One of the local sports bars dedicated to the Cowboys, my friend mentioned this place as one of his go-to spots when he was a student at UTA. After spending a Friday night here, I can see why. Drinks are cheap, there's pool and darts here, plenty of seating, comfort bar eats, friendly bartenders, and an atmosphere that screams Texas and college town. I was surprised that it wasn't as packed as I expected a college town bar to be on a Friday night. Since it was mid April, maybe there was an event or something else occurring? Anyways, no food was ordered here, just a steady stream of vodka sodas which my friend and I guzzled down. I've been told that the irish nachos are a must order as that's what this place is famous for. I'll definitely need to try those when we venture back out to this spot. Definitely a favorite amongst Arlingtonians. Despite all the cowboys memorabilia, it left a good impression on me. read more

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My go to place for Irish Nachos, since 1989. Come to think about it, I think this is the only place in DFW that has Irish nachos. I had a half an order today for an early dinner, and got it with the works. Bacon bits, jalapeños, small chunks of tomato, and onions... The meal tasted as it did decades ago, only difference is I think they might've changed the cheese they use. But still great nonetheless. You have your choice of different beers, and wines to wash it down with, I chose good old-fashioned Dr Pepper. If you're ever in the Arlington area drop by, it's not every day you get to eat Irish nachos. read more

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Location Arlington Parking Large lot. Bonus-shuttle to stadiums for $20/ each. Best deal ever! Shuttle delivers you to stadium entrance and pick up goes to 1 h. After game. Great deal!!! Atmosphere Local sports bar Seating There are numerous areas and bars-back bar, front bar-patio. Restaurant seats with long tables-great for groups. Service Outstanding Menu Full bar. Game day menu-$14 for card and $13 for cash-choice of burger, cheeseburger, grilled chicken, fries or irish nachos-toppings for sandwiches-tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced red onions, pickles, jalapenos, sour cream, ect!! What a deal!! Summary Our fav spot when going to games. Outstanding service, easy parking, great menu-overall best spot for watching sports snd pre/post game fun! Love it!! read more

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Came here for lunch with my daughter. Service was excellent, my nachos were very good especially loved the consistency of the cheese. The ambience is Irish pub niche, fun environment, TVs everywhere! read more

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Service was slow. The waitress was just overwhelmed, ice but overwhelmed. There was a group in there that had little kids that were "playing" pool. Hitting the balls like a baseball and watching them bounce everywhere, then proceeding to run around the table running into customer when they went back to use the restroom. The Irish nachos are awesome. The chef salad was basic. The mushroom Swiss was super juicy and delicious. The club sandwich was what you would expect. Took forever to get the check. Had to go ask for it. read more

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My wife and I were in the mood for some just ole comfort food, so we headed to J Gilligan's to grab some sandwiches and some of their legendary Irish Nachos. I've been dining at J Gilligan's for decades. Their food is consistent and satisfies anyone's tummy! Our server Tania greeted us with a smile and took our drink orders. Both of us ordered iced tea, that's what we were in the mood for. We love the restaurant's BIG drink glasses. The servers rarely have to provide refills. For this visit, my wife ordered a 1/2 order of Irish Nachos, and I ordered the chicken fried steak sandwich with a side of onion rings. If the rings are as good as our last visit, I'll be one happy camper. After a short wait, our food was delivered to our table by Tania. Oh, my goodness, the chicken fried steak on my sandwich was HUGE sticking out on both ends of the bun. If was fried to perfection. The sandwich was dressed with lettuce and tomato and mayo. Of course, my wife's Irish Nachos were served piping hot with all the gooey deliciousness of the melted cheese and sour cream. We had a wonderfully relaxing visit to J Gilligan's. We'll be back to visit again REAL soon. read more

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It's a no brainer if you have a concert or game that they have transportation to that this is the easiest thing to do. Parking is much easier, beer inside is cheaper than what you will pay in the park. They have a limited menu on game days but it always includes the Irish nachos which are so good. The servers although usually very busy always make sure you are taken care of. Inside setup includes several bathrooms and they are always super clean. Pro tip- they serve the burgers medium so if you want well done you need to ask. read more

