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Best Pubs for Soccer in Dallas

With the Premier League season coming to an exciting end and the Champions and Europa League edging to their final stages, here are some places to catch soccer.
Dark beers in dark Dallas bars to watch soccer.
Dark beers in dark Dallas bars to watch soccer. Nick Reynolds
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Dallas has a deep-seated love for football, not just the kind played under the Friday night lights, but the one that calls for early morning pints. Every few weeks, a select few pubs open early in the morning and fill up with soccer supporters cheering on their favorite team. These pubs are the places to watch what the rest of the world calls football.

II Brothers Grill and Bar

8308 Preston Road, No. 198, Plano
II Brothers is a bustling bar that has been drawing the sports ball crowds for years. There are a lot of TVs surrounding the dim bar and when the women's soccer games are on, you can watch them here. But II Brothers isn't known just for sports. It's also a must-visit spot for foodies in the area. The family-owned establishment has been serving up great Southern comfort food for 17 years.

Blackfriar Pub

2621 McKinney Ave.
In the heart of Uptown, Blackfriar Pub is an Irish pub that draws crowds every season no matter the sport and they love the soccer.  With its cozy, dimly lit interior and extensive selection of cocktails and beers, the Blackfriar provides an authentic pub experience — for Texas anyway. If you want to enjoy the Dallas weather, there’s also a dog-friendly patio where you can watch the games. But it's not just the atmosphere that draws fans to Blackfriar. The pub also serves up classic Irish pub fare, including fish and chips, and bangers and mash.

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The Dubliner on Lower Greenville
Lauren Drewes Daniels

The Dubliner

2818 Greenville Ave.
The Dubliner is a must-visit for any soccer enthusiast looking for a great spot to enjoy a game in a community atmosphere. The Dubliner has a neighborhood feel, with cozy wooden corners and walls adorned with vintage beer signs. Not only does this bar offer an extensive beer and whiskey list, it also boasts the title of the longest-running Irish pub in Dallas. The owners are Newcastle fans who are known to pour a great pint of Guinness.

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The full-circle bar at Harwood Arms sits in the middle of the restaurant. It's a great spot for a rowdy soccer game.
Alison McLean

Harwood Arms

2823 McKinnon St.
Harwood Arms is a trendy bar and many soccer enthusiats flock here on game days to catch the matches. The pub offers a variety of ways to view the game: inside the dark interior or outside on the patio. No visit to the Harwood Arms would be complete without indulging in some of Rueben fries and other pub fare. The deep menu of British favorites ranges from a full English breakfast to kebabs to Sunday roasts. It's so good, it's on our top 100 restaurants list.

The Irishman

18101 Preston Frankford Center
The Irishman is another great spot to catch soccer in Dallas. This pub is well-known for being a Tottenham bar, so you'll be among fellow Spurs supporters when you stop by to catch a game. Aside from the soccer atmosphere, The Irishman has a great selection of drinks and food. The beer list includes a variety of local and imported options, including a selection of Irish beers. If you're hungry, The Irishman offers classic pub fare as well as some unique twists on traditional Irish dishes.

The Londoner

5321 E. Mockingbird Lane; 14930 Midway Road, Addison; 5120 State Highway 121, Colleyville
If you’re looking for an authentic British pub experience, look no further than The Londoner. The flagship location is in Addison, with outposts in Colleyville and Dallas’ Mockingbird Station. As the name suggests, the Londoner is the pub-of-choice for England fans, along with Dallas supporters of Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle. You can enjoy authentic British cuisine and cold pints while watching games from all the top international leagues.

Peticolas Brewery Co.

1301 Pace St.
Peticolas Brewery is a popular spot among soccer fans in Dallas for its award-winning beer, fun atmosphere and commitment to showcasing games. This brewery in the Design District is owned by an Everton Fan and is home to viewing parties for FC Dallas matches among other games of interest.

The craft beer selection includes IPAs, lagers and stouts. Notably, there's a beer for FC Dallas called Match Day and three World Cup-themed Beers: Thrilla in Brazilla, Rumble in Russia and Spar in Qatar. Peticolas is so committed to soccer and beer that the logo resembles the crest of a football club. In addition to great beer, Peticolas has regular food truck pop-ups, will place a pizza order for you and is cool with you bringing your own food.
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