The Standard Pour Reviews

The drinks here are good but the food here is fantastic! It really is a hidden food gem. On Friday they have a happy hour with a free drink. The vibe is fun and funky. I love the pork tostada and chicken dinner.

The standard pour on Mckinney is THE go to bourbon bar in Dallas. They have the antique collection from Buffalo Trace and make a delicious Old Fashioned. The bartenders are very personable and quick.

We were so pleasantly surprised with this place. The drinks were delicious (and a free little sangria upon entered, AND a free gin drink after we ate. Granted, it was a PR thing, but still yummy and unexpected) and the food was great. We had some appetizers (mac and cheese and cornbread fritters) and burgers and fries. The burgers were great, as were all three kinds of fries (regular, sweet potato, and parmesan-truffle). If you're looking for way better than average bar food and a HUGE bar with lots of fun drinks, highly recommended.

We went on Valentine's Day because our daycare had a parents' night out and we specifically chose it because we wanted to go to the least "overly romantic place". It was hip and fun and quite crowded. We sat on a tall table that was halfway between the interior and exterior spaces. Good spot for people-watching. This is a upscale bar; they will a nice cocktail menu and they don't stiff on the alcohol. It's a great place for adults looking for drinks and a good meal.

Impressive Bar with a great atmosphere and wonderful patio that overlooks McKinney Ave. Wonderful food but limited on the Gluten Free items. A bit loud on a Saturday night but I really loved this bar.

Expensive chicks. $12.59 fit red bull vodka. Bunch of 20 something's. One time visit for half hour and left

Awesome place with a rustic vibe and tons a great drink selections. What made this experience was the two bartenders that served me. They were both super knowledgeable about all drinks on the menu and one even made me a perfect cucumber martini from scratch with just a few ingredients I listed off. Would definitely recommend this place to any one! Will definitely be coming back when I'm in town

Convenient bar nearby on McKinney Avenue and the outside patio has heaters and panels if it is cold. We had the Margaritas Moscow Mules and beers on happy hour.

One of my favorite spots in Dallas… I have a wonderful bourbon selection, the food is delightful and they have a great late night menu for a very reasonable price. Highly recommend.

It could be a little less expensive, especially considering they have mandatory valet at this place, but the food and ambiance are terrific. I wasn't impressed with our waitress at all - she never smiled, and was very unmoved in general - but otherwise I really enjoyed our lunch here. Right in downtown, it's a very cool location, the outdoor seating is very enjoyable, and sort of has like a New Orleans vibe to it. One thing that really irritated me, was that since we were there on a Sunday afternoon they wouldn't allow us to order anything off the regular menu, but rather only off the brunch menu. My meal was delicious, but it's not what I would have normally ordered. It was such a big helping in fact, I had to take the rest home! I would definitely recommend this place though as it's good quality, a great spot a fun atmosphere.

We went to this bar on our last night as we were dining in uptown Dallas and decided to pop in for a few cocktails before our visit to Nick & Sams Steakhouse. It was supposed to be a decent cocktail bar. The decor was very nice but I found the cocktail menu poor and limited. Also the bar tender was terrible at making cocktails despite showing off his glass handling skills to the nearest waitress who wasn't impressed either. He also over charged us and we decided to leave early. Has the potential to be a good place if they expand the cocktail list and hire serious bar staff who know how to make cocktails properly!!! Instead head over to Christies Sports bar, service and drinks are much better.

Our first night in Dallas after a long flight from Australia we didn't book anywhere and didn't want to walk far. We stopped at the Standard Pour and were pleasantly surprised. A bit more than standard bar food with a good seared tuna salad and very nice short ribs with beans (sounded fancier). Wasn't as large as I thought and had to top up with some rather good fries. Good range of beers and a couple of IPA went down very well. Good quick service without going over the top.

