The 12 Best Bars in New York and Jersey City to Watch The World Cup

Sláinte Bar and Lounge – East Village

 

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Sláinte Bar and Lounge streams matches across multiple international leagues, and as such has built a following of soccer fans from around the world. The place will be popping during the World Cup, so reserve a table in advance for the matches you want to watch and show up on time. It’ll be worth it – the pub’s upscale interior has somehow withstood years of rowdy crowds.

Sláinte Bar and Lounge: 304 Bowery, New York, NY 10012

Hair of the Dog – Lower East Side

 

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Soccer fans in the US are accustomed to keeping odd hours. Which makes Hair of the Dog an appropriate term for a pub that specializes in broadcasting matches from around the world. Fortunately, the entire World Cup spans only North American time zones, but with an entire month of action, a morning pint could still do you well.

Hair of the Dog: 168 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

Hudson Hall – Jersey City

 

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Hudson Hall is an eastern-European-themed pub, and a great place to watch matches. Multiple screens, pub food, and an “elevated” vibe – because when your team wins, that’s what you deserve (better hope they win).

Hudson Hall: 364 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden – Jersey City

 

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Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden has plenty of space and large indoor screens. It’s a great place to gather a group for a watch party, and an ideal kick-off spot for a night out built around soccer.

Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden: 88 Liberty View Dr., Jersey City, NJ 07302

Ed & Mary’s – Jersey City (also easily accessible from Hoboken)

 

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If an insider spot is what you’re after, Ed & Mary’s is it – matches are often streamed with volume, the crowd is loyal, but the restaurant lacks the decorum of a traditional sports bar.

Ed & Mary’s: 174 Coles St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Soccer Tavern – Brooklyn

 

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Whether or not the owner is a master of search engine optimization, the name of this pub says it all. Pub food, matches, and a crowd that knows exactly why they’re there. The pub originally opened in 1932 and hasn’t changed its mission since.

Soccer Tavern: 6004 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220

The Soccer Republic – locations throughout the city

 

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• The Soccer Republic at Kent Ale House – Brooklyn
• The Soccer Republic at McHale’s – Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan
• The Soccer Repulic at Bar 43 – Queens

Another spot where you know exactly what you’re getting into before you walk in the door, The Soccer Republic is part of the city’s soccer faithful’s strategy to show all soccer games – and the messaging has spread. Expect a good time at any of the meet-up locations in Brooklyn, Manhattan, or Queens on match days.

Kent Ale House: 51 Kent Ave #1928, Brooklyn, NY 11249
McHale’s: 251 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
Bar 43: 43-06 43rd St, Sunnyside, New York, NY 11104

Legends Sports Bar – Queens

 

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Jackson Heights has a dedicated soccer base, and they gather at Legends Sports Bar on match days. Wings and pub grub go down easy here, as do beers and shots after goals.

Legends Sports Bar: 71-04 35th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Bronx Draft House – The Bronx

 

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Just up from Yankee Stadium. Bronx Draft House features TVs and a staff that’s accustomed to having the right game on at the right time (even if that game isn’t happening right across the street).

Bronx Drafthouse: 884 Gerard Ave, Bronx, NY 10452