"Billing itself as an “Austin-style beer garden,” Katy Trail Ice House has a 50-foot-long bar with 50 beers on tap, natch. It draws crowds thanks to the spacious, tree-shaded backyard, which is voted one of the best patios in the city year after year. The bar is situated on the 3.5-mile Katy Trail, which connects downtown Dallas to Southern Methodist University and University Park, making it a great pop-in during a walk along the trail." - Laura Ratliff