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Met up with a group of friends a few weeks ago. Service was good. Food was decent. Had a burger and next time will get the irish nachos-because several people in our group had them and they looked good. We will be back~ read more

Another great night at J Gilligans Great hamburger And greater Irish nachos!!! Go by help support local business after the freeze! read more

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Came here for lunch and was told it is a "UTA Institution" - if that is the case it is a good sign for UTA as it's the perfect mix of greasy bar food and delicious standard fast food fare. Had the Irish nachos and can confirm they are a must have. read more

I was in Town for a Concert. I remembered it's tradition to get the Irish Nachos at J Gilligan's. There was a lot going on when I walked in. I'll explain. Mesquite High was having their High School Reunion and some Dancers from Miss Persis Dance Studio was in the house. They were receiving Vip treatment but, that didn't stop the Manager from taking my order and getting it right with minimal wait time. The Manager hooked me up w a free drink too He was super nice to his employees. He gave direction well and was not flustered even with a crowd. I was able to share my Irish Nachos with my Fam. They truly enjoyed it and thanked me several times for sharing. If your looking for a tasty appetite. I would recommend the Irish Nachos. read more

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Here for about an hour had a double shot of tequila and tapped out, but no one has even checked on me or asked me if I wanted anything else or if I needed water just ignored unless I am calling them out by bartender because I didn't even get any of their names. Tried one time before about a year ago and got the same experience. The only really talk to you if you're a regular or check on you. read more

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Busy and full of Cheifs energy!! Queso was watery. Wings were hot n spicy. Lemon drop drink was delicious. read more

Best place in Alrington! Food is always incredible with cold beer. Mary was out bartender today, kindest soul, recommended the best items. Will be back to see her soon!!! read more

j Gilligan's is revving up for St Patrick's Day! I tried their Irish Nachos for the first time. It was a yummy gut-buster for sure! I could only eat 1/2 of a 1/2 order. read more

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Everyone loves Gilligans and they love Randy Ford even more!! Arlington couldn't ask for a more community oriented gentleman! He's not a stranger to hosting events for schools, retired teachers, class reunions, and THE St. Patrick's Day Party! His Irish Nachos have been featured on the Food Network. If you're attending a game or concert at AT&T Stadium or Baseball Game at Globe Life, park free at Gilligans and take their shuttle! You can grab some Irish Nachos, a beer (Rum and Coke for me!) and jump on the shuttle for the event!! 400 E Abram. Look for the green building and patio! read more

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BRING BACK YOUR BROILER! Could not have been more disappointed. Couldn't wait to have the Irish Nachos that I had a a kid. They used to somewhat care about this dish. They placed pre-cooked, soggy potato slices in a serving dish, put a ton of cheddar cheese and chewy bacon bits on it and microwaved. It was tasteless and disgusting. read more

If you haven't been to J Gilligan's in Arlington, you're missing out on a Texas-sized good time. I went in expecting a run-of-the-mill sports bar experience and left with a belly full of the best Irish nachos this side of the Atlantic and a heart full of joy thanks to Luka Dončić's game-winning 3-pointer. Picture this: It's a nail-biter of a game, Mavs versus Timberwolves, Mavs down 107 to 108. The atmosphere is electric. Just as I dig into my crispy, cheesy, bacon-laden Irish nachos (seriously, these things are tasty as hell), Dončić drops a 3 like it's hot and the place erupts. Beer spills, high-fives are exchanged with strangers, and for a moment, we all become family. And speaking of beer, a domestic for $4.75? In this economy? Come on, how can you not enjoy this Arlington icon? If you need a place to witness sports history, indulge in some sinfully good nachos, and keep your wallet happy, J Gilligan's is the spot. Go Mavs! read more

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I'm not much into the fires they had shown on the food network but can say I'm in love with the vibe. Yes, if they take your credit card they won't give it back until you close your tab. But!!! They have a free shuttle back and forth to from the stadiums. Today I happens to be saint Patrick's day and they put on a chin dig; I tell ya. Two stages classic rock and tune ya know. Most the menu $5 dollar (not counting food). What a great place to relax and let your soul heal from a days troubles. I will definitely be back. read more

