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Where to Watch the 2018 World Cup in Chicago

Catch all the soccer action at these 18 bars and restaurants

by Daniel Gerzina and Ashok Selvam Jun 12, 2018, 2:30pm CDT

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by Daniel Gerzina and Ashok Selvam Jun 12, 2018, 2:30pm CDT

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The World Cup, one of the most-anticipated sporting events in the world, comes around only once every four years. Chicago’s soccer enthusiasts are hyped for the 64 matches taking place in Russia between June 14 and July 15, even though the United States sadly didn’t qualify this time. But fans of the 32 countries that did qualify — as well as soccer and sports fans as a whole — can watch the matches and root for their teams at these 16 standout bars and restaurants which are offering specials, watch parties, and more for the matches which kickoff in the morning and early afternoon central time.

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Ethiopian Diamond

This Edgewater Ethiopian restaurant is showing all the games. It serves up a $13.95 buffet (kids eat for half price), plus beer and drinks specials. Root on El Tri here.

6120 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60660

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How is your day? Ethiopian cuisine is warm and delicious as usual. Come, we love to serve you.
Posted by Ethiopian Diamond on Thursday, February 15, 2018

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DANK Haus German American Cultural Center

The German cultural center in Lincoln Square will host watch parties for all 2014 World Cup champion Germany matches, complete with beer and pretzels, for a $5 suggested donation. The party will continue after the German matches, as long as Germany wins, says its event page.

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4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

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The Globe Pub

Long known as the top international soccer bar in Chicago, The Globe Pub reopened from an extensive renovation just in time for the World Cup. Expect large international crowds at this North Center staple for all games which will be shown on its new TVs, plus a new food menu and large beer list.

1934 W Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60613

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Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

This neighborhood favorite Irish pub and restaurant in North Center will open early to screen most matches while serving traditional Irish breakfasts to fans. The popular eatery also serves other traditional Irish food from chef Mike Sheerin, beer and whiskey, and offers traditional Irish music.

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3905 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

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A. J. Hudson's Public House

This British pub in Lakeview is another of Chicago’s top soccer bars, which will screen every match with sound on its 30 TVs, has 110 beers on tap, a menu of British bar food, and sidewalk patio.

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3801 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

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Lucky Dorr

This small beer bar in the shadow of Wrigley Field is hosting Breakfast & Brews for 13 matches. The spread includes doughnuts, scones, quiche, and cinnamon rolls and $3 bottomless coffees. Perhaps the taps will feature a special brew or two?

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1101 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

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The Pony

One of Lakeview’s top sports bars, The Pony will open early to screen matches while cooking breakfast sandwiches in the kitchen and offering them for $5 each. Drink specials include $20 import beer buckets and $6 Tito’s vodka drinks.

1638 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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The Radler

The Radler serves German fare, and ownership haven’t announced an affiliation, but customers can figure it out. The Logan Square restaurant will have $10 liters and $5 half liters of Pilsner Urquell throughout the tourney.

2375 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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The Moonlighter

The Moonlighter, the new-ish sports and burger bar with the massive patio from the owners of Scofflaw, will show World Cup action on 10 TVs with sound in Logan Square. Well-made bar food, cocktail pitchers, and a vegan menu for soccer fans who don’t eat meat are also on the docket.

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3204 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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A blue building sits far back with the words “the Moonlighter” written in yellow. In front, there is a large patio with yellow umbrellas over black tables. Two short wooden walls separate the patio from the sidewalk.

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Black Bull

Soccer fans who aren’t fans of typical sports bars have a good option in Black Bull, the Spanish restaurant and bar on Wicker Park’s Division Street. It’ll open early to show all 1 p.m. games in the World Cup — both inside and on its new sidewalk patio — and serve $30 sangria porrons and $15 Estrella Galicia Summer Shandy porrons. Team Spain will obviously be the focus here.

1721 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

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Cleos Bar And Grill

The self-proclaimed “home of international soccer,” Cleos in Ukrainian Village will show every game on its many TVs. Look for daily food and drink specials, a large back patio, and soccer fans of all stripes.

