The 7 Best Soccer Bars in Miami for Watching the World Cup

If you can’t get tickets to see the games unfold in person, no problem. Miami has no shortage of sports bars (some of which favor soccer) where fans flock during their regular seasons. Ever since Inter Miami, founded by David Beckham, debuted in 2020 — and especially after Lionel Messi was signed to the team in 2023 — Major League Soccer (MLS) pride has run deep in the city.

But the 305’s love of soccer traces back farther and extends wider than that, from the days of Inter Miami’s predecessor, the Miami Fusion, to modern-day fans with international allegiances, rooting for everyone from teams in the English Premier League to the UEFA Champions League to Copa América. Wherever your loyalties lie, here are seven of the best soccer bars in Miami for watching the World Cup.

Where to find the best sports and soccer bars in Miami

In Miami, soccer bars aren’t concentrated in a single district. Instead, different neighborhoods have their own character. Downtown and Brickell are the most reliable sports coverage, especially for afternoon and evening matches. Both areas have apartments and office buildings, so bars are a little more upscale and social, usually with large spaces and big screens.

Wynwood and Midtown skew louder and more energetic, and watching games and matches is just part of the social scene. Expect indoor-outdoor spaces, younger crowds, and big atmospheres for headline games. They’re the places to go if you want to watch soccer with a crowd that sticks around long after the matches are over. And for quieter, more pub-style experiences, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove have more traditional bars with loyal locals and steady soccer coverage (but less late-night action).

Grails

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• Address: 2800 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127
• Hours: 4 PM-midnight (Mon-Thu), Noon-1 AM (Fri), 11 AM-1 AM (Sat), 11 AM-midnight (Sun)

Grails, in Wynwood, is among the most talked-about sports bars in Miami. In fact, it might take the number one spot. Soccer is far from the only sport you’ll see playing on the 70-plus TVs, but it’s certainly represented. In addition to watch parties for Inter Miami and high-stakes matches from the Champions League, Copa América, Premier League, and others, Grails revs up its screens for any events related to the World Cup, including the actual World Cup and the Club World Cup.

Sports are a big part of this bar’s identity, but surprisingly, that’s not its trademark. That distinction belongs to Jordans — well, kicks in general. Grails describes its indoor area as a “sneaker-themed sports lounge” with footwear collectibles displayed like artwork, and even some cocktails served in ceramic shoes (including one big enough to rival any fishbowl).

Outside, there’s a big patio with string lights and lawn games where you can flex your own athletic prowess while watching your favorite soccer players do their thing. During the World Cup, when it’s fully occupied by enthusiastic fans, this outdoor viewing area is bound to be electric.

Fritz & Franz Bierhaus

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• Address: 60 Merrick Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134
• Hours: 11 AM-midnight (Fri-Sun), 11 AM-11 PM (Tue-Thu), closed Mon

This Coral Gables bierhaus (German-style beer hall) plays double duty as the go-to spot for two groups of soccer fans in Miami. The first is the Miami Red Devils, the city’s official fan club for Manchester United in the Premier League. The second (and most obvious) Fritz & Fran group of fans are those who follow Bundesliga, also known as Germany’s top professional soccer league.

Even if you’re not a Bayern Munich or Eintracht Frankfurt fan, it’s hard not to love the indoor-outdoor beer garden vibes. You’ll see tons of communal tables, names like Paulaner and Köstritzer dominating the beer list, bites like bratwurst and schnitzel anchoring the food menu, and servers in dirndls (traditional Alpine dresses). It also has what the bar claims is the “largest indoor screen in Miami.”

For World Cup coverage, Fritz & Franz has plenty of experience hosting watch parties for important Inter Miami matches (as well as events like meet and greets with former pro players). Check the restaurant’s Facebook or Instagram for updates on what events are happening when. If you want to hang out at one of the best German-style beer halls in Miami, look no further.

American Social

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• Address: 690 SW 1st Ct, Miami, FL 33130
• Hours: 10:30 AM-midnight (Sun), 11:30 AM-midnight (Mon-Wed), 11:30 AM-1 AM (Thu), 11:30 AM-2 AM (Fri), 10:30 AM-2 AM (Sat)

Both the Miami Gooners and Miami Arsenal Supporters Club (MASC) claim to be the official supporters’ branches of the Premier League’s Arsenal FC. Miami Gooners congregate at The Bar in Coral Gables on match days, but MASC members head to American Social in Brickell. The latter also has a reputation for leaning into the World Cup Finals with early opening times, themed drinks, and lots of excitement.

