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Best Dallas-Fort Worth bars and restaurants to watch the Rangers in the World Series

It’s a “happy fall, y’all” indeed, because our very own Texas Rangers are going to the World freaking Series.

The American League pennant winners will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in a best of seven series, with Game 1 set for 7:03 pm Friday, October 27 at Globe Life Field. But with sky-high ticket costs, most fans will be priced-out from attending the game itself. (Standing room only for $350-plus? Yikes.)

Luckily area bars and restaurants have scrambled to plan watch parties, many with cheaper-than-dirt deals on food and drinks to draw crowds. While every sports bar in town will likely have the games on, here are some of the best places offering watch parties and game-time food and drink specials around DFW, including options for dining-in or grabbing food to-go. (The list will be updated as more are announced.)

Whether watching from a barstool or from the comfort of the couch, cheers to the Rangers’ red-hot post season run. Go and take it.

Texas Live
Perhaps the next best thing to being at the actual game at Globe Life Field is watching it from right next door at Texas Live. The food, drink, and entertainment complex is anchored by a 100-foot big screen in the middle of the Shift 4 Arena, surrounded by booth seating, bar-height tables, and views of the multi-level facility. But reservations are required for those coveted seats (with a $250 food and beverage minimum per party of four, plus 20 percent gratuity), and spots are already full for game-time reservations.

There is still limited availability for away game reservations, but perhaps the best bet is to show up early for first-come, first-serve access to the other venues inside Texas Live, including Sports & Social, Rangers Republic, Troy’s, Lockhart Smokehouse, and more. Regardless of final destination once inside, the place is sure to be hopping with excitement. Stay for after parties at PBR Texas and live music in the Backyard.

Live! by Loews
The luxury Arlington hotel next to Globe Life Field will be a hub for game-goers. The hotel’s outdoor lounge Clover Club will host a pre-game barbecue from 3-7 pm on Friday and 2-7 pm on Saturday, weather permitting. Prices range from $16 for a brisket dog and a side to $32 for a barbecue plate with two meats and two sides. They'll also be pouring World Series-themed cocktails. The game will be shown on the big screen here, as well as at Bar Bourbon, the hotel’s 360-degree lobby bar.

Specials at Bar Bourbon during away games next week include 20 wings and a bucket of beer ($50 for domestic, $55 for imported), pizza and a bucket ($45 for domestic, $50 for imported), a party pack of 20 wings, two pizzas, and two buckets ($85 domestic, $90 for imported) and the all-game pack of 40 wings, 4 pizzas, and three buckets of beer ($135 for domestic, $145 imported).

(Now, in alphabetical order across DFW...)

Barrel & Bones
The craft bar and smokehouse, which has locations in Dallas, Carrollton, and The Colony, will give patrons 15 percent off their check during game time. Mention “Texas Rangers” any time, an hour before game time through the final pitch.

B&B Butchers & Restaurant
Every World Series game day there’ll be specials in the bar at B&B, including ballpark-themed bites with an upscale spin. Partake in meatball sliders ($5), mini crab cakes ($12), pigs in a blanket ($9 for a half-dozen), a gourmet hot dog with steak fries ($12), and more.

Birdie’s Social Club
There’ll be $20 buckets of White Claw and High Noon seltzers on special during the games, plus new fall-themed drinks and eats debuting at the indoor-outdoor Fort Worth bar. All ages welcome, as well as dogs on a leash.

Bigs Bar and Grill
Find cheap drinks at this Bedford sports bar during game time, including $3 wells and $3 domestic drafts. Stay fueled with wings, burgers, fajitas, quesadillas, and fried pickles.

Cantina Laredo
The modern Mexican restaurant, which has locations in Addison and Frisco, will offer complimentary Queso Laredo made with ground sirloin and pico de gallo with the purchase of two entrees. The deal is good for both dine-in and carryout.

Community Beer Community
The Dallas brewery will have the game up and the sound on for the World Series. Food specials include $15 burgers or wing bundles, and there’ll be discounts on beer, too.

Dough Bro’s Italian Kitchen & Bar
Fill up with two large pizzas plus a dozen wings for $29.99 at this local pizza and Italian chain. There are locations in Dallas, Plano, and Bedford. The World Series deal is good for dine-in or to-go.

El Chico Rockwall
The Rockwall location of this time-honored Tex-Mex chain will offer complimentary Top Shelf Queso with the purchase of two entrees. Made with chili con queso, spicy taco meat, pico de gallo, and diced tomatoes, the shareable appetizer deal will be available for dine-in or carryout orders. (Excludes purchases made online.) Just mention the Rangers “World Series Special.”

Lava Cantina
Here’s a watch party with plenty of cheap deals, but only for Game 3 of the series, which takes place Monday night. The entertainment venue in The Colony will offer $2 draft beers, $3 house margs, $5 hurricanes, $15 domestic beer buckets, $7 wings, $8 cheese pizza, $10 pepperoni pizza, and $12 supreme pizza. Admission is free. Note that doors open at 6:30 pm, not long before game time.

