sticky. The host gave us a choice of a booth or table. The booth was occupied but they were checking out. Another group came in and we offered our table. Because it was clear that staff was low. Finally seated ordered a couple of drinks and the charcuterie board. Poor service!! My glass was extremely dirty and I wouldn t be surprised someone spit in my drink. The charcuterie was not worth the price. And they said no more bread crumbs was available. Is this what you get when reserving a table at 11pm. Compare the drink in my pictures from the others, guess you can be the judge, as to why the one . This might be the worst experience in Dallas. Don t waste your money or time. The rooftop was definitely a better time and experience. So glad another couple ended up leaving rather than join us. The host is in the picture. She caught an attitude throughout my experience. But she could be over worked or just don t give 2 f$&ks or just my party of 2.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 2

Before COVID we loved going to this bar. The drinks were good, the atmosphere was great, the staff was amazing. Tonight was our first time back, Ive never in my life been treated as I was tonight. We meet our friends for a celebration after dinner expecting a good time and great drinks. Up until our friend left everything was good. After our friends left we ordered some more drinks and then the manger approached. She told us that there a 2hr max and we had been there 2 hrs & 45 minutes, which was untrue, we were 10 minutes till the 2 hr mark. She told us we either had to go to the bar or leave. I would have been okay if the bar was full or was told ahead of time. Nowhere on the website or when I made the reservation was that stated. It definitely wasnt the case pre COVID. Our waitress disappeared (after the $95 tip) and left it to the manager. She rudely left, stating she was checking on our drinks. Then some guy walks up and says I hear your giving my girl a hard time. We were taken aback and tried to explain the situation. After explaining that we had no idea what the policy was we were told we to leave. Honestly, we were not causing a problem, we were spending money. If they had been kind and diplomatic we would have gladly moved. We arent unreasonable people nor were we drinking too much. The guy treated us like we were causing problems and needed to be escorted not only out of the bar, out of the hotel. We were never belligerent until the end due to how we were treated. The bar was not busy, we have seen it way busier. There were 5 tables open, including a 4 top and not a whole lot of people not at a table. This will absolutely be the last time I go there

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Very cool place with amazing drinks

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 1

Walked in on Sunday for a pre-dinner drink. No one was there they stared at us like aliens. Rude, non friendly not engaged just had a drink with my wife paid and walked out. The atmosphere was they were doing me a favor to sit there yea right .. Won t return here again.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Such a spot and vibe at the same time!! It s a speakeasy on the backend of a barbershop but delicious drinks go a long way

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 4

Great drinks, excellent mixologist for bartender, small place neatly hidden, great atmosphere. That night it was mediocre service, so we ordered at the bar and brought drinks to our table ourselves, halfway through our drinks waitress came to take our order, Paid parking is only a short block away Because of the drinks were so good we ll definitely go back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Super fun hidden gem in downtown Dallas. Very good drinks!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

The environment and staff are great. It has a speakeasy vibe. Drinks are a little pricey but it s expected in this part of town.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

In love with this place. Very nice secluded and perfect for a more intimate date. The drinks were on point. Suggest making reservations since its a small lounge.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 2

I m not sure why this place has Banter in their name, the music was crazy loud, you could barely hear what the person across from you was saying. The drinks I guess were original, and tasted alright. The setting was pretty cool though, and the code at the pay phone to get in was a nice touch. There were a couple of other issues I had while here but I don t want to call out any of the staff. I just really wish I had spent the money I spent at this place somewhere (anywhere) else.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 1

the service is less than. the food was ok. the bill for six was $179.00 the $28 tip included. its such a poor experience I wouldnt return or recommend it to anyone...

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Melodi was the definition of professionalism of mixology and personality. I give her 10 fingers up for making our experience the best!!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Fun and different place. Serious bourbons and whiskeys - found FEW Spirits - my favorite. Staff is friendly, drinks are good.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 1

Very very expensive. We had a reservation at 8pm. When we arrived they kicked us out saying they had a private party and had to reset and won t be open until 8:15. We ordered 6 appetizers and 5 drinks and it cost $360. Big bourbon selection. Food is bad. Only go if you love expensive bourbon.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Great hidden speakeasy in downtown Dallas. Great mix of interesting cocktails. Staff is really friendly. Highly recommended

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 2

Service was good, not exceptional. Atmosphere was not a mystery nor surprising. Drinks were great, as well as charcuterie. However, the rest of the menu is on par with bowling food. If you re staying in the hotel and want a good drink, hop on down. If wanting a fun experience, check out other places in Dallas.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 4

Its a neat place and the drinks are good. Somewhat under staffed on the night we went.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 1

