In San Francisco there are a number of Irish, Italian, German, and Latin restaurants and bars that thankfully show World Cup, Champions League, Engligh Premier League, Spanish La Liga, the Italian league, and other professional soccer matches.
However, the two bars that stand out are Mad Dog in The Fog and the Kezar Pub. They both make catching games really easy, they have a soccer hotline, with game times and re-play times, so if you have to actually work and can’t see the game live. Mad Dog’s soccer hotline: 415-442-7994.
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As an example, I caught an amazing Champions League game at Kezar a while back, Chelsea versus Barcelona, a 2-2 draw, with a last minute goal by Drogba, to essentially seal Chelsea’s advancement into the next round and make it more difficult for Barcelona. A good crowd gathered at the bar, about half supporters of the English side and the other half for the Spanish club and reigning holders of the Champions League trophy. Dutifully, everyone was eagerly watching and cheering great plays, from tackles to near misses on goal.
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Both bars have ample seating and serve a wide variety of beers and good food. Mad Dog is located in Lower Haight (try the sausage spot across the street – Rosamunde) and Kezar at the end of Haight Street at the start of Golden Gate Park. Take a trip to either soccer bar and you’ll be satisfied, but I’m sure this depends upon the result you’re hoping for in the match.
California – San Francisco
Mad Dog in the Fog
530 Haight (at Fillmore)
Tel: (415) 626-7279
Kezar Pub
770 Stanyan St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel. 415-386-9292
Illinois – Chicago
Ginger’s Ale House
3801 North Ashland Avenue
773 348-2767
Located at 3801 North Ashland Avenue in the popular Wrigleyille neighborhood, within easy walking distance of Wrigley Field. Our extensive draft beer selection reflects the owners English/Irish roots and features many draft beers such as Stella Artois, Boddingtons Ale, Bass, Harp, Ram Rod London Bitter, and a great pint of Guinness.
Thank you to all of you who voted us the best soccer bar in Chicago, we are now in the running to become number 1 soccer bar in the USA.
Georgia – Atlanta
Brewhouse Cafe
401 Moreland Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: (404) 525-7799
South Carolina – Charleston
The Three Lions Pub
Three Lions Club members and their guests can relax in a traditional English-style pub located on the second floor of Blackbaud Stadium. The pub contains soccer memorabilia from around the world, a cigar-smoking saloon with leather couches, a big screen TV, foosball, pool tables, darts and much more.
Washington – Seattle
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
1916 Post Alley
Seattle
206-728-1916
The George & Dragon Pub
206 N36th Street
Seattle
206-545-6864
New York – New York City
McCormack’s Pub and Restaurant
365 Third Avenue, Manhattan
212 683-0911
In England, each Saturday afternoon from August through May, hundreds of thousands cram the nation’s stadia to cheer the local side. It may only be 10 a.m. over here, but at MCCORMACK’S PUB AND RESTAURANT the Guinness is guzzled and Irish breakfasts are wolfed down while the games are beamed in live via satellite. There are a few other soccer bars in town, but none can match McCormack’s warmth and feel of authenticity. Proprietor Barry McCormack, once a star Irish footballer, makes sure that there’s a steady diet of soccer and sports from the Motherland all week long. The food’s good, too. -Stu Hackel
Illinois – Chicago
The Globe Pub
1934 W. Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL
(773) 871-3757
The Globe shows tons of soccer, including the FA Cup, Carling Cup football, Coca Cola Championship, women’s soccer, European Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, Copa del Rey, and Major League Soccer (MLS). Tons of beer and standard pub fare characterize the food selection.
The Hidden Shamrock
2723 N Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 883-0304
Irish pub that features an extra long bar and 11 satellite TVs (plus a big screen) showing soccer games. Burgers, sandwiches, and salads, along with a few Irish and English dishes can be enjoyed, with of course, lots of beer to chug it all down!
Massachusetts – Boston
McGann’s Pub
197 Portland St.
Boston, MA
(617) 227-4059
McGann’s features standard American and Irish pub food, with a bar that serves beer, wine, and cocktails. Patrons comment that it’s a great place to watch soccer games, especially the FIFA World Cup, in addition to major European matches, which includes champions leagues and premier leagues. Six TVs are set up around the bar, including a huge projection screen that’s situated across the main tables.
Banshee
934 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 436 9747
Known to locals and visitors as ‘The Place To Go’ Banshees offers traditional English fare, international dishes, an extensive selection of beers, and of course, frequent soccer and rugby matches.
