Deep Ellum is famous for its live music, breweries, and eclectic personality. In the past, this neighborhood was known for its heavy metal crowds. While the concert scene is still prevalent, there has been a rise in building out fancy eateries, breweries, and a popular nightlife scene.

Standing out and breaking the mold is at the heart of all this business owners in the area. Melt in your mouth Texas BBQ and Aunt Polly’s banana pudding,  can be found at Pecan Lodge, where their pit burns 24 hours a day. If you’ve never had a slider as a garnish in your Bloody Mary, you need to check out Anvil pub. If you think you’re just getting a hair cut at High  and Tight, then you haven’t walked into the hidden door to the back speakeasy. If you like solving mysteries, A Room With A Clue gives you 1 hour to crack the code to get out of their escape room. The industrial warehouses that line the streets with painted murals from local artists, remind us of a mix of SoHo and New Orleans rolled into one.

We love Deep Ellum because of their locally owned restaurants, speakeasies, festivals, and local artisan markets. This neighborhood runs east of downtown, and got its name because in the days before maps people would tell travelers to “Go deep on Elm”…which later turned into “Deep Ellum.” This local ‘hood brought Dallas our first local craft brewery in 2011, Deep Ellum Brewing Company, which paved the way for the craft beer scene Dallas is known for today. From tattoo parlors, boutiques, rooftop bars and local fare, there is always something exciting to check in Deep Ellum.