10 Best Places to Watch TCU Football in Fort Worth (Game Day Spots)
Fall is ~almost~ in the air (a high of 82 degrees this weekend and it’s still August!) and we’re counting down the days until the TCU Football season. Whether you couldn’t snag tickets to The Carter for a home game or you’re corralling the crew for an away game watch party, Fort Worth has plenty of places to catch every snap without cramming into a sports bar. Think shady patios, craft beer, and rooftops with skyline views—plus more than enough TV screens to see the game from every angle.
Below are our 10 Fort Worth spots to catch a TCU Football game this Fall:
Rusty Nickel Icehouse Patio (Image Source: Rusty Nickel)
1) Rusty Nickel IceHouse
Laid-back icehouse with a roomy patio, TVs, and live-music energy. It’s the casual, “bring the group and stay a while” vibe you want for an afternoon kickoff. Expect a friendly mix of locals, shaded tables, and a sound level that still lets you talk through play calls. If the game turns into a nail-biter, the bar rail is your best view with quick refills.
Why It’s Great for Gameday
Cold beer, easy bar snacks, live music; Large screen on patio for viewing the game on a shaded patio.
Gameday specials: Site lists “unbeatable drink specials” and regular watch parties; no football-specific pricing posted as of yet, but we’ll keep this up to date. (Example: they’ve run “Big Game” bucket specials earlier this year; call ahead for current gameday deals.)
Pro Tips
Arrive early for patio tables with TV views; check their events feed for watch-party posts. (Facebook)
Website: rustynickelicehouse.com
Location: 2836 Stanley Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Beer Sampler at Maple Branch (Image Source: Maple Branch)
2) Maple Branch Craft Brewery
A biergarten beauty with plenty of TVs inside, wood-fired pizzas, and a massive patio that turns into a neighborhood party on game days. Easy mingling, friendly staff, and clean-crisp lagers built for four quarters. The long picnic tables inside all have solid sightlines to the TVs so you’re not craning your neck between plays. On warmer weather days or freezing nights in November come around, this is a perfect day-to-night watch spot.
Why It’s Great for Gameday
Classic german styled pilsners, fresh hop IPAs, seasonal releases + wood-fired pies; Big biergarten patio and ample indoor seating.
Gameday specials: No football-specific deal posted recently; Keep an eye on their feed for weekend promos during early season. (Maple Branch Facebook)
Pro Tips
Best TV sightlines are inside; grab patio seats for halftime.
Maple Branch just opened their coffee shop, Branch & Bean, if you’re more of a caffeine-during-games kind of viewer.
Website: maplebranchbrew.com
Location: 2628 Whitmore St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Patio at Rogers Roundhouse (Image Source: Rogers Roundhouse Facebook)
3) Rogers Roundhouse
Beer-garden feel with TVs on the dog-friendly and great beer drinking patio and a crowd that reads local, not touristy. Plenty of picnic tables and a stout tap list. The covered patio is the prime time spot to be to keep connected to all the action, and the service cadence is dialed for big groups settling in all afternoon. You’re also so close to the stadium that when TCU scores, you’ll often hear the blaring train horn and fireworks ahead of the TV broadcast!
Why It’s Great for Gameday
Big patio, frosty schooners, tons of TV’s indoors and outdoors.
Gameday specials: RRH promotes weekday lunch specials and a rotating tap lineup; no football-specific special posted in the last month. (Happy-hour graphics rotate—check on arrival.)
Pro Tips
Best multi-screen views are on the covered patio. Head here if you’re with a group that cheers for different schools - they’ll have most games on different TVs.
Website: rogersroundhouse.com
Location: 1616 Rogers Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
The Lot 12 Rooftop Patio at The TCU Hyatt (Image Source: Hyatt TCU)
4) Lot 12 Rooftop Bar
The Lot 12 Rooftop Bar is perched atop Hyatt Place TCU. It features skyline views, big screens, and was built specifically for TCU alumni and students to enjoy. On clear nights, there isn’t a better place to cheer with the campus glow in the background. The layout is smart: clusters of tables aimed at screens so your group can actually watch and chat. It feels celebratory without tipping into chaos—more “school pride” than “rowdy sports bar.”