Minnesota – Minneapolis
Brits Pub
1110 Nicollet
btw 11th St & 12th St
(612) 332-3908
Brit’s Pub in downtown Minneapolis first opened its doors way back in 1990. Since then it has grown from a small two-room tavern into the much larger institution it is now. Additions over the years included the Long Room in 1994 and the world-renowned English Garden Park, complete with its 10,000 square foot Lawn Bowling green, in 1998.
In 2006 Brit’s continues to expand with the opening of two new spaces; The Veranda Bar – an outdoor rooftop bar overlooking the English Garden Park, and The Clubhouse – a comfy cocktail and party lounge with views over Nicollet Mall and Peavy Plaza.
Missouri – St. Louis
O.B. Clark’s
1921 S Brentwood Blvd
St Louis, MO 63144
(314) 961-8900
This cozy spot is perfect for watching soccer games. With two big screen TVs, plus several smaller ones, and Setanta hosting, you’re always guaranteed a good seat and a good game. Also, the food is good enough to attract players from the local hockey team, Blues, so what more could you ask for?
North Carolina – Durham
James Joyce
912 W. Main St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 683-3022
James Joyce is an Irish pub that shows plenty of Duke basketball games, but they’re also very keen on English Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Cup games. American and Irish food are customer favorites, with specials rotating daily.
Ohio – Columbus
Tommy Keegan’s
456 S. Front St,
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 221-9444
With a slogan that states, ‘Where soccer is home,’ you’re bound to watch quite a few matches here! In fact, you can cheer on all your favorite European teams in the National Leagues or in the European Cups provided by Setanta. The menu is standard bar food, but the beer is plentiful and the soccer is always on the TV!
Tennessee – Memphis
Dan McGuinness
150 Peabody Place, Suite 115
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-8500
Dan McGuinness is an Irish pub featuring many authentic Irish dishes, such as Irish Lamb Stew and Shepherd’s Pie. English Premier League matches are shown every weekend, as well as World Cup qualifier games, provided by Setanta Sports.
Texas – Houston
Big John’s Sports Bar
6150 Wilcrest
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-3499
Big John’s brings in soccer games on seven different channels to cover as many as possible. Over 65 TVs are scattered throughout the bar, airing a variety of other sports as well. Pool tables, darts, and other games can be enjoyed too, in addition to American, Irish, and standard bar fare. Want beer? Take advantage of a wide selection of draft and bottled beers.
Texas – Dallas
The Londoner
14930 Midway Rd.
Addison, Dallas, TX 75244
The Londoner constantly has a soccer game on for you to enjoy, shown on Setanta Sport and other PPV channels. English fare and beer accompany soccer matches, while pool tables and darts provide other gaming options.
Texas – San Antonio
The Lion and Rose
5148 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
Plasma and digital TVs air plenty of soccer – English Premier League, UEFA Cup, Bundesliga, the World Cup, and much more. While watching the game, chow down on a vast array of dishes from American and international cuisine, in addition to authentic English food and draft beers. Traditional pub games are available too, even a Bar Billiards table.
California
Los Angeles and Surrounding Area
Cock and Bull Pub
2947 Lincoln Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA
Plenty of TVs abound to watch soccer, such as the English Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and other big European leagues. While watching the game, enjoy typical English food and a moderate selection of beers. If you’re lucky, maybe a celebrity such as Sting will pop in, as reported by some patrons.
Joxer Daly’s
11168 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 838-3745
Lucky Baldwin’s
17 So. Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA
(626) 795-0652
O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
2226 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 829-5303
Patsy’s Irish Pub
28971 Golden Lantern
Laguna Niguel, CA
(714) 249-2604
The Fox and Hounds
11110 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 763-7976
Oakland
Bill McNally’s Irish Pub
5352 College Ave
Oakland, CA
(510) 654 9463
San Francisco
Abbey Tavern
5th Avenue and Geary Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 221-7767
