If you’re looking for a great place to watch the World Cup in Columbus, these are the spots that came up repeatedly from local soccer fans
Fado Irish Pub
Why go: Home to several international soccer watch groups.
- Instagram: @fadocolumbus
- Facebook: Fadó Irish Pub Columbus
- Website: Fado Irish Pub Columbus
City Tavern
Why go: A longtime Crew supporter hangout with a lively soccer crowd.
- Instagram: @citytaverncbus
- Facebook: City Tavern Columbus
- Website: City Tavern
Dempsey’s Food & Spirits
Why go: Popular with Premier League groups and recommended by a friend of the blog and local soccer fan.
- Instagram: @dempseyspub
- Facebook: Dempsey’s Food & Spirits
- Website: Dempsey’s Food & Spirits
Land-Grant Brewing Company
Why go: Huge outdoor viewing parties, giant screens, and one of the best World Cup atmospheres in town. My personal favorite spot.
- Instagram: @landgrantbrewing
- Facebook: Land-Grant Brewing Company
- Website: Land-Grant Brewing Company
Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen
Why go: More TVs than you can count and built specifically for watching sports.
- Instagram: @parlaysportingclub
- Facebook: Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen
- Website: Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen
Yogi’s Bar & Grill
Why go: Multiple locations and a reliable spot to catch matches with friends.
- Instagram: @yogisbarandgrill
- Facebook: Yogi’s Bar & Grill
- Website: Yogi’s Bar & Grill
Endeavor Brewing & Spirits
Why go: Deep ties to Columbus soccer culture and the Save The Crew movement.
- Instagram: @endeavorbrew
- Facebook: Endeavor Brewing & Spirits
- Website: Endeavor Brewing & Spirits
Grandad’s Pizza and Pub
Why go: Home of the Columbus Spurs supporters group and a great soccer crowd.
- Instagram: @grandadspizza
- Facebook: Grandad’s Pizza & Pub
- Website: Grandad’s Pizza and Pub
Zaftig Brewing Company
Why go: Soccer-friendly brewery with plenty of space and rotating food trucks.
- Instagram: @zaftigbrewing
- Facebook: Zaftig Brewing Co.
- Website: Zaftig Brewing Company
JT’s Pizza & Pub
Why go: Frequently hosts soccer watch parties and local fan gatherings.
- Instagram: @jtspizza
- Facebook: JT’s Pizza & Pub
- Website: JT’s Pizza & Pub
Zeno’s Victorian Village
Why go: One of the city’s classic soccer-viewing bars with a dedicated following.
- Instagram: @zenosbar
- Facebook: Zeno’s Bar
- Website: Zeno’s Victorian Village
Top Picks by Vibe
Most Soccer Fans: Fado
Best Brewery Watch Party: Land-Grant
Most TVs: Parlay Sporting Club
Best for Crew Supporters: City Tavern
As always, check each venue’s social media before heading out—many locations are hosting special watch parties, opening early for matches, or requiring reservations for knockout-round games.
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