Why It’s Great for Gameday
Rooftop cocktails + bar bites; views over campus and walkable to The Carter.
Gameday specials: Topgolf Swing Suites Weekly Special: Sun–Wed, $50 per bay/hour (good pre- or post-game fun). Note: 20% service charge on TCU gamedays applies per their menu page. (Lot12)
Pro Tips
Get there early for shaded spots with direct TV sightlines; expect a lively Frog crowd.
Website: lot12tcu.com
Location: 2512 W Berry St, Fort Worth, TX 76109
A gameday at Buffalo Brothers TCU location (Image Source: Buffalo Brothers)
5) Buffalo Bros
With locations on TCU campus and downtown, Buffalo Bros is known for its wings, pizza, pitchers, and wall-to-wall TVs. This is the perfect move when your group wants maximum screen coverage with a college-town buzz. Sound is typically on for marquee games, and the table layout is built for big crews with constant shareables flying out. It’s pure gameday energy without leaving University Drive. If you’re rallying a large group, head to their downtown location for now, but the TCU location is expanding soon so there will be plenty of room at both soon.
Why It’s Great for Gameday
Late hours for night games; Buffalo-style wings, pies, cheap, cold beer.
Gameday specials: Daily/Weekly Specials at the TCU location (e.g., ½-price pizzas Monday, $2.50 domestic pints during weekday HH, $0.75 boneless wings 3–6pm; check their website for day-specific details).
Pro Tips
Parking behind the restaurant at the TCU location; arrive early for big games.
Website: buffalobrostexas.com
Location: 3015 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76109
The indoor/Outdoor patio at Second Rodeo (Image Source: Second Rodeo)
6) Second Rodeo Brewing
High-energy and HUGE indoor/outdoor bar in Mule Alley with TVs, free live music daily, and a retractable-roof vibe that feels like a party even during blowouts. The upstairs rail gives you a great angle on screens with room to spread out. Between quarters, wander for people-watching and still hear the crowd when a big play hits. It’s tourist-adjacent in the best way—fun without losing the game.
Why It’s Great for Gameday
Huge space; House brews, wide array of cocktails, wings, cheesesteaks; Stockyards people-watching between quarters.
No football-specific pricing posted recently; daily free live music and regular beer-hall food keep the energy up for watch parties.
Pro Tips
Head upstairs for more angles on the screens; check parking rates before you go.
Website: secondrodeobrewing.com
Location: 122 E Exchange Ave, Ste 340, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Two orders of wings at Little Woodrow’s (Image Source: Little Woodrow’s Facebook)
7) Little Woodrow’s
A huge, mostly outdoor patio bar with a giant 400-inch screen plus dozens of TVs—translation: everyone in your group gets a view. The vibe is backyard-party meets gameday watch, with tons of picnic seating and room to roam. It’s also famously dog-friendly and built for long hangs, so you can settle in from pregame to the final whistle without feeling crammed. If you prefer a louder crowd and a true “we’re all watching together” moment, this is it.
Why It’s Great for Gameday
Massive outdoor screen + lots of additional TVs; dog-friendly patio; Buckets, drafts, and they usually have any and every game on.
Gameday specials: A recent Facebook post hypes up their football kickoff party for TCU on Monday, September 1st. Deals for opening day include. Check their calendar to see the games they’ll be playing each day! Standing deals include Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4–7pm and All-Day Thursday HH with $3 wells, $3 select pints, $5 select shots (confirm day-of).
Pro Tips
Aim for tables centered on the 400-inch screen for the best sightline; ride-share on peak weekends—parking around Morton can bottleneck.
