Greater Boston's greatest soccer bars for watching the World Cup

Despite the Brahmins’ best efforts, Boston has a long list of quality sports bars.

But what about soccer bars? That’s a slightly different question.

With the 2026 World Cup just down the road, here’s a look at the Boston-area bars where local soccer fans have flocked to for years to cheer (and commiserate) together. These are the places where you know the matches will be on TV at full volume and won’t get bumped from the big screen for a midseason Red Sox game.

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The Banshee — Dorchester
934 Dorchester Ave, Boston

The Banshee is the home bar of more than a dozen different international soccer supporter clubs. That includes the Boston chapter of the American Outlaws, the U.S. men’s national team’s official supporters club. The Dorchester bar promises to show every World Cup match. For big games, expect standing-room-only crowds and full sound. (Pro tip: arrive early.)

The Dubliner — Downtown
2 Center Plaza, Boston

This downtown Irish pub is located just across the street from Boston's official World Cup fan fest on City Hall Plaza. But it’s been a destination for soccer fans for years. The Dubliner has served as the meetup spot for local Manchester United fans since 2022. And more recently, it was among the most-nominated in a national list of America’s best soccer bars. For the World Cup, there are also reportedly plans for a patio and outdoor TV.

Caffè dello Sport — North End
308 Hanover St, Boston

Prefer an espresso over a Guinness? This North End institution is a go-to for soccer — or should we say calcio. The setup looks more like a café than a sports bar, but there are beers on tap. And when the match kicks off, locals pack the tables and turn the seats toward the big screens on the wall (even if the Italian national team will once again be absent at this year’s World Cup).

Parlor Sports — Somerville
1 Beacon St, Somerville

The hipster pick! (Complimentary.) This tiny-but-lively corner bar on the border of Somerville and Cambridge in Inman Square is tuned in to all sports, especially soccer. Along with The Banshee, it’s one of the local home bars of the New England Revolution supporters club. You can peek at what games they’ll be showing weekly on their Instagram page. And get there very early to grab a table — which, once you see their nachos, you'll probably want to do.

Phoenix Landing — Central Square
512 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge

Home to the local Liverpool FC supporters club, the Central Square bar reliably draws an energetic crowd for international soccer games. And it’s just steps away from Central’s Red Line MBTA stop. Again, arriving early is a good idea.

Dillon’s — Back Bay
955 Boylston St, Boston

This longtime Back Bay bar — located in what was originally a 19th century firehouse — is a favorite for all kinds of sports, from college football to the Boston Marathon. But as the home of Boston’s Arsenal supporters club, it usually starts its weekends with soccer. If it’s nice out, Dillon’s has the added benefit of a patio with an outdoor TV. If it's not that nice out, the patio has the benefit of being heated.

Drawdown Brewing — Jamaica Plain
3204 Washington St, Boston,

In less than three years, this JP brewery has built a reputation as perhaps Boston’s best place to watch women’s sports. (Yes, it’s the men’s World Cup. But women’s soccer will be taking a break for the month.) If you’re a World Cup fan looking for an expressly LGBTQ-welcoming environment and some award-winning craft beer, Drawdown has you covered. They also post weekly schedules of what will be on screen on their Instagram page, if you want to plan ahead.

LongCross Bar and Kitchen — Medford
501 Fellsway, Medford

Not a fan of tiki-taka? Head to LongCross. (Sorry, that’s a soccer tactics joke.) Located in Medford’s Station Landing development, it’s just off the Orange Line, as well as — be warned — one of the more harrowing local traffic circles. It’s also the home of the local Tottenham supporters club.

McGonagle’s Pub — Dorchester
367 Neponset Ave, Boston

The younger sister of The Dubliner, McGonagle's is a foodie’s Irish pub. (Two words: spice bag.) The Neponset-area pub also recently became the home bar of local fans of the revived, Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham football club. To add to their soccer cred, the restaurant’s owners even sponsor a local semipro team.

The Haven — Jamaica Plain
284 Amory St, Boston

Tired of all the Irish pubs? How about a Scottish pub! Since reopening in a larger space in 2022, The Haven has become known for being a reliable soccer bar as much as its haggis. And with two Scotland games at Gillette Stadium, they’re planning to party. The Haven is hosting a three-day festival to celebrate all things Scotland and soccer for the World Cup’s opening weekend. Plus, they have a giant outdoor patio — great for post-game cellys.

What bar did we miss? Fill out this form if you think there’s a hidden gem (or obvious oversight) that deserves a spot on this list and we’ll consider adding it.