Very nice atmosphere, meal and service. All food we as very good,and might have considered 5 stars, except two of the dishest that looked the best, they were out of, at 8pm on Friday! I can give them a little slack on this, as brand new. We look forward to going back.

This place was just fantastic, if I lived in Dallas this is where I would be doing my drinking and eating.I was in Dallas for a few days with my family for the UK and just happened to come across The Standard Pour purely by accident and how glad am I we did. The night we arrived unknown to us it was a discount night on food and cocktails and we had some great food and cocktails for a bargain price. We liked the place so much we went back the following night and our second experience was even better (though unfortunately the deal this time was for ladies only) . I tried the pork chop and I can honestly say its the best pork I have ever had, just devine in fact my family were bored after a while as I kept talking about it. Also if you visiting try their mojito's, they make them with cucumber juice and are so good. Anyway I cannot compliment this place enough and also the staff. The owner of this place also has a cocktail bar 3 min walk from The Standard Pour, which is also very good but doesn't do food.

What an awesome place. Didn’t try the food but as a bourbon drinker I was to mesmerized by all the bourbon! What a selection! A rare and unique find! Bartenders were awesome....some amazing cocktails. A must see.....and drink. The kinda place bourbon was meant to be sipped. Even collected another Blanton’s Horse Thanks guys!

Fabulous, made all the more special by Katie, the loveliest and most special waitress we had on our two week visit to the USA. A great night on stopover back to Australia with our special family including kids.

Unless you visit and order a cocktail you will never believe what I could write. Bar also has great food wine beer etc. but the men who make cocktails could have discovered penicillin or split the atom. Unreal!

Very quaint and eclectic bar in uptown Dallas. Neat little place in the upscale uptown neighborhood. An extensive collection of liquor! The bar is amazing! Great service, sipping gin cocktail compliments of the house while we pursued the menu. Delicious cheese board with nice addition of cashew butter and fig jam, house made and amazing! Would recommend :)

Delicious food. Nice options of very well made cocktails I could have done without the snippy, condescending servers.

I will be honest, I first visited this spot a few years ago and it was a bit pompous for my "casual" drinking likes, but the place has had a really nice turnaround. The food and drink were always top notch, but it is the attitude that has dramatically changed. Whereas the bar staff once came across as arrogant, they are now extremely friendly and informative. It is casual dining, but the waitstaff has been top-notch since I started coming back here. The menu is pretty simple, but has a lot of character and originality. The drinks are excellent and you absolutely cannot leave this spot without having a Moscow Mule. The patio area is perfect way to start your Sunday and do some people watching. It is a must stop for me now, even if only for one, whenever I am in town.

Great vibe! Great food! The bartender, Tab, took good care of us! Live music! What more would you want?!

We tried something different and went to this establishment . Definitely not our typical crowd because but nonetheless the Moscow mule. This is definitely a pub so don't expect much from the menu . The house salad was delicious! Please bottle the dressing !!! However , the corn chowder was waaaayyyyy too spicy for me and the husband. The texture was great and it seemed like if wouldn't be a problem but man o man was that heat intense .

We ate here for Sunday brunch. The cinnamon bun was very good and the rest of the food was good. But the service was less than friendly and the ambiance was just okay.

Three of us went for Sunday Brunch. Split the Scrambled Egg with Chorizo and Beans. Where to begin. The good news is the portion was very generous. The bad news is the dish had no flavor. How can you destroy eggs, beans, potatoes, chorizo and guacamole. First, don't cook the potatoes. Next, make the chorizo out of cardboard. Absolutely no flavor. Mush for the puppy. Amazing that anything could taste so bland. We left much of it on the plate. I will say the guacamole was tasty on the corn tortilla. Someone else tried the chicken waffle and gravy and had no complaints. So that was good. We did enjoy the outdoor patio. Comfortable considering the brutal Texas heat.

Went with a colleague who is a regular. Pleasantly surprised all around. Great atmosphere and the appetizers we're on point. Pretzel was especially good. Only thing that could be better would be more beers on tap.

