World Cup 2010 - the Best Sports Bars in Lima for Watching the World Cup Live

The World Cup of soccer is a time when people love to come together and root for their favorite teams. Like other sporting events, it can be more fun to watch it with a crowd than to sit in your house or hotel room watching it by yourself. So if you're going to be in Lima, Peru during World Cup 2010, here are a few of the places where you can go to enjoy "futbol" and good food with other soccer fanatics.

Best Sports Bars in Lima - The Corner Bar

When you visit the Corner Bar in Miraflores, walking through the door is like traveling through a black hole right back to the US. A favorite among expats and tourists, the Corner has all your favorite snacks and bar foods from spicy chicken wings to classic cheeseburgers. They also have a fully stocked bar and plenty of different beers to wash the food down with. But perhaps most importantly to sports fans, they have 26 television monitors plus a giant screen TV, so no matter where you sit, you won't miss any of the World Cup action. The Corner Bar is located on Av. Larco 1207 in downtown Miraflores, just a few blocks from famous Kennedy Park.

Best Sports Bars in Lima - El Estadio

For serious soccer fans, El Estadio Futbol Club is the place to go. The club features 50" television screens in high definition, so you get to see every bit of the action up close and personal. The club is decorated with all kinds of soccer memorabilia, from trophies to autographs to newspaper clippings, and the waitresses are dressed as referees. You can enjoy traditional Peruvian foods while you watch the game; the menu includes favorites like tacu-tacu and arroz con pollo, but also has more simple fare like sandwiches. Beverages include mixed drinks and beer. You'll find El Estadio in the center of Lima on Av. Nicolas de Pierola 922, across from the Plaza San Martin.

Best Sports Bars in Lima - Canta Rana

Canta Rana (Singing Frog) is a great little ceviche restaurant located in the seaside district of Barranco. The walls of the Canta Rana, covered in soccer memorabilia, speak volumes about the passion the owners have for the game. You can enjoy the various seafood offerings their menu offers, plus special menu items created just for World Cup 2010, all while watching the games on the giant screen TV. You can find Canta Rana at Pasaje Genova 101 in Barranco.