Election Night Destinations

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From the archives: October 28, 2008

Where to watch the polls and celebrate (or drown your sorrows) come Nov. 4, no matter your political bent. And other things to do if you can't bear to watch.

On this page:Poll-Watching Parties, Things to Do If You Can't Bear to Watch, Spots to Celebrate or Drown Your Sorrows.

Poll-Watching Parties

  1. 1 3 Star Rating: Average Sneaky Pete's Rstrnt & Banquet
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    2 Eagle Pt Rd, Lewisville, TX 75077 (map)

    A Kerry-Edwards victory party is on tap, with three big-screen TVs and happy-hour prices all night long.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Granada Theater
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    3524 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 (map)

    Three giant-screen TVs will be tuned to Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," plus food and drink ($7 pitchers) specials.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Iron Cactus - Dallas
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    1520 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201 (map)

    Democrats will gather here to watch the returns. Admission is free.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Radisson Hotel Central Dallas
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    6060 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75206 (map)

    Join the Dallas County Republicans for an election-watch victory party starting at 7pm. Admission is free.

  5. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Rok Republic
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    2922 N Hall St, Dallas, TX 75204 (map)

    Show your voting stub, 6:30pm-11pm, for a free red (raspberry cosmopolitan) or blue (blueberry blast). Dress is "patriotic casual."

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Studio Movie Grill - Addison
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    5405 Belt Line Rd, Addison, TX 75248 (map)

    From 6pm until midnight, watch the returns on a big screen at this "Democrats only" function.

Things to Do If You Can't Bear to Watch

Spots to Celebrate or Drown Your Sorrows

  1. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Slip Inn
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    1806 McMillan Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 (map)

  2. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Obar
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    1602 Main St Ste B, Dallas, TX 75201 (map)

    Popular downtown post-war speakeasy with a contemporary twist.

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