If you’re looking for a great atmosphere to watch the final World Cup matches in North Texas, here are some restaurants, pubs and sports bars that are among the top options, whether for their soccer tradition, giant screens, or watch parties for the teams playing in Dallas, Spain and France.
Barcelona Wine Bar has a wine list featuring more than 400 options and also serves cocktails and beer. 5016 Miller Ave., Dallas. barcelonawinebar.com.
Bulla Gastrobar serves lunch and dinner and offers a wine list featuring dozens of wines, as well as sangria, cocktails, mocktails and beer. 6007 Legacy Drive, #180, Plano. bullagastrobar.com.
Hendy’s on Henderson is hosting a watch party from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Tuesday is Bastille Day, the French national holiday commemorating the 1789 storming of the Bastille prison during the French Revolution, and Hendy’s is also hosting a Bastille Day Soirée with the Alliance Française de Dallas starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are required and cost $15 at afdallas.org. You’re invited to dress in your best French cliché outfit and join a photo contest for a chance to win an official France national team jersey and other prizes.
Also after the match Tuesday, you can join the annual Bishop Bastille Walk in Oak Cliff’s Bishop Arts District. Your ticket includes access to participating businesses offering wine, cocktails, mocktails, small bites, treats, restaurant specials and shopping perks. At check-in, you’ll receive a wine glass and a Bastille passport and map to guide you through the district.
Backyard in Deep Ellum is close to the Dallas Fan Festival at Fair Park. It has multiple screens for watching games. 505 N. Good-Latimer Expressway, Dallas. backyarddallas.com.
Christie’s Sports Bar, with a rooftop and two bars, has dozens of TVs to watch the games. 2817 Greenville Ave., Dallas. christiessportsbar.com.
Frankie’s Downtown is a two-story sports bar equipped with more than 40 screens. 1303 Main St., Dallas. frankiesbar.com.
Happiest Hour, featuring a rooftop, a large patio and dozens of screens, also offers the World of Soccer experience. 2616 Olive St., Dallas. happiesthourdallas.com.
Harwood Arms, a British-style pub, is considered one of the most traditional spots to watch World Cup matches. 2823 McKinnon St., Dallas. harwoodarmsdallas.com.
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina, a bar catering to the Hispanic community, has wall-to-wall screens and Mexican food. Several locations in D-FW. ojoslocos.com.
The Londoner is one of the most traditional pubs for soccer fans. Excellent for England matches. Several locations in North Texas. thelondonerpub.com.
Texas Live!, with its giant screens, multiple bars and party atmosphere, is the closest experience to Dallas Stadium. 1650 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington. texas-live.com.