Looking to catch a show at one of the finest music venues around, but don't want to spend a fortune?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the most excellent affordable music venues in Dallas, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture for entertainment on a budget.
1. Opening Bell Coffee
Topping the list is Opening Bell Coffee. Located at 1409 S. Lamar St., Basement Suite 012, in South Dallas, the coffee shop, which offers coffee, tea, sandwiches and live music, is the highest-rated low-cost music venue in Dallas, boasting 4.5 stars out of 224 reviews on Yelp.
According to its Yelp bio, Opening Bell Coffee features "a friendly, caring staff, free WiFi, a great place for meet-ups, networking or just chilling out with friends, neighbors or other professionals in a relaxed, friendly, comfortable environment," as stated in the section pertaining to specialties.
Additionally, there's "lots of live music at Opening Bell, and stand-up comedy."
2. Adair's Saloon
Deep Ellum's Adair's Saloon, located at 2624 Commerce St., is another outstanding choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive dive bar and music venue four stars out of 223 reviews.
Yelper Adam T., who reviewed Adair's Saloon on Sept. 16, wrote, "My favorite dive in Dallas. Cheap beer and solid food. You get to write on the walls, and sometimes there is live music."
Erik A. noted, "You can definitely tell this place is a Dallas staple. Really great live music. In fact, ended up coming in because we heard the music while walking by. ... Cold beer served up quick by friendly bartenders. No wait, no fuss. Reasonable prices."
3. Double Wide
Double Wide, a dive bar and music venue in Deep Ellum, is another economical go-to, with four stars out of 189 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3510 Commerce St. to experience it for yourself.
Double Wide provides a variety of different happy hour drink specials throughout the week, along with regular live music performances on Fridays and Saturdays.
4. Three Links
Last but not least, there's Three Links, a Deep Ellum favorite with four stars out of 66 reviews. Stop by 2704 Elm St. to hit up the bar and music venue next time you're in the mood for a reasonably priced outing.
Yelper Chris S., who reviewed Three Links on Sept. 4 wrote, "Great staff, great vibe and some of the best punk shows that in Dallas. You can order sliders. Very cool patio in back!"
And Kacey R. added, "Excellent music venue. One of my favorite places to see a show down in Deep Ellum. Mainly it's a punk venue, but I've seen rappers and alternative artists there ... The tickets are relatively cheap, as well."
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