After a few cocktails at Bowen House we were told to try here for dinner. Boy oh boy I have never been a fan of ordering chicken out, anyone (except me, and I am an okay cook) can cook chicken! But, after a few meals out consisting of red meat and both of us living on the coast, (Dallas not really known for seafood!) we opted for the cast iron chicken. We were both blown away. We like to sit at the bar and were charmed and entertained by Sean, he's a professional and informative. Thanks for looking after us!!

I went here with my wife on a Friday night and left thinking of all the better places there are in Dallas that would have been a better use of my time and money. This place is much more expensive than what it delivers to the customer. I did enjoy the baby back ribs (if that is possible when bbq sauce is not used). However, I have no idea what the masterchef wannabe was trying to accomplish with his medley of pickled(really?) vegetables. Totally disgusting! This restaurant has such a great outdoor dining location and then it gets wasted. I'm crossing this place off my list of places to take my business. To my waitress, Amy, it was not your fault.

Refreshing upscale, a welcome change away from beer drinking commoners. Standard Pour has mastery of unique and traditional cocktails with flair. This is magnificent place to unwind with friends and business associates. I love their variety of fine aged single malt scotch's ready for your glass. Their clientele is ideal cool/hottie crowd.

Went to visit our son in Dallas for the weekend. He recommended McKinney street for a stroll. Walked by and decided to go in. What an amazing place. Service excellent. The wine was perfect but for a bar with food, you would never know unless you dine here how amazing the food was. My wife devoured the fried chicken. My son had the cast-iron chicken and my brother and I dined on the fettuccine. Everything was excellent. The service was right on. Atmosphere was loud and fun, and we joined right in talking with other customers dining in the restaurant. Everyone having a great time on Saturday night. When on McKinney, dine here. You will not regret it.

Very expansive drink menu. Food is kind of basic bar food. But the drinks were very good. And the atmosphere is great. Worth a try for a late night.

So I'm from PA and I thought this place was awesome. Great menu, lots of selection for drinks (get the Standard Pour). Get there if you can.

The food here was so good. A definite castro pub. The bar had a wonderful selection. The atmosphere is great and eclectic. The patio is awesome and it is heated with a large fireplace in the winter.

After an early morning flight this was exactly the place I needed to enjoy the sunny day under the shade of the patio and have a great breakfast. I ordered the scramble. It was yummy breakfast, comfort food. It's a generous portion though. I was out of soft tacos well before I was out of cheese, eggs, chicken and beans. I highly recommend it. A lot of their menu items are southern inspired. I wasn't brave enough to go for the biscuit but the scramble was great and another table's flautas also looked very good! Server was also friendly and helpful. Good, casual atmosphere.

The Standard Pour is a gem in uptown Dallas. I'm happy i stumbled upon it and would definitely go back when in Dallas. Staff were great and VERY Knowledgeable. Served the best Moscow Mule I've EVER had

Had the standard pour. These people know their liquor and drinks. Bar girl suggested the tostadas and she was right.

This is an awesome bar, with great service. Looks pretty basic from the outside, but once inside----amazing! They make great drinks and if you are a scotch or whiskey lover---you are in for a treat. We did not eat, but they food coming out looked pretty good as well. We will definitely go back.

Good grilled cheese...nice tomato soup, Texas style chicken tenders are over cooked and dry. But all is forgiven because the skinny margarita is ooober delicious! Oh, don't forget to try the deviled eggs...very nice.

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This place has great food. Everything tasted wonderful. Great place to start a Saturday night. Also all kinds of cocktails.

This place seems like more of a bar than a restaurant. Arriving for brunch was less than pleasant -- parking is non-existent and the joint seems dirty from a Saturday night of partying. Our food was fine -- though drip coffee was meh.

