Ready to catch America’s Team in true Dallas style? While I’ve only been to a few sports bars in Dallas personally, Cowboys fans are super loyal worldwide. I’ve curated an initial list of great spots where you can cheer on the Cowboys with fellow fans who bleed silver and blue. We’re always looking for feedback to continue to build this into a site to find a reliable venue to watch the Cowboys and other teams/sports around the world.
From the electric energy of Deep Ellum to the waterfront elegance of the Trinity River, these venues deliver the perfect combination of premium viewing experience, quality food and drinks, and that authentic Dallas Cowboys atmosphere you’re craving. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly vibes or upscale game day entertainment, I’ve curated 19 top venues (initially) with detailed analysis and insider tips from my personal visits.
Sports Setup: Those 70+ HD screens aren't just for show—they're positioned perfectly so you never miss a play, whether you're at the bar, in a plush seating area, or grabbing food. The sound system is crystal clear, and during big games, they'll put the Cowboys on every screen.
Food & Drink: Their game day specials are solid, and the full bar service is good for a hotel sports bar. Premium cocktails and extensive beer selection.
Atmosphere: The upscale hotel setting adds a unique Dallas flair without being pretentious. Gets packed during prime time, but they manage crowds well with professional service. Only downside? Parking can be expensive downtown on game days.
Special Features: 70+ high-definition TVs, plush seating areas, private game-watching booths, located in the Omni Hotel, and valet parking available.
What Makes It Special: Historic Wilson Building location with 24 Texas beers on tap—yes, you read that right. Chef-driven menu with authentic Texas atmosphere, perfect for impressing clients or dates during game day.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens with excellent positioning throughout the historic venue. Audio is clean, and the downtown crowd actually knows football. The atmosphere is more refined than your typical sports bar, but the energy is there when it matters.
Food & Drink: This is where Press Box shines. The expansive menu, including burgers, wings and fries, is worth the slightly higher prices, and those 24 Texas beers on tap are a game-changer. Service is professional and efficient—I never missed a play waiting for drinks.
Atmosphere: Perfect for client entertainment or when you want to impress. The downtown location means easy access and good parking options. Game day atmosphere in a beautiful historic setting.
Special Features: 24 Texas beers on tap, historic Wilson Building location, expansive menu, popular with locals and visitors
What Makes It Special: Underground bar resembling prohibition-era speakeasies that somehow works perfectly for Cowboys games. The masculine atmosphere and downtown location create a unique viewing experience.
Sports Setup: Multiple TVs throughout the underground venue with a traditional sports bar atmosphere. Never a bad sight line, which I appreciated during a crowded playoff watch party. They show all the games on NFL Sundays.
Food & Drink: Classic fried food and sports bar favorites. Daily specials help with downtown pricing, and the beer selection covers all the basics.
Atmosphere: Prohibition-era energy with Cowboys fans creating the authentic team atmosphere. Great for groups wanting a more traditional sports bar experience in a downtown setting.
Special Features: Underground bar resembling prohibition-era speakeasies, fried food specialties, downtown location, traditional sports bar atmosphere.
What Makes It Special: Prime downtown location with 34 local and regional craft beers that put most beer halls to shame, perfect for impressing out-of-town Cowboys fans with authentic Dallas flavor.
Sports Setup: Large patio and indoor viewing areas with multiple screens positioned throughout. Audio is excellent, and the downtown crowd brings good energy during Cowboys games.
Food & Drink: Those 34 local and regional craft beers aren't just for show. The Southern-inspired menu disappeared fast during games, and the craft beer selection is legitimately impressive for downtown.
Atmosphere: Perfect for groups wanting a craft beer focus with game viewing. The downtown location means easy access from hotels and offices. Modern amenities with Texas charm.
Special Features: 34 local and regional craft beers, Southern-inspired menu, large patio and indoor viewing areas, downtown location.
What Makes It Special: Casual outdoor viewing featuring a massive 104-foot Media Wall that creates theater-like atmosphere. I discovered this during a Monday Night Football game, and it was like watching in the world's coolest outdoor living room.
Sports Setup: That 104-foot outdoor Media Wall for major games creates an immersive experience you won't find anywhere else. Lawn seating handles large Cowboys fan gatherings perfectly.
Food & Drink: Multiple dining options nearby with various food vendors. Nothing fancy, but it works perfectly for focused game watching in an outdoor festival atmosphere.
Atmosphere: Downtown community gathering with Cowboys fans creating festival-like energy during game days. The outdoor setting and massive screen are perfect for Dallas weather.
