Sports bars in Dallas
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Dallas has 40 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar, Hero, Jack Daniel's Lounge, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Dallas
We indexed 40 sports bars in Dallas. The scene leans American Restaurant, Restaurant and Arcade. You'll find them in Arlington, Plano, Hurst. Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar (Pizzeria, Sports Bar) on 1100 Market Pl (MacArthur Blvd & 635). Hero (Sports Bar) on 3090 Olive St #B110 (Houston St.. Jack Daniel's Lounge (Sports Bar) on 2500 Victory Avenue.
Sports bars in Dallas
Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar
A pizzeria and gluten-free restaurant spot 22.0 km from central Dallas.
Hero
A sports bar 1.8 km from central Dallas.
Jack Daniel's Lounge
A sports bar 1.9 km from central Dallas.
Dave & Buster's
A arcade and restaurant spot 11.3 km from central Dallas.
Stan's Blue Note
A restaurant spot 5.6 km from central Dallas.
The Nodding Donkey
A sports bar 2.1 km from central Dallas.
PhD
A restaurant spot 5.5 km from central Dallas.
The Hideaway
A sports bar 19.4 km from central Dallas.
Scout
A sports bar 0.3 km from central Dallas.
Bar & Book at Lone Star Park
A sports bar 18.2 km from central Dallas.
Bryan Street Tavern
A pizzeria spot 2.8 km from central Dallas.
BoomerJack's Grill and Bar - Arlington
A american restaurant spot 28.4 km from central Dallas.
Bobby V's Sports Gallery Cafe
A sports bar 35.0 km from central Dallas.
Live! Arena at Texas Live
A sports bar 27.3 km from central Dallas.
BottleCap Alley Icehouse Grill
A american restaurant spot 32.4 km from central Dallas.
How to pick a sports bar in Dallas
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in Dallas?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in Dallas show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in Dallas family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
Photos: DeeAshley from DFW, TX, USA, Robert Hensley from US, Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
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