Luckys
The Oak Lawn home-cooking diner, which does have TVs, will offer 20 percent off your tab during game time, whether dining in or ordering to-go. (Excludes purchases made online.) Just mention the “Rangers World Series Special.” Don’t miss the “Breakfast All Day” menu, which includes sweet potato hash, breakfast tacos, and banana cognac pancakes.

The Mad Hatter Neighborhood Pub
Wings for a dollar each, Fireball shots for $2, and $3 Yuengling Flight drafts are the game time specials at this Richardson pub.

Monument Realty PGA District at Omni PGA Frisco
With the exception of Game 2, the World Series will be broadcast on the 900 square-foot screen outdoor screen at this expansive, golf-themed entertainment district. Find it right next to The Dance Floor, the country’s largest natural grass putting green. Grab food and libations at Ice House restaurant and bar, located within viewing distance.

The Rabbit Hole Pub
This Fort Worth watering hole will harken ballpark vibes with dollar hot dogs for its “1…2…3 Strikes You’re Out Rangers World Series Watch Party.” Patrons can also partake in $2 Fireball shots and $3 Yuengling Flight drafts.

Scout
The sports bar located inside downtown Dallas’ Statler hotel will feature $25 domestic beer buckets, $15 pitchers of beer, and $8 highballs during the World Series. Food specials include brisket sliders ($9), Scout nachos ($16), and the Scout party platter ($24), which comes with one pound of wings, seasoned fries, onion rings, and mac and cheese bites along with ranch dressing and Scout sauce.

Stagecoach Ballroom
Pair line dancing with line drives during this World Series watch party at the Stagecoach Ballroom in Fort Worth, one of Texas’ oldest dance halls. Line dance lessons will start at 7 pm followed by a live country band and a Halloween costume contest. There’ll also be snacks and plenty of cold beer. Admission is $5.

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Fans will find World Series watch parties all over DFW.

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Closure News

Tropic Lady restaurant-bar on Fort Worth's Race Street says aloha

Tropic Lady

The dip trio at Tropic Lady.

A chill restaurant and bar in Fort Worth's River East district has closed: Tropic Lady, which opened in the former Fuzzy's Taco space at 2719 Race St. in 2023, has closed.

The restaurant, which closed in mid-December, was a sibling to Bearded Lady, the popular gastropub in Near Southside; their last Facebook post was on December 10. Their phone number is not working, and their website is no longer active. Owner Shannon Osbakken was unavailable for comment, but a Bearded Lady employee confirmed the closure.

Tropic Lady was a tropical-themed gastropub opened by a trio of friends: Bearded Lady owner Shannon Osbakken, her business partner Sarah Allen, and general manager Amanda Yunger. It offered a similar menu as Bearded lady but with more tropical-inspired fare, including shrimp tacos, bacon-wrapped grilled pineapple bites, and guacamole dotted with mango.

For a gastropub, they did interesting food with dishes like watermelon salad with feta and cucumber; or their Dip Trio, with mango guacamole, tomatillo salsa, and queso blanco served with house-made tortilla chips. Definitely not run-of-the-mill. They also had great lunch specials like a smashburger with curly fries for $10.

Food did not seem to be the problem.

Decor featured artwork and murals created by local artists. A beautifully landscaped patio wrapped around the building’s facade. So the setting did not seem to be a factor.

It's tempting to point the finger at its location on Race Street, which has witnessed a round of closings in the past two years including buzzy birria taqueria Caliscience, which closed in February 2024; as well as The Post at River East, a restaurant and live music venue that shut down the same month.

In 2023, three other restaurants on Race Street closed: Tributary Cafe, the Bon Appetit-lauded La Onda, and vegan burger spot Zonk Burger. But separate reasons can also be found for each of those closures, whether that be inexperience or lease issues.

For years, the city and neighborhood advocates have been trying to turn Race Street into a trendy hotspot. As part of the city’s Urban Villages program, the city of Fort Worth invested $5.6 million in revitalizing the area, making improvements to traffic flow, sidewalks, landscaping, and outdoor lighting.

When Osbakken opened the bar, she said she loved the area, stating "it reminds me of Magnolia when were first were on it 10 years ago in our old location. It's a great community and the neighbors have been friendly and reaching out."

And there are still restaurants along the street, including a popular Mexican restaurant called Tesoro, the Dough’d Up doughnut shop, and Kingyo Sushi & Ramen House, as well as a coffee shop, Race Street Coffee.

The Bearded Lady continues to flourish. Osbakken originally opened the popular gastropub on Magnolia Avenue in 2013. Six years later, she moved it to the South Main, where it’s still going strong.

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