In the late 1800s, Mayer’s Garden on Elm Street was a self-described ”early pleasure resort of Dallas” that offered live animals, live music and beer that flowed seven days a week. We’re not sure about all that, but today, a new Mayer’s Garden lives on Henderson Avenue, and while it may not have in live animals, it makes up with impressive cocktails and tasty food bites, wrapped in an indoor-outdoor space that’s lively and inviting. A solid list of Texas-centric beers is on tap so you can catch a game on TV or kick back for some hangs with your friends. Service at the bar is always excellent — we're partial to places that get that first drink with a smidge of haste.