Went to catch the shuttle to and from the Cowboy game and after the game went in for a quick bite and drink...the atmosphere was upbeat and fun. The service was a bit slow, but not terrible. The Irish nachos were very good. Had fun and will do it again. read more

The Irish nachos were bomb. Couldn't finish the whole order and I'm usually a big eater. Loaded with cheese. The chicken is served on the side for you to pour on as deemed necessary. Wish there were a few more potatoes actually, and the few potatoes my dish had were very soft with no crisp. Overall, a pretty darn good dish. read more

Just a good dive place ! Friendly bartenders. Good before a Ranger game. Beer. Beer. Beer. Beer. Is that 85 characters yet? read more

I went here with my daughter to take the shuttles to Metallica at AT&T. It was $10 round-trip, and absolutely worth it. They had so many buses, that we never had to wait long for one to arrive, event after the event. The menu was modified the two days we were there, so perhaps we would have enjoyed ten food if we had been there on a different occasion. Instead of the full menu, they had a small buffet offering with burgers and a few other items. Most people seemed happy with the food, but since there was nothing vegetarian available, we didn't get it. We were able to order the Irish nachos without meat, and they were just okay. Lots of onions, so if you're not an onion fan, you may want to take note of that. My daughter had a couple sodas and some water. I ordered two margaritas. The first one was good. The second one was terrible. They were made by two different bartenders. I got an extra shot and made the second one more palatable! Everyone at the restaurant was very friendly, and we enjoyed our time there. I would absolutely recommend this place prior to events at the AT&T stadium. Great find! read more

J Gilligan's Bar & Grill - Table area near the bar at the Metallica pre-party. Great shuttle service with lots of parking. Friendly staff. Highly recommend! - Sports Bars Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Great service. Casual atmosphere. Lots of TVs with sports. Good food. Great prices! The Irish Nachos are soooo good!

Ordered thru grub hub and we knew it wouldn't be as good as in house but Lordy. The CFS was good sized but the bun was the size of a slider. I mean half of it wouldn't even fit on the bun they used. And the lettuce was disgusting. My husband ordered a medium burger with no onions and got a rare burger smothered in onions with a bun that fell apart from being so soggy. Food was good, their execution not so much. We literally took their meat and put it on the buns we had at home thankfully. Would not recommend delivery orders but may try in house next time. read more

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JR Gilligan's is a traditional spot in Arlington for just good food or to meet up with friends. Best known for their Irish nachos, which are basically baked potato skins with cheese, sour cream and bacon bacon, they have a lot of really interesting. Tasty bar food, some Irish some Tex mix. Some trying to be both. Always tasty. You can also get Great beers, mixed drinks or just a big ice tea. Great place to go with the family. The service is great, they treat you like family. And the well worn bar and entry area gives you a feeling of an Irish bar or a Honkytonk. Interesting mix. read more

Every time I give this place another try, I end up asking myself why?!?! Service sucks. Food sucks. I wanted a few beers one day...less than a dozen people in there and never was I even acknowledged. Gave them another chance...nachos were not edible. Club sandwich was made with bread that was all torn up. I'm done with this place!! read more

Good burgers and really like the service. Menu looks really diverse with some home cooked comfort food.

Amazing food, environment and service. Great place to go on game night to watch your favorite sport on TV with other fans read more

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Totally recommend this place! The Irish nachos were delicious, this is a dish they're known for. They did not disappoint! We also shared a Philly and it was served with au jus sauce. Very nice touch! Service was great, our waitress was very kind, friendly and the food and drinks came out quickly. We will absolutely come back! read more

Honestly the best bar I've been to in Dallas. The layout is a labyrinth, you feel like you're walking thru your grandmas rumpus room, then traveling thru time to a real Irish pub. Surprisingly good food, stiff drinks, an affordable pool table, and a trivia night with a cult following. I think I'll be back read more

Great service and the food, especially the Irish nachos hits the spot. Came with some fronds to watch the Stars game in the draft house. It was a great comfortable place to see the game. I am going back during the next series. read more

This is a place that makes nachos a great meal full of protein! The steak nachos are delicious! It was late but it first time I've had nachos that didn't give heartburn! Definitely recommend this "meal"! read more

