Boxcar

Boxcar is a bold, concept cocktail lounge tucked into a narrow strip on Greenville Avenue, Dallas, that whisks you away into a moving train car fantasy. Converted from a former laundromat (“washateria”), the 996 sq ft space (under 1,000 sq ft) has been painstakingly transformed with curved ceilings, rich red banquettes, chandeliers, curtained “windows,” and embedded TV screens that display scrolling landscapes to simulate motion. The illusion is immersive: as you sit, the “windows” stream scenes (e.g. Swiss Alps or countryside) to mimic travel. These visuals are framed by curtains, and the walls, lighting, and ambiance lean heavily on the “luxury train” motif. The bathrooms are part of the spectacle too — gold toilets, dramatic wallpaper, and quirky design touches. The bar offers a relatively compact drink menu: classics (French 75, Bees Knees, Old Fashioned) and specialty cocktails with themed names like Lovers Station, Light at the End of the Tunnel, and Off the Rails. The ingredient play is bold: oolong-infused tequila, cardamom pineapple syrup, seasonal elements, barrel-aged whiskey, clarified punches, etc. Food is snack / small-plate style and engineered to deliver within the tight space. Offerings include truffle parmesan tater tots, wagyu pastrami French dip (on butter croissant), jalapeño cheddar corn dog with aioli, meat & cheese boards, olives & nuts, whipped cream cheese with seasonal garnish, and dessert beignets. The kitchen is tiny (described as “smaller than most closets”) and the logistics are tight. Because of its immersive design and limited size, the bar is more about quality, atmosphere, and novelty than scale. From reviews, the staff is caring, the cocktails well balanced, and the environment evocative — though some note the “moving window” effect is occasionally gimmicky. In short: Boxcar is a curated illusion — a cocktail bar that trades traditional bar cues for sensory storytelling. It’s ideal for design lovers, cocktail explorers, and anyone curious to step off the familiar path and into a rolling fantasy.