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Best Black Wednesday Bars In DFW

Everyone knows about Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year which falls the day after Thanksgiving. However, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving also has a name. Black Wednesday is considered one of the busiest nights of the year for bars and clubs and often brings in more business than even New Year's Eve. This is the day that students return home from college and families get one fun break before the family traditions of the holidays. Here is a look at the best bars to celebrate Black Wednesday in the DFW area.
The Fillmore Pub
1004 E. 15th St.
Plano, TX 75074
(972) 423-2400
www.thefillmorepub.comThe Fillmore Pub is regularly named one of the top local bars in the Dallas/Fort-Worth area year after year. Located in Downtown Plano, people can find the best in craft beer and homemade eats under the roof of one of the nicest bars in the entire DFW Metroplex. They also have a fantastic whiskey selection and is close to the DART rail system so no one needs to even consider drinking and driving, especially not during Thanksgiving week.
Billy Bob's Texas
2520 Rodeo Plaza
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 624-7117
www.billybobstexas.comIt is impossible to list the best bars in the DFW area without mentioning Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth. The World's Largest Honky Tonk offers the best in live music, great food, line dancing, and even rodeo action at various times during the week. While there is normally no live music on Wednesday nights, Black Wednesday features live music and a huge party for anyone who wants to have fun before Thanksgiving is officially underway. The musical acts for 2016 are the Dirty River Boys & Micky and the Motorcars.
Lee Harvey's
1807 Gould St.
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 428-1555
www.leeharveys.comThe name of this popular Dallas bar is both amusing and offensive, depending on the person who hears it. With both a great picnic area to have drinks and enjoy the night and a fully stocked bar to wash the night away, Lee Harvey's offers something for everyone. This is a dive bar in the DFW area that has everything from arcade style video games and pool tables to a jukebox playing the best music. Not only is Lee Harvey's open for business on Black Wednesday but they are also open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday with great Happy Hour specials.

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Veritas
2323 N.Henderson Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 841-9463
www.veritaswinedallas.comOf course, many people want something better than a dive bar when it comes to Black Wednesday and those who love wine bars can find a very enjoyable night at Veritas. This is an award-winning wine bar in East Dallas that offers the best in wine, craft beers, cheeses, and more from around the world. However, this is more than just a place to go and drink some wine with friends. Veritas has more of a pub feel than a wine bar atmosphere, although it is still relaxed and casual.
Cosmo's
1212 Skillman St.
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 826-4200
www.cosmosbar.netWhen it comes to people who want to get dressed up and party in class in the Dallas and Fort Worth area, Cosmo's is the hot spot for anyone on Black Wednesday. Located in the Lakewood area of Dallas, Cosmo's specializes in Martinis as the name suggests as well as gourmet pizza. With red lamps spread out throughout the club and the best music playing over the jukebox, this is a party spot for anyone who wants a break from the crazed Thanksgiving Day family festivities.

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Post Author: Shawn S. Lealos.
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