The concept is super cute, but they were VERY understaffed. After entering through the secret door, we stood like idiots for ten minutes waiting to be seated, but there was no hostess (despite the fact that, according to the website, reservations are required). Sat down and the red headed waitress rushed us to choose drinks. Mine (pompadour) was lovely and well presented. My partner s (Napoleon Dinosaur) tasted like koolaid. That s fine if that s what you re going for, but a $15 drink shouldn t taste like high school trashcan punch. We were keen to try the food, but the kitchen shut down at midnight, so that didn t happen. Please mention that on your website. We went to leave and walked toward the green exit sign. The red headed waitress chose to SCREAM across the crowded room that we couldn t exit that way. We left through the door we entered, humiliated. I can t imagine ever wanting to go back to Bourbon & Banter.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 2

Ambience was 5 stars but the quality of the drinks brings the overall review down to 2 stars. We ordered two of their signature cocktails and both were missing simple syrup which equated to watered down bourbon with a splash of bitters. We had high hopes for these cocktails and sadly they completely missed the mark.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Great bar. Fun staff. Drinks take a while but are totally worth it!!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 1

This place is a major let down, in absolutely no way does it fit its claim of being a speak easy We had made reservations, arrived dressed for said speak easy to only be ignored. Your feet stick to the floor, its dark and dank with techno music playing. After finally seated in a tall table that we had to drag a second chair to, left for 20 minutes with no service I chose to leave. Such a huge disappointment.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

This place is fantastic. Brett Michael is an amazing bartender. Ask for a pisco sour!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Great speak easy. Amazing selection. Weller 12 year, E.H. Taylor, Blantons, etc. Japanese Whisky was lacking a bit, but for actual bourbon they were on point. Small dark place, hidden from the public. You need to enter a phone booth and dial a code to open the door.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

The drinks were amazing! Would defiantly come back! Bartenders were amazing!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere, good food and drinks, and the service was on point.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 1

Terrible service. Went in with my wife,there was only one other person at the bar.( A drunk girl) The bartender completely ignored us, we waited 10 minutes without even being greeted before we just decided to leave. Because the bartender was was too busy hitting on the intoxicated girl.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Dont normally write reviews, but had to show Bret some love. His drinks were fire, best espresso martini weve had in Dallas by far. Hes also been working on a passionfruit drink that was A1. Also gave some great recommendations and we will definitely be back. Vibe was solid, we came on a Thursday after dinner so not crazy busy. Definitely worth checking out!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 1

I am unsure if we just came on a bad night, but the service was substandard and I guess the hardwood floor had just been shellacked. Although my shoes were sticking to the floor, I went in since we came to have drinks for a friends birthday. Minus my sticky feet, the night started well. The food was great and so were the drinks. The second round of drinks were not good and we did not want replacements for them. The service was slow due to them being a bit busy with only 2 people (one as waiter and the other as bartender). Eventually the service slowed to a crawl even as they obtained one more server. Once we received the check, I paid the tab and then asked to see the receipt. As I tried to explain that there were an additional 2 drinks on the ticket that we had not ordered, 2 of the 3 staff started to explain to a member of the party why what happened, happened. However, I would think since I was the one who had the issue that she would speak with me. Once she explained to my friend why those drinks were added, I again asked why she hadnt directed her conversation to me. To which she replied I was talking to everyone. I was done after that. I never checked to see if the tab was corrected, (in addition I paid a $20 service fee not sure why though). I know the customer is not always right. However, it is never ok to engage in arguing with them about why the ticket was wrong.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 3

I am a frequent guest of the Statler and I ve been to Bourbon & Banter several times. They have all been great except the most recent visit. I made reservations like I always do and we arrived and were seated. The service was Rhine and the food & drinks were excellent as always, but after an hour and a half, the server let us know that we had to either go to the bar or cash out because another reservation was coming in. It would ve been different if we had been told this from the beginning but not a word was mentioned to me before that moment. We weren t camping, because we ordered every appetizer there was and we were continuing to order drinks, so we definitely would ve continued the evening. I was just really disappointed by this because all of my previous visits, we were able to stay for hours and have our whole evening there. I really like B&B but I m not sure if I want to go back if we are going to be surprised by having to move our evening elsewhere in the middle of our visit.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 1

They cancelled our reservation 45 minutes before it was scheduled. Apparently they had a private event scheduled a week in advance but still confirmed availability when we booked. When you cancel on patrons at the last moment it leaves no room to schedule anywhere else. All dressed up for date night and no where to go; but def not going here in the future.

Date: 3 years ago