The 9 Best Soccer Bars in Atlanta for Watching the World Cup

Atlanta has always been a sports town — from college football Saturdays to packed Hawks games downtown, and now, the chants of thousands of fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium whenever Atlanta United takes the pitch. Since joining Major League Soccer in 2017, the Five Stripes have redefined soccer fandom in the South, setting attendance records and building one of the league’s most passionate fanbases.

That passion is part of why Atlanta is one of the 16 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And with the FIFA Club World Cup headed here in 2025 as a test run, there’s no shortage of excitement building. Even if you don’t have tickets, you’ll find plenty of ways to get in on the action.

Across the city, pubs and breweries are already warming up with international fixtures, ATL United matches, and watch parties packed with fans in jerseys from around the world. Whether you’re after a neighborhood pub or one of the city’s top spots for game-day viewing with a crowd, Atlanta’s soccer bars are more than ready. Here are nine of the best places in the city to catch a match — pints, patios, and plenty of screens included.

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Der Biergarten in downtown Atlanta has long been a reliable home base for Atlanta United supporters, and when international fixtures come around, this place levels up with watch party lineups, ticket giveaways, and the occasional pig roast paired with a ceremonial keg tapping. The beer hall sprawls across 7,000 square feet, with long wooden tables, Bavarian flags hanging throughout, and brick walls that frame both the interior and outdoor patio. The draft list is extensive: crisp Bitburger pilsner (official beer of Germany’s national team), smooth König Ludwig weissbier, and the citrusy Weihenstephan Vitus, served in half- or full-liter steins. The kitchen serves hearty German staples like Reibekuchen mit Apfelmus (potato pancakes with applesauce), bratwurst sausages, and Käsespätzle — soft egg noodles layered with melted Emmentaler cheese and topped with crispy onions.

Der Biergarten: 300 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

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Fadó Irish Pub has two Atlanta locations — Midtown and Buckhead — both of which serve as official partner bars for Atlanta United as well as regular gathering spots for fans watching international tournaments. The match schedule is packed, especially during the Club World Cup and World Cup, with both spots showing games throughout the day. The menu includes Irish pub grub like corned beef rolls wrapped in potato pancakes, the “Fadó spice bag” with fried chicken, peppers, onions, and curry sauce, and a few extras like Harp-battered fish tacos and quesadillas. Behind the bar, you’ll find bartenders who know how to pour a Guinness correctly and a rotating selection of regional and imported beers. Weekly match schedules are posted online, so you can plan your day around the tournament and find the right location for kickoff.

Fadó Irish Pub, Buckhead: 273 Buckhead Ave, Atlanta, GA 30305

Fadó Irish Pub, Peachtree: 933 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Hudson Grille’s Midtown location is the most central of its two in-town bars (the other’s in Downtown), and it’s one of the most popular sports bars in the city for screens and excellent food. There are TVs lining just about every wall — over 50 of them — so you won’t have to fight for a good view. The menu pulls from all over, with fries and pretzels, buffalo chicken empanadas, and Big League Burgers alongside lighter options like chopped salads and grain bowls. There’s a decent beer list and $3 “shorties” that let you pace yourself through a long session of fixtures. You’ll find a steady stream of Atlanta United fans during MLS season, and during the Club World Cup or FIFA 2026, you can count on this place to be packed with fans from around the world.

Hudson Grille Midtown: 942 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Hudson Grille Downtown: 120 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

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There’s more than one way to watch a match at Live! at the Battery, thanks to its two-story layout that mixes sports bar, arcade, and lounge into one big viewing zone. The main viewing area at Sports & Social centers on a massive 30-foot screen and is surrounded by TVs, so you won’t need to jockey for a view. You’ll also find foosball, air hockey, and pop-a-shot for entertainment between fixtures. The menu goes hard on game-day comfort food: buffalo wings, quesabirria egg rolls, warm pretzels with beer cheese, and hefty sandwiches. It’s part of the Battery complex just outside Truist Park, so while you won’t be near Mercedes-Benz Stadium, you’ll still be in good company — the place fills up fast for major tournaments.

