Dallas After the Final Whistle

When the match ends, the experience continues. Discover Dallas–Fort Worth’s top nightlife and live music destinations. 

LAS COLINAS / IRVING 

1. Texican Court Tequila Bar Irving / Las Colinas · Boutique Western motor court hotel with a curated tequila and mezcal bar in a laid-back courtyard setting. Walking distance from Toyota Music Factory. The intimate, stylish option for guests staying in Irving. · 

2. Toyota Music Factory complex · Irving's entertainment hub — Bar Louie, Alamo Drafthouse, and multiple bars and venues Irving, TX all in one walkable complex. Great for groups who can't agree on what they want to do. ·

3. The Ginger Man · Irving's premiere craft beer destination with over 62 choice beers on tap Irving, TX. Low-key, comfortable, and a haven for beer lovers from any country. · 

4. The Ranch at Las Colinas · Handcrafted cocktails with locally sourced spirits, whiskey and beer flights, and a sprawling patio with wood, leather, and cowhide barstools Irving, TX. The most "Texas" bar experience in Irving. ·

DEEP ELLUM BARS

1. Adair's Saloon · The oldest bar in Dallas with roots dating back to 1910 Dallas. Live country music, cold beer, burgers, and walls covered in band stickers and memorabilia. The real Deep Ellum. ·

2. Twilite Lounge · A craft cocktail bar disguised as a dive. Dim lighting, vintage vibes, and some of the best mixed drinks in the neighborhood. The locals' pick. ·

3. Ghost Donkey · A mezcal and tequila-focused cocktail bar rich with vibrant colors and a carefree, fun-loving attitude that evokes notions of Mexican celebration OpenTable. Your Argentine and Latin American guests will feel right at home. ·

4. Ruins Bohemian atmosphere with Latin folk art, mezcal-based cocktails, and traditional Oaxacan food Visit Dallas — from the team behind Armoury D.E. One of the most atmospheric bars in Dallas. · 

5. Louie Louie's Dueling Piano Bar Two pianists battling it out while the crowd sings along. Pure high-energy entertainment that transcends language barriers — perfect for international groups who want a guaranteed good time. · 

UPTOWN LOUNGES & COCKTAIL BARS

1. Babou's at Hôtel Swexan · Hidden below street level in the ultra-luxury Hôtel Swexan — a lush, energetic cocktail lounge through a hidden bookcase OpenTable. This is your Platinum-tier after-dinner drink. ·

2. Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa · Art-infused sophistication with expertly crafted cocktails under the stars OpenTable. Uptown's most stylish outdoor lounge. ·

3. The Standard Pour Uptown's definitive cocktail bar — 250+ whiskeys, craft cocktails, and a bar team that takes mixology seriously without being pretentious. Great bourbon selection ties into your concierge offering. · 

4. Catbird at Thompson Dallas Downtown (10th floor, Thompson Hotel) · Asian-inspired rooftop lounge with wraparound outdoor seating, fire pits, and DJs on weekends Dallas Observer. Art deco design, dress code, and up-close skyline views. The swankiest cocktail lounge in downtown Dallas. ·   

ROOFTOP BARS

1. Waterproof at The Statler · Perched on the 19th floor of the iconic Statler — pool bar by day, rooftop lounge by night, with stunning panoramic views of downtown Dallas The Rooftop Guide. The most Instagrammed rooftop in the city. ·

2. HG Sply Co. Lower Greenville · A farm-to-table restaurant with a 9,000-sq-ft rooftop bar The Rooftop Guide — triple the size of the restaurant below. Dallas skyline views, craft cocktails, and healthy-leaning bar food. The most popular rooftop in the neighborhood. ·

3. Happiest Hour Harwood District · A sprawling 12,000-square-foot venue with a rooftop deck delivering a panoramic vista of the city, 50 beers on tap, and over 40 big-screen TVs Hotels.com. Also doubles as a sports bar for watching matches — a two-for-one pick. · 

4. Upside West Village · Atop the Canopy By Hilton Dallas Uptown — one of the hottest and most stylish venues in town with unobstructed panoramic vistas of the Dallas skyline The Rooftop Guide. Fireplace and blankets on cooler nights. ·

HONKY-TONKS

1. Billy Bob's Texas Fort Worth Stockyards · 100,000 square feet, billed as the "World's Largest Honky-Tonk" — a gargantuan dance floor, live bull-riding arena, and a stage where seemingly countless local and touring musicians have played Dallas Observer. The most iconic Texas nightlife experience your international guests will ever have. Period. ·

2. White Elephant Saloon Fort Worth Stockyards · A circa-19th-century watering hole that originally stood as a gambling parlor — site of Fort Worth's last Wild West shootout Dallas Observer. Live music, cheap beer, real history. Walk here after Billy Bob's. · 

3. Cowboys Red River Dallas (near Trinity River) · A western dance hall with two-stepping dance lessons every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night Dallas Observer. International guests who want to learn to two-step — this is the spot. · 

4. Adair's Saloon (also listed under Deep Ellum) Deep Ellum · The honky-tonk that survived every wave of Deep Ellum gentrification. Live music every night, burgers, and cold Lone Stars. A local institution. ·

SPORTS BARS (for watching other matches)

1. Happiest Hour (also listed under rooftops)Harwood District · 50 beers on tap and over 40 big-screen TVs Hotels.com with a rooftop deck. The best combo of screen coverage and atmosphere for World Cup match viewing in Uptown. · 

2. Rowdy Cowboy Grapevine + The Colony · 70 large-screen TVs, 32 beers on tap, 35 bourbon and whiskey selections CultureMap Dallas. The cowboy-themed sports bar with the most screens on any of your lists. Near DFW Airport. ·

3. Katy Trail Ice House Uptown · Dallas' most iconic outdoor beer garden with big screens for game day. The summer World Cup crowd will pack this patio. · katytrailicehouse.com

4. The Rustic Uptown · Live music + big screens + massive patio. The perfect spot to watch a match outdoors with a beer and a brisket taco. ·