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The Nodding Donkey

The Nodding Donkey The Nodding Donkey is a casual sports bar and restaurant located on Thomas Avenue in Uptown Dallas. This tex-mex eatery boasts plenty of TVs and outdoor patio seating, offering game day classics, pizzas from Social Pie, and a variety of drinks. Catering to walk-ins, groups, and reservations alike, The Nodding Donkey is the perfect spot for lunch or dinner with friends. Come try their delicious new pizzas crafted by culinary team members Jonathan Calabrese and Joey Ryholt!
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🚨 DALLAS SOCCER FANS 🚨Your chance to score BIG is here! ⚽Join us at Nodding Donkey on Sunday, June 14, from 3–5 PM for t...
06/03/2026

🚨 DALLAS SOCCER FANS 🚨

Your chance to score BIG is here! ⚽

Join us at Nodding Donkey on Sunday, June 14, from 3–5 PM for the Michelob ULTRA Soccer Shootout, where we'll be giving away TWO tickets to a World Cup match at Dallas Stadium!

🏆 Highest score wins
⚽ Test your skills in our soccer shootout challenge
🎟️ Win a pair of World Cup match tickets
🍻 Enjoy ice-cold Michelob ULTRA while you play

Think you've got the winning kick? Come prove it.

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
⏰ 3–5 PM
📍 Nodding Donkey

Must be 21+ to participate and win.

Finals energy is here and World Cup vibes are loading! 🏀⚽️Grab a table and an ice-cold bucket for the team. We’re showin...
06/03/2026

Finals energy is here and World Cup vibes are loading! 🏀⚽️

Grab a table and an ice-cold bucket for the team. We’re showing every championship moment on the big screens. 🏆📺

Pick your winning lineup:
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The best buns in town! 🍔✨They say you can’t buy happiness, but you can buy a burger at The Nodding Donkey, and that’s ba...
05/28/2026

The best buns in town! 🍔✨

They say you can’t buy happiness, but you can buy a burger at The Nodding Donkey, and that’s basically the same thing. Celebrate International Hamburger Day with a match made in hunger heaven!

Get a taste of perfection.
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Burgers, brisket, beer. That’s the Donkey way. 🍔🍺Celebrate International Hamburger Day and National Brisket Day with us ...
05/28/2026

Burgers, brisket, beer. That’s the Donkey way. 🍔🍺

Celebrate International Hamburger Day and National Brisket Day with us TODAY.

The world’s biggest soccer tournament is almost here, and Donkey is where Dallas comes to watch. ⚽🍺Stay tuned for watch ...
05/27/2026

The world’s biggest soccer tournament is almost here, and Donkey is where Dallas comes to watch. ⚽🍺

Stay tuned for watch parties, drink specials, and every big match on the big screens.

Trivia, drinks, and your smartest friends. What could possibly go wrong? 🍻🎤 Tuesday: General Trivia🏈 Wednesday: Sports T...
05/26/2026

Trivia, drinks, and your smartest friends. What could possibly go wrong? 🍻

🎤 Tuesday: General Trivia
🏈 Wednesday: Sports Trivia

Starts at 7 PM both nights.

Memorial Day, Donkey style. 🇺🇸✨Today we're honoring our heroes. If you’re looking for a place to gather and reflect with...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day, Donkey style. 🇺🇸✨

Today we're honoring our heroes. If you’re looking for a place to gather and reflect with friends and family, our doors are open. Cheers to the brave and the land they call home.

High spirits, low prices. 💸Happy hour is officially in session Monday-Friday from 4-7 PM! Skip the traffic and settle in...
05/22/2026

High spirits, low prices. 💸

Happy hour is officially in session Monday-Friday from 4-7 PM! Skip the traffic and settle in at The Nodding Donkey for great deals and even better company!

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Countdown’s on. Soccer season is coming in hot at Donkey. ⚽🍻Watch parties, big matches, and the best game-day crowd in U...
05/21/2026

Countdown’s on. Soccer season is coming in hot at Donkey. ⚽🍻

Watch parties, big matches, and the best game-day crowd in Uptown.

Burgers and brisket both get their own day. Donkey’s got both. 🍔🔥Celebrate International Hamburger Day and National Bris...
05/20/2026

Burgers and brisket both get their own day. Donkey’s got both. 🍔🔥

Celebrate International Hamburger Day and National Brisket Day on May 28th with cold drinks and patio hangs all day long.

Where Dallas comes to watch the World Cup! ⚽️🏆The world is watching, and the energy at The Donkey is electric! Grab your...
05/20/2026

Where Dallas comes to watch the World Cup! ⚽️🏆

The world is watching, and the energy at The Donkey is electric! Grab your jersey, rally your friends, and join the loudest fan zone in Dallas.

Fuel your fandom and pick out your game day favorites:
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Donkey’s got your weeknight plans covered. 🍻🎤 Tuesday: General Trivia🏈 Wednesday: Sports TriviaStarts at 7 PM both night...
05/19/2026

Donkey’s got your weeknight plans covered. 🍻

🎤 Tuesday: General Trivia
🏈 Wednesday: Sports Trivia

Starts at 7 PM both nights.

