It's time to skip work to drink... for soccer
TO SEE PHOTOS:
http://www.thrillist.com/drink/new-york/where-to-watch-the-world-cup-things-to-do-in-new-york
Published on
6/11/2014
5192
Remember after the 2010 World Cup when you were like, “Dude, I should
really get into soccer”? Well, here's your chance: the 2014 World Cup
kicks off today. And while you could always hit up soccer shrine Nevada
Smiths, you could also not do that and instead head to one of
these five soccer havens in NYC, all of which 1) are tailored to a
specific fan base (Germany! Croatia! England! USA! USA! USA!), and 2)
have beer, good food, and live music. Oh, and a scheduling heads up: the
US plays Ghana on June 16th, 6pm; Portugal on June 22nd, 6pm; and
Germany on June 26th, noon.
Watch with Germans at Zum Schneider:
The Bavarian biergarten is “Germany’s NYC headquarters for the World
Cup” starting today, then ditches its East Village digs for the day on
June 26th to host a live-viewing party of the Germany vs. US game at Solar One along the East River. The sun-soaked outdoor event will be overflowing with German beer, pretzels, and sausages, plus they'll have the match on a whole bunch of screens along with live Oom-pah music.
Watch with Brazilians at Berry Park:
In addition to having multiple TVs airing the Brazil vs. Croatia game
(June 12th at 4pm), expect a rowdy halftime party with rowdy halftime DJ
Jonny Santos, plus a live performance by Zuzuka Poderosa, a baile funk
musician. After the game, expect more live drum music (bateria) on the
bar’s rooftop complete with samba dancers.
Watch with the English at Percy’s Tavern:
On June 14th at 6pm, this rowdy party celebrating the match between
England vs. Italy will feature beer specials, a ton of traditional
British pub grub (bangers and mash, fish and chips...), and hopefully
not people head-butting things.
Watch with Americans (!!!) at Jack Demsey's: The
NYC branch of the American Outlaws (a nationwide club of dedicated fans
who don't actually break the law... probably...) call this Midtown
haunt their home bar, so expect a full house every day that the US
plays. ESPN filmed a segment of Inside: U.S. Soccer’s March to Brazil six-part documentary here, and rumor has it that they might return for some live footage of a future game.
Watch with Croatians at Scorpio Cafe & Bar:
This hole-in-the-wall bar in Queens is a place for serious fans, and
it’s not uncommon for them to spill out on the sidewalks while watching
the games (June 12th at 4pm, and all Croatian games thereafter). Get
there early on game day, claim a spot at the bar, and order a shot (or
three) of Pelinkovac, Croatia’s answer to Jager. Živjeli!
1. Zum Schneider
The OG of NYC beer gardens, this German spot is a go-to if
you're looking for an authentic German beer and brat session.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please leave a comment-- or suggestions, particularly of topics and places you'd like to see covered