The 2018 FIFA World Cup is here! Dust off your favorite soccer jersey, gather your party and head over to one of these great establishments to watch the games.
Carolina Ale House
8669 N.W. 36th St.
Doral, Fl. 33166
This neighborhood watering hole claims to have more than 50 TVs throughout so you’re bound to get a good view anywhere you sit. Daily lunch specials Monday – Friday, 11 – 4, such as half sandwich & half soup for $5.99. Happy hour 5 – 7 p.m. and ladies drink for $1 from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. with live DJ. Can’t find a babysitter, no problem. On Tuesdays from 5 – close, kid meals are just 99 cents with purchase of an adult entrée.
Cantina La Veinte
495 Brickell Ave.
Miami, Fl. 33131
Watch the game on two big screens and enjoy half-price margaritas, two-for-one beers and 30-percent off select bottles during games at the bar and the dining room. Cantina is also offering a special FIFA menu during games, including braised short rib, chicken tacos and pork stuffed gorditas. Wednesday is ladies night, FREE margaritas from 5-10 pm and DJ Jeff on the deck.
Biscayne Bay Brewing Company
8000 N.W. 25th St.
Miami, Fl. 33122
Binge on $.25 croquetas (if you can’t do the math, that’s 8 croquetas for $2!) and $7.50 pitchers of Core beer while you pray for someone to score. FREE 8 oz. Kapitan’s Kolsh shooter with every goal. Happy hour from 3 – 7 p.m. Other specials include $1 tacos on Tuesdays and $.50 wings on Wednesday.
Miranda Cuisine & Bar
4299 N.W. 36th St.
Miami Springs, Fl. 33166
Miranda is one of Miami’s best kept secrets. The contemporary, Latin inspired restaurant located inside Miami Spring’s upscale EB Hotel will showcase the games on four screens and offer $10 appetizers, $7 wines and $5 beers, only available during matches. Happy hour from 4 – 8 p.m. Miranda also offers two brunches per month, one featuring Venezuelan dishes and the other Brazilian.
Duffy’s Sports Grill (various locations)
With Duffy’s locations in Kendall, North Miami Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Plantation, and Weston, there’s no excuse to miss a game. Duffy’s has more than 80 TVs and 5 for $15 beer buckets of Corona, Corona Light and Pacifico during games. Stay late and enjoy $5 appetizers Sunday – Thursday, 9 – close.
Boteco
619 N.E. 79th St.
Miami, Fl. 33138
It’s a party every day at Boteco, a lively Brazilian restaurant serving cold beer and authentic food. They usually have live music or a DJ playing. There will be a special watch party on Father’s Day, June 17, when Brazil vs Switzerland at 2 p.m. Enjoy all you can eat feijoada (Brazilian pork and beans stew) and buffet for $19.95 from 1 – 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Happy hour from 5 – 8 p.m. – $3 draft beers, $4 wine and $6 caipirinhas.
Batch Gastropub
30 S.W. 12th St.
Miami, Fl. 33130
Batch kicks off its World Cup festivities Friday, June 15, with the Spain vs. Portugal game. Register via Eventbrite and arrive by 2 p.m. to claim a FREE Estrella Daam. There will also be food specials and giveaways. Drink specials include $5 Estella Daam drafts, buckets for $25 and $100 bottles of aguardiente. Batch will open at 7 a.m. daily during the World Cup. Reservations are recommended.
Novecento
Locations in Aventura, Brickell, Key Biscayne, Doral
All Novecento locations will open at 7 p.m. on game days and offer a three-course breakfast from 7 – a.m. for $25 per person. Options include empanadas, French toast, bacon, pancakes, and choripan sandwiches. Unlimited mimosas available for $25 more. During rivalry matches, they will also have a live DJ, face painting for kids, raffles and giveaways, including roundtrip airline tickets.