Heard that the bartender worked magic here and was incredibly impressed with the creativity and originality of the cocktails. I am usually not a big fan of mixed drinks, but the bartender really knows his stuff. He asked me in detail about flavors I liked and mixed up a divine gin-lime-ginger-mint-angostura bitters concoction that was amazing. My husband had a sazerac, which had just the right amount of bitters. The vintage bar is lined with interesting essences and bitters and potions, most of which look hand-crafted. I have been back twice since then and the drinks were just as good. I can't say anything about the food, though, as I only had cocktails.

Great mix of people.Great band.Drinks were relatively priced.It's in a 'groovy' area of town.Great atmosphere.Would definitey return.

What a great restaurant. We came in with no expectations having just found this place. The food was very good, extensive drink selection. I strongly recommend trying the Tuna Tostadas!

The Standard Pour is a great place to get brunch! I went with a friend and we had a great time. There was live music on Sunday morning which only helped to add to the amazing atmosphere. The food was also delicious! On top of great service, food, and ambiance they have great drinks. This isn't a bottomless brunch but their prices for carafes are great! I would recommend this place to anyone who loves food and appreciates a good crowd that isn't too active but refreshingly lively.

One great place with nice ppl around. Ambiance is really nice and good different nothing bad about this place tho' ☺ Nice seating area, bar, and live music

Best Sunday Brunch - Wonderful atmosphere great food. Very reasonably priced, amazing one man band live entertainment. I Strongly recommend.

We stopped in for dinner one evening while visiting family in the area. The first night, a Wednesday, they were packed and we were told without a reservation, we couldn't be accommodated. They told us to use Open Table and make a reservation which we did for the next evening. Don't know why--the next night the place was empty! Go figure. Fast friendly service for both food and drink. Apparently this place has a rep for cocktails, not beers, so they only had one beer on tap (Stella) and a limited selection of bottles and cans...but a great big list of whiskeys, etc--which worked out okay for us. We opted for burgers and they came quickly. They were tasty and fresh and actually cooked as ordered. Enjoyed our visit. Indoor and outdoor seating; high tops tables and standard..seems like a fun place. Would visit again.

How had I not been here before? From the moment we entered through the big wooden doors it was a magical afternoon! Goga is playing the guitar and keyboard singing every kind of upbeat and happy song you can imagine. The most diverse crowd is friendly and fun singing and dancing along to each song. Delicious brunch items, cold drinks and friendly servers make it the best place for a Sunday afternoon meal. We loved the Chilaquiles. Oh and the origami butterflies hanging over the bar... lovely.

We came here on Friday evening for drinks and some food. The food was good, but the steak I had was not living up to its price. They have a large cocktail list to pick from with very creative mixes. We were sitting inside and the decor is beautiful, warm dark wood. The leather sofa we were sitting on reminded me of the TV show Bonanza. They do not have a blender, so they can only do crushed ice cocktails. I had to send my strawberry daiquiri back as it tasted only like alcohol and did not have enough strawberry puree in it. The waitress was relaxed and changed my drink without blinking an eye. The place gets very crowded around 10pm and people are standing around chatting. There is a resident DJ playing great music. Unfortunately it is so loud that it was difficult to continue a conversation at the table. It seems that the later the evening, the more the crowd changes into seeing and been seen. Overall a cool place to visit if you are into this.

Liked the ambiance, nice space. The drink menu is extensive, the food was not the best I have had though. Ordered the Lemongrass Mahi and it was way too salty. Service was good though!

Poor beer selection unless you like IPA's. Tends to be full of too many fake people. If that is your scene, you will enjoy it. I did not eat, so I can not rank the food.

Went for Sunday brunch and I was greatly disappointed; I guess that what I describe below is the reason that the place had plenty of available tables on a beautiful Sunday. The service: slow, slow, sloooow. The prices: higher than other better places in town: $9 for Bloody Mary, $6 for a michelada (that was OK). $14 for Benedict. The food: very small portions. The crab Benedict was half the size I would expect, and so was the tacos. Not a place to go if hungry. But I must say that the taste and presentation was excellent. Positive aspect to be considered: good centric location, nice outdoor terrace to see the people go by.

