It’s no secret that Dallasites love their sports teams. According to a New York Times survey, 78.5% of Dallasites identify as Cowboys fans, but the real fanatics break out their jerseys year-round. Whether rooting for the Cowboys, the Mavericks, the Rangers, or the Stars, Dallasites flock to sports bars—with their walls of endless screens, comfort eats, and the most extensive craft beer selections in the city.
Sports bars are everywhere. Below are 15 of Dallas’ best.
Pour House
This Oak Cliff neighborhood spot flies under-the-radar, but keeps a loyal stable of regulars. With 26 TVs and a relaxed ambiance, Pour House is a favorite, especially on nice weather days while the game is playing on the dog-friendly patio. There’s even a dog menu with scrambled eggs, chicken breasts, and a burger patty. When there’s not a big game on, it’s the place to go for Tuesday Night trivia. 1300 W. Davis St., Dallas, phdallas.com/
Happiest Hour
Forty-plus TVs provide ample options at this Harwood District bar, but it’s the beer list that truly sets it apart. Beer lists throughout Dallas tend to showcase the usual suspects—Deep Ellum Dallas Blonde, Peticolas Velvet Hammer, Shiner Bock—but Happiest Hour goes above and beyond with its 50 craft labels. In addition to 50 taps, the bar’s daily happy hour is a major selling point, during which a long list of apps and cocktails are half off. 2616 Olive St., Dallas, happiesthourdallas.com
Buffalo Bros
GOATs Arena Sports Bar & Grill
Thanks to screens on every wall and a jumbotron behind the bar, the whole crowd can enjoy a game, or multiple games, while sipping house cocktails and taking advantage of a menu that offers something for everyone. Those who want typical game-day fare can indulge in onion rings, nachos, and a long list of burgers, but the kitchen also whips up dishes like lamb lollipops, seafood cakes, and seared salmon. Multiple locations, goatsarena.us/
With two Fort Worth locations, this lively spot is the best place in Cowtown to gather on game day. There are screens lining the walls, and the menu offers salads, pizzas, wings, and subs, as well as plenty of appetizers that pair well with football, including mozzarella sticks, loaded potato skins, and fried pickles. Multiple locations, buffalobrostexas.com/
Frankie’s Downtown
Frankie’s manages to feel like a dive and a high-end bar all at once, which is probably why it rakes in plenty of awards, including Dallas Observer’s Readers’ Choice for Best Sports Bar two years in a row. The service is attentive, the screens are aplenty, and the atmosphere is festive. Grab a beer from one of 20 taps, or opt for a flight of four, and a double-decker Cowboy Club on Texas toast. 1303 Main St., Dallas, frankiesbar.com
Christie’s
This Lower Greenville venue is one of the city’s most popular sports bars for two reasons: the sheer number of game-watching options and the food. There are 70 screens inside, plus extra screens on the rooftop. The menu offers pub grub, and it’s pub grub done well. Mozzarella bricks with basil marinara, Texas wagyu steak fingers, wings, and crispy fried pickle chips constitute some of the most popular selections. 2817 Greenville Ave., Dallas, christiessportsbar.com/
Cosm
A miniature version of the Sphere in Vegas, Cosm offers an immersive game-day experience. General Admission tickets give guests access to first-level seating, but for the best view, book the Dome, where the screens wrap all the way around the audience. Cosm also has a nice rooftop with fire pits for a post-game hangout. 5776 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony, cosm.com/dallas
Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill
A little fancier than your average sports bar, Shark Club in Plano caters to a clientele that wants more out of game day than a bucket of beers. The seating is plush, the screens are bountiful, the exposed-brick walls add style, and the large menu far exceeds expectation of typical game day grub. Expect fried cheese curds, a Cajun chicken burger, a Thai chicken chili bowl, and homemade apple pie with ice cream. Pro tip: If you want to go on game day, reserve a table in advance. 8451 Parkwood Blvd., Plano, sharkclub.com
Dudley’s Sports Grill
Hearty dishes at this spacious sports bar with large-screen TVs include a 14-ounce dry-aged pork chop, chicken-fried steak with garlic whipped potatoes, and a juicy Texas beef smash burger. Grab a beer on draft or a margarita with a cowboy-hat garnish to take the edge of the stress of a close game. Multiple locations, dudleys-sports.com/
The Nodding Donkey
With 20 big screens and a sprawling patio, this sports bar in Uptown has been a neighborhood favorite since it opened in 2010. Try your hand at Sports Trivia every Wednesday night at 7 p.m., or have half-off appetizers at happy hour every weekday from 4 to 7 p.m. The everything-from-scratch menu includes brisket tacos, fresh pizzas, and a not-to-be-missed s’mores pie. 2900 Thomas Ave., Dallas, thenoddingdonkey.com/
Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill
With more than 20 large screens, pool tables, live music, beer-bucket light fixtures, and daily specials, this sports bar makes for an entertaining hangout on game days and in the off-season. Specials include draft beers for $3.50 on football Sundays and $6 signature cocktails on football Thursdays. Multiple locations, tailgaterstx.com/
At Fault
Out in Farmer’s Branch, At Fault draws those who want to do more than just watch others play. That’s because it’s not just a sports bar; it’s also a pickleball venue. Customers can book a court, or a game of high-tech darts, and get their energy out before settling in to watch the game with a hot honey crispy chicken sandwich or some Baja fish tacos. 2330 Jett St., Farmers Branch, at-fault.com/
Hero by HG
A 24,000 square-foot venue with six bars and plenty of screens, Hero draws huge game-day crowds. Known for its healthy fare, the kitchen offers dishes one might not associate with a sports bar, from carrot hummus to tuna poke to grilled chicken. Those who aren’t in the mood for health-consciousness can still get their fill of nachos and cheeseburgers. 3090 Nowitzki Way, Dallas, herobyhg.com/
MVP’s Bar & Grill
This sports bar in Frisco has a relaxing patio, plenty of screens, and 17 flavors of wings arranged on the menu from mildest to spiciest. For those who like the maximum kick with their cold beers, the Smokin’ Saddle wings combine habanero, cayenne, and ghost pepper. 12255 University Dr. Ste. 300, Frisco, mvpbarandgrill.com/food-menu/
Crossbar Soccer + Beer
Crossbar is a bar for soccer lovers, where customers can watch and play. From five-on-five pickup soccer games to various indoor leagues and tournaments, Crossbar offers plenty of opportunities to kick the ball around and meet new people. Those who don’t feel like playing can hang out at the bar and watch the pros do the kicking on the jumbo screen. 1000 Hampshire Ln., Richardson, crossbardallas.com/