Located in Brickell, a buzzy Miami neighborhood with high-rises, great restaurants, and rooftop bars that showcase the best of the city, American Social is equal parts bar and restaurant, with a creative cocktail menu and popular happy hour deals. During the next World Cup, beeline to the wide-open patio to see the future champions compete in some of the tournament’s most exciting matches.

Lost Boy Dry Goods

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• Address: 157 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131
• Hours: Noon-1 AM (Sun), Noon-2 AM (Mon-Sat)

In Downtown Miami, Lost Boy is a bit classier than your average sports bar, with exposed brick walls, wooden bistro chairs and tables, leather couches, and antique touches. Per the website, the vibe is somewhere between a classic English pub and “an old Captain’s tavern in a Colorado miner’s saloon.” It also has all the mainstays of a great dive bar, however, with a pool table, darts, and a crowd that loves to root for its teams — especially if your team is Inter Miami, part of the Premier League, or competing in the Champions League.

On the global scale, Lost Boy has a reputation for being a World Cup hub. During the 2022 World Cup, the bar opened early to make sure fans had access to the action going down in Qatar at all hours — including as early as 5 AM.

Casa La Rubia

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• Address: 55 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127
• Hours: Noon-10 PM (Sun), 4 PM-10 PM (Mon), Noon-11 PM (Tue-Thu), Noon-1 AM (Fri & Sat)

Casa La Rubia used to be called Veza Sur and was a popular brewing company. It recently rebranded with additional beers from other breweries on tap and is now called Casa La Rubia. This brewing company and taproom in Wynwood is inspired by all things Latin America, including a love of fútbol.

During La Liga’s season, from roughly August to May, Casa La Rubia is a great place to catch a match between teams in Spain’s professional league. During the World Cup, there may be no better bar in Miami to cheer on Brazil or Argentina. Really, though, this lively spot is a solid choice for fans of any national team, as it has been known to project every single World Cup game on its outdoor patio.

In addition to the atmosphere, you can enjoy a full roster of the brewery’s creations, from a Latin lager or mango wheat ale to a couple of sours or a coffee porter. It’s served alongside cocktails and flsvorful fare from one of Miami’s best Peruvian food trucks. Stay on theme with bites like canchita (toasted corn kernels) and lomo saltado (stir-fried beef, veggies, rice, and fries), or embrace the World Cup spirit with fusion options like edamame with ají panka (Peruvian red pepper) or tuna tataki with panka glaze. It’s 21-and-over only, so pick a different Miami sports bar if you’ve got little ones in tow.

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Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub

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• Address: 1921 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020
• Hours: 11 AM-2 AM (Sun), 4 PM-2 AM (Mon-Thu), 11 AM-4 AM (Fri & Sat)

This pub in the suburb of Hollywood, Florida, is worth the 30-minute trip north to escape the city and visit one of the Miami metro area’s most devoted soccer bars. Mickey Byrne’s is a proud Irish pub (named after a beloved Irish hurler), where menu items like bangers ’n’ mash, fish ’n’ chips, corned beef ’n’ cabbage, shepherd’s pie, and, yes, Guinness, firmly plant Ireland’s green, white, and orange throughout the space.

Mickey Byrne’s love of sports is one thing that transcends the Emerald Isle. In addition to broadcasting major NFL, MLB, and NBA games on big screens and projectors, the pub is a gathering place for fans of U.S. soccer—both MLS (top men’s league) and NWSL (top women’s league). Notably, Mickey Byrne’s is an Inter Miami Pub Partner (a program led by the club and Heineken), meaning fans can expect deals and specials on match days.

Naturally, all that enthusiasm extends to major international events, including Champions League and World Cup matches.

Black Market

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• Address (Downtown): 168 SE 1st St, Miami, FL 33131
• Hours (Downtown): 4 PM-11 PM (Mon-Wed), 4 PM-midnight (Thu & Fri), Noon-midnight (Sat & Sun)
• Address (Bayside): 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
• Hours (Bayside): Noon-10 PM (Mon-Wed), Noon-11 PM (Thu-Sun)

Black Market is a “sports bar for Miamians, by Miamians” with two locations: Downtown and Bayside. Both are good shouts for World Cup coverage. Black Market Downtown has 30-plus TVs, your choice of comfortable or casual seating, and plenty of standing room for when you’re too excited to sit. At 10,000 square feet, Black Market Bayside is just under twice the size. Expect robust crowds at either spot during the World Cup, with a viewing experience complemented by elevated pub grub (think Wagyu smash burgers and burrata salad alongside classics like wings and nachos), plus cocktails, wine, beer, and seltzers.