Viva FIFA! Fans of fútbol, also known as America’s soccer, from around the world look forward to the FIFA World Cup for four years. The 2014 FIFA World Cup is here, and you can bet real soccer fans will be camping out at all the sports bars in the Valley to cheer on their favorite teams. Just because we aren’t in Brazil doesn’t mean we can’t join in on all the fun!
Featured below are some of the hottest places to watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup in metro Phoenix. These places will open up early for morning games and offer awesome food and drink specials. Come out to one of these locations to grab a beer and enjoy the game!
1. Derby Public House
This hot bar in Old Town will be showing the USA matches with sound. Come out to the Derby Public House and enjoy a drink special while viewing the game with other rowdy fans.
For additional information, visit Derby Public House.
2. The Arcadia Tavern
The Arcadia Tavern will open at 8 a.m. on local game days. They will be serving breakfast burritos for morning games, along with drink specials. The 25 televisions around the restaurant will show the game with full sound.
For more information, visit The Arcadia Tavern.
3. George & Dragon English Restaurant and Pub
This English restaurant and pub will be a hot place to watch the World Cup. They will open at 7 a.m. on early game days. They will also be screening every game live with sound throughout the entire restaurant and patio. If you’re a USA, England or Mexico fan, this is the bar for you!
For more information, visit their website.
4. Four Peaks Brewery
The United States Soccer Federation recognizes Four Peaks Brewery as official U.S. Soccer bars. These bars will open at 9 a.m. and will be showing the games live with sounds.
For more information, visit Four Peaks Brewery.
5. Native Grill and Wings
If a 35 cent wing special and beer specials sound appealing to you, this bar is the place for you to watch the World Cup. This restaurant has been open for 35 years and serves award-winning wings.
For more information, visit their website.
6. The Handlebar Tempe
The Handlebar Tempe will offer drink specials for the World Cup and will open early (8 a.m.) on days USA plays at 8:30 a.m. A breakfast menu will also be available, along with drink specials like an early morning Bloody Mary.
For more information, visit The Handlebar Tempe.
7. Film Bar
The bigger the better? If you’re looking to watch the World Cup on the biggest screen possible, the Film Bar is the place for you. The Film Bar will be showing USA games for free!
For more information, visit the Film Bar.
8. Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill
If 32 inch HD televisions, drink specials and delicious Brazilian-style French toast sounds appealing to you, you might want to make a stop at this grill during your World Cup rounds. The grill will also be serving other delicious Brazilian food! The sports grill will open at 9 a.m.
For more information, visit their website.
9. Tim Finnegan’s Irish Pub
This pub may be an Irish pub, but it’s a hot gathering for all USA games as well. They will be open early for all morning World Cup matches and will offer a variety of drink specials. They will even serve themed food for some matches!
For more information, visit Tim Finnegan’s.
10. Kelly’s at Southbridge
Kelly’s at Southbridge has absolutely delicious food and will be screening the games. They will be serving $3 draft beers and $3 well drinks.
11. Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Restaurant and Pub
The pub will open at 8:30 a.m. for early morning games and will show the games on television with sound. There will also be daily drink and breakfast specials.
For more information, visit Rosie McCaffrey’s.
12. The Devil’s Advocate Bar and Grill
Located in Tempe, this will be the it scene to watch matches for college students. They will be showing early morning games and have drink specials.
For more information, visit The Devil’s Advocate.
13. Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill
On early-game days Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill will open at 9 a.m. They will be hosting team USA viewing parties for three different USA matches. Come out to Tempe and join the party!
For more information, visit the grill’s website.
14. Majerle’s Sports Grill
Majerle’s Sports Grill is a hot chain restaurant owned by former Phoenix Suns player Dan Majerle with locations in Old Town Scottsdale, Chandler Fashion Center, Goodyear and downtown Phoenix. All locations will be showing all matches with sound.
For more information, visit Majerles.
15. Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
This Irish pub will also open at 8:30 a.m. for early morning games. A breakfast menu will also be offered with $3 drink specials during the matches.
For more information, visit Tilted Kilt.
