Deep Ellum

Dinner before the show ... with three reasons to celebrate St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin.

Dallas Observer Best of Dallas® 2026
Best Spot to Grab Dinner Before a Show in Deep Ellum: Critics’ Choice
Best B**r Selection at a Restaurant/Bar: Readers’ Choice
Best French Fries: Readers’ Choice

From the pre-show meal to the b**r selection and fries, this Deep Ellum spot earned recognition from critics and readers alike.

Save St. Pete’s for your next show night.



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Your next fried chicken craving has a Deep Ellum destination.

Dallas Observer Best of Dallas 2026
Best Fried Chicken: Critics’ Choice

Congratulations to Brick & Bones on a win worth gathering around the table for.

Send this to your fried chicken friend and make a plan.



Photo courtesy of Brick & Bones.

A little detail. A late-night destination. Two reasons to celebrate Armoury D.E.

Dallas Observer Best of Dallas® 2026
Best Ice Cube: Critics’ Choice, for its hibiscus-pink peppercorn tea ice cube
Best Late-Night Restaurant: Readers’ Choice

Its hibiscus-pink peppercorn tea ice cube earned a critics’ nod, while readers recognized the restaurant for late-night dining.

Add to your next Deep Ellum night out.



Photo courtesy of Armoury D.E.

Dinner plans start here ... LOCAL is getting its flowers.

Dallas Observer Best of Dallas® 2026
Best Restaurant in Deep Ellum: Critics’ Choice

Make an evening of it in Deep Ellum and celebrate a neighborhood dining favorite.

Save this spot for your next dinner out.



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12 years of The Nines. ❤️‍🔥

For more than a decade, The Nines has been part of the late nights, good music, dance floors and memories that make Deep Ellum Deep Ellum.

This Sunday, they’re celebrating 12 years in the neighborhood! Live music, DJs, local vendors, free food from Burrito Bandits… and a whole lot of history under one roof.

📅 Sunday, October 4
⏰ 4PM–2AM
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Show some love to a longtime neighborhood staple! Come out, bring your people, and help The Nines celebrate 12 years right. 🪩❤️‍🔥

There’s a new spot on Elm Street! 💙✨ Prime Sports Bar is celebrating its Grand Opening this Thursday, October 1 at 8PM. Stop by, check out one of Deep Ellum’s newest businesses, and welcome them to the neighborhood! 🍻

📍 2723 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75226
Prime Sports Bar

Passed hors d’oeuvres + discounted drinks. See y’all there! 🥂

Mural Monday 🎨

A little rust, a little nostalgia, and a whole lot of Dallas pride.

This playful mural by Areli Duran brings together a vintage car, a curious rat, and iconic Dallas details for a piece full of personality.
Another hidden gem waiting to be discovered in Deep Ellum.

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Mural Monday 🎨

Celebrating the blues legacy of Freddie King and Lewis Stephens with “The Texas Cannonball” by Alec DeJesus.

A tribute to the musicians who helped shape the sound and soul of Dallas blues.

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📍 Clover Street & Henry Street

Mural Monday 🎨

Spotlighting “Deep Ellumphants” by Adrian Torres!
Part of the 42 Murals project, this playful piece adds another splash of creativity to Deep Ellum’s streets.
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Mural Monday 🎨

A little Dutch pride in Deep Ellum!

This Netherlands-inspired mural by Reuben Cheatem is part of the World Cup mural series celebrating art, culture, and the global game.

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How to be a resident in Deep Ellum on a Saturday morning.

Pro tip: Free yoga Westlake Brewing Company is a pretty good start.

Behind the Music: 00s is officially having its soft opening TODAY!

Come grab a peek at a defining era of Deep Ellum’s past and revisit the music, venues, stories and people who helped shape the neighborhood in the early 2000s.

📍 Deep Ellum Community Center
2528 Elm Street, Dallas, TX
Wed - Sun | Noon - 7pm

The exhibit will run through October.

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed their stories, photos, memories and pieces of Deep Ellum history to help bring this exhibit to life. And special thanks to Hawkers Asian Street Food for providing the delicious food for today’s soft opening!

Come see it today and take a little trip back to Deep Ellum in the 00s.

Mural Monday 🎨

More than just a mural, Tristan Eaton’s massive piece at The Stack is a tribute to Deep Ellum’s rich history of music, art, and culture.

Inspired by the neighborhood’s roots, the artwork celebrates local legends and cultural icons, including nods to Dallas’ Black history, creativity, and the people who helped shape the city.

