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Best Opening Day Bars Near DFW Stadiums

There are plenty of sports bars around DFW, but only a select few are near the ballpark and allow you to enjoy and take in opening day. With cold beers, good food, plenty of big screens and some with the option of free transportation to and from the stadiums or ballpark, these are some of the best sports bars in the area. Just a few minutes away, these are the best bars to take in opening day in DFW.

Tailgate Tavern
1015 Cedarland Blvd.
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 861-1989
www.tailgatetavern.netOpened in 2009 to provide sports fans with a great place to tailgate and enjoy food right near Cowboy Stadium and the Arlington ballpark, Tailgate Tavern is one of the best sports bars in the area. You can enjoy the game on the large 133" big screen. On many nights they will have live music or DJs, so this is a good spot for sports and music fans alike to get together. It offers a nice sports bar atmosphere with cold beers and delicious bar food.
Mavericks Bar And Grill
601 East Main St.
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 548-1442
www.mavericksbarandgrill.comJust minutes away from Levitt Pavilion, AT&T Cowboy Stadium and The Ballpark in Arlington, this is one of the most popular sports bars in the area to take in any of the games. If you purchase food and drink here, Mavericks offers you free shuttle service to and from any of the major sporting events, so this is a great place to enjoy a bite before the game or a drink afterwards. There are great drink specials throughout the week, like beers for only $1.75.
Redneck Heaven
701 N. Watson Road
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 855-0100
www.redneckheaven.comRedneck Heaven is a fun place to go if you like a party. It is also a great place to go for a game. When any of your local teams are playing, you can enjoy certain beers for only $1.25. That is one of the best deals on beer you will find anywhere. There are also great drink specials most nights of the week. There are plenty of large screen televisions all around the bar, so there isn't a bad spot in the place when there is a game on.Related: Best DFW Bars To Watch Rangers Opening Day
BoomerJack's Grill And Bar
522 Lincoln Square
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 275-5400
www.boomerjack.comThis is a great place to enjoy the game, homemade food and a good beer. There are over 125 high-def televisions that will display any game you could possibly want to see, which means you don't have to miss a moment of your favorite sports team. In nicer weather, you can enjoy some fun on the patio. The beers are cold and they are some of the cheapest around every day of the week, so you can enjoy it without breaking the bank.
Hooligan's Pub
310 E. Abram
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 274-1232
www.hooliganspub.netHooligan's got its start in 1999 near UTA, and it became a very popular pub where there were plenty of regulars and everyone knew each other. In 2012, they moved to Downtown Arlington and have been growing with the area ever since. If you're looking for a beer to enjoy while watching the game, this is a great place to go. They offer 25 beers on draft and over 80 different bottled beers. They also have house signature cocktails, if that's more your style. They also offer 6 large LED TVs that are perfect for watching your favorite games.Related: Best Bars To Watch Hockey In DFW

Kelsi Gerwell is a freelance writer covering all things Dallas-Fort Worth. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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