If you like sports, then you’re going to like Texas—Dallas, in particular. DFW is home to the Cowboys (Football), Stars (Hockey), Mavericks (Basketball), Wings (Basketball), Rangers (Baseball), Jackals (Rugby), Legion (Ultimate Frisbee), and many more professional teams for every sport imaginable. But, let’s be honest, tickets to games can get expensive and not every team plays locally, which is why you can fulfill all your sports needs at your local Dallas sports bar.

Sports bars are popular for many reasons: there’s the camaraderie felt among fans of the same teams and the friendly sportsmanship felt between competitors. It’s food you don’t have to cook yourself and drinks you don’t have to mix yourself. And, you can often see games and sporting events that you might not have the right streaming service for. So, why not explore the best sports bars in Dallas for watching the big game?

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Top 6 Dallas Sports Bars

Frankie’s Downtown

Address: 1303 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202

Neighborhood: Downtown

If you’re Downtown and want to catch a game, there’s no better place than Frankie’s. What started as an unassuming bar on McKinney Avenue quickly grew into an empire. Owners Bill and Johnnie opened this bigger and better Frankie’s Downtown location in 2015. Since then, it has served as Dallas’ “Downtown Living Room” for sports watching.

The 40+ TVs show a wide variety of stations for games and commentary. Pool tables add hands-on interaction to the space. And, a full craft kitchen and bar for libations will keep you fed and satisfied. Frankie’s also hides a secret — The Underground. This basement speakeasy also features pool tables, dart boards, a large bar, food service, and plenty of TVs for sports watching, but in a slightly different atmosphere. Clearly, Frankie’s Downtown is the place to hang for sports fans.

What to Try: Try Frankie’s Pop Shot. It’s a vaporized shot you suck out of a balloon. Wild! Also, don’t miss the wings, which were voted Readers’ Choice: Best Wings by the Dallas Observer. 

The Nodding Donkey

Address: 2900 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204

Neighborhood: Uptown

If you want to escape the chaos of going to an actual game, come to the Nodding Donkey in Uptown. This classic sports bar offers indoor and patio seating from which you can watch one of their 20 TVs all playing a wide variety of sports. Sit at the brick-and-wood 360-degree bar and order a beer or drink in a handled mason jar mug.

Hungry? They partner with Social Pie to provide scratch-made pizzas to the bar, as well as serve their own Tex-Mex fare from the on-site kitchen. Executive Chefs Jonathan Calabrese and Rhett Dukes are passionate about providing an inviting atmosphere where you can enjoy fresh food, cold drinks, and lots and lots of sports.

What to Try: Order a pizza of your choice by Social Pie and finish that off with a s’mores pie slice for dessert.

The Pour House

Address: 1919 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75206

Neighborhood: Lower Greenville

This classic neighborhood sports bar and grill is a Greenville/Lakewood staple for locals. The Pour House is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, and although food service stops early (around 9pm) the bar stays open until 2am. They also partnered with My Family’s Pizza (next door) to add delicious pizza pies to their menu of apps, burgers, and salads.

The vibe here is all about sports. They turn up the volume so that you can hear the announcers, and the ample TVs allow you to watch the big game from any corner of their bar or patio. You’ll feel extra welcomed by the locals who frequent this place.

What to Try: Try the Lakewood Rita (tequila, agave, lime, oranges, and orange liqueur) alongside a Maximus burger (a beef burger with marinara, onions, cheese, sausage, Canadian bacon, pepperoni, black olives, green olives, and green peppers). Just make sure you arrive extra hungry.

Milo Butterfingers

Address: 5645 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75206

Neighborhood: Northeast Dallas

This awesome little college bar near SMU serves up some of the best drinks, food, and sports around. And, they’ve been doing it for almost 50 years. Milo Butterfingers features foosball, darts, pool, and video games in addition to the 15 TVs playing sports and commentary.

You might recognize the interior from Born on the Fourth of July (an Oliver Stone movie) or episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger, featuring Chuck Norris. Or, perhaps you went there as part of the last stop of the Dallas St. Patrick’s Day parade. Even if you’ve never heard of it, it’s still a place worth going to. 

Why is it named “Milo Butterfingers”? There are a lot of theories, and you should definitely ask the owner or staff because the story changes all the time.

What to Try: Take advantage of the drink specials here, and come on in for $2 off pitchers on Mondays, $3 wells on Tuesdays, and $3 pints on Wednesdays. In terms of food, don’t miss out on the burgers, which get rave online reviews.

Stan’s Blue Note

Address: 2908 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

Neighborhood: Lower Greenville

For seventy (yes, 70) years, Stan’s Blue Note has been serving up drinks and sports to the Dallas community. It was voted Best Place to Catch a Game by Advocate magazine and one of the Best 100 Bars in Dallas by the Observer.

New owners Mike and Gabe keep up the traditions of the original owner, blues player E.E. Stanley. Yet, they updated the bar nicely with a shady back patio and multiple TVs everywhere. Whether it’s just you and a friend, or a whole party of fans, Stan’s is your retreat for everything sports.

What to Try:  The Red Bull Watermelon Margarita is a smash, with tequila, sweet & sour, watermelon Red Bull, and a salt rim. If you like burgers, try for a Tuesday night visit when burgers are $3.99 with the purchase of a drink.

Hero

Address: 3090 Nowitzki Way, Dallas, TX 75219

Neighborhood: Victory Park

At Hero by HG, they always keep the game on display, and you’ll feel like you’re in the front row with their 24-foot TV screen. Grab your drinks and food at one of the six full-service bars before relaxing in one of the many posh seating areas. It exhibits a vintage look with all the modern amenities you’d want from an upscale sports bar. Have a big party? Rent out the fully private upstairs lounge and put on any game you want. 

What to Try: The Strawberry & Soda or Cucumber & Soda are both made with delicious house-infused vodkas. For food, get fancy with the smoked carrot hummus, or go primal on one of their Wagyu beef burgers.

Live Near the Best Sports Bars in Dallas

Whether it’s right Downtown or up in North Dallas, there is a sports bar to fulfill all your viewing, eating, and drinking desires. Do you want to live near your favorite sports bar? Contact AptAmigo today, and let’s get you into your dream luxury apartment near all your favorite spots.