The nine best soccer bars in Greater Boston for World Cup watching
With Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, renamed Boston Stadium for the World Cup, set to host several matches in this summer’s tournament, soccer fervor is expected to take hold. And these tried-and-true soccer bars in the Boston area will be ready for legions of fans, regardless of your team allegiance. With big screen televisions, specialty drinks, and delicious noshables, these spots are perfect for immersing in the excitement without having to shell out for tickets. (If you are in town for the tournament, check out our lists of things to do and family friendly activities while you’re here.)
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The Banshee
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If you’re a member of an official supporters group (a fancier term for the fan clubs of Europe’s top football teams), chances are you’ve spent a weekend watching matches at this Irish pub. With 14 TVs spread across two floors, the Banshee has enough space for fans of all rooting interests to lustily cheer on their squad without stepping on each other’s toes.
Address:
934 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester
Phone:
617-436-9747
Find online:
bansheeboston.com
Caffè dello Sport
Dana Albana Pino
Italy didn’t make the World Cup this year, but this hub for fans of Serie A, the top Italian league, is still an ideal spot to watch the tournament. Though it bills itself as an espresso bar, you can get pretty much any drink you want on matchday, whether caffeinated or fermented. Both the original North End location and its East Boston outpost (opened in 2025) are sure bets to show every important match.
Address:
308 Hanover Street, North End, and other locations
Phone:
617-523-5063
Find online:
caffedellosport.net
Dillon’s
Tim Capozzi
Outdoor dining space in the Back Bay is at a premium, which makes Dillon’s back patio a prime viewing location for World Cup games. If it’s too hot, head inside, where fans of Premier League powerhouse Arsenal regularly fill both floors of this historic landmark of a building, first built in 1887.
Address:
955 Boylston Street, Back Bay
Phone:
617-421-1818
Find online:
dillonsboston.com
Drawdown Brewing Co.
That this oasis of sports and inclusivity in Jamaica Plain is fully geared up for the World Cup comes as no surprise; owner Liz Nicol envisioned it as a hub for ardent soccer fans when it opened in 2024. The LGBTQ+ friendly brewery, a gathering spot for supporters of Boston Legacy FC, will show a robust schedule of World Cup matches – including all played by the United States — on its big screens. The stable of malt-forward flagship beers and rotating seasonal brews will keep beer lovers happy. While light snacks are available for purchase, patrons are encouraged to order in from local eateries.
Address:
3204 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain
Phone:
617-553-2363
Find online:
drawdownbrewing.com
The Dubliner
Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe staff
Fans of the popular soccer podcast “Men in Blazers” named this downtown fixture one of the best soccer bars in America for 2026, and for good reason. Chef Aidan McGee provides the authentic Irish cuisine, while Manchester United supporters provide the atmosphere. Located across the street from City Hall Plaza, site of the FIFA Fan Festival Boston, The Dubliner is primed to continue its legacy as a soccer hub, this summer and beyond.
Address:
2 Center Plaza, Downtown
Phone:
857-317-2695
Find online:
thedublinerboston.com
The Haven
When Scottish fans pop across the pond for the World Cup, they’ll likely gather at this Jamaica Plain spot, which serves up Scottish specialties like Cullen Skink (a haddock chowder) and is hosting a three-day festival — featuring live music and food trucks — to kick off the tournament. Outside of the World Cup, the restaurant regularly shows soccer matches on a projector in its spacious function room.
Address:
284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain
Phone:
N/A
Find online:
thehavenjp.com
Parlor Sports
Katherine Taylor for The Boston Globe
Arriving early is a must in order to snag a spot at this cozy Inman Square dive. If you can manage to secure a table or squeeze in at the bar, there’s not a bad seat in the house (even the bathroom has a TV). Owned by the team behind Trina’s Starlite Lounge, the acclaimed sister restaurant next door, the noshables here are a highlight, including the nachos, piled high with cheesy goodness.
Address:
1 Beacon Street, Somerville
Phone:
617-576-0231
Find online:
@parlorsports
The Phoenix Landing
David L Ryan/Globe Staff
For Liverpool fans, this Central Square mainstay has become the place to be for Saturday morning matches. But the Irish pub will undoubtedly be a haven for all soccer fans during the World Cup. Expect to see game-day specials on the rotating beer selection, as well as a menu of elevated bar fare. If you’re in the celebrating mood, the Phoenix transforms into a dance club after World Cup games have concluded.
Address:
512 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
Phone:
617-576-6260
Find online:
thephoenixlanding.com
Roundhead Brewing Co.
Adam Budnitz
Dozens of watch parties. Massive screens. Latin inspired food and drink. This Hyde Park spot will be going all-out for the World Cup — including, for some games, live commentators speaking Creole, Spanish, or English; space is also available to reserve for community viewing events. It’s no surprise soccer is in Roundhead’s DNA: Co-owners Luis Espinoza and Craig Panzer met while watching their children play the game. Hops fans can enjoy small-batch brews such as the refreshing Contigo Lager, or the Chimú, a Peruvian red ale with notes of caramel and toffee.
Address:
1 Westinghouse Plaza, Building Number 10, Hyde Park
Phone:
617-360-7070
Find online:
roundheadbrewing.com
Boston Globe Best of the Best winners for 2026 were selected by Globe newsroom staff and correspondents, and limited to Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline, plus Cape Cod for one dining category. We want to hear from you: Did your favorites make the list?
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