1. Hopside
Via Francesco Negri, 39, 00154 Roma
Craft beer and football, has there ever been a better combination? The answer is no. And, because of that, Hopside is one of the best bars to watch football in, in Rome. Sit inside and suck down quality craft brews from one of their 12 taps. Imagine, watching Belgium play Panama with a beautiful Belgian blonde (beer that is). Sounds pretty great. Hopside also serves up a delicious array of pub type food and is easily one of the best pubs in Rome. We’re talking burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, the lot. So, pull up a chair, order yourself a beer and a burger and settle into the football.
2. Four Green Fields
Via Costantino Morin, 38, 00195 Roma
Isn’t it the worst when you turn up to a bar to watch a game and then someone sits right in front of you. Everytime you crane your neck to get a better view of the game their head still manages to block your line of sight somehow. It gets to the point where you both admire and loathe them. You almost want to tell them, “If there was a World Cup of getting in the way, you’d be champion. No contest.”
Well, Four Green Fields solves that problem. If a place has got screens galore, then it automatically becomes one of the best places to watch football. Or, any sport for that matter. Four Green Fields boasts 12 screens. That’s right, 12. And, seats up to 180 people. It's an Irish bar so expect all the usual suspects when it comes to the beer, including Guinness. And, it serves up standard pub-grub fair alongside traditional Roman classics.
3. Highlander's
Vicolo di San Biagio, 9, 00186 Roma
This is one of the best places to watch football and is only a short walk from Rome’s Piazza Cavour and only about 20 minutes from The Vatican. People come to watch world-class football in a lively atmosphere, couple that with a few beers and you’ve got yourself one a contender for the best sports bar Rome.
4. Scholar's Lounge
101B Via del Plebiscito, 00186 Roma
Voted Irish Pub of the Year 2017-2018, Scholar's Lounge is a great place to check out. With numerous TV's adorning the walls and friendly staff who are happy to let you pick the match, Scholar's Lounge is another of Rome’s great bars to watch football in. That’s a whole lot of great, isn’t it? The award put its as a clear front runner for one of the best bars in Rome in 2018! But be sure to head to the bar before halftime to avoid the rush!
5. Hard Rock Cafe
Via Vittorio Veneto, 62a/b, 00187 Roma
What? The Hard Rock isn’t populated by leather-clad rockers drinking pitchers of beer and listening to Metallica. Full blast. On repeat? Well maybe sometimes, but not always. The Hard Rock may not be one of the best bars in Rome, but if you’re after a place to live sports, it’ll definitely do. The great thing about the Hard Rock Cafe is you know exactly what your getting. Beer, snacks, and food all at reasonable prices. For an afternoon of football watching, that’s all you want or need.
6. Druid’s Den
Via di S. Martino Ai Monti, 28, 00184 Roma
Last, but certainly not least is one of Rome’s oldest Irish pubs. With a happy hour that runs daily until 8 pm and more sports screens than you can shake a stick at, Druid’s Den is arguably the best sports bar Rome has to offer. They serve food all day, have pool tables and alongside their regular televisions, projector screens. The taps boast all the beers you’re familiar with, Guinness features prominently, as well as a large selection of spirits. Prices are great, service is quick, and the place boasts a lively atmosphere.
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7. The Public House
Via delle Tre Cannelle, 8, 00187, Rome
Located between Piazza Venezia and the Pantheon is The Public House, a fantastic place to head to if you want to watch sports. This place hosts a ton of live events and screens all major sporting events on the many HD-TVs dotted around the venue. For food, it serves up burgers and nachos alongside Italian classics like carbonara. What’s best though, is that they serve Brooklyn East IPA on tap! And, not to worry for those of you after a cocktail The Public House has got you covered. They boast an extensive cocktail list, and drinks made with care and attention by fantastic, friendly staff.
8. Finnegans Irish Pub
Via Leonina, 66, 00184 Roma
Finnegan’s makes the extraordinarily bold statement that they are the ONLY Irish owned pub in all of Rome and
Florence. Whether or not this is true, they show football, so ultimately it doesn’t really matter, does it? Being just a stone’s throw
from the Colosseum makes this one of the most interesting places to watch football in Rome. Finnegan’s is a
little slice of Ireland in Rome, you can watch the
premier league and champions league games and for the yanks out there,
American football too! Expect all the usual suspects at the bar, including Guinness, of course. If you are planning to visit New York make sure to book your NY City Tours in advance.
9. La Botticella di Poggi Giovanni
Via di Tor Millina, 32, 00186 Roma
La Botticella di Poggi Giovanni is one of the best sports bars in Rome. Owned by an Italian who grew up in Canada, this is a comfortably cozy little joint, that serves up a stunning selection of craft beers. From local brews to Belgium classics, there is something for everyone tastes. For live sports events, the bar packs out, and they screen matches on a big projector. At halftime, you can spill out onto the terrace and sit people watching for while enjoying the warm evening air. The staff are a knowledgeable bunch quick to lend a helping hand with a drinks recommendation when you’re struggling.
There you have it, a selection of Rome’s best places to watch football and other live sports. You’ll never have to miss a match again.
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