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Dallas' Deep Ellum now has 2 clubs with new mechanical bulls

Yee-haw the mechanical bull has landed at Punch Bowl Social.

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The Dallas neighborhood of Deep Ellum continues its slippery slide into Extremely Buzzy Entertainment Zone with a new amenity: A mechanical bull is about to make its debut at Punch Bowl Social, the high-volume bar, gastro-diner, entertainment, and private party venue featuring bowling lanes, ping pong, and other games.

The mechanical bull is a brand-new addition for the club, and is already installed in a space that was once home to a ping pong table. The club used to have two ping pong tables, but now there is only one. RIP backup ping pong table.

According to a spokesperson, this represents the first mechanical bull for any of the 15 locations of the Denver-based Punch Bowl Social chain, which one supposes makes us special.

This newcomer is not only a new feature for Punch Bowl, but it also makes Deep Ellum officially home to not one but two mechanical bulls: As previously reported, a new bar called Rodeo Dallas, a spinoff of a concept founded in Arizona, just opened rather quietly at 2724 Elm St. (in the former Wits End, an old-school hangout that closed in 2022) and it, too, has a mechanical bull.

They join the mechanical bull at Gilley's, a mere 1.5 miles away, and the mechanical bull at Cowboys Red River in northwest Dallas, and that's not even getting into Fort Worth.

Punch Bowl Social Dallas will debut its bull with considerably more fanfare: two grand opening parties in July. Reservations are recommended for the following dates with links to the Event site:

July 8, 7 pm-12 am
July 15, 7 pm-12 am

Each ride will be $10, and they suggest you "get ready for a rip-roaring good time that will have cowboys and cowgirls hootin’ and hollerin’ all night long." That's straight from their press release.

Tito's Vodka will be onsite with drinks and prizes for riders that can hang on for 10 seconds or more.

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Henderson Avenue News

Dallas bar High Fives will close on Henderson Avenue after 10 years

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A bar staple on Dallas' Henderson Avenue is closing: High Fives, the bar located at 1804 McMillan Ave., will close in early January, after more than 10 years.

According to a release, the actual closing date will be tied to the Texas Tech Red Raiders' game schedule in January.

"To all our neighbors, the Red Raider faithful, and everyone who has made High Fives their home—we are saying goodbye by raising our hands high for one last High Five," says owner Phil Schanbaum. "This establishment was built on community, spirited rivalry, and countless memories. We are deeply thankful to every single patron and, especially, to all of our incredible staff who were the heart and soul of this place."

The Final Schedule: Playing to Win
High Fives will maintain the following operating hours for December
· Thursdays & Fridays: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
· Saturdays: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM

The final chapter for High Fives will be written alongside the almighty Texas Tech Red Raiders. The bar's ultimate closure is tied directly to the team's success:
· Next Game Day Begins: 11:00 AM on January 1. Doors Open at 10am.
· The Contingency: If the Red Raiders advance past the game on January 1, High Fives will only remain open for subsequent Texas Tech game days until the team's run ends.
· Goal: The hope is to see the Red Raiders through to the national championship.

Looking Forward on Henderson
High Fives’ closure paves the way for the ongoing evolution of Henderson Avenue. The management is supportive of the future for the district.

"To Henderson Avenue, we look forward to further expansion and to making this street even better. We are excited for the neighborhood's renaissance, which will bring new experiences, retail, and dining concepts to the area."

The closure is part of a larger plan to transform the quarter-mile stretch into a vibrant, walkable destination featuring chef-driven restaurants, retail, and office space.