With all the major European soccer leagues kicking off over the last few weeks, we at The18 compiled a list of the best soccer bar in 10 major American cities.
This is what we came up with:
Best Soccer Bar In America's Major Cities
Denver: The British Bulldog
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It was neck and neck between the Bulldog and Three Lions in Denver, but the stellar Indian-British bar fare at the Bulldog puts it ahead.
This bar opens as early as 5:30 a.m. for EPL games and puts out monthly schedules ahead of time so soccer fans know when their games will be shown.
Seattle: The George and Dragon Pub
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This is a go-to spot if you want a rowdy pub atmosphere.
It has been voted as one of the top 10 soccer bars in the country on several occasions by U.S. Soccer, and it's owned by an Arsenal fan, so if you’re a Gunner like me, it’s certainly a must-visit.
The food is as greasy and delicious as you would expect, with the bangers and mash with bacon-onion gravy being a favorite of regulars.
Chicago: The Globe Pub
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As Chicago’s most famous international sports bar, expectations were high when The Globe Pub reopened in 2018, and, so far, it has certainly lived up to the hype.
The beer and grub is excellent but the real reason to visit is its 21 4K TVs, with each television measuring over 55 inches.
New York City: Smithfield Hall
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Smithfield Hall is a New York sporting institution. Located in Manhattan, it's no surprise that Smithfield Hall has an incredible atmosphere on gameday given the massive cultural diversity of the area.
Expect a crowd, but also be prepared to make a lot of friends. The food is excellent, with the Jameson wings being a must-eat.
Los Angeles: Cock 'n Bull
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This bar has a long and storied history in LA.
The Cock 'n Bull was one of the first bars to show English soccer matches in the United States in 1990 and as a result has its share of soccer-fan celebrities that frequent it. Some notable names include billionaire entrepreneur and Crystal Palace fan Richard Branson and singer-songwriter and Arsenal Fan John Lydon of Sex Pistols fame.
Boston: The Phoenix Landing
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While it is certainly a soccer bar, perhaps the name Liverpool fan bar is more appropriate.
You can watch pretty much any game at the Phoenix Landing, but rest assured the pub will always be teeming with Liverpool fans. The recent success of Liverpool, particularly Champions League success, has made the pub a soccer hotspot for all different watchers of the game, with the Liverpool fans being friendly to all fans as long as they don’t support Everton or United.
San Francisco: El Farolito Soccer Bar
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El Farolito Soccer is the go to spot if you want to watch El Tri or Liga MX in San Francisco.
The atmosphere is always lively and fun, and the beer is cheap and plentiful, with a bottle of Dos Equis only running you $4.
The main highlight of the El Farolito is that it is connected to its sister restaurant, El Farolito, which is one of the best greasy-spoon Mexican spots in San Fran. Since the bar and restaurant have the same owner, you are allowed to bring food from the restaurant to the bar, making it a must-visit for foodie soccer fans.
Houston: Pitch 25 Beer Park
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Pitch 25 is the only bar on this list where you can actually play soccer.
The massive bar, part-owned by former Dynamo legend Brian Ching, sits just one block away from BBVA Stadium (home of the Houston Dynamo and Dash) and has over 100 beers on tap.
If there aren't any games on, no worries, Pitch 25 has a small indoor turf field, which is constantly hosting bubble soccer matches and they also have a soccer-pool table for those who want to hone their passing skills.
Dallas: The Londoner
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Any pub that was rated the No. 1 place to watch the Premier League has to be on this list.
The Londoner is a traditional English pub with a massive following. Expect to arrive an hour early to watch the big game because that's the only way your are finding a seat. Their $18 dollar domestic buckets are nothing to scoff at either.
Atlanta: Brewhouse Cafe
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The Brewhouse Cafe may have the best soccer atmosphere of any soccer bar in America.
They open as early as 5 a.m. for European matches and don't close until 2 a.m., meaning that at certain times of the year, you can wake up to watch your favorite team play in the Premeir League, down a pint during lunch, eat dinner and catch an Atlanta United MLS game and then celebrate your team's victories or drown your sorrows into the morning.
