Windy City Tavern Pies Invade West Village As DL Mack's Hits Uptown

DL Mack's opens March 4 in West Village with tavern‑style cracker crust pizza, cocktails and a daily 4–6 p.m. happy hour.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

DL Mack's, the Chicago-inspired tavern concept from Vandelay Hospitality, is opening its third Dallas location in West Village this week. The new spot will focus on casual starters, sandwiches, and cocktails, with a menu built around tavern-style pizza.

Why it matters

The arrival of DL Mack's adds another option for post-work pizza, cocktails, and a roomy bar in the West Village complex, which has been steadily adding new dining concepts this year.

The details

DL Mack's is set to open on Wednesday, March 4, in the former Midici space in West Village. The menu features tavern-style pizza, including the Chicago Special, Spicy Vodka, and Return of the Mack, as well as classic tavern picks like starters, chopped salads, sandwiches, and returning fan favorites like deviled eggs and spick rigatoni. The new location will have hours from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a daily 4-6 p.m. bar happy hour.

  • DL Mack's West Village location is set to open on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
  • The new spot will have hours from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a daily 4-6 p.m. bar happy hour.

The players

DL Mack's

A Chicago-inspired tavern concept from Vandelay Hospitality, opening its third Dallas location in West Village.

Vandelay Hospitality Group

The Dallas-based company behind DL Mack's, Hudson House, and several other neighborhood-focused concepts.

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The takeaway

The arrival of DL Mack's in West Village continues the trend of new dining options coming to the complex, providing Uptown residents and workers with another casual spot for pizza, cocktails, and a lively bar scene.