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1935 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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Troquet River North

Troquet is a River North neighborhood French spot. It will cheer on France with $10 Troquet burgers and $4 Kronenbourg 1664s. They’ll be open at 4:45 a.m. on June 16 for the France/Australia match with an American breakfast (two eggs any style, choice of bacon, pork sausage or chicken sausage, choice of toast) for $10.

111 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654

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Fado Irish Pub

This River North Irish bar also claims to be “the #1 soccer bar in Chicago,” which will show most games, offer food and drink specials, and contests for patrons who predict match winners and scores.

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100 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

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Tanta Chicago

River North Peruvian hotspot Tanta will open early for all Peru and South American matches and screen them live on its rooftop terrace. To eat and drink, expect empanadas, cebiches, sandwiches, pisco sours, sangrias, and more.

118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

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Fisk & Co.

This new downtown bar and restaurant specializes in seafood, but for the World Cup it’ll offer a raclette & ham tartine with a Belgian beer flight for $20 (3-ounce pours of Kwak, Tripel, Karmeliet and Quadrupel). Specials run during games throughout the tournament.

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225 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

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The Ambassador Public House

From the owners of the Parthenon, this bar will root on Belgium through their run. Of course, there are specials with Belgian beer Karmeliet. The bar is an international hub in Greektown.

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310 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661

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And we have our sign!!! Come take your #selfie in front of our new Ambassador Public House sign. 310 S Halstad! #westtown #chicago #sportsbar #newsign #ambassadorpublichouse
Posted by The Ambassador Public House on Sunday, January 22, 2017

Harbee Liquors and Tavern

This longtime Pilsen bar and dance party spot will show all the World Cup matches, but its particular focus will be team Mexico when it’ll host watch parties with DJs before, during halftime, and after the game. $4 Heinekens and $6 micheladas will be on special.

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1345 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

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Mi Tierra en la Villita

Mi Tierra, the longtime Mexican restaurant in Little Village, will have food, drinks, and prizes. It’s hosting watch parties like this one.

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2528 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

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Ethiopian Diamond

6120 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60660

This Edgewater Ethiopian restaurant is showing all the games. It serves up a $13.95 buffet (kids eat for half price), plus beer and drinks specials. Root on El Tri here.

6120 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60660

Visit Website

How is your day? Ethiopian cuisine is warm and delicious as usual. Come, we love to serve you.
Posted by Ethiopian Diamond on Thursday, February 15, 2018

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center

4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

The German cultural center in Lincoln Square will host watch parties for all 2014 World Cup champion Germany matches, complete with beer and pretzels, for a $5 suggested donation. The party will continue after the German matches, as long as Germany wins, says its event page.

Open in Google Maps

4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Visit Website

The Globe Pub

1934 W Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60613

Long known as the top international soccer bar in Chicago, The Globe Pub reopened from an extensive renovation just in time for the World Cup. Expect large international crowds at this North Center staple for all games which will be shown on its new TVs, plus a new food menu and large beer list.

1934 W Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60613

Visit Website

Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

3905 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

This neighborhood favorite Irish pub and restaurant in North Center will open early to screen most matches while serving traditional Irish breakfasts to fans. The popular eatery also serves other traditional Irish food from chef Mike Sheerin, beer and whiskey, and offers traditional Irish music.

Open in Google Maps

3905 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Visit Website

A. J. Hudson's Public House

3801 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

This British pub in Lakeview is another of Chicago’s top soccer bars, which will screen every match with sound on its 30 TVs, has 110 beers on tap, a menu of British bar food, and sidewalk patio.

Open in Google Maps

3801 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Visit Website

Lucky Dorr

1101 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

This small beer bar in the shadow of Wrigley Field is hosting Breakfast & Brews for 13 matches. The spread includes doughnuts, scones, quiche, and cinnamon rolls and $3 bottomless coffees. Perhaps the taps will feature a special brew or two?

