901 Columbus
901 Columbus Ave.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 409-9001



This North Beach neighborhood joint is getting in on the World Cup action by
showing all the matches during their biz hours, from 7 am-7 pm.




Aces Bar
998 Sutter St. (at Hyde Street)
San Francisco, CA
(415) 673-0644




English fans tend to congregate at this neighborhood bar that attracts a diverse and interesting Tenderloin crowd. No food but $3 well drinks make this a nice place to catch a morning soccer buzz. The bar opens at 6 a.m. every day.







Bayside Sports
1787 Union St. (at Octavia Street)
San Francisco, CA
(415) 673-1565


A massive Marina sports bar, Bayside will show all the games during
business hours (Mon-Fri 11 am-midnight and Sat-Sun 9 am-midnight), and if there's enough interest in certain matches, they'll open the bar early, so be sure to give them a call. Full bar and menu.


The Chieftain

The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant
198 Fifth St. (at Howard Street)
San Francisco, CA
(415) 615-0916


Home to 20 of the world's finest beers and a down-to-earth dark and toasty pub feel, this bar is home to "world wide sports" has World Cup soccer written all over it. The owner said he has been getting calls for six months and has reserved spots for groups of German and English fans, and has had interest from French and Italian backers as well. If you get hungry, try the Chieftain burger, they top it with a fried egg. Full bar


Edinburgh Castle
950 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 885-4074


After its "Footie Festival" a few weeks ago, one would think this
Tenderloin bar would opening bright and early. Alas, they'll only be showing evening after 5 pm. The silver lining? You don't have to get up early, and you can order up the killer fish and chips from Old Chelsea around the corner. Full bar.




Final Final
2990 Baker St. (off Lombard Street)
San Francisco, CA
(415) 931-7800


This funky little Marina bar is tucked off of busy Lombard Street and has many helmets of "American" football teams attached to its 49er-themed walls. For the World Cup, it will open at 6 a.m. for "real" football's premier event. Full bar.




Green's Sports Bar
2239 Polk St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 775-4287


This comfy Russian Hill sports bar will open early for most of the major games (but you might want to call before you go to doublecheck). The only grub here is from a popcorn machine, but, as always, feel free to bring in food from any of the neighboring restaurants. Full bar.




The Irish Bank
10 Mark Lane (off Bush Street)
San Francisco, CA
(415) 788-7152


This hugely popular Irish Bar in the Financial District will open early for most of the big matches, and will show all of the lunchtime games on their big screen TV. Check out their schedule. Full bar, menu.





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Imagine yourself at Kezar Pub, just like these fanatics.
Kezar Pub
770 Stanyan St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 386-9292


A favorite among Irish ex-pats in the Upper Haight, this sports bar packs 'em in for regular soccer matches, so it's sure to be hopping during the World Cup. They'll be showing every game live. For afternoon games, be sure to order a plate of their damn fine chicken wings. Full bar, menu.



Mad Dog in the Fog
530 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 626-7279


The lower Haight pub was rockin' for the last World Cup -- don't expect the 2006 matches to be any different. They'll be showing all the games live.




Phoenix Irish Bar

The Phoenix Bar and Irish Gathering House
811 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 695-1811


The Mission's "hippest Irish bar," with its sporting fans, good grub and tasty Bloody Marys, will show the games from 9 am on. Full bar, menu.







Pig & Whistle
2801 Geary Boulevard
(at Wood St; one block west of Masonic Avenue)
San Francisco, CA
(415) 885-4779


This quintessential English pub will show all games starting at 9 am on its big-screen TV, and they won't be charging for admission. To top it off, they serve up some tasty fish and chips.




Zeke's
600 Third St. (at Brannan Street)
San Francisco, CA
(415) 392-5311


One of the best sports bars in SF, Zeke's has 17 TVs, lots of sports bar grub and a full bar. They'll be showing all of the noon games, as well as some of the 9 am ones, so call ahead if you're looking to watch an early match. And be sure to check the Giants schedule -- this joint gets hoppin' before home games. Full bar, menu.




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Abbey Tavern
4100 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 221-7767




The Dubliner
3838 24th St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 826-2279




Expansion Bar
2124 Market St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 863-4041




Ireland's 32
3902 Geary Blvd. (between Third and Fourth avenues)
San Francisco, CA
(415) 386-6173




Martin Mack's Bar and Restaurant
1568 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 864-0124




O'Reilly's
622 Green St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 989-6222




Valley Tavern
4054 24th St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 285-0674





Finally, the Lark Theater in Larkspur will play the quarter final and final game (plus Italy vs. USA) on the big screen. Tickets for each game are $20 and include a drink and a snack. (415) 924-5111.

Edited by she3115 on June 27 2006 at 12:36 AM

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