It's been four years, and the Paris Summer 2024 Olympics are finally upon us! We're so excited to watch the games, and so is the rest of DFW! There are tons of fun ways to get in the spirit around town, like trivia nights, watch parties, and even a bar crawl. We're breaking down all the best ways to cheer on Team USA, from where to watch to food and drink specials. Explore the list below and check back for updates as more happenings are announced!
Updated July 2024
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DALLASITES101 OLYMPICS BAR CRAWL
Join us for an Olympics Bar Crawl on Saturday, July 27th from noon to 5pm in the Harwood District! Enjoy themed food and drink specials from Truly and Disaronno, a fanny pack party favor, pop-ups from brands like Frontier Airlines, C4 Energy, GoSuits, Greater than Pain, and more. The crawl features eight bars, all representing a different country:
Happiest Hour - USA (Check-in)
Mercat Bistro - France
Tequila Social - Mexico
Dolce Riviera - Italy
Poco Fiasco - Switzerland
Harwood Arms - Great Britain
Saint Ann - Japan
Te Deseo - Latin American Countries (after party from 5pm to 7pm)
Since the summer Olympics only happen every 4 years, don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and show-off your own athletic stamina and endurance. Get your team of friends together, coordinate your sports-themed outfits, and buy your tickets ASAP because if you’re not first, you’re last — and this event is likely to sell out!
EVENTS & WATCH PARTIES
Photo courtesy of Longhorn Icehouse
Longhorn Icehouse Soccer Watch Party
Cheer on Team USA in their first match of the Olympic games! This event is presented by Wheels of Giving, a health and wellness nonprofit focused on diabetes education. Enjoy food and drinks, giveaways and raffles, and more! (Pictured)
Date & time: July 24th from 2pm to 7pm (game is from 2pm to 4pm)
Price: Free
Northwest Dallas | Directions
Watch Party at Oak Cliff Brewing Co
Put on your red, white, and blue to enjoy some brews! The Opening Ceremony will be shown on the big screen, drinks will be flowing, and delicious Tromporrey tacos will be served. RSVP online!
Date & time: July 26th at 7pm
Price: Free
Oak Cliff | Directions
Little Daisy Olympics Opening Ceremony Party
Ring in the Olympics at this upscale Parisian-inspired spot! The Thompson Hotel's newest restaurant will feature a spritz bar, passed appetizers, craft cocktails, party favors, and more.
Date & time: July 26th from 6:30pm to 9pm
Price: $35
Downtown | Directions
The French Room Paris Olympics Tea
Enjoy a French-themed tea at the Adolphus Hotel to celebrate the Olympics happening in Paris! The special menu includes a variety of loose-leaf teas, rosé champagne, scones, finger sandwiches, French pastries, and more. Plus, there will be live jazz musicians playing classic French tunes! Book your reservation now on Resy.
Date & time: Daily from July 26th through August 10th, times vary
Price: $75+
Downtown | Directions
ArtPark Trinity Groves Olympic Village Pop-Up
Dive into three weekends of immersive fun at this colorful patio! Every Friday through Sunday during the Olympics, ArtPark will be decked out in Olympics-themed decor, complete with a live DJ, market, and food and drink specials. Plus, play in exciting games that rotate each weekend like pong, volleyball, inflatable courses, dunk tanks, and more.
Date & time: Three weekends: July 26th through the 28th, August 2nd through the 4th, August 9th and 10th. Times vary.
Price: Free
Trinity Groves | Directions
Olympics Trivia Night at Oak Cliff Brewing Co
Any Olympics super fans out there?! Test your knowledge of the Olympics with a trivia night, with questions ranging from history to current Olympic events. Enjoy pizza from Three Smiths, housemade brews, and prizes for the top trivia teams.
Date & time: July 30th at 7pm
Price: Free
Oak Cliff | Directions
Dallas Public Library Watch Party
If you’re looking for a family-friendly watch party, head to the 6th floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library! Watch events like archery, women's judo, men's fencing, and the BMX gold medal games while you enjoy crafts, trivia, and more fun activities.
Date & time: August 2nd from 9am to 4pm
Price: Free
Downtown | Directions
Sandy Pickle Beer Olympics
Grab a friend and compete in a beer Olympics, featuring games like beer pong, Slip-n-Slide flip cup, an inflatable water obstacle course, and more. There are 64 slots for teams of two available, and each team will be assigned a country to represent. If you’re not playing, feel free to come watch and enjoy live music, beer, bites, and fun side games like dunk tanks, pickle-eating contests, tug of war, and more.
Date & time: August 10th from 11am to 4pm
Price: $40
The Village | Directions
WATCH AT A SPORTS BAR
Christie’s
With over 60 TVs, 3 bars, 2 stories, and a rooftop patio, there isn’t a bad seat in the house at Christie’s! They’re always playing the biggest sporting events, from Mavs games to COPA America, and we know this will be one of the most happening spots to catch the Olympics.
Greenville | Directions
Happiest Hour
This beloved sports bar will be showing all the games, from the Opening Ceremony to the Closing Ceremony! Grab a seat on the rooftop, inside for some air conditioning, or on the massive patio to watch, with plenty of TVs throughout the space airing the games. Check their calendar to see the full schedule of events!
Harwood District | Directions
Hero
Located right next to American Airlines Center, Hero is a go-to during basketball and hockey season, but they’ll also be showing the Olympics! They’re offering amazing deals this summer like $5 cocktails, $3 draft beers, $5 apps, $10 burgers, and more. These deals extend through the Olympics, so stop by to cheer on Team USA while saving some cash! (Pictured)
Victory Park | Directions
Stan’s Blue Note
Open since 1952, Stan’s has seen an Olympics or two! Head to this lively spot to watch the Olympic games on dozens of TVs, and check out their food and drink deals too — they offer multiple specials every day, with some of the best bar prices in town.
Greenville | Directions
SPECIALS
Photo courtesy of SusieCakes
Coupes
This elegant champagne bar gives us all the Parisian vibes, and is offering a special cocktail during the Olympics, the "High Dive With a Twist". This refreshing libation is made with Pimm’s No. 1, strawberry, cucumber, lemon, and soda, perfect to sip on a hot summer day!
Highland Park | Directions
Loro
Take delicious global-inspired dishes home to enjoy while you watch the Olympics! Through the games, get $10 off orders of $50 or more with code USA.
Addison & East Dallas | See locations
SusieCakes
Treat yourself to some Olympic-themed sweet treats! For the duration of the games, they’ll be offering special themed USA cupcakes in chocolate, vanilla, and red velvet. Place an order online for in-store pickup in DFW!
Multiple locations | See locations
