The world has left its influence on New York – and that influence wouldn’t be complete without soccer’s touch. Carragher’s represents that touch well, being a dedicated soccer bar with a surprisingly solid beer menu in the heart of Manhattan. Show up early and grab a table with your crew, with matches shown on multiple screens. It’s the official NYC bar for Liverpool, so brush up on your facts about the Reds before coming in.
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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 but has a well-established feel that’ll help you feel like you’re continuing a long line of soccer fan tradition.
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 or bloody Mary could still do you well. Expect the bar to keep special hours during any major soccer games, including early morning ones. The patio is dog-friendly, by the way.
Hudson Hall is an eastern-European-themed pub and beerhall, and a great place to watch matches. Expect multiple screens, pub food, and an “elevated” vibe, because when your team wins, that’s what you deserve. It’s a large space ideal for big groups, and is one of the few So if your crew hates waiting around for tables or fighting for elbow room at the bar, it could be the place to go.
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Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden is a solid World Cup option if you want a social, high-energy viewing experience instead of a traditional sports bar set up. It’s a large, European-style beer hall with long communal tables, indoor and outdoor space, and a crowd that skews on the lively side. It typically shows major sporting events on multiple TVs and projectors, and the beer selection is a major draw, with a strong lineup of European and craft options — ideal if you want to sip a beer from the country you’re cheering for.
If a New York-area soccer bar that feels like an insider spot is what you’re after, Ed & Mary’s is it. Matches are often streamed with volume and the crowd is loyal. Unlike big sports-centric venues, its charm comes from the communal vibe and reliable bar food rather than thousands of screens, so every seat in the house isn’t perfect. But the friendly crowd and casual setup mean you’re likely to share cheers with other fans — it’s a place where you’re likely to make a new friend at the table next to you, even if they’re rooting for the other team. Or you may make a furry friend, as dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio.
Whether or not the owner is a master of search engine optimization, the name of this pub says it all. And, more importantly, the bar delivers on the promise. This is a place built around traditional bar food, live matches, and a crowd that shows up with one goal in mind: to watch soccer. The pub first opened in 1932 and has never really changed its focus. It’s unapologetically old-school and is the kind of place where the crowd knows when to cheer, groan, or fall silent. With doors opening at 8 AM most days, it should be open for every match of the 2026 World Cup. Be prepared to talk strategy during timeouts.
On the off chance there’s not a match on the screen, you’ll find it draws local who appreciate its status as one of
Another bar that wants there to be no questions about what to expect when you when walk in, Kent Ale House exemplifies what makes the NY/NJ area so fabulous for sports: there’s always going to be some place open to show the match you want to see (and make you a bloody Mary while doing it). This Brooklyn staple is the go-to place in the neighborhood for English Premier League games, often opening at 7:30 AM when time zones demand. The bar is serious about sports, to the point where you can even call in advance to request any of the more obscure sports you’re keen to watch (cricket? curling?) and the staff will make it happen.
Jackson Heights has a dedicated soccer base, and they gather at Legends Tavern & Grill on match days. Wings and pub grub go down easy here, as do beers and shots after goals. From the moment you walk in, it’s clear from the wall-to-wall TVs that sports are the priority here. Nearly all tables and every seat at the bar have excellent sightlines, so during the World Cup, you won’t be craning your neck or jockeying for position to keep your eye on what’s going on.
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). As soon as you walk in you’ll notice the large screens, and the crowd here is big on soccer. Expect to see the majority of the crowd wearing jerseys and scarves during World Cup matches, where it feels less like a bar and more like a giant viewing party where everyone is focused on the action. The menu is heavy on shareable snacks to fuel you through a few games in a row, with options like loaded nachos, ceviche, fries, tacos, and everything you’d reliably expect from a popular New York sports bar. 