{"id":304639,"date":"2026-06-12T01:29:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T01:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/304639\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T01:29:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T01:29:12","slug":"st-petes-world-cup-watch-guide-soccer-hubs-family-friendly-spots-dog-friendly-bars-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/304639\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Pete’s World Cup watch guide: Soccer hubs, family-friendly spots, dog-friendly bars and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After months, and really years, of anticipation, the FIFA World Cup has finally begun. Over the next five and a half weeks, football is life, to quote a friend. 104 matches will have taken place by the time a world champion is crowned, and if we\u2019re lucky, we\u2019ll have been able to watch almost all of it.<\/p>\n

Of course, much of what makes the World Cup unique compared to other sporting events is the camaraderie among spectators. While the Super Bowl tends to drive people home to watch commercials, the World Cup is an event that draws people to bars, to watch parties, to breweries \u2013 to any place they can join together and feel like they\u2019re in the stadium with the teams.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s great about it is that basically anywhere with a TV is going to be showing the games. Catching Premier League matches in fall and spring requires finding more specialized locales. This time of year, you have your pick of the litter. Plenty of places that don\u2019t even typically show sports of any kind are bringing in big screens.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, this is not a list of all places to watch the World Cup in and around St. Pete. That would amount to a list of every hospitality business in the city. Consider this more of a starting point to find some of the highlights or to offer some inspo if you\u2019re not sure where to start.<\/p>\n

And before we begin, we should mention the biggest experiences of the summer. The Team USA Watch Parties<\/a> at Al Lang Stadium, Jannus Live and Ferg\u2019s Sports Bar are going to be a blast. It kicks off with this Friday\u2019s match for the U.S. vs Paraguay at the Rowdies stadium<\/a>, which will be a family-friendly event. <\/p>\n

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Traditional soccer bars for World Cup action<\/p>\n

Mary Margaret\u2019s Olde Irish Tavern \u2013 <\/a>29 3rd St N
<\/a>This is the only place I know without a doubt will show all 104 games live and with sound on<\/a> (though there\u2019s likely at least one or two others), even the West Coast games that kick off at midnight. Plus, drink specials throughout the World Cup and activities with the American Outlaws for U.S.A games. <\/p>\n

Dublin Drop<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0129 1st Ave. N.
The newest Irish bar downtown is also likely the biggest, by square footage, dedicated to soccer. Expect a rowdy atmosphere, plenty of beer and shot specials, and hearty Irish eats.<\/p>\n

Green Turtle Brewing<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0534 Central Ave.
A small-batch craft brewery and traditional English pub, Green Turtle opens early every Saturday and Sunday so you can catch every match. It\u2019s the only bar in town with cask ales, and it also has plenty of tasty eats.<\/p>\n

The Horse and Jockey<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a01155 Pasadena Ave. S.
Pinellas County\u2019s original football-crazed bar, The Horse and Jockey delivers World Cup action, creamy pints of Guinness and excellent British food. It\u2019s conveniently located near a SunRunner stop, making it easy to enjoy a mid-day pint or two.<\/p>\n

Jack\u2019s London Grill<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a01050 62nd Ave. N.
The go-to for soccer action in North St. Pete, Jack\u2019s has served some of the best fish and chips in town for more than a decade. It\u2019s a laid-back spot to catch games every day.<\/p>\n

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Family-friendly World Cup options in St. Pete<\/p>\n

Green Bench Brewing Co. <\/a>\u2013 1133 Baum Ave N
<\/a>St. Pete\u2019s first brewery is dedicating its beer garden to World Cup action the next month and change. They\u2019ve erected a full tent to offer shade, with a bar and a big screen inside it to help catch all the action.<\/p>\n

Colony Grill<\/a> \u2013 670 Central Avenue
Almost half of the massive, family-friendly restaurant is dedicated to social seating that\u2019s packed full of TVs, booths and tables, and there isn\u2019t a bad seat around. I once spent 12 hours here on a Saturday watching games and eating pizza.<\/p>\n

Golden Isles Brewing Co.<\/a> \u2013 3000 MLK St N
You have two options at Golden Isles, which is great. The family-friendly spot will have games on all TVs during operating hours, so you can hang with kids outside, or pop inside the 21+ Golden Easy bar inside for adults-only action with sound on.<\/p>\n

3 Daughters Brewing<\/a> \u2013 222 22nd Ave S
If you can convince the kids to go inside instead of playing games outside, all of the half-dozen TVs will have the games on during operating hours, with sound on for TVs in The Nook. Bonus points for the kids menu from the kitchen. <\/p>\n

Cheeky\u2019s<\/a> \u2013 2823 Central Ave
Cheeky\u2019s is an underrated spot to watch sports as it is, with good TV views, great food, and ample family seating. Plus, 2-for-1 Mich Ultras, Michelob 0, and Stella during World Cup games.<\/p>\n

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Dog-friendly World Cup spots<\/p>\n

Dog Bar<\/a> \u2013 2300 Central Ave
One of the only sports bars in Grand Central, it also happens to be one of just two bars in the city that\u2019s also a dog park. TVs are everywhere, so there\u2019s not a bad spot in the house, plus they quietly have one of the best beer selections in St. Pete.<\/p>\n

Mutts & Martinis<\/a> \u2013 2900 Central Ave
Grand Central is for the dogs, and we mean that in an extremely complimentary way. Not only does Mutts & Martinis a water park for the dogs, but it will have sound on for World Cup games. Can\u2019t beat that.<\/p>\n

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Sports bars you can catch most matches<\/p>\n

Voodoo Brewing Co.<\/a> \u2013 220 4th St N
\u201cBrewery\u201d and \u201csports bar\u201d aren\u2019t often synonyms, but the hotspot downtown is perfect for gameday. They have tons of TVs (visible from any seat in the house), great wings and appetizers, a full bar, and, naturally, plenty of good beer.<\/p>\n

Localz Sports Bar <\/a>\u2013 1 Beach Dr
Not only is Localz the only sports bar on Beach Drive, this place has more TVs than Best Buy. There is tons of room, very good food, and very friendly staff, with a massive paid parking lot about 30 feet away \u2013 5 out of 5 stars.<\/p>\n

Where\u2019s Jubes<\/a> \u2013 277 Central Ave
Where\u2019s Jubes has some of the cheapest drinks anywhere downtown (especially during happy hour), and their indoor\/outdoor setup on the corner of Central Avenue makes it a natural gathering place. Stay for hours or pop in for a quick cocktail and score update.<\/p>\n

Ferg\u2019s Sports Bar & Grill <\/a>\u2013 1320 Central Ave
Obvious thing is obvious, but there\u2019s nowhere like Ferg\u2019s for gameday, no matter what sport. It\u2019s always a party, there are roughly a dozen different bars, you can mobile order from your table, and the food and drink are both good and affordable.<\/p>\n

Thirsty First<\/a> \u2013 515 Central Ave
Creative food, great drink specials, TVs filling every available space on the walls, and a perfectly central location. What\u2019s not to love? The new iteration of Thirsty First (Thirsty Second?) is even better than the first, with all the things you loved before.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n