Bar Hopping on Henderson - Capital Pub, Louie's, Barcadia

MT had to work late in the Dallas office this past Friday, so I decided to meet him and some friends down there for drinks and good food. I wanted to avoid the rush hour traffic down there, so I hopped on the DART rail and MT picked me up at Mockingbird Station. Our first stop was to meet some friends at Capital Pub on Henderson for some cold refreshing beer on their laid back patio. Next, we walked just a few streets over to Louie’s for some of my favorite pizza in the metroplex. After a very loud and boisterous, but delicious meal there we went next door to the always crowded Barcadia, which is a great spot to become a kid again with Giant Jenga, Skee Ball, and PacMan, among a few other older games that you can find there. What a great bar hopping night!

Capital Pub

http://www.capitalpub.com/
Rating: A
Location: 2401 North Henderson Avenue, Dallas

Category: Bar

Pricing: $$
Favorites: Draft Beer Selection

Comments:

When in dire need of some great varietal beer in a very casual and easy going environment, well Capital Pub is one of a few places around Dallas that will not disappoint. Even better is their picnic-table patio outside that’s quite nonchalant, but especially enjoyable on a hot day. I’ve never eaten here, but their menu looks like any other beer pouring place with burgers, fries, onion rings and sandwiches, but then they offer items with a little more pizzazz like trios of dipping sauces, cheese platters, grilled sea bass and chocolate truffles. Another plus is the fact that it’s walking distance to a few other restaurants and bars, which we definitely took advantage of.

Louie’s

Rating: A+
Location: 1839 North Henderson Avenue, Dallas

Category: Pizza, Dive Bar

Pricing: $$
Favorites: Pizza….any pizza!

Comments:

It doesn't look like much on the outside, but once you walk in it's a great experience from beginning to end for any person who enjoys the unfussy and relaxed places in Dallas. The tables are small, but cozy in any spot, and the bar brings you back in time. First, don't snub the fact that they serve beer in a can because they give you a nicely chilled glass to go with it, and who cares about the can anyway? We ordered 2 small pizzas and a large Ceasar salad for 4 people and it was the perfect amount. I have to say the Ceasar salad is one of the best in Dallas with it's robust and extremely fresh flavor. The pizza has some of the best crispy rustic thin crust I've ever had, and the slices are perfect because they are small. For someone who loves to try a little bit of everthing, it's perfect! All in all, don't be fooled by the outer shell. Just walk inside, sit down, enjoy an unpretentious beer, and a delicious, hassle-free meal!

Barcadia

http://www.barcadiadallas.com/

Rating: A
Location: 1917 North Henderson Avenue, Dallas

Category: Bar

Pricing: $$
Favorites: Giant Jenga and Skee Ball

Comments:

This is a place that’s incredibly fun with a group of friends because of all the games it has to offer you pure entertainment while sipping on a few beverages. The patio is quite large and faces the street, just like most along Henderson, so people watching is great, but on both sides of the railing. Anyone who passes by can watch you become a Giant Jenga champion or knock over the tower with a big bang! Either way…..it’s a great time!