Your World Cup Guide To Bay Area’s Best Sports Bars!

Potato pancakes, wiener schnitzel, curry wurscht, sauerbraten? Check. Breakfast beer? (That’s right…beer for breakfast) Check. World Cup Action? Check. What more could you ask for? Exactly. Prost! Address: 2424 Lincoln Ave., Alameda (website below)

Whether it’s a PPV event or college season, Tailgaters has you covered. Make sure to stop by on Sundays for their breakfast buffet and their Monday All You Can Eat Wings for every Monday Night Football game. Address: 4605 Golf Course Rd., Antioch (website below)

Open as early as 9AM for the World Cup games, Brennan’s stocks a full bar, with over 20 different draft beers and a great place for some genuine Irish coffee! Address: 700 University Avenue, Berkeley (website below)

Named after UC Berkeley famed football coach Lynn “Pappy” Waldorf, Pappy’s hosts every game you can imagine, from NFL playoffs to, of course, World Cup action. With an outdoor patio, 12 beers on tap, 101 different liquors at the bar, 10 plasma TV’s and a 205 inch HD projection screen for the big games (and the “Big Game”), it’s a great place to watch the World Cup. Address: 2367 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley (website below)

With a savory menu of delicious food options and a variety of craft beer, wine, sangria, and mixed drink options, Sliderbar is a great place to be to watch the games and enjoy a quality meal! (Try their sweet potato fries, the best in Berkeley). Conveniently located less than a block away from the Downtown Berkeley Bart Station, it’s the perfect place to be for any game! Address: 2124 Center St., Berkeley (website below)

Located at the Diablo Creek Golf Course, this is a great place to get a round of golf in and watch the games! Address: 2050 Port Chicago Highway, Concord (website below)

With daily drink and food specials and a full menu of restaurant quality meals, Tower Grille has long been a favorite of Danville residents. Address: 301 Hartz Avenue, Danville (website below)

Chosen by Danville Express as the Best Brew Pub/Sports Bar in Danville, you can’t go wrong with Norm’s Place. Oh, and don’t forget that wings are free for every pitcher of beer you buy during any of the World Cup games! Address: 356 Hartz Ave., Danville (website below)

With a menu full of classic favorites, a full bar, pool room, two giant 65” big screen TV’s and 20 flat screens, there’s a reason why Double D’s has been named the Best Sports Bar in Silicon Valley 12 years in a row! Address: 354 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (website below)

45 years of serving quality burgers and brews has made the Dutch Goose the place to be for Menlo Park residents. With a large outdoor area, pool table, arcades, heated back patio and 12 beers on tap, it has everything you’ll need to enjoy the games. Address: 3567 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park (website below)

With over 30 beers on tap make sure to catch all the action of World Cup fever here at Barclay’s! Address: 5490 College Ave., Oakland (website below)

With a diverse mix of music, an art gallery of various contemporary pieces and cocktails, Era is where you want to be for an elegant experience while enjoying the World Cup. They will also have 64 themed drinks, specially made for each World Cup match. Address: 19 Grand Ave., Oakland (website below)

Looking for a big screen to watch the games? How about a movie theater to watch the games? You’re in luck as The New Parkway will be showing every World Cup game ($10 entrance for USA games and $5 for every other game). With lots of food available (including breakfast), beer and wine, this is a great place to go if you want to get away from the bar scene. Address: 474 24th Street, Oakland (website below)

Have a craving for some paella? Then Venga Paella is your place for authentic Spanish cuisine! With $10 paella plates and $4 beer and sangria specials for each World Cup game, this Spanish paella bar is the place to be! Address: 229 Brush St., Oakland (website below)

If you’re a soccer enthusiast then Rose and Crown is the place to be! Not only will they show the World Cup games they also show every Premier League, La Liga and Serie A game as well! Address: 547 Emerson Street, Palo Alto (website below)