Brentwood Bowl
237 El Camino Real
South San Francisco, CA
(650) 873-3111
San Diego
Blarney Stone Pub
5617 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 279-2033
Players Sports Bar
7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 277-7060
Colorado
Denver
Streets of London
1501 East Colfax Ave
Denver, CO
(303) 861-9103
Fado Irish Pub
1735 19th St, Suite 150
Denver, CO
(303) 297-0066
Boulder
Lazy Dog, The
1346 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 440-3355
Conor O’Neill’s
1922 13th Street
Boulder, CO
(303) 449-1922
Connecticut
Stamford
Fiddler’s Green
280 Shippan Ave
Stamford, CT
(203) 356-0906
Tigin Irish Pub
175 Bedford Street
Stamford, CT
(203) 353-8444
Hartford
Vaughan’s Public House
59 Pratt Street
Hartford, CT
(860) 882-1560
Florida
Miami
Churchill’s Pub
5501 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL
(305) 757-1807
Fritz and Franz Bierhaus
60 Merrick Way, Coral Gables
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 774-1883
Orlando
Lucky Leprechaun
7032 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 352-7031
Tallahassee
Finnegan’s Wake
1122 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL
(850) 222-4225
Tampa
MacDinton’s
405 South Howard Ave
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 251-8999
Georgia
Atlanta
Brewhouse Cafe
401 Moreland Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 525-7799
Fado Irish Pub
3035 Peachtree Road NE.
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 841-0066
Louisiana
New Orleans
Finn McCools
3701 Banks Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 486-9080
Michigan
Detroit
Elks Club
179 Main Street, Mt Clemens
Detroit, MI
(586) 463-2124
Ann Arbor
Arena Sports Bar
203 East Washington St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 222-9999
East Lansing
Reno’s East Side
1310 Abbott Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823-2603
(517) 337-2333
Minnesota
Minneapolis
The Local
931 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 904-1000
Nebraska
Omaha
Sean O’Casey’s
10730 Q Street
Omaha, NE 68127-2932
(402) 593-1746
New Hampshire
Manchester
Wild Rover Pub
21 Kosciuszko St
Manchester, NH
(603) 669-7722
New Jersey
Trenton
Trenton Hibernians
2419 Kuser Road, Hamilton Square
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 586-5982
Hoboken
Mulligans
159, 1st Street
Hoboken, NJ
(201) 876 – 4101
New Brunswick
Golden Rail Pub
66 Easton Avenue
New Brunswick,NJ 08901
(732) 846-6279
New York
Bronx
Behan’s Pub
4299 Katonah Ave
Bronx, New York, NY
(718) 652-9153
Well Bar, The
4279 Katonah Ave
Bronx, New York City, NY 10740
(718) 231-2981
Brooklyn
Floyd, NY
131 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 858-5810
Eamonn’s
174 Montague St,
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 596 4969
Manhattan
Fiddlesticks
56 Greenwich Avenue
New York, NY
(212) 463-0516
Blue Room, The
1140 Second Ave
New York NY 10022
(815) 550-2407
Gatsby’s
53 Spring St
New York, NY 10012
(212) 334-4430
L’Angelo
108 West Houston St
New York, NY 10012
(212)-260-8899
Dempsey’s
61 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10003
(212) 388-0662
Queens
Byre, The
50-12 69th Street, Woodside
Queens, NY
(718) 672-8727
Flynn’s Inn
43-13 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside
Queens, NY
(718) 729-9720
Mangoville’s
187-30 Jamaica Ave
Queens, NY 11423
718-468-4100
North Carolina
Charlotte
Connolly’s
115 E. 5th Street
Charlotte, NC
(704) 358-9070
Ohio
Cleveland
Blarney Stone
13334 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 941-6972
Dayton
Dublin Pub
300 Wayne Avenue
Dayton, OH
(937) 224-7822
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Fado Irish Pub
1500 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 893 9700
Paddy Rooney’s Pub
449 West Chester Pike
Havertown PA 19083
(610) 446-9882
Tir Na Nog
1600 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 514 1700
Pittsburgh
Piper’s Pub
1828 East Carson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 381-3977
South Carolina
Columbia
Wild Hare Sports Café
902 B Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 929-0374
Charleston
Moe’s Crosstown Tavern
714 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-3287
Madra Rua Irish Pub
1034 East Montague Ave
Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 554-2522
Tommy Condon’s
160 Church Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(803) 577-3818
Texas
Austin
Fado Irish Pub
214 West 4th St.
Austin, TX
(512) 457-0172
An Irish pub serving other major cities as well (such as Chicago), Fado is home to great soccer. Watch the English Premier League, Coca Cola Championship, among others in what patrons call an “unusual” atmosphere. Irish food, salads, standard American bar food, plus beer and countless varieties of whisky can be enjoyed while watching the game.
Dallas
The Dubliner
2818 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX
(214) 818-0911
Trinity Hall
5321 E. Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX
(214) 887-3600
Houston
Ron’s Pub
1826 Fountain View Drive
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 977-4820
The Richmond Arms
5920 Richmond Avenue
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 784-7722
Virginia
Richmond
Penny Lane Pub
421 East Franklin
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 780-1682
Piccola Pizzeria and Restaurant
1100 W. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 355-3111
Arlington
Ireland’s Four Courts
2051 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 525-3600
Washington D.C.
Lucky Bar
1221 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington DC 20036
(202) 331-3733
Pour House
319 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E.
Washington, DC
(202) 547-2098
Fado Irish Pub
808 7th St. NW
Washington, DC
(202) 789-0066