Special Features: 104-foot outdoor Media Wall for game viewing, lawn seating area, multiple dining options nearby, downtown community atmosphere.
What Makes It Special: Trendy spot with huge TVs scattered throughout multiple spaces, perfect place to go before any game at the American Airlines Center. The rooftop terrace creates an upscale viewing experience.
Sports Setup: 60+ TVs throughout multiple spaces with a large rooftop terrace providing optimal viewing. During Cowboys games, the energy spreads across all levels of this venue.
Food & Drink: Beverage menu with signature cocktails and 50+ beers is legitimately impressive. The Nacho Tower menu item is a local legend, and game day drink specials keep the crowd energized
Atmosphere: Uptown energy with Cowboys fans creating a vibrant atmosphere before heading to nearby sporting events. Gets loud during big games, but that's part of the charm in this trendy location.
Special Features: 60+ TVs throughout multiple spaces, large rooftop terrace, signature cocktails, Nacho Tower specialty, beverage menu with 50+ beers.
What Makes It Special: State Thomas neighborhood gem with outdoor patio featuring games and TVs, creating the perfect Dallas weather viewing experience. The interactive games add a unique element to halftime.
Sports Setup: Outdoor patio with cornhole, jenga, and TVs creates an interactive Cowboys viewing experience. Great for good weather games, which Dallas provides most of the season.
Food & Drink: Full sports bar menu with outdoor patio perfect for Dallas weather during football season. Game day specials and cold beer selection complement the outdoor setting.
Atmosphere: State Thomas neighborhood energy with Cowboys fans enjoying outdoor games and team viewing. Close to State & Allen, making it convenient for multiple entertainment options
Special Features: Outdoor patio with cornhole, jenga, and TVs, great for good weather, close to State & Allen, interactive game options.
What Makes It Special: Full-service restaurant combining coordinated Cowboys sport-viewing events with live music seven nights a week. This isn't your typical sports bar—it's an entertainment destination that happens to show great football.
Sports Setup: Multiple viewing areas with regular coordinated Cowboys sport-viewing events. The sound system balances game audio with their live music program perfectly.
Food & Drink: Local ingredients and beverages focus sets them apart. Wide variety of local brews, award-winning outdoor patio dining, and quality food that goes beyond typical bar fare.
Atmosphere: Uptown Dallas energy, combining live music with Cowboys viewing, creates a unique entertainment experience. The award-winning outdoor patio is perfect for Dallas football weather.
Special Features: Regular coordinated sport-viewing events, wide variety of local brews, live music seven nights a week, award-winning outdoor patio.
What Makes It Special: Dallas institution with a massive beer garden that's a classic go-to for any occasion. My dad brought me here for my first Cowboys watch party in college, and that expansive patio still hits different.
Sports Setup: Expansive beer garden and patio with numerous TVs positioned for optimal Cowboys viewing. The outdoor setting is perfect for those beautiful Dallas football Sundays.
Food & Drink: Cold beer selection and dog-friendly environment create the perfect pre-game venue. Popular spot for Cowboys watch parties with extensive outdoor seating.
Atmosphere: Classic Dallas institution atmosphere with Cowboys fans gathering in that expansive outdoor setting. Multi-generational families create authentic neighborhood energy that makes every game feel special.
Special Features: Expansive beer garden and patio, numerous TVs for game viewing, dog-friendly environment, popular pre-game venue, Dallas institution for decades.
What Makes It Special: Perhaps the most essential sports bar in Dallas, with over 60 TVs, recently relocated to Lower Greenville with three full bars and an Instagrammable rooftop. This is Dallas sports bar royalty.
Sports Setup: Those 60+ TVs throughout three floors aren't just for show—they're positioned perfectly so you never miss a play from any level. The rooftop provides unique viewing angles during perfect weather.
Food & Drink: Extensive food menu including nachos and wings that disappeared faster than a Dak Prescott touchdown pass. Game day drink specials across three full bars mean you never wait long for service.
Atmosphere: Essential Dallas sports bar energy with passionate Cowboys fans creating an authentic team atmosphere across three floors. Not fancy, but genuine Dallas football culture at its finest.
Special Features: Three floors with 60 TVs, rooftop patio, game day drink specials, extensive food menu including nachos and wings.
What Makes It Special: Neighborhood haunt with cheap drafts and wall-to-wall TVs that's been a Dallas institution for decades. I've been coming here since I moved to Dallas, and those famous burgers never disappoint.
Sports Setup: Wall-to-wall TVs throughout the venue provide comprehensive Cowboys coverage from every angle. The intimate setting means you're always close to the action.
