The bar's only problem was that, at 1,200 feet, it was often not big enough to accommodate the diverse crowd it drew. 'He was trying to lease it out, there was a hot chicken place that tried to come in, and finally said, 'I want you to have this space,'' Daugherty says.ĭaugherty opened Alexandre's in 2004, and has created an intimate and well-liked neighborhood bar with live music and a welcoming staff. Owner Lee Daugherty says this fulfills a longtime goal of expanding, and the property owner recently gave his thumbs up. Alexandre's, which has been a staple of the Oak Lawn community for 17 years, has scooped up the space next-door at 4024 Cedar Springs Rd., a move that will expand its footprint and create an opportunity to serve food. A cozy Dallas bar known for good cocktails and live music is about to double its size.