Best Soccer Bars to Watch the World Cup in Washington DC Metro

Fans looking to watch the 2010 World Cup live in the Washington DC area need to know about the best soccer bars and pubs that they can choose from. Luckily, there are plenty of choices in and around Washington D.C. Here are just a few of the best soccer pubs in the area and some information about what to expect if you want to go there to watch the 2010 World cup live in Washington DC.

Plus, there is exciting news for those looking to watch the World Cup live with their buddies, including the early games all throughout the week. Washington DC has approved bars opening as early as 7 am to serve beer and show the World Cup live if they apply for a permit and pay a small fee. So expect some of the DC soccer bars below to open nice and early for all of the games, but call in advance to make sure they will be participating. And hey, even at 7am, it's still happy hour somewhere!

Soccer Bars in Washington DC to Watch the World Cup

Fado Irish Pub - 808 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-789-0066

Fado is undoubtedly one of the best soccer bars in Washington DC to check out the 2010 World Cup live. All 60+ matches will be shown, including the early games, and they will host a special World Cup fantasy game as well. Breakfast specials, lunch specials, snack food and more will all be available.

Ri Ra Irish Pub - 4931 Elm Street, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301.657.1122

Ri Ra will be showing all of the games live, and will have special Irish breakfasts available for the early matches. Beer specials are also available, and watching a World Cup live game at this DC area soccer pub will enter you into a prize drawing for a special viewing party for the World Cup final.

Flanagan's Harp and Fiddle- 4844 Cordell Ave, Bethesda MD, 301-951-0115

A place called Flanagans will be showing the World Cup live? You don't say... All of the matches, including the early games, will be featured at this soccer pub's many television screens, and drink and food specials will be available.

Arlington Draft House - 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington VA, 703-486-2345

This movie theater turned soccer pub will showcase all of the opening round US soccer games on the big movie screen. Admission is free to watch, and food and drink are available. If the US advances, you can expect their later round games to also be shown.

Gordon Biersch - Rockville location: 200 East Middle Lane, Rockville, MD 20850, 301-340-7159; DC location: 900 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004, 202-783-5454

Specials include $1 off all signature beers, $2 off glasses of wine, and $5 specialty cocktails, which is a 50% discount.

BlackFinn - 1620 I Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006, 202-429-4350

All 10 am and 2:30 pm games will be shown live on the 30+ HD televisions in the bar. Drink specials include cheap beers and $5 Red Bull cocktails.

Of course, before you head down to any of these soccer bars in Washington DC, check out the complete World Cup TV Schedule to plan your trip in advance, and read up on the World Cup 2010 Favorites to get yourself prepared.