I go to Gilligan's to watch sports mainly. It's a nice enough place, lots of space, several rooms that look like they just kept adding on, and on, etc. Nice sized main bar in the middle. They also have a main dining room that isn't loud or noisy. Lot's of TV's with different games on, so the one you want to watch will usually be on at least one of them. If not, just ask, they're usually happy to accommodate. Drinks are reasonable, beer selection is good. Pretty large menu, and most of it is better than your average bar food. Burgers are good, chips and salsa is one of my favorites, but almost everything I've had I've enjoyed except, wait for it...not a fan of the Irish nachos. Good crowd, mostly older, mostly calm. Parking lot out front is small, but they have overflow across the street to the east, and plenty of free street parking around them. It's an easy decision place to go to. Never really had a bad time here. read more

Food was good, service was not Never got the extra beers we ordered or the Irish nachos my wife ordered for dinner. Tabs had to be corrected. Wasn't crowded, just a very inattentive young waitress. read more

We used the shuttle service to AT&T Stadium, very efficient. Then enjoyed margaritas with a burger & house fries afterwards. Freshn hot and tasty! read more

I wasn't sure what to expect at J Gilligan's during a Cowboys game the week after Christmas. Now that I've had the experience I would not have it any other way. J Gilligan's is an Irish pub located in the heart of Arlington. They made our Cowboys game experience top notch. The food was perfect for game night. They had a special events menu. The menu included burgers, chicken sandwich, chicken strips, grilled cheese, salad and of course their Irish Nachos. The Irish Nachos are a must try. They include fresh cut fries with an array of toppings. They were excellent. Not too much on the special events menu, but just enough. They even had a holiday drink menu as well as a menu full of regular J. G's cocktails. The ambiance was perfect for a game night! Although the lines looked long throughout the restaurant, the staff did a great job of moving people in and out with not a long wait. There was indoor and outdoor seating as well. They also provide transportation to and from the Cowboys game. We purchased wrist bands and were set. The shuttles ran continuously. So there was no problem getting to or from the game. I would definitely visit J Gilligan's again. It's been around for a long time for a reason. Thank you. Keep doing great things for the community! read more

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We walked in on Fat Tuesday and it was so fun. We found somewhere to sit and looked over the menu. We went to the bar to order and got drinks, which were super good. My mom got a taco salad and said it was a little dry but seasoned okay. My dad ordered the cheeseburger and onion rings. He is super picky and this meal alone made him want to come back. I agree the onion rings were amazing! I ordered the Irish nachos and they were just okay. They were way to oily and needed to cook the potatoes a little longer because they were mushy. I'd come back for drinks for sure! read more

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Glad to see this Arlington Establishment is going strong!! The Irish nachos are a local legend, and do not disappoint! Lunch time with all the regulars was interesting, You don't see that to often these days. Service was great, Philly cheesesteaks were 10 read more

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J. Gilligan's is a go to spot for me. From my first day in Arlington, to the day I graduated college, to just days ago for the St. Pats Day Celebration, it's been an indelible part of my life here in Arlington. When I think about J. Gill's I immediately think of enjoying a Shiner on a Friday night with a plate of Irish Nachos. I think of the days that my classmates and I would go here after our Thursday night classes and listen to karaoke and laugh, drink and have the best time. If you haven't had the Irish Nachos, or gone on karaoke night, you must. Always a great time. It was also admirable to see them fight so strongly to stay alive during COVID and I am so glad that they did. I honestly cannot imagine Arlington without them. My go to now - the veggie quesadilla with onion rings instead of ranchero beans (they have bacon in them). On St. Pats Day I decided to stop in for the Annual Celebration for the first time since the pandemic, and it was such an incredible feeling. They had at least 10 outdoor bars, a special menu, green beers and 3 stages throughout with different music. As I slipped my whiskey and cola (in a glass that turns green and stared at Abrams street, for a moment, everything felt normal. The crowd was all kinds - students, senior citizens, parents with kiddos, loud college kids in green - and it was just an incredible time. A belief escape from the world that I hadn't felt since 2019. The owner is super cool (and a UTA Alum), the staff are always attentive and the beer is always cold. So grateful for you, J. Gilligan's! read more

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