The Ivy Tavern

"We stopped by to grab a drink. Drinks are great and so is atmosphere. Only complaint is service. We waited about 15 minutes at a table and ended up grabbing a drink from bar. We were there for about 45 minutes. Never saw a server for our table."

"John and Gabe great. Fun time. Greet food stiff drinks. Great times. Love it."

"We stopped in because we had a 4 hour layover at DAL wanted to get out of the airport for a bit! Some of the most awesome service I’ve had in awhile! Had my favorite vodka Dustin behind the bar and the manager and other bartender were all super friendly food was phenomenal! Everyone seemed to enjoy working there. Very fresh and good quality! Highly recommend the chicken sliders and or hamburger pizza! When I’m in Dallas again definitely will be going back"

"There needs to be a non-smoking and No big Dog rule or area. I was surprised to see a person with a huge dog sitting next to her in the back bar, which is literally the whole place. The Ivy has a lot of charm, but not everyone wants random huge dogs right next to them with people that are drinking. Leave the dogs safely at home. The mixture of people is wonderful, always friendly, and it's a Dallas original experience."

"I’ve driven by this hidden dive bar 1,000,000 times. Maybe 999,000 before I ever knew it existed. Today, I finally ventured in. That’s a tragedy. Occupying a tiny storefront on Lemmon Ave, the place extends into a tesseract of expansive space. A small dark and clubby (though spartan) interior and a large shaded and misted back patio that make this oppressive Texan summer heat endurable. The bartender was cheerful and attentive. Not a craft cocktail spot, but respectably outfitted for the unfussy standards. Time can stop ensconced in the dark walls and a refreshing libation at the front bar. The bar menu is far larger than anticipated. D Magazine recently lauded their Hamburger pizza. It’s tasty. Detractor: I’d prefer glass for my water over the red solo cup. All things considered, it’s kinda a thrill to know about a “secret gem” that’s solidly been standing its ground for quite a while. ‘Bout time I clued in. Having car work done at a nearby dealership? This is a prime option to wait it out."