The World Cup kicks off on June 11, and if you’re looking for a place to catch a game or three, you’re spoiled for choice if you’re downtown. There are heaps of bars in Lower Manhattan showing some or all of the tournament, with tasty bites and booze available for purchase as you root on your favorite team (or just take in the vibe). Here’s a list of places you can check out, along with details of special events, food and drink specials and whether you’ll need to make a reservation.
Please note that if you’re a bar showing World Cup games and you aren’t on this list, please reach out to us on Instagram @downtownnyc or email [email protected], or submit your screenings here and we’ll add you. And for even more options, check out our running list of major World Cup events in the neighborhood!
Berber Street Food
The Hungry Pearl, 100 Pearl St. |
Showing: Every African team’s games (see Instagram for details)
Food/drink specials: Signature dishes for each team being revealed throughout June
Blue Haven South
121 Fulton St. | south.bluehavennyc.com
Showing: Every game
Food/drink specials: TBA
Special events: On June 21 at noon, stop by for Stella Artois activations with limited edition engraved World Cup chalices. Modelo will also be on hand doing activations with heat-pressed patches and free giveaways, on June 15 from noon to 2 p.m. and on June 23 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Reservations: Walk-ins welcome, but reservations are recommended for tables (4+ people). Text 332-257-7630 (don’t call!)
Brickyard
23 Park Pl. | brickyardbarnyc.com
Showing: Every game (on 50 TVs!)
Food/drink specials: TBA
Reservations: Via website, and highly recommended
Carragher’s NYC
17 John St. | irishamericanpubnyc.com
Showing: Every game, with volume
Food/drink specials: You’ll find food and beers from across the world on the menu.
Special events: Expect a few bonafide soccer players to drop in during the tournament!
Reservations: Via website
Continental Sports Lounge
82 Beaver St. | continentalbarnyc.com
Showing: Every game
Food/drink specials: Beer bucket specials; food also available
Reservations: Booking ahead recommended via website
London Martin & Co.
6 Stone St. | londonmartinco.com
Showing: Every game
Food/drink specials: TBA
Reservations: Via website
Mudville
126 Chambers St. | mudvilleny.com
Showing: Every game
Food/drink specials: TBA
Reservations: Via Resy
Old Mates
170 John St. | oldmates.com
Showing: Australia’s games
Reservations: Necessary, via DoorDash (check venue website for links)
Socceroof
28 Liberty St. | socceroof.com/en/clubs/wall-street/
Showing: Every game
Food/drink specials: TBA
Reservations: Recommended, via website
Stout FiDi
90 John St. | stoutnyc.com/location/stout-nyc-financial-district/
Showing: Every game
Food/drink specials: TBA
Reservations: Via website
Wogies Bar & Grill
44 Trinity Pl. | wogies.com
Showing: Every game
Food/drink specials: Limited edition aluminum Michelob Ultra World Cup cans (bucket of 5 $35; cheesesteak + single aluminum can $23)
Reservations: Recommended, via website
Tom Hawking is a Brooklyn-based writer, editor and football fanatic. Find him at his website.
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