The 9 Best Bars in Monterrey to Watch The 2026 World Cup

Official public viewings will center on the FIFA Fan Fest at Fundidora Park, just east of downtown, but most fans will split their time between those huge gatherings and neighborhood spots near their hotels. This guide focuses on bars in the areas most visitors are likely to stay or pass through: Centro and the Macroplaza, Barrio Antiguo, San Pedro Garza García, and the south-side Garza Sada corridor toward the stadium.

• Centro & Fundidora
• Garza Sada Corridor and the South Side
• Barrio Antiguo
• San Pedro Garza García and Valle Oriente
• Chains and backup options

Centro and Fundidora

Bola Ocho Restaurant, Bar & Billiards

 

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If you want a full sports hall rather than a tight pub, Bola Ocho on Avenida Gonzalitos is the pick. The space combines a restaurant, bar, and rows of billiard tables, with TVs placed so you can follow the match while you play. Food is straightforward — burgers, nachos, hot dogs, bar snacks — and there’s a broad beer list plus cocktails. It’s a short taxi or rideshare from Centro, and its big footprint makes it one of the safer bets for last-minute groups that still want a clear view of the screen.

Bola Ocho Restaurant Bar & Billar: Av. Gonzalitos 904, Col. Vista Hermosa, 64620 Monterrey, Nuevo León

Barrio Antiguo

Mercado Barrio Antiguo

 

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Barrio Antiguo is Monterrey’s historic nightlife zone, packed with bars and late-night venues just east of the Macroplaza. For World Cup viewing with flexibility, Mercado Barrio Antiguo is the most useful single address. The food hall features 17 vendors under one roof, from chilaquiles and aguachiles to burgers and ribs — and sets up screens so you can watch the day’s matches while grazing your way through the stands. Expect a mixed crowd of families, students, and visiting fans, especially for afternoon and evening games. When the final whistle blows, you’re in easy walking distance of bars along José María Morelos and the surrounding streets.

Mercado Barrio Antiguo: Prolongación José María Morelos 837–L5, Barrio Antiguo, 64018 Monterrey, Nuevo León

San Pedro Garza García and Valle Oriente

For easy access to plenty of bars and action, base yourself in San Pedro, the upscale suburb west of downtown. Here you’ll still have solid viewing options without crossing the river for every game.

Mulligan’s Monterrey

 

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Mulligan’s is a golf-simulator concept that doubles as an upscale sports bar, with a long menu of bar food, cocktails, and plenty of live sports on screen. The simulators are a draw between matches, but on big soccer days the focus shifts entirely to the games.

The crowd skews slightly older and more corporate than student, and service is polished. It’s a good choice if you’re in San Pedro and want a “big match” environment without giving up decent wine or a proper sit-down meal. Reservations make sense for knockout rounds.

Mulligan’s Monterrey: Av. Lázaro Cárdenas 2400, Zona Loma Larga Oriente, 66260 San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León

Botanero Moritas

 

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Botanero Moritas has deep local roots: the concept traces back to the historic San Pedro boxing club and has grown into a mini-chain known for substantial food and a serious drinks list. It’s not a pure sports bar, but branches in the south and San Pedro areas are regular picks in football round-ups because you can settle in for a long match night with octopus, chamorro, or more casual snacks, alongside a wide range of spirits and beer. Screens come on for major soccer and Liga MX games, so World Cup matches should be a safe bet.

Botanero Moritas (Centro/Santa Lucia branch):Juan Ignacio Ramón 852-Oriente, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico

Botanero Moritas (Parque Centro branch): Blvd. Parque Centro 1370, Col. Parque, San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León

Garza Sada Corridor and the South Side

South of the center, Avenida Eugenio Garza Sada and the surrounding districts of Contry, Villa Las Fuentes, and Villas La Rioja form one of Monterrey’s main going-out corridors. It’s also an easy launch point for rideshares toward Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe.

Strikers Sports Joint

 

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Strikers is a relatively recent arrival that local guides already flag as a new favorite. It positions itself squarely as “el sports bar de Monterrey,” with multiple screens, a match-day atmosphere, and a menu that leans into US-style sports food: boneless wings, burgers, loaded fries, and more. Hours run through the afternoon and evening, which works well for group-stage kickoff times. Expect students, office workers, and mixed supporter groups. Reserve for Mexico games and big elimination matches.

Strikers Sports Joint: Av. Eugenio Garza Sada Sur 3680, Monterrey, Nuevo León

Tabernabeu Sports Bar

 

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Named in tribute to one of Europe’s most famous stadiums, Tabernabeu is a classic multi-screen sports bar on the same Garza Sada corridor, repeatedly recommended in local football rankings.

The kitchen turns out substantial plates — hamburgers, nachos, fries, and boneless wings — and the room is set up to keep the game visible from most tables. Opening hours run from brunch-time on Sunday through the early hours, so this is one of the more flexible venues for early kickoffs and late-night replays.

Tabernabeu Sports Bar: Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 6115, Villa Las Fuentes, Monterrey, Nuevo León

Cachirules Sports Bar & Kitchen

 

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Cachirules is the newest of the south-side heavy hitters, opened by Tigres player Javier Aquino in the Contry neighborhood. The interior doubles as a miniature sports museum, with NFL helmets, signed balls, and jerseys from stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and André-Pierre Gignac lining the walls. A dedicated VIP area offers softer seating and prime views of the screens for finals and high-stakes matches.

The menu sticks to proven crowd-pleasers — nachos, boneless wings, burgers, ribs — plus a full bar with margaritas, national beers, and imports. Reservations are required via social channels, which makes it a good choice if you want a guaranteed seat rather than hoping for space at walk-in venues.

Cachirules Sports Bar & Kitchen: Av. Alfonso Reyes 211, Contry, Monterrey, Nuevo León

Chains and backup options

Buffalo Wild Wings (multiple locations)

For fans who simply want as many screens as possible and know exactly what to expect from the menu, Buffalo Wild Wings is the reliable chain option across Monterrey. Local guides point to it as a default choice for football, with its 13 sauces, ribs, burgers, hot dogs, and long beer list.
Branches along Av. Eugenio Garza Sada and elsewhere in town give you a back-up plan if central bars are full. As always at World Cups, arrive early or be ready to stand during Mexico games.

Buffalo Wild Wings (Garza Sada branch): Av. Eugenio Garza Sada Sur 602, Arroyo Seco, Monterrey, Nuevo León