Where to Find BYOB in Dallas For Your Dinner Or Event 

If you want to make a party, dinner, or social mixer a little more special, how about bringing your own bottle (BYOB)? A venue that’s BYOB in Dallas lets you mix things up by choosing your favorite alcohol rather than relying on what’s available. Many BYOB venues don’t even serve alcohol so having a bottle or three of your own ensures you won’t have to enjoy your pasta without wine or wings without beer.

Dallas has BYOB-friendly policies and we’d like to take a deep dive with you on what the city has to offer. From corkage fees to venue choices, Peerspace is here to help you find the right BYOB Dallas venue for your next event!

Is BYOB allowed in Dallas?

BYOB is indeed legal in Dallas! Not every venue lets you do this so inquire beforehand or browse their website to see if it is BYOB-friendly. Letting patrons bring their own bottle is a nice way for a restaurant or other venue to let people enjoy alcohol without taking on the costs of a liquor license. They may also be in the process of obtaining a liquor license but don’t wish to prohibit alcohol consumption.

Letting customers bring their own bottles has multiple advantages. For the customer, they can spend a little less, which makes going out more appealing. A bottle sold at a restaurant, bar, or other venue is going to be more expensive than what they would buy there.

Plus the customer can be sure they have exactly what they want to drink on hand! For the venue, there are none of the costs and few of the duties associated with a liquor license. They can also make a little money through corkage or glass fees. 

What are fun events to make BYOB?

When we think of bringing a bottle to a place restaurants and clubs are the most common venues we think of. And for good reason! Clubs and restaurants that have alcohol tend to charge significantly more than what you’d pay at a liquor store. Plus there’s no guarantee that what they have is what you want to drink. A fine dinner is so much better when you have the wine or beer of your choice!

That said, the possibilities for BYOB don’t end with restaurants and clubs. Special occasions like wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, girl’s nights out, and bachelor parties can all take place in a BYOB venue. 

Speaking of anniversaries, these fun anniversary ideas in Dallas help you celebrate in the Big D in total style. Check them out!

BYOB-friendly venues in Dallas

Now that you understand how BYOB works in Dallas, it is time to identify some spaces where you can enjoy your own bottle! A restaurant is going to be at the top of the list because bringing a bottle of your own is a widely established practice. If your party is more the stand-up kind rather than sitting around a table then look for a club, loft venue, lounge, or party hall.

What about more relaxed events like an art show, paint-and-sip party, or DIY craft-making course? You will find that many art studios in Dallas allow patrons to bring a bottle for an art class! Alternatively, you can host these kinds of events in the private party or dining rooms of a restaurant, bar, or other traditionally alcohol-friendly establishment.

Cooking classes can also be BYOB-friendly. Especially classes focused on pairings for wines or cuisines that go well with wine, like Mediterranean cooking. Look at hosting a BYOB cooking event either at a restaurant or in a venue with a kitchen, such as a home available for rent through Peerspace!

What should I expect at a BYOB Dallas venue?

One of the first things to look into is whether the venue has a corkage or glass fee. These fees generally run $5 to $25 per bottle and cover the costs the restaurant takes on when allowing BYOB. Staff still take time to remove corks from bottles, not to mention providing and cleaning glassware.

Corkage fees also discourage heavy drinking, ensuring the venue won’t have to deal with rowdy patrons. Higher-end establishments often have corkage fees, particularly if they have alcohol available for purchase. 

A BYOB venue may also require you to have an expert server of beverages like a bartender. A bartender will ensure everyone is of legal age to be drinking and not make a mess of the venue’s bar and other amenities. You may have to hire one of the venue’s bartenders or provide proof that the person in charge of drinks is a licensed bartender before you can get your event rolling.

What venues are BYOB-friendly in Dallas?

Have you been to Urbano Cafe yet? They originally opened in 2009 and were an instant hit with The Dallas Morning News as one of their “Best New Restaurants.” They started out as a BYOB establishment because there simply wasn’t enough room to store wine for patrons. Even though Urbano Cafe has since expanded into a larger space they still are a BYOB-friendly Italian restaurant! They do charge a corkage fee but it’s extremely reasonable! It is $5 per person and covers every bottle you enjoy that evening.

Ephesus Mediterranean Grill is a Dallas restaurant that explores the other side of the Mediterranean with Greek and Turkish cuisine! From the cold sampler platters to dishes you’d otherwise need a plane ticket to experience, Ephesus is a must-try for Dallas foodies. Plus they also have a BYOB policy, welcoming you to choose the bottle of your choice if their own selection of beer and wine isn’t to your taste.

How do you feel about an old-fashioned seafood boil? Tasty Tails in Plano, TX, has live crawfish and blue crabs for sale year-round, fresh from the Gulf! They are BYOB and don’t even charge a corkage fee, so bring some beer and enjoy messily picking apart some crabs. They don’t have glasses, though, only styrofoam cups, so you might want to bring your own! 

Who doesn’t love Thai classics like Pad Thai or crispy duck? Sakhuu Thai Cuisine offers dishes that you’re likely familiar with plus loads of Thai and Lao options you may have never heard of! The restaurant has a very reasonable $1 per person fee if you want to enjoy your own drinks.

For a more artistic kind of BYOB event, check out In Living Colour Studio! They offer public and private classes where you are welcome to bring a few alcoholic drinks to go along with your creative exploration!

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Book a private BYOB venue in Dallas with Peerspace

As diverse as BYOB Dallas venues for special events are, you can make the birthday, dance party, or other event even more memorable by booking a private space. Peerspace has the largest collection venues in the nation for special events for any occasion!

From paint-and-sip parties for wedding receptions to anniversary dinners where you want to bring a special bottle, our venues are perfectly designed to match your BYOB needs in Dallas! What are some of the advantages you gain by booking with Peerspace?

Everyone present is on the guest list

By booking a private venue through Peerspace you don’t have to share the party space with the general public. If your anniversary dinner is one table among many at a fancy restaurant, there is always the concern of disturbing other patrons with speeches or loud conversations.

That isn’t the case if you decide to book a private dining hall or rooftop lounge. For example, this open and elegant space in Plano, TX, hosts up to 100 guests in a dining room that’s entirely yours to enjoy!

There are no limitations on the kind of event you’re hosting

Some BYOB venues may insist that you only have certain kinds of events on their grounds. The dining hall of a restaurant might not be willing to move tables and chairs around for a paint-and-sip party, for example. Each of the venues on Peerspace makes it clear if a certain kind of event isn’t allowed. And for the majority of them, especially flexible venues like lofts, party halls, and banquet halls, you’ll be free to plan the party of your dreams!

Spaces like this coffee shop in Historic Downtown McKinney can be used for BYOB rehearsal dinners, birthdays, DIY events, and more besides!

Finding BYOB in Dallas: conclusion

From art studios to restaurants, Dallas has a wide selection of venues open to letting you bring your own bottle. Be sure to follow any rules set by the venue, including corkage fees or having an expert bartender on hand to serve drinks. We hope Peerspace has been of help in navigating the world of BYOB Dallas. And while you’re here, think about browsing some of our event spaces near you with BYOB-friendly policies!

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