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Midnight Rambler, Dallas, TX

Midnight Rambler

4.6
4.6
45 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
1530 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Get down, downtown. Midnight Rambler is a subterranean cocktail lounge inside The Joule hotel. An elevated and inventive cocktail menu by award-winning bartender Gabe Sanchez is complimented by the bar’s warm, gilded glow. Try the pineapple drink. Catch a live DJ. Order a beer and a shot. Be transported to another place and time.

Available for private events, full and partial buyouts. For parties of 8 or more, a customary 20% service charge will automatically included. Email events@thejouledallas.com to inquire.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next shindig at Midnight Rambler. From parties of 12 to full buyouts, we've got the drinks, bites, and good vibes. Hey, we'll even help you book the DJ. Email events@thejouledallas.com to inquire.
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Parking details
    Entrance through The Joule Complimentary valet up to 90 minutes
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 45 people are saying

Midnight Rambler reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

45 Reviews
  1. soph

    Milan1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible customer service by the light skinned black chubby woman host on 4/5 @ 10:30pm. Missed Grace period by 2 minutes , instead of the female host going down to check if the table was still available, she shut us down and was absolutely rude about it . Someone in my party went down to check , and tables were still available. No one had taken it, it was free. After calling her out on it , she gave us the table . Her manager , Caucasian chubby guy with the hat wasn’t as accommodating as well. We left and went to Bowen House where we had no reservation, the customer service was night and Day! My group and i received the most excellent customer service at Bowen House. Skip Midnight Rambler and go somewhere where you’ll be treated with respect .

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  2. Cathy

    Central Coast15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Was looking forward to checking this place out. It’s not a speakeasy. It’s a bar in the Jule hotel. It’s small. Limited bar. I don’t get the hype. Won’t be back. Had one drink and went elsewhere.

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  3. Christopher VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Midnight Rambler was a lot of fun. We made a reservation well in advance -- probably unnecessary, since there were only a few other parties while we were there -- but being greeted by name upon arrival added a nice touch that made us feel like VIPs. I was particularly excited to try their "10th Anniversary - Greatest Hits" menu, which I'd seen online and loved the concept of -- a vintage vinyl slip cover showcasing a decade's worth of their best cocktails. Instead, we were given the "Drinkin' Through Texas" menu, highlighting local spirits from various regions of the state. It was fine, but definitely not as exciting as a curated 'best-of' experience from the past ten years. The biggest issue? Their website still advertises the anniversary menu, which led to some misplaced expectations. Then there was the smell. A friend explained that it's the unavoidable aroma of old hotels, but in this case, the basement-level bar had a thick, heavy scent that leaned toward sewage. While I appreciate history and vintage charm, it was tough to fully enjoy my drinks while steeped in that atmosphere. That said, the cocktails were excellent. Four of us ordered the "South By Something" -- partly for the clever nod to the iconic SXSW festival, but mostly for its intriguing mix of fresh watermelon, chili-infused vodka, and smoky mezcal. We all loved it and agreed we'd come back just for that drink. I also tried the "Filthy 2.0," their twist on a dirty martini, which was solid. Service was on the slower side, but the moody ambiance worked well for catching up with out-of-town friends before our show at Echo Lounge. Overall, Midnight Rambler has potential -- great cocktails, an interesting concept, and a cool underground setting. But if they updated their website, refreshed the air, and tightened up service a bit, it could be a truly outstanding spot.

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  4. Matthew VIP

    Tampa13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING PLACE!!! The atmosphere was super cool, the food was delicious and the cocktails were out of this world! But I have to say the DJ, Sterling, made the evening unforgettable!!!

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  5. Barron

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve long said this is the best bar in the metroplex and every time I go back it’s proven to me again. The setting, the service, the drinks - everything is excellent.

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  6. Daniel VIP

    Phoenix9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Midnight Rambler is a great place for inventive cocktails in a classy throwback ambiance. I wasn't overwhelmingly pleased with the food, especially for the price, but if you're in downtown Dallas, this is the place to stop for upscale drinks.

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  7. Levi

    Dallas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great but at the end of the night I was overcharged. I recommend paying for your drinks immediately instead of keeping a tab open. There was def an odd smell as well to the hotel and bar but the ambience and awesome DJ’s made up for that.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go-to spot when in Dallas. Great service and drinks. DJs have different styles but always good. There's no dancefloor but we make room and get down a little :)

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Calgary16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t say enough about the excellent service! Great drinks! Very fun date night

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  10. ArthurL VIP

    Dallas26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The bar was empty for a Friday late afternoon. Thought it would be more lively… pizza was good, wine selection was poor. But they do offer lots of cocktails.

    1 person found this helpful

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Midnight Rambler is rated 4.6 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Midnight Rambler

1530 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Entrance through The Joule Complimentary valet up to 90 minutes
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next shindig at Midnight Rambler. From parties of 12 to full buyouts, we've got the drinks, bites, and good vibes. Hey, we'll even help you book the DJ. Email events@thejouledallas.com to inquire.
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