The World Cup is an event that turns the world upside down every four years. Even if you are not a soccer fan, it's impossible not to tune in and cheer for your favorite countries. This year, the World Cup is being held in Qatar from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18 as opposed to the summer because of that area's high heat. However, it will be just as fun and cheerful. Miami, the international destination it is, is sure to attract thousands of soccer enthusiasts from all over the globe. Below find some spots in the Magic City where you can watch and indulge in what is probably the most exciting event that brings everyone together for a fun time of drinking, eating, endless enjoyment, and sharing. Good luck to the team you are rooting for!
4441 Collins Ave / Website
These two iconic hotspots will broadcast the matches live and offer various food/drink specials highlighting a dish and drink from one of the participating countries. Caipirinha cocktails for Brazil, skirt steak with chimichurri specials for Argentina, bratwurst for Germany, and the classic French 75 cocktail for France matches.
The schedule is as follows:
1010 Brickell Ave / Website
This popular Brickell bar will screen all USA soccer matches, offering buy one, get one draft beers with any food purchase during the games. The first game will be against Wales on Monday, Nov. 21, at 2:00 p.m. On Black Friday, Nov. 25, at 2:00 p.m., the United States will face England in a game that is sure to draw a large crowd during the holiday weekend. The round concludes with the United States taking on Iran at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29. As the team advances in the World Cup, the promotion and watch parties will continue.
201 NE 82nd St. / Website
Chef Omar Montero's Mexican taqueria in Little River is the place to be on Saturday, Nov. 26, for Mexico vs. Argentina. The restaurant will go all out in support of its home country, with big screens, food and drink specials, and plenty of tequila and mezcal to go around. In honor of the game, La Santa's sister bar La Yolanda Mezcaleria will open early to continue the celebration.
690 SW 1st Ct / Website
Beginning on Nov. 20th, guests can start the World Cup festivities early by taking advantage of exciting drink specials on Grey Goose, Bacardi, and Patron throughout the games. Guests can root for their favorite teams while sipping on Make-Espresso Martinis, Cactus Pear Mojitos, or Patron Margaritas for $10. Are you watching with a group? American Social has $20 Budweiser, Bud Light, and Coors Light buckets, as well as $4 Bud Light pints, available at all locations! American Social will open 30 minutes before all 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. games, ensuring guests get all these thrilling matches.
9420 NW 41st St. / Website
Guests can get that first-row feeling by watching the tournament on a 20-foot x 12-foot Ultra HD screen from Nov. 20th to Dec. 18th. What's a sporting event without some refreshing brews? Shoma Bazaar will offer five beers for $25, including Corona, Modelo, Sapporo, Heineken, Stella, Imperial, and Quilmes. Guests can also select from over 16 food vendors representing countries worldwide, including Japanese, American, Italian, Venezuelan, Persian, and Cuban cuisines, among others.
3391 Pan American Drive / Website
This newly opened gem in Coconut Grove with perfect al-fresco dining and experiences, will be one of the perfect spots to watch the World Cup 2:00 p.m. games. Don’t forget to stop by, and order its delightful seafood tower perfect for sharing plus the amazing drinks and other food options.
701 S Miami Ave / Website
This Brickell hotspot is ideal for watching the FIFA World Cup while enjoying classic American barbecue and traditional Asian flavors. EST.33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen, located on the fourth floor of Brickell City Centre, serves delicious food and a microbrewery inspired by Thailand's flavors, aromas, and tastes. Guests can kick back with a refreshing beer and enjoy the exciting game and lively atmosphere from the spacious outdoor patio that overlooks the mall's atrium to the open dining room. EST.33 is open from noon to 11:00 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and from noon to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
3201 Buena Vista Blvd / Website
Guests can watch the games with friends and family at Negroni Bar and Bistro, a Midtown Miami favorite with plenty of TV screens. Negroni offers an extensive international comfort food menu and a Nikkei Sushi bar with an impressive selection of rolls, nigiri, tiraditos, and ceviches. Guests can cheer on their favorite teams while enjoying delicious food and handcrafted cocktails in a lively and fun environment. Guests are also welcome to bring their canine companions (ask a server for the doggie menu). Reservations can be made via OpenTable or by calling the restaurant.
16501 Collins Ave / Website
The Beach Bar at Newport Pier is ideal for watching the World Cup while admiring Miami's beautiful beaches. The seaside bar in Sunny Isles Beach is the only pier-top restaurant in Miami Dade. Guests can watch the game inside at one of the many bars, including the sushi-making station while eating some of the freshest seafood, sushi, and a raw bar.
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It is easy to find a place to watch World Cup games. Guests can enjoy classic American comfort foods while watching their favorite teams at any of Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill's five locations throughout South Florida. Quarterdeck is a casual and exciting neighborhood spot with a reasonably priced menu that doesn't skimp on the quality that rivals upscale restaurants. Guests can enjoy custom-blend burgers, specialty sushi, tacos, hand-crafted cocktails, and more while watching a sporting event on one of the dozens of televisions. Quarterdeck's warm, inviting atmosphere makes it ideal for family fun, weekend brunch, or an evening of cocktails and shareables.
233 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach / Website
The Rosewater Rooftop at The Ray Hotel, with 360-degree views of the beach and Downtown Delray, is the ideal daytime spot to watch this year's World Cup games, with plenty of lush lounging and dining spaces to cheer on your favorite players. Rosewater serves refreshing specialty cocktails like Watermelon Sugar, a tequila-based cocktail with sunflower and cool cucumbers, by the glass or in carafes, as well as beers by the bottle or in buckets, alongside a variety of globally inspired small plates like crispy Spanish-style Patatas Bravas (potatoes) and classic dishes like the Rosewater Burger topped with bacon and pepper jack cheese on a brioche bun. The rooftop will be playing every 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. game, with Golden Happy Hour from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Reservations are strongly advised.
Photography by: Courtesy of Bet_Noire/Getty, Moris Moreno, DOM’S Brickell, La Santa Taqueria, American Social, Shoma Bazaar, Bayshore Club, EST.33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen, Negroni Midtown, Beach Bar At Newport Pier, Quarterdeck Restaurants
