7 Sports Bars in Dallas, TX Perfect for Game Day
Where’s the best place for dinner and drinks on a game night in Dallas? If you can’t be on a seat by the field, you better get yourself on a bar stool and by a screen! Dallas is home to a variety of sports bars that range from rugged to refined. Choosing wisely is important if you want to really soak in all the good vibes on game day! Check out this list for our highly rated, highly loved Dallas hot spots inspired this list of the eight best sports bars in Dallas, TX.
Stan’s Blue Note
2908 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX
(214) 827-1977
This sports dive bar always brings out the locals. In addition to serving up great food, Stan’s Blue Note also serves up visions of sports memorabilia, 20 big-screen televisions, two outdoor patios, a pool table, dartboards, and so much more! Guests can even branch out to one of two outdoor patios. Full of great options for sharing, the appetizer menu filled us up with Texas pretzels, nachos supreme, mini corn dogs, cheese fries, and other crowd-pleasing favorites. The menu is also full of juicy burgers and sandwiches served with hand-cut fries.
Texas Live!
1650 East Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX
https://texas-live.com/eat-and-drink/live-arena/live-arena-menu
(817) 852-6688
Think of Texas Live! as more of an experience than “just a sports bar.” Part of a large entertainment center, the Texas Live! bar environment is spread across Choctaw Lounge, Miller Tavern and Beer Garden, PBR Texas, Rangers Republic, Sports & Social Arlington, Troy’s, and Revolver Brew House. However, drinking and dining at the sports bar within the Live! Arena mezzanine is always fun! You will fall in love with crispy breaded wings served with blue cheese dressing and bee sting sauce. Or if you want to really take it up a notch, discover just how satisfying the jalapeno avocado chicken sandwich, smoked brisket tacos, and caramelized onion and bacon cheeseburger.
Over Under
5625 Village Glen Drive (Suite 170), Dallas, TX
(469) 659-6372
Taking our recommendation of trying the mac and cheese at Over Under will be a great recommendation! Offering a great selection of televisions, Over Under has an understated vibe paired with a level of deliciousness that cannot be overstated! The tuna nachos, fish and chips, and great selection of beers on tap all earned high praise from our table. For people who aren’t into sports, the chance to sip a strawberry mule on the deck is more than worth the visit!
Off the Cuff
2901 Elm Street, Dallas, TX
(469) 237-0918
Huge televisions, a comfortable atmosphere, and a cravings-inducing menu make Off the Cuff one of the brightest stars on the Dallas sports bar lineup. The menu is full of pleasant surprises because every dish manages to merge classic bar foods with artisan hot takes. If you’re visiting in a group, you will also appreciate the large-format cocktail pitchers! A cocktail list that includes the flower bomb, spiked chico, and outlaw smash definitely sets the tone for what to expect when dining here. The winners from the “shareable” menu were the chicken and sausage gumbo sliders.
Rodeo Goat
1926 Market Center Boulevard, Dallas, TX
(214) 741-4628
It’s widely believed that Rodeo Goat serves the best burgers in Dallas. The food here is undoubtedly very rich. That means you should definitely arrive hungry if you want to make the most of every bite into Rodeo Goat’s decadent burgers. Every bite of the White Animal burger with garlic-roasted cremini mushrooms, pickled onions, gruyere, and soy caramel is a treat. While the menu may look filling, the beer list is actually what gives Rodeo Goat its true weight as a Dallas sports bar worth visiting. Crafts, drafts, ciders, and more wait for thirsty visitors.
Backyard
505 North Good Latimer Expressway, Dallas, TX
(469) 250-0873
This place stays buzzing and is the perfect spot to hangout and watch a game. Packed with 45 large televisions, a state-of-the-art sound system, and enough seating to fit half of Dallas, Backyard is easily the most exciting place to tuck into some beer and food in the city. First-time visitors have every reason to start with the bone-in chicken wings featuring a choice of BBQ, chili maple, dry rub, or lemon pepper. If you’re in a group, you HAVE to try the cowboy caviar featuring corn, onion, peppers, olives, pineapple, cucumber, black beans, and feta with tortilla chips. Another great option here is the French dip with shaved prime rib, provolone, horseradish cream, and au jus.
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