Staying in the area and was looking for a place to watch a football game. Hotel recommended Standard Pour. Walked to location and seemed too be a really cool spot with a nice, if small, outdoor porch on front that included a cool fire feature. Upon entering, found only a few TV's, but it's not a sports bar, so that makes some sense. Unfortunately, the TV that had space around it to watch the game most have come from my parents house! Terrible picture and color. Took too long to get service, but when server came she was really friendly. Ordered a beer and then some dinner. Food was good, not great, and served in reasonable time. Little to no follow-up once served. Overall experience was ok, not great, but not bad. Maybe just an off night based on other reviews high quality statements, but unfortunately, nothing special here for me on this night.

I really liked the day dinner menu, a strong variety of options which is nice. Our server was really sweet and the food was plentiful but high quality and my Manhattan was spot on.

Decided to meet family for an evening of happy hour foods and cocktails. We chose a new spot, the Standard Pour...Wrong choice this time. Beautiful patio seatung to enjoy the rays of the sun and a nice breeze. Service was lacking, which is how our evening began but okay, let's enjoy in spite of that. Cocktail menu sounds rather tasty with some good choices but the actual products were the lacking in taste. How does a simple Margarita not taste like a Margarita? Cocktail by the name of Standard Pour was somewhat good but the flavors were off. Our waitress discussed some options with us and the Margarita drinks were sent back to give it another try. She said the bartender on duty was new and asked us to let her have him try again. Finally we gave up on enjoying some good cocktails. Let's dine.....The tacos were flavorful but dry...the salad was pretty in colors but lacked sufficient dressing and the sampler was indeed delicious with many choices of pickles, salty ham, cheese choices and some other items I don't recall. Finally the best dish of all....Pomme Fries with jalapeño ketchup!! That's right, the best item of the evening was french fries... Unfortunately, the Standard Pour will not be a repeat performance....

When we walked in the door the decor was really inviting and we were looking forward to having a cocktail. Looking over the extensive drink menu our excitement began to build as we placed craft cocktail order, thats when it all went wrong. Our cocktails arrived but tasted mediocre and when you're paying $15 a drink you expect more than just middle of the road. The food we tried wasn't anything special and couple that with the fact the place is located in hipster douche hell. Uptown attitudes and bad drinks will keep us from returning.

They have ho clue in how to handle a big party. Food mediocre at best , drinks ok but really slow Service . It Really looks the server was not doing any effort Since being more Than 8 The tip was gonna be charged automatically

I ate here on 1/12/19 for breakfast/brunch. I ordered the chicken and waffle. The waffle was comparable to a waffle you get at a free continental breakfast at an extended stay hotel. The chicken was fried hard and greasy and had no seasoning. None!! I ate a couple of pieces before getting really sick. It was so greasy. Because I was with a large party, I didn’t request another meal from my server. Our server was great though. You have to pay for parking. It’s $5.00 for 2hrs. This was my first and last time eating here. The name says it all. The food is standard and poor!! Blah!!!

This is a nice bar with a great address. I did not eat so I cannot vouch for the kitchen. You can sit or stand at the outside area, watch the street car go by and have a very nice drink. I had a couple of well prepared Gin Fizz, and watched dozens of Moscow Mules (?) be served in beautiful chilled copper cups. Service was fast and the bar staff was knowledgeable. Best of all they have and enforce a dress code...

My wife and I dropped by the Standard Pour for drinks and an app after a Sunday matinee performance at the Dallas Symphony. I had picked this bar after reading TA reviews. We sat at the bar and shared a grilled avocado, which was different and excellent. Our drinks, mine a Sazerac, hers a spicy Margarita, were also excellent. It is a little loud as you would expect, but we really enjoyed the music they were playing. The bartenders were great - obviously experienced, friendly and helpful. The only name I remember is Austin - we really liked him and everything about the Standard Pour. This was the first of what will be many trips there!

