Strangeways

Reviews

• Alyssa B.

  star star star star star 11 June 2026

  Solid little bar on Fitzhugh. Great patio space and divey on the inside. Large selection of beer and pretty good for whiskey too. Bartenders are nice and make it feel like a neighborhood spot.

• Caitlyn M.

  star star star star star_border 26 May 2026

  Cool bar in a slightly removed area. Great beers, knowledge bartender and kickass fries. Beware the parking situation (park at the beauty place nearby), but it's still definitely worth the visit.

• Ryan N.

  star star star star star 26 May 2026

  Such a cool hole in the wall bar! They have a pretty big and open indoor area and a smaller patio area. They also have a decent selection of draft beers. Awesome place to unwind, have a few beers, and kick it with some peeps!!!

• Stephanie W.

  star star star star star_border 20 May 2026

  I enjoyed Strangeways. Cool decorations and nice location. Better to Uber to bc parking is limited. A lot of good beer choices and a decent cocktail menu. We had the cheese board and I tried for the first time honey put directly on top of the ground mustard.. so delicious. I recommend this place for sure!

• Ray F.

  star star star star star 15 May 2026

  Myfirst time in here and just wanted a cold beer and a place to reflect over the day.  I wasn't expecting much.  
  
  I parked in back and there was plenty of room and well lit.  The front porch has a very large seating area with a sprinkling of plants that really help pull you away from the fact you are right next to a busy East Dallas street. The front door is really cool and reminds me of the old wooden doors I've seen in middle age Southern European narrow streets.  
  
  I stepped in to a warmly lit large brick walled room with stacks of kegs of various shapes and sizes along some of the walls.  Lots of high tables and some lower ones in conversation pits along one wall.  The partially exposed roof underside gives it an old feel and reminded me of places in Mexico, Italy and Spain. There is art work and various objects on the wall that made me want to study each one, but I'll do that another time. It is a quiet place and exactly what I was hoping to find.  The background music is just at the right level.
  
  As there were only a few at the bar, I opted to sit there. Facing me was a wall of interesting looking large eyed figurines on shadow box shelves and a substantial offering of stronger drinks.  To the side is a large chalk board showing the beers on tap organized by type.  I saw the Lakewood Molle Temptress and knew that was the right beer for the moment and my mood.  
  
  The beer was thick, dark, smooth and absolutely a sipping beer.  It gave me time to study the bar, the offerings, the menu and the patrons coming and going.  It also gave me time to transition from an insane work day.
  
  The wall with the Smith album covers I found interesting but not nearly as much as the figurines  facing me.  The background music was modern techno-ish and was very enjoyable.  The group to my left were 20-somethings enjoying the night out and asking for lots of drink input from the bar tender who acted as a trusty advisor.  The bar tender, she seems very confident and knowledgeable, and I look forward to talking with her in the future.
  
  The food menu, with a few Mexican items looked very interesting and I'll have to come back to try it.