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 six of Dallas’s best.
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 ($12), and a double-decker Cowboy Club on Texas toast ($15). 1303 Main St., Dallas, frankiesbar.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
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, while a large screen and even more TVs on the rooftop serve as an extra viewing area. The menu offers pub grub, and it’s pub grub done well. Among the most popular picks are the mozzarella bricks with basil marinara ($10), Texas wagyu steak frites ($27), wings available in one ($15) and two-pound ($28) quantities, and crispy fried pickle chips ($9). 2817 Greenville Ave., Dallas, christiessportsbar.com/
Cosm
Some refer to Cosm as a miniature version of the Sphere in Vegas. Offering an immersive game day watching experience, it’s second only to actually going to a game. General Admission tickets give guests access to first-level seating, but for the best viewing, book the Dome, which is just what it sounds like — a dome-shaped area where the screens wrap all the way around you. Cosm also has a nice rooftop with fire pits to linger around afterward. 5776 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony, cosm.com/dallas
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 ($2), chicken breasts ($3), and a burger patty ($5). 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/
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 ($13), a Cajun chicken burger ($17), a Thai chicken chili bowl ($19), and homemade apple pie with ice cream ($10).Naturally, the crowds pack in to Shark Club on game days, so reserving a table would be wise. 8451 Parkwood Blvd., Plano, sharkclub.com