Food & Drink: Cheap beer and famous burgers create an authentic Dallas sports bar experience. Those wings with vintage Cowboys memorabilia on the walls make this feel like football history.
Atmosphere: Historic Dallas institution atmosphere where three generations of Cowboys fans cheer together. This is what authentic Dallas sports bar culture looks like—not fancy, but genuine.
Special Features: Cheap beer, wall-to-wall TVs, a historic Dallas institution with vintage Cowboys memorabilia, and famous burgers and wings.
What Makes It Special: Outdoor beer garden with rotating food trucks that creates a unique Cowboys viewing experience. During that comeback against Philadelphia, the outdoor atmosphere made the celebration feel like a neighborhood block party.
Sports Setup: Multiple TVs throughout the outdoor beer garden setting provide casual Cowboys viewing in a completely unique environment that you won't find anywhere else.
Food & Drink: Rotating food trucks providing variety means something new every visit. Extensive beer selection and outdoor atmosphere create the perfect Dallas football weather experience.
Atmosphere: Popular Lower Greenville location with Cowboys fans enjoying casual outdoor beer garden energy. The rotating food options add excitement to every visit.
Special Features: Outdoor beer garden, rotating food trucks, casual atmosphere, multiple TVs, popular Lower Greenville location.
Wings focused menuWhat Makes It Special: Popular wing chain showing every Cowboys game with sound and guaranteed game day specials. Those wings-focused menu options are perfect for football viewing, and they never disappoint during crucial games.
Sports Setup: Numerous TVs throughout the venue with guaranteed Cowboys game audio. The sports bar atmosphere is designed specifically for optimal football viewing.
Food & Drink: Wings-focused menu with multiple flavors that pair perfectly with football. Game day specials and sports bar atmosphere create the ideal Cowboys viewing experience.
Atmosphere: Sports bar atmosphere with Cowboys fans gathering for wing specials and comprehensive game coverage. Multiple DFW locations provide convenience wherever you are.
Special Features: Wings-focused menu, numerous TVs, game day specials, multiple DFW locations, sports bar atmosphere designed for football.
What Makes It Special: 10,000-square-foot sports lounge with tons of TVs, and that rooftop overlooking Deep Ellum creates theater-like atmosphere. I watched the NFC Championship hopes here, and those Deep Ellum views during celebrations were pure magic.
Sports Setup: Multiple TVs throughout that massive 10,000-square-foot space with a rooftop providing premium Cowboys viewing. The sheer scale means perfect sightlines from everywhere.
Food & Drink: Two bars serving cocktails and beer with indoor and outdoor dining, creating a comprehensive game day experience. The scale of operation means consistent quality and variety.
Atmosphere: Deep Ellum energy with Cowboys fans gathering in that expansive space for authentic Dallas football culture. Prime location adds to the unique viewing experience.
Special Features: 10,000-square-foot space, rooftop overlooking Deep Ellum, two bars, indoor and outdoor viewing areas, prime Deep Ellum location.
What Makes It Special: Scratch-made classic American fare with a killer craft draft list and rooftop deck overlooking two sports fields. That rooftop setting during Cowboys games creates an immersive sports atmosphere you can't find anywhere else.
Sports Setup: Multiple viewing areas with rooftop deck overlooking sports fields, creating a unique atmosphere for Cowboys viewing. The combination of football and field views is uniquely Dallas.
Food & Drink: Classic American menu with scratch-made items sets them apart. Craft beer selection and the Deep Ellum location provides quality dining during games.
Atmosphere: Deep Ellum location energy with Cowboys fans enjoying rooftop views and craft beer during an authentic Dallas football experience. The sports fields add to the athletic atmosphere.
Special Features: Rooftop deck overlooking sports fields, craft beer selection, scratch-made classic American menu, Deep Ellum location.
What Makes It Special: Low-key Old East Dallas neighborhood bar offering from-scratch pizzas and better-than-it-should-be bar food. I discovered this during a Thursday Night Football game, and the covered patio with beach volleyball was like finding a hidden gem.
Sports Setup: Pool tables, TVs throughout, and a large-screen projector provide comprehensive Cowboys coverage in an intimate neighborhood setting.
Food & Drink: From-scratch pizzas and quality bar food, including those famous Philly cheesesteaks. Great patio dining during Cowboys games with honest neighborhood pricing.
Atmosphere: Old East Dallas neighborhood energy with Cowboys fans enjoying a laid-back atmosphere and quality food. The beach volleyball court adds unique entertainment during halftime.
Special Features: Pool tables, TVs throughout, large-screen projector, covered patio, beach volleyball and games, from-scratch pizzas.
