Dallas is ranked third in the U.S. among the best cities to watch the Super Bowl, according to sports data and analytics platform RotoGrinders. The company ranked 107 cities in the country based on what it termed “party-ready factors,” such as football interest, snack popularity, beer prices, sports bars per capita, median home size, and interest in the halftime show. While Dallas, in part, ranked high because of its median home size, it shined when it came to the relative affordability of beer. That’s good news for folks wanting to grab a drink as they watch the New England Patriots play the Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 8.
If you’re not in the mood to host at home, or just want to find a spot with fellow fans, here’s a list of nine Super Bowl watch parties to check out in North Texas.
TRUTH SUPER BOWL WATCH PARTY
The Arlington-based record store will be showing the big game on its large projection screen. Pizza and a bruschetta board buffet are included with admission, plus attendees will get a free ticket for a beer or wine.
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DETAILS: Feb. 8 from 5 to 11:30 p.m. at Truth Vinyl, 300 East Division Street, Arlington. Tickets are $22.
THE NUPES BIG GAME WATCH PARTY
A Super Bowl experience presented by 5MadeMen and the Kappa Alpha Psi Metroplex chapters. It will feature exclusive food specials, a full bar with drink specials, a live DJ and all-day entertainment. Attendees should arrive early to get a good spot. VIP and reserved seating are available to purchase as well.
DETAILS: Feb. 8 from 4 to 10 p.m. at The Alley Music House, 4980 Belt Line Rd, Suite 200, Dallas. Admission for ladies is free until 4:30 p.m., and all-day admission is $17.85.
BIG GAME WATCH PARTY! @PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL
Watch the big game at Punch Bowl Social, which will have all-day beer bucket specials, $5 draft deals, raffles and prizes. There will also be games to play, like corn hole, darts and board games.
DETAILS: Feb. 8 at 4:30 p.m. at Punch Bowl Social Dallas, 2600 Main Street, Dallas. Free.
SUPER SUNDAY THE BIG GAME WATCH PARTY AT SAMBUCA 360 LIVE
This hip spot known for live music and dancing will transform into Super Bowl central. The day will consist of two live DJs and discounted food and drinks from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
DETAILS: Feb. 8 from 3 to 10 p.m. at Sambuca, 7200 Bishop Road, Suite 270, Plano. Free admission before 5 p.m. All-day admission pass is $13.54.
CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY WITH PITMASTER JACK ARNOLD
At this Super Bowl party, culinary experience takes centerstage as guests watch the big game on a large screen. The menu includes all-you-can-eat barbecue buffet prepared by pit master Jack Arnold.
DETAILS: Feb. 8 from 3 to 11 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, 4150 N MacArthur Blvd., Irving. Tickets are $125 per person.
TEXAS LIVE! BIG GAME BASH
Watch the top football teams go head-to-head on the 100-foot screen near the 22 bars and eight dining experiences at Texas Live!. Each established is expected to offer its own drink and food specials. There will also be live entertainment by a drumline, DJs and the Lonestar dance squad, in addition to a post-game celebration.
DETAILS: Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Texas Live!, 1650 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington. General admission is $13.66.
EAST SIDE ANNUAL SUPER BOWL CHILI COOK-OFF
Super Bowl fans can watch the big game while trying out different chilis during this chili cook-off in Denton.
DETAILS: Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. at East Side Denton, 117 E Oak St., Denton. Free.
SUPER BOWL WATCH PARTY AT ELECTRIC SHUFFLE
The Shuffle Bowl Watch Party will have unlimited beer, wine and seltzers, plus pizzas, wings and fries to eat. Attendees can also play shuffleboard while watching the big game.
DETAILS: Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Electric Shuffle, 2615 Elm St., Dallas. Tickets are $35 for a non-boozy ticket and $60 for a boozy ticket.
Gene Ball, bottom-center, CEO of Electric Shuffle USA, demonstrates how to use the modern shuffleboard tables and video board at Electric Shuffle restaurant and bar in Dallas’ Deep Ellum, on Nov. 09, 2021.
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BAD BUNNY BRUNCH- EL CHINGON FORT WORTH
El Chingon in Fort Worth will host a brunch on Super Bowl Sunday, dedicated to halftime performer Bad Bunny. There will be Bad Bunny-inspired cocktails, a live DJ and photo ops. Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, along with the big game, will be shown.
DETAILS: Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at El Chingon Fort Worth, 2800 Bledsoe St. #100, Fort Worth. Tickets are $12.51.