Deep Ellum is about to lose another familiar watering hole. Dot’s Hop House, the 10-year-old brewpub and courtyard bar, has announced it will wrap things up with a final run this week. The spot built its name on a sprawling outdoor patio, a 99-tap beer lineup and crowd favorites like duck-fat cheese fries and burgers. The owners have not given a reason for the closure.
According to the Dallas Observer, Dot’s plans to open Wednesday through Sunday for its last week of service. The outlet reports that the bar is shutting down after roughly a decade in Deep Ellum and that ownership did not share additional details when contacted. The Observer also pointed to a recent run of local bar and restaurant closures and noted it had reached out to Dot’s for further comment.
On its own site, the bar highlights its expansive courtyard and deep beer selection, with the restaurant promoting “99 taps” alongside dishes such as duck-fat cheese fries and burgers. The Dot’s Hop House website still touts the beer program and weekend brunch as signature draws.
Why Deep Ellum Has Been Under Strain
Local coverage has linked a recent dip in foot traffic to major street reconstruction and recurring safety concerns, which have made getting into the neighborhood and managing late-night crowds more complicated. The Dallas Morning News has detailed how ongoing roadwork and high-profile incidents have put pressure on long-running bars in the district. Owners and city officials are still trying to thread the needle between public safety and keeping Deep Ellum’s nightlife scene accessible.
Another Turnover In The Neighborhood
The Dallas Observer notes that Dot’s closure lands in the middle of a wave of recent shutdowns and a surge of new concepts, many from outside operators, opening around the city. The paper also raised practical questions about whether the Dot’s team might reappear elsewhere and what becomes of the courtyard’s fixtures and kitchen equipment, questions that are still unanswered…