You want to watch the World cup? Well there is no shortage of sports bars in Vancouver, in fact every bar is a sports bar in Vancouver. Even in the tiniest of restaurants there’s always a couple of flat screens showing hockey, soccer, football or baseball. But where will you go and watch the World Cup?

What makes a good bar to watch the World Cup 2018?

Well, first off, they have to be open. Because of the time difference between Vancouver and Russia we are 10 hours behind, which means some games will be on while we are in bed sleeping. That being said, a lot of games are kicking off around 10, which is doable for bars, although most will not have a licence to serve any liquor.

Which brings me to the next point, serving alcohol. Some of us will want a pint while we watch the game so be aware that most places can not serve booze until 11am in Vancouver, even if they open at 9am. Be prepared to sit with a coffee for the first half of the game.

Audio! You’ll want to have to audio on for your game. Going to a bar to watch a match and there’s no sound on is a real pain in the ass. They promote that they are showing the playoffs (game 7 no less) and you get there and the sound isn’t on and they don’t want to turn it on because it’ll disturb the other guests. I understand this fully, but don’t promote it online to get guests specifically in to watch the game! So it might be best checking with the bar if they will have the sound on your your specific game, especially if there is more than one game being shown.

Are you looking for a bar that supports your own country?

Scroll to the bottom, I’ve made a list based on the last World Cup

My picks to watch the World Cup in Vancouver.

Malones Social Lounge and Taphouse

I’m a sucker for Malone’s.. all the craft beer you could ever want, the best staff and a true lounge vibe.

608 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V8 – Website

Shark Club

Ever since Shark Club reopened I’ve loved it for watching sports. Their food is always great and they have more TVs than Best Buy.

180 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4P4

Local Public Eatery

One of the more fun bars in Vancouver, great food and drinks and an upbeat vibe. Screens are also viewable from the patio.

2210 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1B5 – Website

Score on Davie

The score has a bit of everything and they serve those famous Caesars all day!

1262 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1N3 – Website

Second Floor

Formerly Wings on Robson. This place has mini screens in each booth, it’s amazing! And big screens everywhere else.

808 Bute St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1E1

Support your home team in these Vancouver bars.

I’ve created this list using information from the last World Cup so there’s a possibility that it’s outdated.

Spain – The Sardine Can

Portugal – Portuguese Club of Vancouver

Mexico – Patron Tacos and Cantina

Germany – Vancouver Alpen Club

France – Red Card Sports Bar

England – London Pub

Netherlands – Manchester Public Eatery

Australia – Moose’s Down Under

South Korea – Kyo Korean BBQ

Iran – Narrow’s Public House

Italy – Prontino

Brazil – Libra Room

Belgium – Biercraft

Got anymore to add to the list? Let me know in comments and I’ll add them to the list.