A favorite amongst locals, students and newcomers alike, the Old Pro (located minutes away from Stanford University) routinely racks up awards as the best bar in Palo Alto. Address: 541 Ramona St., Palo Alto (website below)

With a seasonal based menu, Handles Gastropub prides itself on its farm-to-table approach, ensuring that you only get the most quality ingredients in your meal. They have 30 craft beers, 16 wines on tap and a full bar to boast. Address: 855 Main Street, Pleasanton (website below)

Not just a great place to watch the World Cup but rugby as well! (its name derives from a type of Rugby kick) And if you’re brave enough, try their scrum burger challenge! Address: 2 West Richmond, Ave., Point Richmond (website below)

From NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, College sports, Boxing, MMA, and much more, Danny Coyle’s covers every sport you could possibly want to see! Let’s not forget about the World Cup, which you will no doubt enjoy watching from the many HD TV’s they have inside. Address: 668 Haight St., San Francisco (website below)

Open bright and early each morning to showcase even the earliest World Cup matches, this Irish bar is a great place to catch a pint or two and enjoy the games in a friendly and fun atmosphere. Address: 1353 Grant Ave., San Francisco (website below)

Located in the Haight district right next to Golden Gate Park, Kezar Pub has always been a popular destination for rugby, soccer, football, baseball, basketball and much more. Address: 770 Stanyan St. San Francisco (website below)

With over 150 variety of beers from all over the world always in stock, why wouldn’t you want to come here? Address: 530 Haight St., San Francisco (website below)

Come watch the games outside in front of the Civic Center. Youth skills clinics, face-painting, and food trucks are all here. Three games are shown daily every Monday, Tuesday, as well as on June 22 and two on June 26. Don’t forget to stop by in July when the semifinals will be shown. Address: Plaza bordered by Polk, Larkin, McAllister and Grove streets (website below)

If you’re looking for a true British pub in the South Bay then Britannia Arms is where you want to be! Watch all the World Cup action here on their 22 HDTV’s and huge projection screen, plus enjoy their breakfast, lunch and drink specials all tournament long. Address: 5027 Almaden Expressway, San Jose (website below)

Your go to spot for any sporting event, Rookies has over 20 flat screen TV’s, NFL Sunday Ticket, ESPN, Full Court, Pac 12 Network and much more. So come on in, grab a seat and enjoy the games! Don’t forget to say hello to Rookie’s favorite guest, Frankie! Address: 1535 Meridian Ave., San Jose (website below)

Raider fans will know Ricky’s well, but with over 90 TV’s and a full bar and restaurant style menu, it’s also the best place to catch all your World Cup fever. They even opened at 4:30AM for the 2010 World Cup games! It has a fun and friendly atmosphere which routinely attracts NFL legends to regular people from all over the world to its famous bar stools. Address: 15028 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro (website below)

Where do British Expats go to quench their thirst? Why The Englander of course! So come on in, grab yourself some bangers and mash, and your free copy of the Union Jack newspaper as you sit back and enjoy the games. Address: 101 Parrott St., San Leandro (website below)

With 8 HDTV’s, high definition projector, karaoke, full bar, pool table, foosball, and DIRECTV, what more could you ask for? How about dollar beer night every Monday? Yup, that too. Address: 1550 Lafayette St., Santa Clara (website below)

The name says it all doesn’t it? With live musical acts, trivia nights, and special Tuesday Pint Nights, 99 Bottles is just a fun place to hang out. Doors open daily at 9AM for World Cup action so don’t miss out! Address: 110 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz (website below)

Covering all things sports, this bistro sports bar has 9 flat screen TV’s to watch any World Cup game you’d like. Address: 29200 Kohoutek Way, Union City (website below)

If you love soccer then this is your place! Not only will they show the World Cup but they have their own Soccer and Rugby Room dedicated to it. As Walnut Creek’s oldest Sports Bar, they have 47 TV’s, 3 big screen projectors, outdoor seating, a full menu and full bar including 23 draught beers. Address: 1420 Lincoln Ave., Walnut Creek (website below)