You might watch the Red River Rivalry (née Shootout) match between Texas and O.U. on Saturday because you bleed crimson (or burnt orange). Or because you’re an alumnus or alumna, and it just feels like the right thing to tune in. Then again, perhaps you’re only in it for the excuse to get rowdy during the day. No matter your reasons, you can count on these spots for a good time, if you’re not lucky enough to be at the Cotton Bowl when the game kicks off at noon, we’ve got the 10 best spots for seeing the game.
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Where: Granada Theater
Why It Makes the Top Ten: The Granada’s annual watch party is one of the best in town. A $24 entry fee gets you access to the giant screens and a fajita plate. For reservations, call 214-824-9933.
TV Count: 3 giant screens
Opening Time: 10 a.m.
Where: Urban Taco
Why It Makes the Top Ten: If $10 bottomless margaritas and mimosas until 1 p.m. don’t get you out of bed, how about all-day $16 beer buckets, $2 team shots, $5 hour margaritas and mojitos, and $3 Dos Equis Lager drafts? There are also game day food specials.
TV Count: 9 TVs + jumbo projector
Opening Time: 9 a.m.
Where: Three Sheets
Why It Makes the Top Ten: This party will be a Sooner’s paradise. It’s an OU-only extravaganza. Happy hour specials will be available all day, and a DJ’s spinning tunes at night. The full food menu is available.
TV Count: 10
Opening Time: 9 a.m.
Where: Southern Comforts
Why It Makes the Top Ten: This shindig is for Longhorns only. Happy hour’s running all day, and live music’s happening at night. The after-party takes place at the Ku De Ta pool.
TV Count: 7 + projector
Opening Time: 9 a.m.
Where: Spread Eagle Saloon
Why It Makes the Top Ten: The downtown watering hole has $3 draft beer and $3 shot specials.
TV Count: 4 + 110-inch HD projection screen 1 x 110″
Opening Time: 11 a.m.
Where: Draft Picks
Why It Makes the Top Ten: A tailgate party will be hoppin’ in the parking lot, along with good ol’ games of tetherball.
TV Count: 50
Opening Time: 10 a.m.
Where: Stan’s Blue Note
Why It Makes the Top Ten: You can get started extra early at this beloved sports bar. Head outside to party under the tent on the patio.
TV Count: “Million” (according to a Yelp reviewer) + 4 additional outdoor TVs
Opening Time: 8 a.m.
Where: Christies Sports Bar
Why It Makes the Top Ten: Shot specials and beer bucket specials will keep you fueled through the game. Then stay for baseball playoffs and the UFC fight.
TV Count: 43 + 4 big screens
Opening Time: 9 a.m.
Where: The Den
Why It Makes the Top Ten: Just $12 will get you a pitcher of beer and two breakfast tacos. DJs will be spinning on all floors, and the party continues out in the tented parking lot.
TV Count: 20 + two 100-inch HD projector screens
Opening Time: 9 a.m.
Where: Milo Butterfingers
Why It Makes the Top Ten: Draft beer specials will be poured all day. An extra bar will make sure everyone is taken care of.
TV Count: 18
Opening Time: 10 a.m.
Where: Patio Grill
Why It Makes the Top Ten: This Uptown spot is always packed with spirited fans. With team-themed Jell-O shots, DJs spinning during halftime, it’s not hard to understand why. Plus, food is being served by neighboring eatery, Bowery.
TV Count: 12 TVs + 10-foot projector screen
Opening Time: 9 a.m.
You may have noticed, that’s 11 bars. You’re welcome. If you’re hosting an OU/TX party on Saturday, feel free to list it in the comments.
research by Margaux Anbouba and Mary Holbrook
