{"id":649155,"date":"2026-05-05T10:45:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/649155\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T10:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:45:12","slug":"greater-bostons-greatest-soccer-bars-for-watching-the-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/649155\/","title":{"rendered":"Greater Boston’s greatest soccer bars for watching the World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite the Brahmins\u2019 best efforts<\/a>, Boston has a long list of quality sports bars.<\/p>\n

But what about soccer bars? That\u2019s a slightly different question.<\/p>\n

With the 2026 World Cup just down the road<\/a>, here\u2019s a look at the Boston-area bars where local soccer fans have flocked to for years to cheer (and commiserate) together. These are the places where you know the matches will be on TV at full volume and won\u2019t get bumped from the big screen for a midseason Red Sox game.<\/p>\n

Have a soccer bar you think should be on the list? Tell us about it using the form below.<\/p>\n

The Banshee<\/a> \u2014 Dorchester
934 Dorchester Ave, Boston<\/p>\n

The Banshee is the home bar of more than a dozen<\/a> different international soccer supporter clubs. That includes the Boston chapter<\/a> of the American Outlaws, the U.S. men\u2019s national team\u2019s official supporters club. The Dorchester bar promises to show every<\/a>\u00a0World Cup match.\u00a0For big games, expect standing-room-only crowds and full sound. (Pro tip: arrive early.)<\/p>\n

The Dubliner<\/a> \u2014 Downtown
2 Center Plaza, Boston<\/p>\n

This downtown Irish pub is located just across the street from Boston’s official World Cup fan fest on City Hall Plaza<\/a>. But it\u2019s been a destination for soccer fans for years. The Dubliner has served as the meetup spot for local Manchester United fans<\/a> since 2022. And more recently, it was among the most-nominated in a national list<\/a> of America\u2019s best soccer bars. For the World Cup, there are also reportedly plans for a patio and outdoor TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Caff\u00e8 dello Sport<\/a> \u2014 North End
308 Hanover St, Boston<\/p>\n

Prefer an espresso over a Guinness? This North End institution is a go-to for soccer \u2014 or should we say calcio. The setup looks more like a caf\u00e9 than a sports bar, but there are beers on tap. And when the match kicks off, locals pack the tables and turn the seats<\/a> toward the big screens on the wall (even if the Italian national team will once again be absent at this year\u2019s World Cup<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Parlor Sports<\/a> \u2014 Somerville
1 Beacon St, Somerville<\/p>\n

The hipster pick! (Complimentary.) This tiny-but-lively corner bar on the border of Somerville and Cambridge in Inman Square is tuned in to all sports, especially soccer. Along with The Banshee, it\u2019s one of the local home bars<\/a> of the New England Revolution supporters club. You can peek at what games they\u2019ll be showing weekly on their Instagram page.<\/a> And get there very early to grab a table \u2014 which, once you see their nachos<\/a>, you’ll probably want to do.<\/p>\n

Phoenix Landing<\/a> \u2014 Central Square
512 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge<\/p>\n

Home to the local Liverpool FC supporters club, the Central Square bar reliably draws an energetic crowd for international soccer games. And it\u2019s just steps away from Central\u2019s Red Line MBTA stop. Again, arriving early is a good idea.<\/p>\n

\"Fans<\/a>Fans watch the U.S. men’s national team take on Germany at The Banshee in Dorchester in 2014. (Barry Chin\/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Dillon\u2019s<\/a> \u2014 Back Bay
955 Boylston St, Boston<\/p>\n

This longtime Back Bay bar \u2014 located in what was originally a 19th century firehouse \u2014 is a favorite for all kinds of sports, from college football to the Boston Marathon. But as the home of Boston\u2019s Arsenal supporters club<\/a>, it usually starts its weekends with soccer. If it\u2019s nice out, Dillon\u2019s has the added benefit of a patio with an outdoor TV. If it’s not that nice out, the patio has the benefit of being heated.<\/p>\n

Drawdown Brewing<\/a> \u2014 Jamaica Plain
3204 Washington St, Boston,<\/p>\n

In less than three years, this JP brewery has built a reputation as perhaps Boston\u2019s best place<\/a> to watch women\u2019s sports. (Yes, it\u2019s the men\u2019s World Cup. But women\u2019s soccer will be taking a break for the month.) If you\u2019re a World Cup fan looking for an expressly LGBTQ-welcoming environment and some award-winning<\/a> craft beer, Drawdown has you covered. They also post weekly schedules of what will be on screen on their Instagram page<\/a>, if you want to plan ahead.<\/p>\n

LongCross Bar and Kitchen<\/a> \u2014 Medford
501 Fellsway, Medford<\/p>\n

Not a fan of tiki-taka<\/a>? Head to LongCross. (Sorry, that\u2019s a soccer tactics joke.) Located in Medford\u2019s Station Landing development, it\u2019s just off the Orange Line, as well as \u2014 be warned \u2014 one of the more harrowing local traffic circles<\/a>. It\u2019s also the home of the local Tottenham supporters club.<\/p>\n

McGonagle\u2019s Pub<\/a> \u2014 Dorchester
367 Neponset Ave, Boston<\/p>\n

The younger sister of The Dubliner, McGonagle’s is a foodie\u2019s Irish pub. (Two words: spice bag<\/a>.) The Neponset-area pub also recently became the home bar of local fans of the revived, Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham football club<\/a>. To add to their soccer cred, the restaurant\u2019s owners even sponsor a local semipro team<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Haven<\/a> \u2014 Jamaica Plain
284 Amory St, Boston<\/p>\n

Tired of all the Irish pubs? How about a Scottish pub! Since reopening in a larger space in 2022, The Haven has become known for being a reliable soccer bar as much as its haggis<\/a>. And with two Scotland games at Gillette Stadium, they\u2019re planning to party. The Haven is hosting a three-day festival<\/a> to celebrate all things Scotland and soccer for the World Cup\u2019s opening weekend. Plus, they have a giant outdoor patio \u2014 great for post-game cellys.<\/p>\n

What bar did we miss? Fill out this form if you think there\u2019s a hidden gem (or obvious oversight) that deserves a spot on this list and we\u2019ll consider adding it.<\/p>\n