Open in Google Maps

1101 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Visit Website

The Pony

1638 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

One of Lakeview’s top sports bars, The Pony will open early to screen matches while cooking breakfast sandwiches in the kitchen and offering them for $5 each. Drink specials include $20 import beer buckets and $6 Tito’s vodka drinks.

1638 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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The Radler

2375 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

The Radler serves German fare, and ownership haven’t announced an affiliation, but customers can figure it out. The Logan Square restaurant will have $10 liters and $5 half liters of Pilsner Urquell throughout the tourney.

2375 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Visit Website

The Moonlighter

3204 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

The Moonlighter, the new-ish sports and burger bar with the massive patio from the owners of Scofflaw, will show World Cup action on 10 TVs with sound in Logan Square. Well-made bar food, cocktail pitchers, and a vegan menu for soccer fans who don’t eat meat are also on the docket.

Open in Google Maps

3204 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Visit Website

A blue building sits far back with the words “the Moonlighter” written in yellow. In front, there is a large patio with yellow umbrellas over black tables. Two short wooden walls separate the patio from the sidewalk.

Black Bull

1721 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Soccer fans who aren’t fans of typical sports bars have a good option in Black Bull, the Spanish restaurant and bar on Wicker Park’s Division Street. It’ll open early to show all 1 p.m. games in the World Cup — both inside and on its new sidewalk patio — and serve $30 sangria porrons and $15 Estrella Galicia Summer Shandy porrons. Team Spain will obviously be the focus here.

1721 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Visit Website

Cleos Bar And Grill

1935 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

The self-proclaimed “home of international soccer,” Cleos in Ukrainian Village will show every game on its many TVs. Look for daily food and drink specials, a large back patio, and soccer fans of all stripes.

Open in Google Maps

1935 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Visit Website

Troquet River North

111 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654

Troquet is a River North neighborhood French spot. It will cheer on France with $10 Troquet burgers and $4 Kronenbourg 1664s. They’ll be open at 4:45 a.m. on June 16 for the France/Australia match with an American breakfast (two eggs any style, choice of bacon, pork sausage or chicken sausage, choice of toast) for $10.

111 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654

Visit Website

Troquet

Fado Irish Pub

100 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

This River North Irish bar also claims to be “the #1 soccer bar in Chicago,” which will show most games, offer food and drink specials, and contests for patrons who predict match winners and scores.

Open in Google Maps

100 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Visit Website

Tanta Chicago

118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

River North Peruvian hotspot Tanta will open early for all Peru and South American matches and screen them live on its rooftop terrace. To eat and drink, expect empanadas, cebiches, sandwiches, pisco sours, sangrias, and more.

118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Visit Website

Fisk & Co.

225 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

This new downtown bar and restaurant specializes in seafood, but for the World Cup it’ll offer a raclette & ham tartine with a Belgian beer flight for $20 (3-ounce pours of Kwak, Tripel, Karmeliet and Quadrupel). Specials run during games throughout the tournament.

Open in Google Maps

225 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

Visit Website

Fisk & Co.

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The Ambassador Public House

310 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661

From the owners of the Parthenon, this bar will root on Belgium through their run. Of course, there are specials with Belgian beer Karmeliet. The bar is an international hub in Greektown.

Open in Google Maps

310 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661

Visit Website

And we have our sign!!! Come take your #selfie in front of our new Ambassador Public House sign. 310 S Halstad! #westtown #chicago #sportsbar #newsign #ambassadorpublichouse
Posted by The Ambassador Public House on Sunday, January 22, 2017

Harbee Liquors and Tavern

1345 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

This longtime Pilsen bar and dance party spot will show all the World Cup matches, but its particular focus will be team Mexico when it’ll host watch parties with DJs before, during halftime, and after the game. $4 Heinekens and $6 micheladas will be on special.

Open in Google Maps

1345 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Visit Website

Mi Tierra en la Villita

2528 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Mi Tierra, the longtime Mexican restaurant in Little Village, will have food, drinks, and prizes. It’s hosting watch parties like this one.

Open in Google Maps

2528 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Mi Tierra

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