Here are 12 spots to watch the World Cup in and around Tacoma
The World Cup is nearly here. If you feel like watching the matches with an audience, there’s a sports bar for you.
While the Puyallup Tribe will host official fan zone watch parties for the matches taking place in Seattle, lots of local bars and restaurants will be showing each and every match.
Here are 12 spots in and around Tacoma to watch the World Cup.
Doyle’s Public House
- 208 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma
- 253-272-7468
- doylespublichouse.com
Doyle’s is a soccer bar year round, often opening before the crack of dawn to show a game and offering a lively fan atmosphere. So the World Cup is the pub’s time to shine. Doyle’s will be showing each and every match, and is hosting a World Cup kick-off party Thursday, going from 9 a.m. to close.
West End Pub
- 3840 6th Ave, Tacoma
- 253-759-2896
- westendpubtacoma.com
This sports bar on Sixth Ave has 25 TVs so you can catch the World Cup no matter where you sit. Customers can also expect food and drink specials and giveaways. West End Pub serves all ages until 9 p.m.
Oddfellas Pub & Eatery
- 5741 N. 26th St., Tacoma
- 253-300-8966
- oddfellaspubtacoma.com
This family-friendly pub in Tacoma’s West End is encouraging customers to bring their scarves and cheer on their favorite team, with a series of daily food and drink specials.
The Float
- 14511 Sherman Dr. NW, Gig Harbor
- 253-857-3897
- facebook.com/TheFloatationDevice
This Gig Harbor sports bar, also called The Flotation Device, will show every match and will offer select beer draft specials for each match.
The Office Bar and Grill
- 813 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
- 253-572-3222
- theofficeonpacific.com
This sports bar in downtown Tacoma has 11 flat screen TVs, making it a prime spot to catch the World Cup.
Foley’s on the Green
- 7108 Lakewood Dr. W, Tacoma (inside Meadow Park Golf Course)
- 253-473-3033
- foleysclub.com
Foley’s will have all the matches on and will host a party for the USA vs. Australia match on June 19.
The Loose Wheel
Tacoma location:
- 6108 6th Ave., Tacoma
- 253-301-1647
- theloosewheel.com
Puyallup location:
- 715 River Road, Puyallup
- 253-848-4444
- puyalluploosewheel.com
Both the Tacoma and Puyallup locations of The Loose Wheel will be airing the World Cup matches. In Tacoma, the pub will also offer food and drink specials, prizes and merch.
Hank’s Pizza and Beer
- 524 N. K St., Tacoma
- 253-627-3480
- hankstacoma.com
This neighborhood bar in Tacoma’s North End will be showing all World Cup matches on its TVs inside, as well as the TVs outside on the heated patio.
McMenamins Elks Temple
- 565 Broadway, Tacoma
- 253-300-8777
- mcmenamins.com/elks-temple/spanish-ballroom
If you’re only interested in the USA match, McMenamins might be the move. The pub, hotel and restaurant will host a watch party for the match inside the Spanish Ballroom on June 19.
Black Star Pub and Grill
- 158 100th St. S., Tacoma
- 253-535-6688
- blackstar.pub
This sports bar near Parkland will air every World Cup match, plus offer food and drink specials.
Dawson’s Bar and Grill
- 5443 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma
- 253-476-1421
- tacomadawsons.com
This sports bar in South Tacoma, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, will be showing every World Cup match.