{"id":300593,"date":"2026-06-08T22:48:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T22:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/300593\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T22:48:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T22:48:55","slug":"mary-margarets-to-host-watch-parties-for-every-world-cup-match-with-volume-up-and-prices-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/300593\/","title":{"rendered":"Mary Margaret&#8217;s to host watch parties for every World Cup match, with volume up and prices down"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <a class=\"gofollow\" data-track=\"NjQwLDEsMSw2MA==\" href=\"https:\/\/order.toasttab.com\/online\/southern-grounds-st-pete-new-695-central-avenue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"280\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SouthernGrounds_1280x280-1.webp\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SouthernGrounds_1280x280-1.webp\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mary Margaret\u2019s has long been Downtown St. Pete\u2019s soccer hub, and the fun is extending into the summer this year. The popular Irish pub announced big plans to host watch parties for all 104 World Cup matches this summer, with a slew of specials, giveaways, and activations to make the experience even better.<\/p>\n<p>There are tons of things happening, which we will lay out below, but these are the key points: there is no cover charge; the sound will be on inside and outside for every game; there will be more than half a dozen drink specials; and Mary\u2019s will serve as the headquarters for American Outlaws St. Pete, the official U.S. Soccer supporters group. But don\u2019t worry, Mary\u2019s will still be the place for fans of every nation to cheer on teams from around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>These are going to be true pub-style soccer parties. It is going to be rowdy, and it is going to be filled with people locked in on every throw-in, free kick and phantom offside call. Whether you\u2019re a first-time soccer viewer or a die-hard footy fan, it\u2019s the kind of atmosphere befitting the moment. Plus, the food and drink are top-notch. Can\u2019t beat World Cup with a side of Reuben egg rolls. <\/p>\n<p>As someone who has watched more than their fair share of soccer matches at Mary\u2019s, I can attest to the enjoyability of the experience. Whether you have a booth or barstool inside, or a table or chair on the patio, you have an easy and clear view of multiple TVs with speakers nearby. You won\u2019t miss a second of the action, so long as you time your restroom break for halftime. They\u2019ll also be expanding the patio space into the neighboring spaces for major matches, adding extra TVs, tables, and seating outdoors so even more fans can enjoy the action!<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"269558\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-269558\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image2-5-768x1024.jpeg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"269558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image2-5-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-269558\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"268609\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-268609\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mary-margaret-soccer-3.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"268609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mary-margaret-soccer-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-268609\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The other side of the equation is this: Mary Margaret\u2019s is an excellent alternative if the massive watch parties at Al Lang, Jannus and Ferg\u2019s aren\u2019t for you. The Irish pub will provide a more intimate experience that\u2019s just as lively, but less of an arena concert than it is a show by your favorite indie band at a local bar. Both are great, and we plan to give each a try. There are no wrong answers here. If the idea of table service and no cover charge speaks to you, Mary\u2019s would love to have you.<\/p>\n<p>We should also mention that this is a great time to <a href=\"https:\/\/theamericanoutlaws.com\/chapters\/st-petersburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">join up with American Outlaws St. Pete<\/a>. With the World Cup hosted in the States this summer, there has very literally never been a better time to become an AO member, and the group is making Mary\u2019s their headquarters all summer. It\u2019s a built-in group to catch every game with, as well as an excuse to yell like a hooligan at every Antonee Robinson slide tackle. <\/p>\n<p>Mary Margaret\u2019s will feature rotating specials on select international beers, highlighting them when their national teams play. Think Tennent\u2019s Lager for Scotland matches, Peroni for Italy, Pilsner Urquell for the Czech Republic, Beck\u2019s for Germany, and more. It\u2019s all part of bringing the spirit of the World Cup to downtown St. Pete, one match and one pint at a time.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s more of what to expect at Mary Margaret\u2019s for the World Cup watch parties.<\/p>\n<p>Drink specials:<\/p>\n<p>$5 Michelob Ultra draft<\/p>\n<p>$25 N\u00dcTRL buckets<\/p>\n<p>$5 Heineken drafts<\/p>\n<p>$8 Jim Beam Lemonades<\/p>\n<p>$5 Slane shots with any Guinness, Smithwick\u2019s, or Harp purchase<\/p>\n<p>Activations:<\/p>\n<p>Sound on across the pub<\/p>\n<p>Indoor + patio viewing<\/p>\n<p>Halftime giveaways<\/p>\n<p>SWAG &amp; samplings<\/p>\n<p>Big match atmosphere<\/p>\n<p>Proud home of AO St. Pete<\/p>\n<p>While the U.S. watch parties (more below) will be the most popular, Mary Margaret\u2019s is your destination all summer long no matter which teams are playing. From the opening match in June to the title game in July, every single game will be on. The taps will be flowing, the kitchen will be cooking, and the goals will be coming en masse.<\/p>\n<p>Team USA watch parties at Mary Margaret\u2019s:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1709986983346330\/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=D8FRbO5f7u6LnPV9&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1GiqwkVsro%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Friday, June 12, 9 pm: vs Paraguay<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1366710798641328\/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=a7TVnzPLVphQvslr&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1BDkU6RUkH%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Friday, June 19, 3 pm: vs Australia<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1674586113546117\/?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=eznzAuaWDI6NjM25&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F18QykJNVaU%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Thursday, June 25, 10 pm: vs Turkey<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Soccer hooligans at Mary Margaret's\" class=\"wp-image-52021\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mary-margarets-2-1024x576.webp\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mary-margarets-2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Soccer hooligans at Mary Margaret's\" class=\"wp-image-52021\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mary Margaret\u2019s has long been Downtown St. Pete\u2019s soccer hub, and the fun is extending into the summer&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":300594,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[202,204,203,199,201,200],"class_list":["post-300593","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-st-petersburg","tag-st-pete","tag-st-pete-headlines","tag-st-pete-news","tag-st-petersburg","tag-st-petersburg-headlines","tag-st-petersburg-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/300593","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=300593"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/300593\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/300594"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=300593"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=300593"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=300593"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}