The FIFA World Cup is here, and the smartest way to watch is the one where your drink is on special when the whistle blows. We lined up this week’s matches with Dallas bars where happy hour runs through most of the action. Pick your game, pick your spot, show up thirsty.
All times are Central. Specials and neighborhoods live in the SipScout app, where they update in real time so you are never staring at a chalkboard that lied to you.
One spot to know up top: Inwood Tavern is the only bar in town with specials that cover every single match this week. Happy hour runs 11 AM to 7 PM, then weekly specials carry through to 2 AM, and Sunday is happy hour all day. A Dallas institution since 1964, dim and lively, patio out back, screens everywhere. When in doubt, that is your safe bet.
Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina — 2 PM
Another generous afternoon window. Plenty of room to settle in.
- Barley House — same easy afternoon feel, now with a Friday hum.
- Frankies Downtown — screens everywhere, downtown buzz.
- Longhorn Ice House — patio picnic tables, cold beer, no fuss.
- Inwood Tavern — patio and screens, the reliable call.
- Mayers Garden — patio-forward and green, made for a slow Friday.
- Sundown at Granada — rooftop seats, golden-hour glow.
- Harwood Arms — handsome pub feel, deep booths, easy to lose an afternoon here.
- Harwood Tavern — sister polish, dinner within reach.
USA vs. Paraguay — 8 PM
The big one this week. Here is where the timing actually works.
- Inwood Tavern — weekly specials run 7 PM to 2 AM, so this whole match is covered. Get there early for a screen.
- LOCAL Public Eatery — specials kick in at 9 PM, right around the second half.
- Joe Leo’s — late happy hour from 9 to 11, second-half company.
This is a marquee match. Grab the seat early and let the night fill in around you.
Download SipScout to Find Your Match
Every bar on this list is in the app.
Open SipScout, filter to your World Cup match time, then sort by vibe to see live happy hour specials and what’s pouring near you.