Live! at the Battery Atlanta: 825 Battery Ave SE #600, Atlanta, GA 30339

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If you’re downtown and want to catch a match somewhere with character, Meehan’s Public House is another of Atlanta’s most popular Irish bars — and a great choice for anyone staying near Peachtree Street. The menu covers a wide range of pub fare: bangers and mash, Guinness-battered fish and chips, Reuben egg rolls, truffled mac and cheese, buffalo wraps, and the house burger served on an English muffin. The bar staff is warm and friendly, and they know how to pour a proper pint of Guinness. Hungry and looking for a sit-down meal with the game? This is one of your better options — just get there early.

Meehan’s Public House Downtown: 200 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30303

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It’s hard to beat a place where you can pour your own beer straight from the tap — no bartender required. That’s one of the many reasons STATS Brewpub draws soccer fans downtown, especially when a big international match is on. Just a short walk from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, this massive multi-floor bar has over 70 screens and a working brewery that turns out inventive drafts like the ‘Biscus ‘N Honey saison and the citrusy Bushwood IPA. Game-time snacks range from buffalo wings and fish and chips to nachos, stacked with queso, black beans, and pickled jalapeños. The Dirty Bird sandwich — a crispy chicken tribute to Atlanta’s NFL team — is a standout. With five bars, a house beer flight, and a rowdy match-day crowd, STATS is a reliable bet for World Cup viewing in the heart of the city.

STATS Brewpub: 300 Marietta St NW Suite 101, Atlanta, GA 30313

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SweetWater is one of the city’s best breweries, but during international tournaments, the taproom becomes one of the top places to catch a match — especially if you’re with a crew that appreciates a good IPA as much as they do soccer. It’s an official Atlanta United Pub Partner, so they don’t just throw games on a TV and call it a day. Expect World Cup watch parties, rows of communal tables, and plenty of big screens. You’ll find house brews like the hazy ‘Rowdy Peach’ IPA (created in ATL UTD’s honor), the aromatic, sticky IPA G13, and the original 420 Extra Pale Ale. For food, start with the SweetWater take on bar classics — loaded fries, wings in mango BBQ, and baked pretzels with beer cheese — or go big with a double cheeseburger or housemade pizza. If you want to make a day of it, sign up for a brewery tour between matches and sneak in a few tasters along the way.

Sweetwater Brewery: 195 Ottley Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

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The Brewhouse Cafe has been part of Atlanta’s soccer scene since 1997, making it the city’s oldest soccer-focused bar — and one of its most beloved. Located in Little Five Points, this neighborhood pub is all-in on soccer: it’s a 2025 official Atlanta United Pub Partner and was recently named “America’s Best Soccer Bar” by the popular soccer podcast Men in Blazers. On match days, especially during international tournaments, the place fills with regulars, travelers, and the occasional dog on the patio (which is one of the biggest and best in the city). Inside, 27 screens cover just about every wall, so there’s no bad seat. The kitchen serves match-day favorites like fish and chips, bangers and mash, Southern fried chicken, warm Bavarian pretzels, and beer-battered tenders. The drinks list includes everything from classic cocktails to beer by the pint, and if you’re with a group, you can grab one of the Brewhouse buckets — a mix-and-match selection of bottled or canned beers delivered on ice to your table.

The Brewhouse Cafe: 401 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

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This is what happens when a neighborhood British pub gets a chef who knows their way around both fish and chips and a shrimp boil. The Pub @ EAV is one of Atlanta United’s official Pub Partners and a new-ish addition to East Atlanta’s scene. The space feels like a local hangout more than a sports bar — warm lighting, no pretense, and plenty of TVs, so you won’t miss a match while scanning the menu. And that menu goes far beyond the usual pub standards: you’ll find cod fingers with chips and mushy peas, cheddar curds and fried under a peppercorn mushroom gravy, and a Scotch egg served with hollandaise. There’s a fun cocktail list, as well as Guinness and local beers on tap. If you’re looking to catch a match somewhere that keeps the food interesting, The Pub @ EAV is your spot.

The Pub @ EAV: 469 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316