Harwood Arms

The Vibe

Harwood Arms is the best soccer bar in Dallas, and it knows it. Named Best Sports Bar by D Magazine in 2021, this British-style pub in the Harwood District channels the atmosphere of a proper London local -- high-backed wooden chairs at the bar, a quirky wheel-of-misfortune behind the taps, and an unshakable commitment to showing football the way it should be shown: with sound on, cold pints in hand, and a crowd that actually cares about the result. It is genuinely charming without trying too hard, which is harder to pull off in Dallas than you might think.

The Setup

Seven TVs ring the indoor bar area, which is intimate enough that every seat has a clear sightline to at least two screens. The sound goes on for Chelsea and Bayern Munich matches, and for any Premier League or Champions League fixture that warrants it. Outside, the patio along McKinnon Street has additional screens and a more relaxed vibe -- perfect for those sunny Texas mornings when you want fresh air with your football. The whole place is part of the Harwood Hospitality group, which means the fit and finish is a cut above your typical soccer pub without losing the pub feel.

Match Day Experience

Harwood Arms is the official watch bar for Chelsea FC's North Texas Blues and for Dallas's Bayern Munich supporters. The pub opens early for Premier League and Champions League matches, and on Chelsea match days the regulars arrive with scarves and flags to claim the best spots at the bar. The North Texas Blues are a dedicated bunch -- every Chelsea match gets full sound, cold pints, and what the bar calls "Stamford Bridge spirit in Dallas." Match day specials include a dollar off draft beers, which helps when you're watching a noon kickoff that started at 6:30 AM London time.

Food and Drink

The food at Harwood Arms is where this pub separates itself from the pack. The menu is a modern homage to classic British pub fare made with seasonal ingredients, and it's genuinely excellent. The signature Codfellow's fish and chips comes with whiskey-barrel-aged malt vinegar -- a detail that tells you everything about the kitchen's ambition. Guinness-braised short ribs, proper meat pies, and a weekend brunch menu round out a lineup that goes well beyond standard pub grub. The bar stocks fine whiskeys and pours a proper Guinness, and the extended Friday happy hour from 11 AM to 7 PM is one of the best deals in Uptown Dallas.

Who Goes There

The Harwood District crowd skews young professional -- Dallas's finance, real estate, and tech workers who want quality food and a proper pint without the pretension of a cocktail lounge. On match day mornings, the crowd shifts to the soccer faithful: North Texas Blues members, Bayern supporters, and general Premier League fans who've adopted Harwood Arms as their weekend ritual. The bar also draws a significant crowd for live band karaoke on Thursdays and live music on weekends, so it's a genuine neighborhood pub seven days a week, not just a weekend soccer spot.

Insider Tips

For Chelsea matches, arrive early -- the North Texas Blues take this seriously and the bar fills fast. The patio is the move on nice days but the indoor bar has better sound. The Friday happy hour starting at 11 AM is absurdly long and absurdly good. If you're visiting Dallas for World Cup 2026, Harwood Arms should be your first stop for any match not played at AT&T Stadium -- the atmosphere will be electric, and the food is legitimately worth the trip on its own.