A true reflection of the spirit that makes Deep Ellum one of a kind.

🎨: and Goldman global arts
📍 The Stack, Deep Ellum
📷Goldman Global Art

💪✨ Welcome to Train Like a Girl at Bernie Bean Coffee Spot! ☕️💕

Hosted by Faith & Fitness, this is where strength, community, and good energy come together. Come move, connect, and get your workout in with an amazing group of women!

Grab your girls, grab a coffee, and let’s get moving! 💪🔥

The Berni Bean Coffee Company

🎸 BEHIND THE MUSIC: '00s 🎸
Step back into Deep Ellum's 2000s music scene featuring the photography, the art, and the venues that defined an era.

📅 EXHIBIT OPENS: September 2
On view through October, 2026
🕐 Hours: Wed–Sun, noon–7pm
📍2528 Elm Street, Suite A

🎉 OPENING RECEPTION: September 16
Join us at the Deep Ellum Community Center to celebrate the launch. Free to RSVP via deepelluminfo.com.

Featured venues:
🥃 Adair's Saloon
☕ AllGood Cafe
💣 The Bomb Factory
🎭 The Curtain Club
🫖 Gypsy Tea Room
🎶 Sons of Hermann Hall

Upstairs gallery: photography by Jason Janik & Mike Brooks documenting Deep Ellum's musicians through the years, plus a special tribute to Cabe Booth's artwork, including pieces that hung at the Curtain Club during its heyday.

Admission is free. See you September 2. 🖤

Mural Monday 🎨

Today we're spotlighting this vibrant Bobby Sessions mural by JD Moore. It's one of the many colorful works waiting to be discovered throughout Deep Ellum.
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Loft hopping in Deep Ellum = a pretty fun way to catch the neighborhood from a whole new angle. 👀📸

These views from 3200 Main Street Lofts are giving us a different side of Deep Ellum — rooftops, skyline, history and all. 🏙️

📷 First photo by
📷 Deep Ellum

Want the real Deep Ellum experience? Become a resident. 😎

Already live here? Holler in the comments! 👇 Where are the best views in Deep Ellum hiding?

Weekly Wednesday 📅

Looking for something to do in Dallas? We picked 3 events happening in Deep Ellum this week — from country at The Bomb Factory, to rising artists at Club Dada, to a heavy night at Trees. 🎤🎸🤘

Event 1 - Jordan Davis

📍 The Bomb Factory
📅 Thursday, August 20
🕖 Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM

Event 2 - WILL SWINTON 🎸

📍 Club Dada
📅 Thursday, August 20
🕖 Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM

Event 3 - SEMPER ACERBUS + SPLATTAFISH 🤘

📍 Trees
📅 Friday, August 21
🕖 Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM

Save this post, tag your concert buddy, and let us know which one you’re checking out!

Business of the Week ✨

Spotlighting: Sneaker Politics

Why we love it: A staple for sneaker culture and streetwear in Deep Ellum 👟🔥
Sneaker Politics is a go-to destination for curated sneakers, apparel, and limited-edition drops from top brands. Known for blending everyday essentials with highly sought-after releases, it’s the kind of shop where style and culture meet.

Whether you’re hunting for your next pair or building a full fit, Sneaker Politics keeps the energy fresh and the shelves constantly updated. It’s more than a sneaker store it’s a key part of the streetwear scene in Deep Ellum.
📷 Sneaker Politics
📍2822 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75226

🎨⚽ From Jordan to Deep Ellum 🇯🇴

This mural by pays tribute to Jordanian football star and Jordan’s historic World Cup appearance.

The piece blends Jordan’s colors with detailed Arabic calligraphy, creating a bold tribute that brings the excitement of the tournament to Main Street.

📍 2626 Main St, Dallas, TX

Have you spotted this one yet? Snap a photo and tag us and !

Brunch plans? We’ve got you covered. 🥂✨ Come brunch with us at Vidorra Deep Ellum for delicious bites, refreshing cocktails, and all the good vibes. Gather your crew and make your Sunday a little more fun! 💃🏽🍾

📍 Vidorra Deep Ellum
📸 Vidorra
Tag your brunch crew below! 👇🏽

Daytime in Deep Ellum ☀️

Make Deep Ellum part of your August book adventure! 📚

The 2nd Annual North Texas Indie Bookstore Crawl is underway, with Deep Vellum Books and Poets Books both on the crawl!

Visit, collect your stamps, discover a new favorite, and earn raffle entries for a chance to win gift cards and prizes from participating bookstores.

The crawl ends August 31, so grab your passport and start exploring!