What Makes It Special: Craft beer taproom in the Cedars neighborhood featuring house-made Deanitude Brewing and above-par food. Shows Cowboys games with sound, creating an intimate craft beer viewing experience.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens with sound on for Cowboys games. The craft beer focus creates a more refined viewing atmosphere without sacrificing football passion.
Food & Drink: House-made Deanitude Brewing craft beer selection with above-par food menu. The Cedars neighborhood atmosphere provides an authentic local brewery experience.
Atmosphere: Cedars neighborhood energy with Cowboys fans enjoying craft beer, focus and bar games. The brewery setting creates a community atmosphere during games.
Special Features: Craft beer focus with house-made Deanitude Brewing, bar games, sound on for Cowboys games, Cedars neighborhood location.
What Makes It Special: The oldest continuously operating bar in Dallas, revitalized with a casual setting for Cowboys viewing. This is Dallas history combined with football tradition—pure authenticity that can't be manufactured.
Sports Setup: Multiple TVs throughout historic venue providing Cowboys coverage in casual neighborhood setting. The history adds character to every viewing experience.
Food & Drink: All Day Happy Hour and casual bar menu create an accessible Cowboys viewing. Affordable drinks and honest pricing reflect old-school Dallas values.
Atmosphere: Historic Dallas atmosphere with a loyal local following creating an authentic Cowboys fan community. Multi-generational families create something special you can't find in newer venues.
Special Features: Oldest continuously operating bar in Dallas, All Day Happy Hour, casual setting, loyal local following, historic atmosphere.
What Makes It Special: Brewery taproom hosting Cowboys watch parties with craft beer selection and rotating food trucks. The local brewery atmosphere during games creates an authentic Dallas craft beer culture.
Sports Setup: Outdoor beer garden with multiple screens providing casual Cowboys viewing in a local brewery atmosphere. Perfect for those beautiful Dallas football afternoons.
Food & Drink: Local brewery craft beer selection with rotating food trucks providing variety. The brewery setting means exceptional beer quality and authentic local experience.
Atmosphere: Local brewery atmosphere with Cowboys fans gathering for a casual viewing environment. The craft beer culture adds sophistication to traditional sports viewing.
Special Features: Local brewery atmosphere, outdoor beer garden, craft beer selection, rotating food trucks, casual viewing environment.
What Makes It Special: British-style gastropub near the Design District that proves you don't have to sacrifice international flair for Cowboys passion. The quality food menu during games creates an upscale viewing experience.
Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout a British pub setting provide relaxed Cowboys viewing with a quality atmosphere. The professional crowd actually knows football.
Food & Drink: British pub atmosphere with a quality food menu sets them apart. Multiple screens and a relaxed viewing experience are popular with locals seeking a refined game day experience.
Atmosphere: British gastropub energy with Cowboys fans enjoying quality dining and a relaxed atmosphere. The international flair adds sophistication to the Cowboys viewing.
Special Features: British pub atmosphere, quality food menu, multiple screens, relaxed viewing experience, popular with locals.
Conclusion
Dallas’s sports bars for Cowboys fans are as diverse and passionate as our city itself. Whether you’re after the high-tech excellence of Christies Sports Bar, the waterfront elegance of AT&T Discovery District, the authentic local culture of Stan’s Blue Note, or the unique brewery atmosphere of Texas Ale Project, there’s a perfect spot for every type of fan and every game situation.
These 19 venues prove that the best sports bars combine excellent viewing experiences with quality food and authentic atmosphere. From trendy Deep Ellum energy to classic dive bar character, from downtown luxury to neighborhood brewery charm, these venues deliver the community and passion that makes every Cowboys game feel special. What’s your favorite spot to watch America’s Team? Drop a comment and let me know if I missed any hidden gems!
Industry and Business Sources: 39. Texas Restaurant & Lodging Association – Dallas member directory 40. Dallas County Business License Records – Venue verification 41. Google My Business – Verified location and contact information 42. Dallas Regional Chamber – Restaurant and entertainment member listings 43. National Restaurant Association – Texas chapter sports bar industry reports 44. Nielsen Sports – Dallas market viewing habits and venue popularity data 45. Sports Business Journal – Dallas sports entertainment market analysis
Historical and Cultural Sources: 51. Dallas Morning News Archives – “Evolution of Dallas Sports Culture” – Historical sports bar coverage 52. Dallas Historical Society – “Sports Culture in Dallas” – Cultural context and development 53. University of Texas at Dallas Archives – “Student Life and Sports Culture” – Academic research on local sports venues 54. Southern Methodist University – “Dallas Sports Entertainment Study” – Academic analysis of local sports bar culture
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