This place has a fun atmosphere no matter the time of day, the staff is friendly. Great place to grab a drink.

Got a group from work to go out here. Reservations on website was confusing as I had a large group, I thought they could not accommodate that night a table of eight. When we got there, the place was empty. It worked out for us though, so couldn't complain. Natalie was our waitress, very nice and allowed us to get a drink order before Happy Hour ended. I like the small drink offered to get us started. We all tried a few drinks from the menu...everyone enjoyed their drinks and we each tried each others. The food was okay, it was good enough, one meal was sent back but Natalie immediately offered another item without question. It is valet parking, the restaurant is a nice laid back pub feel, with outdoor seating. I would recommend for trying something new and for just catching up with friends.

We were in Dallas for a weekend get away and read reviews on The Standard Pour so decided to give it a try. It did not disappoint, the bar staff was friendly and the drinks were great. The whiskey and bourbon selection was superb. The appetizers are good as well. Definitely will stop by again when in Dallas.

I went here with some girl friends and made a reservation for 7 pm. I am glad I did, because there were not many tables and they were all reserved when I arrived! They have an INSANE drink menu, and I would come here just for that if I was not interested in eating. As for food, the menu was simple, priced well, and everything I ate was delicious. I started off with the corn appetizer and then went on to have the chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. I loved the fries and the two signature sauces they put on the chicken sandwich. My friends ordered salads and enjoyed them as well. The okra apparently tasted like olive juice, not vinegar. I would rate it a 5 but parking was a beast and the lot directly behind them is for other restaurants. I didn't want to risk getting towed so I had to valet.

Waitstaff is lovely…food is definitely good to fantastic depending on what you order (my kiddo loved their salmon; my salad was average). My biggest issue with this restaurant is their lack of A/C and they have plastic windows that face the evening setting sun. Because of this, we were sweaty and hot the whole time which made our meal less than pleasant. Would return if the weather was below 60.

Order an old fashion. You have to get the chicken strips. Green beans are awesome. Great atmosphere!

Great bar!! They have a “HUGE” Moscow mule that holds a whole bottle of vodka. Definitely would go back to this bar again.

This was such a great bar when I visited, a touch of the moulin rouge with the feel of the French Absinyth scene. The Moscow mules were positively addictive, I drank far too many but who cares? As a Brit, I was slightly confused why water was offered with every drink.....I wasn't trying to get sober at the same time!

Nice staff and great menu. We also had the Homous which was good. Recommended for a drink or bite to eat. The menu of bourbon and cocktails is very impressive

Went for a friend's birthday. Not my scene but here are my thoughts on the good, bad and ugly: - Absolutely street parking. Must Uber/taxi or valet. I live far so drove and didn't realize no options except valet. $10-15 to park + tip. - Restaurant is right in the middle of the street w/ all the bars/restaurants for the 20-30 something hook up crowd. This bar is like that also. Seems the perfect pick up joint. - Big outside patio- covered for winter - great to have for nice weather. - Music is good - no dancing- just listening - but SUPER loud about 10ish pm where you really have a hard time hearing your friends speaking. - Seem to have a good offering of bourbon and various drinks. Our food we had was ok - not great so would say just go for the drinks and not for dinner. - They have a fun 10 drink copper glass for a drink for people to share- Moscow Mule. Does look like a fun add to the table. Think it was $100. - The waittresses and bartenders were very friendly/attentive service.

Fun evening with friends. Service was good. Waitress forgot one item. Drinks were very good and cheesecake was tasty. We went late after dinner for drinks and desert and to do some people watching. A hit on all accounts. The patio is really a nice place.

Our group loved this bar. Half enjoyed cocktails, the other half had bourbon. There was a large bourbon selection but we all drank Bulleit. Great music playing and the server was very attentive.