World Cup Bar Tour: USA vs. England

The World Cup 2010 began Friday morning, but from the "USA"-chanting crowds in Uptown Dallas it seemed like the United States vs. England game was the opening ceremonies. With orders of iced beer buckets, fried chicken, buffalo wings and enormous-quantities of french fries (did we mention beer?), USA Soccer fans...

By Nick Rallo

June 14, 2010

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The World Cup 2010 began Friday morning, but from the "USA"-chanting crowds in Uptown Dallas it seemed like the United States vs. England game was the opening ceremonies. With orders of iced beer buckets, fried chicken, buffalo wings and enormous-quantities of french fries (did we mention beer?), USA Soccer fans packed Christine's, Black Friar Pub, the Idle Rich and the Mckinney Aveenue Tavern to watch the match See how the fans celebrated in our slideshow.

For more bar events and specials, check out the Dallas Observer World Cup 2010 events page.

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