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The Best Places to Watch the FIFA World Cup in Toronto
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The Best Places to Watch the FIFA World Cup in Toronto
The World Cup in Qatar means group stage games start bright and early at 5 a.m. and are staggered every 3 hours until afternoon games start at 2 p.m. Ontario has given bars and restaurants extended licences to begin serving alcohol at 7 a.m., so there is plenty of time to cheer on your favourite team. Her are some of the best places to watch the FIFA World Cup in Toronto.
Entertainment District
255 Bremner Blvd
The Rec Room
Bar
This huge mecca to all things gaming has a large viewing room tucked away in the back with a giant big screen. Even if your favourite squad isn't living up to expectations, you can always take out your frustrations by beating your best mate at Pacman.
The Rec Room
Entertainment District
255 Bremner Blvd
This huge mecca to all things gaming has a large viewing room tucked away in the back with a giant big screen. Even if your favourite squad isn't living up to expectations, you can always take out your frustrations by beating your best mate at Pacman.
Bar
Amigos da Dundas
Portugal supporters unite at this small bar in the heart of Little Portugal. These fans take their futebol seriously, with Portugal among the favourites to win it all.
Amigos da Dundas
Portugal supporters unite at this small bar in the heart of Little Portugal. These fans take their futebol seriously, with Portugal among the favourites to win it all.
West Queen West
1100 Queen St W
The Dog and Bear
England soccer fans will feel at home at this Queen West pub. Dog and Bear pumps up the sound during matches and will be opening early for all the "Three Lions" games. They offer an extensive menu with something for everyone, including British classics like bangers and mash and fish and chips.
The Dog and Bear
West Queen West
1100 Queen St W
England soccer fans will feel at home at this Queen West pub. Dog and Bear pumps up the sound during matches and will be opening early for all the "Three Lions" games. They offer an extensive menu with something for everyone, including British classics like bangers and mash and fish and chips.
The Aviary
This brewery and sports bar in the Canary District is a sports lovers' dream. They've got plenty of TVs across the sprawling, well-lit room, so no matter where you sit, you'll be able to catch all the action. The Aviary already has a great brunch menu, so you can coat your stomach properly.
The Aviary
This brewery and sports bar in the Canary District is a sports lovers' dream. They've got plenty of TVs across the sprawling, well-lit room, so no matter where you sit, you'll be able to catch all the action. The Aviary already has a great brunch menu, so you can coat your stomach properly.
Opera Bob's Public House
Opera Bob's is normally a Manchester City supporter's haunt, but they are welcoming all fans during the World Cup. They will have coffee and breakfast specials for the early games, plus burgers and sandwiches during the lunch hour.
Opera Bob's Public House
Opera Bob's is normally a Manchester City supporter's haunt, but they are welcoming all fans during the World Cup. They will have coffee and breakfast specials for the early games, plus burgers and sandwiches during the lunch hour.
Dundas West
1280 Dundas St W
The Dock Ellis
Featuring plenty of televisions, plus games and pub grub, the Dock Ellis is well-suited for soccer fans. They've got a downstairs viewing area with a big screen plus drink specials.
The Dock Ellis
Dundas West
1280 Dundas St W
Featuring plenty of televisions, plus games and pub grub, the Dock Ellis is well-suited for soccer fans. They've got a downstairs viewing area with a big screen plus drink specials.
Liberty Village
165 E Liberty St
Brazen Head Irish Pub
Pub
This multi-level bar and restaurant is usually a hot spot for TFC fans, given its proximity to BMO Field, but it'll be booming during the World Cup. They've created a special burger in honour of Canada's star player. The "Davies Burger" comes with maple bacon, Canadian cheddar, whisky, maple braised onions, lettuce and mustard aioli.
Brazen Head Irish Pub
Liberty Village
165 E Liberty St
This multi-level bar and restaurant is usually a hot spot for TFC fans, given its proximity to BMO Field, but it'll be booming during the World Cup. They've created a special burger in honour of Canada's star player. The "Davies Burger" comes with maple bacon, Canadian cheddar, whisky, maple braised onions, lettuce and mustard aioli.
Pub
Downtown
277 Front St W
The Pint Public House
Pub
All month long, The Pint will be showing World Cup games starting early. They've got brunch plus a unique World Cup menu, celebrating winning nations of the past and drink specials throughout.
The Pint Public House
Downtown
277 Front St W
All month long, The Pint will be showing World Cup games starting early. They've got brunch plus a unique World Cup menu, celebrating winning nations of the past and drink specials throughout.
Pub
Hemingway's Restaurant
Pub
This Yorkville restaurant with a rooftop-enclosed patio is a great place to catch a game. With New Zealand owners, Hemingways has become a popular spot for Australians to gather and watch the "Socceroos."
Hemingway's Restaurant
This Yorkville restaurant with a rooftop-enclosed patio is a great place to catch a game. With New Zealand owners, Hemingways has become a popular spot for Australians to gather and watch the "Socceroos."
Pub
Common Good Beer
This Scarborough brewery has spruced up its taproom and is encouraging all soccer fans to drop by to watch the games. They will have drink specials and say they could open early for certain games in the knockout stage.
Common Good Beer
This Scarborough brewery has spruced up its taproom and is encouraging all soccer fans to drop by to watch the games. They will have drink specials and say they could open early for certain games in the knockout stage.
Fashion District
667 King St W
Wheatsheaf Tavern
Toronto's oldest bar is keeping up with the times by opening early and showing all the action on its multiple televisions. Expect high-end pub classics like chicken wings and nachos to keep you fuelled all day.
Wheatsheaf Tavern
Fashion District
667 King St W
Toronto's oldest bar is keeping up with the times by opening early and showing all the action on its multiple televisions. Expect high-end pub classics like chicken wings and nachos to keep you fuelled all day.
Little Italy
594 College St
Cafe Diplomatico
Italian
Probably Toronto's most famous spot for soccer fans. Cafe Dip, as it's' colloquially known, goes all out for the World Cup. They've enclosed their side patio and added extra televisions, plus they will be closing down the side street beside the restaurant, adding an additional outdoor space to catch all the action. This is a spot for fans of all the teams to come together and enjoy the beautiful game.
Cafe Diplomatico
Little Italy
594 College St
Probably Toronto's most famous spot for soccer fans. Cafe Dip, as it's' colloquially known, goes all out for the World Cup. They've enclosed their side patio and added extra televisions, plus they will be closing down the side street beside the restaurant, adding an additional outdoor space to catch all the action. This is a spot for fans of all the teams to come together and enjoy the beautiful game.
Italian