Pastime Tavern

The Pastime, established in 1937 across from Old City Park, is cozy and simple: one line of booths, a long bar. And some really old beer signs. "My great-grandfather used to drink here," a young guy told us on a recent visit. Ignore the dangling white lights in the front window and enter through the back.

Music: Internet jukebox.

Bid for authenticity: A Budweiser Clydesdales sign, cold Schlitz in the can.
– LESLEY TÉLLEZ / Quick

Published in The Dallas Morning News: 12.21.07