These North Texas restaurants have FIFA World Cup watch party specials
Care for a plate of mushy peas and fish and chips while you watch Harry Kane play at Dallas Stadium on June 17?
That’s just one of the festive World Cup food and drink offerings available while the tournament occurs in Arlington.
If you’re not attending a match in person, there are countless watch parties for all nine matches. Fans can probably attend a different watch party for every game if they wanted.
The first match of the World Cup will be played on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa. Then, a whole month of soccer is ahead. A semifinal round will close out the matches played in Dallas Stadium on July 14.
So far, Japan, the Netherlands, England, Croatia, Argentina, Austria and Jordan are confirmed to play in the Metroplex. Whether you’re a local fan or tourist, get on your soccer merch and head out to one of these FIFA-themed watch parties.
FIFA-themed watch parties, food, drink specials in Fort Worth
Buffalo Bros
- Where? TCU Campus: 3015 S. University Dr., Fort Worth
- When? Every single World Cup match. See the schedule here.
- Price? $12.50 for one general admission. $7.16 a piece, two for one deal – sale ends June 11. Get tickets here.
- Specials? Beer, drink and wing specials. Also serving a full menu of pizza, sandwiches and appetizers.
- Tips? Must have a ticket to attend. Doors open before the first match. Arrive early.
City Works Eatery and Pour House
- Where? Clearfork: 5288 Monahans Ave, Fort Worth.
- When? Showing every match.
- Price? Free, first come, first serve for a table.
- Specials? The orange vodka “Golden Ball” and “Penalty Shot,” a Jameson sour cocktail. As well as Trophy Fries – loaded fries with pimento cheese gravy, smoked brisket and cheese curds.
- Tips? You can make reservations ahead of time online here to ensure a table. TVs inside and outside.
Little Woodrow’s
- Where? West 7th Entertainment District: 2833 Morton St., Fort Worth.
- When? Showing every match.
- Price? Free, first come first serve for a table.
- Specials? Rotating daily specials. Partnered with Michelob ULTRA.
- Tips? 400-inch outdoor TV. Follow Little Woodrow’s on Facebook to stay updated with World Cup specials and events.
Rex’s Bar and Grill
- Where? University/Colonial: 1501 S. University Dr., Fort Worth
- When? Showing every match.
- Price? Book as individual or group: The $59 per guest Texas-style watch party package includes a Texas wagyu buffet dinner, two drinks (beer or wine) and dessert sampler (must also make reservation to ensure a table). Or the $99 per guest VIP Don Julio package includes a private room with premium viewing, three-course chef dinner and two specialty drinks. To reserve, go online and book ahead of time for one of the 104 matches.
- Specials? Texas style watch parties include Texas wagyu dinner or a chef-coursed dinner.
- Tips? Must reserve ahead of time.
Second Rodeo Brewing Company
- Where? Stockyards: 122 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth. Upstairs in the Folsom Prison Beer Hall.
- When? Showing every match. Opening daily from June 5 to July 19 at 11 a.m.
- Price? Free. Check availability online at Eventbrite.
- Specials? Themed drinks.
- Tips? Arrive early because securing a free ticket doesn’t secure a table or seat.
Sundance Square
- Where? Downtown: 420 Main St., Fort Worth. The screen will be in Sundance Square plaza.
- When? June 11 to July 19, all 104 matches will be played on a screen in the plaza.
- Price? Free. Food trucks and bars will be available, in addition to Sundance Square businesses.
- Specials? Giant hand painted soccer balls scattered around Sundance Square, live DJs and family programming.
- Tips? Parking is free at downtown parking meters after 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday. If you visit a Sundance Square business, you get 2.5 hours of free parking in garages located at 345 W. 3rd St. and 265 W. 5th St. The next cheapest option is metered parking. Download the FW Park app to pay a few dollars for a few hours.
The Vault at Blue Flag Distillery
- Where? South Main: 701 Galveston Ave, Fort Worth.
- When? Showing every match.
- Price? Free. Reserve spot online at Eventbrite.
- Specials? Rotating food trucks and full bar featuring Blue Flag’s signature American Single Malt Whiskey.
- Tips? Check Blue Flag’s Instagram for watch party and event updates.
World Cup parties around DFW
The Londoner
- Where? Colleyville, Dallas and Arlington. See locations here.
- When? Showing every match.
- Price? Free. First come first serve for normal tables. To book a room or private event, reservations can be made online.
- Specials? Limited time menu for select games – see full schedule online – of scotch eggs, Londoner wings, Reuben sandwich, Guinness cheesesteak, fish and chips, cottage pie and more.
- Tips? You cannot make reservations during World Cup matches, so get there early to get a table.
Soy Cowboy
- Where? Loews Arlington Hotel: 888 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Arlington.
- When? Showing every match. Expanding to lunch hours from June 1 to July 21.
- Price? Free. First come, first serve for normal tables.
- Specials? Rotating menu items available depending on who’s playing on the match day. Examples include chicken satekroket during the Netherlands match, fish and chips and mushy peas for England, Swedish meatballs for Sweden and chimichurri wagyu skewers during the Argentina match.
- Tips? Soy Cowboy is leaving reservations open while matches are played in Arlington. Book a table ahead of time online (reservations require deposits during match times). The restaurant validates up to three hours of Loews Hotel’s valet parking.
Texas Live!
- Where? Arlington Entertainment District: 1650 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington.
- When? Showing every match.
- Price? Book a table, Match Day Live! tickets or La Fiesta del Fútbol tickets.
- Tips? Reserve a spot ahead of time. Try rideshare to avoid pricey Texas Live! parking options which would be at Globe Life, Loews Hotel or AT&T Stadium.
Ella Gonzales
Fort Worth Star-Telegram