Loon

01/02/09

Strong Drinks Yes, But Too Shady

by amariedavis at Citysearch

A little too shady/dangerous for my tastes. Had my drink laced with something (unfortunately did not realize until the next day when i regained memory) and then my hat and phone were stolen from the counter.

I'll pass from now on.

• Pros: ummmm...hmmmmmmm
• Cons: seems to bring in the shady crowd

05/04/08

A Very Versatile Bar

by RustyPShackleford at Citysearch

The Loon is a fantastic bar that can be just about whatever you want it to be.

Need dinner at 7pm on sunday? They got it.

Looking for a hook up at midnight on Saturday? Check.

In town on business on a Monday and you need a place to have a few drinks and work on that proposal due in the morning? No prob.

The reason for its versatility is four-fold. 1. Great staff. These folks don't mess about while on duty. Even if you are the only guy in the bar...they won't be chatting with each other and ignoring you. Whoever trained them did a very good job. 2. Stiff drinks. Hell...stiff drinks are useful just about 24 hours a day. If I want a drink at midnight or noon...I want it to be a stiff one. 3. Good food. Food here is restaurant quality +...not crappy greasy bar food like some Bars and Grills in Uptown. 4. Last and perhaps most importantly....the crowd changes in both numbers and attitude right when you want it too. Like clockwork...this place has just the right crowd at just the right times. Doesn't happy in most bars. But you'll never see a saturday where it isn't packed with single women and you'll never come on a sunday when it isn't chilled out people talking and just hanging out.

I live in the Cedar Springs/Uptown Area and I generally have a drink at one of the many bars in uptown every night of the week. Of them all...the Loon definitely ranks as one of my all time favorites.

• Pros: Stiff Drinks, Good Service, Great Food, Excellent Ambience
• Cons: Sometimes a line during busy hours.

03/08/08

BEST BAR ANYWHERE

by noebel at Citysearch

I worked @ The Loon Bar of Dallas for 8 years. The owner is a kick in the pants, but sure as hell knows how to run a business!

Yeah, no doubt the drinks beat anyplace I've ever worked or drank, but kudos to the staff. These young good-lookers run

their asses off to provide fast and furious service to keep up with Gonzo's standards. As for the clientele, I'll always be fond

of the "old-timers" day crowd, be ready to hear some great "Loon Lore". I quit drinking some

time ago but if ever I find myself in Dallas again, The Loon is the first place you'll find me. Congrat's Gonzo!

• Pros: EVERYTHING
• Cons: NOTHING