Website: littlewoodrows.com/locations/fort-worth/
Location: 2833 Morton St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
The patio at Rex’s Bar & Grill (Image Source: Personal Photo)
8) Rex’s Bar & Grill
Rex’s was created to foster a non-sports bar type of place with sports bar type of energy. A place everyone can enjoy while big games are on. This spot is just down the road from campus and offers both indoor game-friendly screens and a massive outdoor screen for games. The crowd is a comfortable mix of alumni and neighborhood regulars, so the vibe stays friendly even when the score doesn’t. Service is quick, and the bar stools have the clearest angle on the main screens.
Why It’s Great for Gameday
Wings, burgers, cold beer and a massive outdoor patio with a huge screen; Host dedicated watch parties.
Gameday specials: They recently posted about a gameday watch party where brunch will be offered all day, live music starts at 2pm, and the game will be on for UNC-TCU at 7pm (Rex’s Facebook).
Pro Tips
Slide in early to snag bar stools with the best TV angles.
Website: rexsftw.com
Location: 1501 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107
The patio at Birdie’s Social Club (Image Source: Birdie’s)
9) Birdie’s Social Club
A big backyard bar with giant screens, tons of picnic tables, and a chill crowd that still gets loud for big plays. The yard layout makes it easy to roll deep—everybody can see, everybody can cheer. Add frozen drinks plenty of beer options and you’ve got a watch that stretches happily into the night. For away games, Birdie’s draws in locals, alumni, and current students to watch.
Why It’s Great for Gameday
Indoor/outdoor bars; free parking lot off 5th & Foch; Frozen cocktails, plenty of beers.
Gameday specials: They always have the biggest games on the jumbotron, just check their Facebook for which games will be up and when (Birdie’s Facebook)
Pro Tips
Best views are in the main yard facing the big screen; check calendar for watch-party posts.
Website: birdiessocialclub.com
Location: 2737 W 5th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
The Billet Room at Bowie House, which is transformed on gamedays (Image Source: Bowie House and Papercity Mag)
10) Bowie House — The Bar at Bricks & Horses
This is your… how do you say…?.. “boujee” gameday experience. Bowie House is a go-to for alumni, travelers, and locals alike. And on gameday they have a luxurous approach. The Billet Room becomes a luxe lounge to view any given TCU game. Featuring polished cocktails, plush seating, and a crowd that dresses purple, but prefers a refined watch. It’s perfect when the in-laws or out-of-town guests want a touch of Fort Worth glam with their football. The Bowie House Lobby Bar runs an elevated bar menu, so your snack game is covered. You’ll feel grown-up without missing a snap.
Why It’s Great for Gameday
Whiskey-forward and high end cocktails, elevated bites.
Gameday specials: TCU Game Days programming: posted experiences like boot shines, live music in The Bar, and weekend brunch windows around home games (see “TCU Game Days” page on their website to confirm dates)
Pro Tips
Reserve your spot on Bowie House’s website.
Website: aubergeresorts.com/bowiehouse
Location: 3700 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Bonus: Pre- or Post-Game Stops
Quick hitters to bookend your Saturday—great for pre-game, “one more round,” or celebratory burger right near campus.
Jon’s Grille
Ranch-to-table burgers and crisp fries a short walk from campus. See our BEST BURGERS IN FORT WORTH for the full scoop.
Website: jonsgrille.com
Location: 2905 W Berry St, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Woodshed Smokehouse
Smoked meats, shaded patio, and TVs near the bar; great for a BBQ-plus-ball day. Check it out on our BEST PATIOS TO DRINK A BEER IN FORT WORTH article to get the full low down.
Website: woodshedsmokehouse.com
Location: 3201 Riverfront Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Dutch’s Hamburgers
Order at the counter, snag a booth, and soak in the purple buzz. See our BEST BURGERS IN FORT WORTH article for details.
Website: dutchshamburgers.com
Location: 3009 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Conclusion
That’s your TCU gameday playbook: breweries with space to spread out, rooftops with skyline views, icehouses and backyard bars where the TV angles are actually good. Hit us up with your go-tos—this list will keep evolving as the season does: email us at FortWorthFounded@gmail.com