URBAN UNION + DOWNTOWN

Urban Union + Downtown ARLINGTON

In the heart of Downtown Arlington, Urban Union is great for food, drinks, and fun—all with a distinct artisanal flare.

BOARD AND BRUSH

Is there a DIY craft more Southern than handmade wooden signs? Makers learn to sand and stain their own projects at Board and Brush workshops, conceived first as a “Girls Night Out” and now full of budding woodworkers.

CATALYST CREATIVE ARTS

Get crafty at this Arlington art studio, where you can create your own masterpiece in a number of mediums, from paint and clay to glass and string. Classes are led by staff artists and fun for all ages. You can also book a private party or event here at Catalyst Creative for a more custom DIY project.

LONE STAR AXE THROWING

Outside of axe throwing, they also provide classic arcade games, shuffleboard, table games and a Texas themed lounge. The whole building is home to fun! Lone Star Axe throwing is the brainchild of two Texas entrepreneurs who wanted a place for family and friends to gather.

SALTER BROS. COFFEE ROASTERS

Get your coffee in Urban Union at Salter Bros. Coffee Roasters, where the beans are roasted on-site just for you.

GOOD EATS

INSPIRATIONS CATERING & EVENTS

Inspirations Catering & Events is known for wondrous cheese and meat boards that serve many, but they also carry personal charcuterie meals for snackers who want to camp out at Legal Draft with a beer. Or, learn how to make your own beautiful charcuterie boards in one of the classes available at Inspirations.

HURTADO BBQ & HAYTERS BAR AND LOUNGE

Hurtado BBQ brings Austinstyle barbecue to Arlington. Open until they sell out, Hurtado helps you get your ‘cue fix with classics like brisket, ribs, and sausage with a side of hatch chile mac ‘n cheese. Or be a little adventurous with a less traditional dish like their smoked Texas quail. Make sure you grab a specialty cocktail from Hayters Bar and Lounge, right next door and connected to Hurtado.

4 KAHUNAS TIKI LOUNGE

Fashioned as a remote island complete with origin story, 4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge is where adventurous drinkers find combos like absinthe and Lemon Hart rum in cheeky craft cocktails. 4 Kahunas is also a prime spot for mocktails and was named one of the top tiki bars in the country by Food Network.

CANE ROSSO

Have a slice (or two, or three) of Neapolitan style, knifeand-fork pizza at Cane Rosso, made fresh in-house each day using all natural, high-quality ingredients. Enjoy the highest rated pizzeria in Texas with a Margherita, Jabroni, or a classic Cane Rosso pizza.

CARTEL TACO BAR

Cartel Taco Bar’s dogfriendly patio and unique appetizers like fried green beans make for the perfect long afternoon. Live music on weekends starts around dinnertime. Tequila is the focus in bright craft cocktails.

SUGAR BEES SWEETS BAKERY & THE HIVE

The Hive is a cafe expansion of Sugar Bee Sweets Bakery that offers tasty lunch options in a colorful, casual atmosphere. Try their hatch pimento sandwich on sourdough or The Boot, The Hive’s take on a traditional Italian sub. You can't pass up a Sugar Bees cupcake or cake ball on your way out!

TIPSY OAK ICEHOUSE

Tipsy Oak Icehouse offers chef-spruced bar fare like lobster mac and cheese and poutine. Weekend brunch gets quirky—think jumbo pretzel with eggs made to order, a gouda-based sauce on top. The majority-outdoor seating on the patio makes for the perfect space to kick back and relax, especially for families and dog owners.