STIRR, the modern restaurant and rooftop bar that helped bring a bit of Deep Ellum energy to the suburbs, quietly shut down its Addison outpost this past Sunday after a six-year run. In an Instagram post, the company said it chose not to renew the lease, and the location wrapped up service at the end of the day. The closure follows the brand’s Deep Ellum location, which shut its doors last August.
Owners say 'this isn't a goodbye'
According to The Dallas Morning News, STIRR’s Instagram post thanked staff and guests and told followers, "this isn't a goodbye to what STIRR stood for." The Dallas Morning News notes the Addison spot opened in 2020 and was owned by Imran Sheikh, Amin Sheikh and James Faller. The paper also reported that it attempted to reach owner Imran Sheikh for additional comment.
Deep Ellum exit and sales dip
STIRR's Deep Ellum flagship closed in August 2025, and industry data suggests business at the Addison restaurant and bar had cooled before the plug was pulled. As reported by the Dallas Observer, TABS mixed-beverage figures show liquor sales at the Addison location dropped to $65,997 in February 2026, down from $80,539 in 2025 and $162,789 in 2024. The Dallas Observer framed the Addison shutdown as part of a broader wave of restaurant and nightlife shakeups around the area.
Brand background and next steps
STIRR was one of the concepts created by Dallas hospitality group Milkshake Concepts, which lists STIRR alongside Vidorra, The Finch and Serious Pizza on its website. Milkshake Concepts promotes STIRR as an experiential rooftop-and-dining concept and highlights the company’s wider North Texas footprint. The owners have not shared any specific plans for bringing the STIRR brand back to D-FW or for what might replace it in Addison.
What’s next for Village on the Parkway
STIRR Addison operated at 5100 Belt Line Road, Ste. 540 in Village on the Parkway, with its final day of service on Sunday. According to The Dallas Morning News, the Instagram message called the move a chance to reflect on how impactful the brand has been for our team and our company and did not give a specific reason for the lease decision. For now, landlords and local restaurateurs are left watching to see which concept will move into the now-vacant rooftop-and-lounge space.
