The Meridian Room

This stalwart of Exposition Park has been a popular hangout for discerning bar goers in Dallas for well over a decade. There isn't a specific draw. Rather, discovering the bar's subtleties will make you a regular, just like the Expo Park dwellers and music fans who hang out in the nearby Deep Ellum neighborhood. The way the sun creates long shadows that fill the narrow space in the late afternoon is sublime, especially with a two- or three-beer buzz. A rotation of local artwork covers one wall, while a tall wooden case holds hundreds of bottles behind the bar on the other side. And the food, a selection of high-brow pub grub, is great for dinner or a late-night snack.

• Cuisine(s): American, Brewery

  Hours: Sun 12pm-2am, Mon-Sat 4pm-2am

  Price: $

• Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, cash

  Attire: Casual

  Features: Smoking, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Order Online, Vegetarian Friendly

• Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Late Night

  Reservations: Not Accepted

  Parking: Lot Available