Soccer season’s almost here and Donkey’s got the game plan. ⚽🍺Big matches, cold drinks, and game-day energy for June and...
05/15/2026

Soccer season’s almost here and Donkey’s got the game plan. ⚽🍺

Big matches, cold drinks, and game-day energy for June and July.

Your PGA headquarters. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️Make The Donkey your home base for the PGA Championship. Whether you're catching the actio...
05/14/2026

Your PGA headquarters. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️

Make The Donkey your home base for the PGA Championship. Whether you're catching the action on our screens or soaking up the sun on our patio, we’re the ultimate spot for every golf fan in Dallas.

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Bring your smartest crew and let’s see who’s got the brains at Donkey. 🍻🎤 Tuesday: General Trivia🏈 Wednesday: Sports Tri...
05/12/2026

Bring your smartest crew and let’s see who’s got the brains at Donkey. 🍻

🎤 Tuesday: General Trivia
🏈 Wednesday: Sports Trivia

Starts at 7 PM both nights.

Your new mid week tradition! 💡🧠Trivia at The Donkey kicks off at 7 PM! Join us Tuesdays for general knowledge and Wednes...
05/12/2026

Your new mid week tradition! 💡🧠

Trivia at The Donkey kicks off at 7 PM! Join us Tuesdays for general knowledge and Wednesdays for sports trivia. Bring your A game and compete for serious bragging rights and awesome prizes!

Check out the menu and round up your team.
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Fight night’s back at Donkey. 🥊Round up your crew, order a round, and don’t miss a punch.
05/09/2026

Fight night’s back at Donkey. 🥊

Round up your crew, order a round, and don’t miss a punch.

Trivia nights at Donkey: always the right answer. 🧠🍻🎤 Tuesday: General Trivia🏈 Wednesday: Sports TriviaStarts at 7 PM bo...
05/05/2026

Trivia nights at Donkey: always the right answer. 🧠🍻

🎤 Tuesday: General Trivia
🏈 Wednesday: Sports Trivia

Starts at 7 PM both nights.

Cinco de Mayo at Donkey means tacos, cold drinks, and zero regrets. 🌮🍻Pick your fighter: Brisket with jicama slaw; Pork ...
05/05/2026

Cinco de Mayo at Donkey means tacos, cold drinks, and zero regrets. 🌮🍻

Pick your fighter: Brisket with jicama slaw; Pork with tangy slaw and gouda; or Pastor with pineapple and cilantro.

05/01/2026

We’ve been waiting for this all year. ⚽

Meet you at the Donkey? 🐴✨Dallas’ favorite happy hour is calling! We’ve got your weekday afternoons covered Monday-Frida...
04/30/2026

Meet you at the Donkey? 🐴✨

Dallas’ favorite happy hour is calling! We’ve got your weekday afternoons covered Monday-Friday from 4-7 PM for $4 drafts, $5 imports, and $6.50 appetizers. ☀️

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Donkey nights always look better through your lens.Tag us next time for a chance to be featured. 📸:
04/29/2026

Donkey nights always look better through your lens.

Tag us next time for a chance to be featured.

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Go big or go home! 🔥Can’t choose? Grab the Texas-Sized Sampler: buffalo wings, wagon wheels, donkey balls, S&A chicken s...
04/28/2026

Go big or go home! 🔥

Can’t choose? Grab the Texas-Sized Sampler: buffalo wings, wagon wheels, donkey balls, S&A chicken strips & jalapeño skins. Pick 3 sauces and dig in for the game. 🏆

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04/26/2026

Clocked in to bartend, ended up starring in a reel. 😎

04/24/2026

Two months from now, this is all we’ll care about. ⚽🍻

Address

2900 Thomas Avenue
Dallas, TX
75204

For public transport, take the Red or Blue line and get off at Cityplace/Uptown Station. From there, walk west on Hall Street until you reach Thomas Avenue. For driving and parking, take US-75 and exit at Blackburn Street. Continue on Blackburn Street to reach Thomas Avenue. There are several pay-to-park lots available in the area.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 12am
Tuesday 11am - 12am
Wednesday 11am - 12am
Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday 11am - 2am
Saturday 10:30am - 2am
Sunday 11am - 12am

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What people say

The Nodding Donkey on Thomas Avenue in Dallas is the perfect spot for sports fans and foodies alike. This sports bar offers a wide variety of tex-mex dishes, game day classics, and delicious pizza from Social Pie. With plenty of TVs and patio seating, you can enjoy your meal while catching up on your favorite games. The best part? The Nodding Donkey is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friend along to enjoy the fun too! From trivia nights to fajita specials, there's always something exciting happening at The Nodding Donkey. So come on down and grab a drink with friends or catch the latest game while enjoying some tasty food - you won't be disappointed!

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