Get in on the action this season at the best sports bars in Dallas. While watching the games at homes has its perks, you can join in on the excitement of the wins, commiserate during losses, and go into panic-overdrive in nail-biting overtimes with fellow fans. When it comes to sports bars Dallas has the best!
1. Bryan Street Tavern
The scratch-made pizza parlor, sports bar, and dog-friendly patio is a choice location for a family outing, karaoke night, and/or watching event. The venue is equipped with a plethora of TVs, 22 beers on tap, as well as a sand volleyball court and assortment of billiards ranging from darts, shuffleboard, and pool tables.
Furthermore, the venue regularly features live music in addition to other events including Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments, Geeks Who Drink, and kickball tournaments.
4315 Bryan St
2. Stan’s Blue Note
Among the best sports bars in Dallas, this Lower Greenville dive continues to rack up awards as #1. Outfitted with numerous TVs, a stage, as well as foosball, darts, pool, and shuffleboard tables, the indoor/outdoor venue has all the makings for a good time. Plus, their menu has all the game-day grub you could possibly hope for.
2908 Greenville Ave
3. Milo’s Butterfingers
The no-frills sports tavern has been a neighborhood institution since 1971. Presently, Milo’s Butterfingers is a go-to for SMU students. With great bar food, cold drinks, foosball, pool, darts, and 15 large HD TVs, Milo’s Butterfingers is an essential sports bar in Dallas.
5645 SMU Blvd.
4. Goodbye Horses
Nothing is high-brow at Goodbye Horses. The sports dive and patio adjacent to SMU, features scratch-made bites – including smashburgers, Chicago-style hotdogs, and more – cold drinks, and an ample number of TVs to watch the game and get rowdy.
5629 SMU Boulevard
5. Happiest Hour
Located in Victory Park, just a short distance from the American Airlines Center, Happiest Hour is a chic indoor and outdoor bar featuring a massive beer garden and an expansive rooftop bar. Although the rooftop offers plenty of space, it tends to get crowded on weekends, so you might enjoy it more by taking the elevator up after a weeknight game.
2616 Olive St.
6. Hero by HG
Hero is the real MVP. The expansive 24,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor venue across from the American Airlines Center is renowned for its farm-fresh food, drinks, and vintage vibes. Equipped with six bars, arcade games, and a massive 24-ft HD TV, the bar is ideal for Dallas sports fans.
3090 Nowitzki Way
7. Green Door Public House
Housed in a historic 1800s-era brick building, the Green Door Public House is an intimate, 1,200-square-foot bar space at the Farmer’s Market.
The former speakeasy now features a curated menu of hand-crafted cocktails, as well as craft beer, and spirits – without the nuisance of periodic police raids. Its kitchen menu is also extensive, including American fare like buffalo wings, cheddar fries, and their signature portobello sandwich.
600 S Harwood
8. Angry Dog
Self described as “just a good bar with good food”, Angry Dog is an unpretentious watering hole in Deep Ellum. Here, you won’t find any live music, valet parking, or coveted wines. But you will be able to enjoy plenty of TVs, reasonably-priced food – included their highly-awarded hotdogs and hamburgers – and plenty of great beer.
2726 Commerce Street
9. Backyard
Located deep in the heart of Deep Ellum, Backyard is a massive, 12,500-square-foot bar and entertainment venue. Ideal for larger parties, Backyard is outfitted with 45 TVs – so matter where you look you’ll be in eye-line of the game. Plus, it’s dog-friendly!
505 N Good Latimer Expy
10. Christie’s Sports Bar
The three-story, 69-TV-having, rooftop bar in Upper Greenville Avenue was rated one of the Top 10 Sports Bars by USA Today. From DJs, to karaoke, pristine pool tables, and twin 120″ projector screens: you can see why.
2817 Greenville Ave.
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