Different vibe than Cowboys bars. Here are the best spots organized by area.
Dallas — Uptown/Victory Park:
- Happiest Hour (2616 Olive St) — Massive outdoor space with projector screens. The crowd is young and energetic during Mavs playoff games. $8-12 cocktails.
- Hero (Victory Park location) — Upscale sports bar directly across from AAC. Good for pre-game or if you could not get tickets.
Dallas — Deep Ellum/Lower Greenville:
- Christie's Sports Bar (Greenville Ave) — Wall of TVs. Every game on. $0.75 wings on game nights. More of a classic sports bar vibe.
- Truck Yard (Lower Greenville) — Outdoor screens, casual atmosphere, great for groups. Not a traditional sports bar but always has the game on.
- Lakewood Growler (Lakewood) — Craft beer and the game on every screen. Chill neighborhood spot.
North Dallas/Suburbs:
- Pluckers (multiple locations) — Wings and basketball. The Mavs are always on. Good for families.
- Twin Peaks (multiple) — Always has every game. Food is decent, beer is cold.
Fort Worth:
- Reservoir (Foch St) — Best sports bar in Fort Worth. Strong TV setup, good patio.
The AAC watch party alternative: During deep playoff runs, the Mavs have historically set up watch parties at Victory Park with outdoor screens. Free entry, thousands of fans. Check the team's social media during playoffs.
Sources:
- Google Maps — all locations verified open March 2026
- Personal visits across 2024-2026 seasons
Hot take or facts?
The Victory Park outdoor watch parties during playoffs are incredible. During the 2024 run there were 5,000+ people gathered outside AAC watching on screens. Electric.