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Where to Watch FIFA World Cup 2014 in Vancouver

by Nikki Bayley
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by Nikki Bayley

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It's finally here! The FIFA World Cup 2014 kicks off tomorrow for a month of magnificent football - and yes, that is football, not soccer. 209 nations whittled down to 32 teams who will battle it out in Brazil to see who lifts that trophy on July 13.
In no particular order, here are the Eater picks of where to watch every game.


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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

1. The Manchester Pub Eatery

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1941 West Broadway, Vancouver
BC V6J 1Z3, Canada
(604) 568-6867
(604) 568-6867
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Hup Holland Hup! The official Netherlands house, expect a wave of orange - plus prizes, giveaways and food and drinks specials. Tickets are $10.

2. The Sin Bin Sports Grill

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295 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver
BC V5Y 1C7, Canada
(604) 677-3515
(604) 677-3515
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All games will be shown in HD at the Sin Bin who are offering drinks specials - Coors Banquet for $5 and Fully Loaded Burgers + a Side for $9. Plus prizes and giveaways including a Foosball table. Call to reserve tables.

3. Libra Room

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1608 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
BC V5L 3T4, Canada
(604) 255-3787
(604) 255-3787
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Supporting Spain? This is where you need to be. The Libra Room is running a special World Cup breakfast and lunch menu.

4. Cafe Abruzzo

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1321 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
BC, Canada
orza Azzurri
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Essentially the beating heart of the Italian team supporters on the Drive. Forza Azzurri!

5. Portuguese Club Of Vancouver

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1144 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
BC V5L 3X2, Canada
(604) 251-2042
(604) 251-2042
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The only place to be if you're cheering on Ronaldo's men. Priority entrance is give to members, find sign up details on their Facebook page.

6. London Pub

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700 Main Street, Vancouver
BC V6A 0B1, Canada
(604) 563-5053
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None more ENG-ER-LAND. Call to book, tickets are sold out for the first England match already. Tickets are $10.

7. The Charles Bar

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136 West Cordova St, Vancouver
BC V6B 1G1, Canada
(604) 568-8040
(604) 568-8040
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Boasting one of the biggest screens in the city with a whopping 9' wide HD set-up this is the Gastown sport fan's venue of choice. Book online for reservations.

8. St. Regis Bar & Grill

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602 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver
BC V6B 1Y6, Canada
(604) 681-1135
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With a big Whitecaps following you can expect to be amongst serious fans here. They will be opening for early games and serving a breakfast menu to match.

9. The Mexican

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1049 Granville St, Vancouver
BC V6Z 1L4, Canada
(604) 569-0955
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Truly delicious Mexican food and a love of football combine here. Definitely make reservations - the atmosphere is likely to be fantastic. Alas, only open for games later in the day.

10. YEW seafood + bar

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791 West Georgia St., Vancouver
BC V6C 2T4, Canada
(604) 692-4939
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Want to be a tad classy about your world cup? Head to YEW, all games will be on their big screens plus bartenders will be shaking up Brazilian Maracuja (Maa-raa-koo-zhaa) cocktails to pair with Organic Shrimp & Chorizo Croquettes with Avocado Dip and Pickled Jalapeno.

11. The Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar

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905 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver
BC V6C 2E8, Canada
(604) 899-4456
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Making a bid for the Eater elite - and backing England - the Blackbird is offering a free pint of Carlsberg to all Eater readers who book a table. Expect prizes, top football anthem music plus specials on $5.40 Pints of Carlsberg for the whole tournament plus $16 Vindaloo available during PM games and $15 Full English available during AM games.

12. Moose's Down Under

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830 West Pender St., Vancouver
BC V6C 2Z4, Canada
(604) 683-3300
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A place for fans of the Socceroos to holler their support for Tim Cahill & the guys. Australia most likely won't be in cup for a long time, so make it a good time. Call for reservations.

13. The Butcher & Bullock

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911 W. Pender St., Vancouver
BC V6C 1L6, Canada
(604) 662-8866
(604) 662-8866
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Cheering for host favourites Brazil, the B&B will be offering Cachaca Doubles for $8 at all Brazil games as well as traditional Brazil food plus pre-game entertainment before the opening game kick off.

14. Two Lions Public House

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2601 Westview Dr, North Vancouver
BC, Canada
(604) 983-3083
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North Van outpost of England House. Expect food and drink specials, plus giveaways and competitions. $10 tickets.
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1. The Manchester Pub Eatery

1941 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Z3, Canada
Hup Holland Hup! The official Netherlands house, expect a wave of orange - plus prizes, giveaways and food and drinks specials. Tickets are $10.
1941 West Broadway, Vancouver
BC V6J 1Z3, Canada
(604) 568-6867
Visit Website

2. The Sin Bin Sports Grill

295 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C7, Canada
All games will be shown in HD at the Sin Bin who are offering drinks specials - Coors Banquet for $5 and Fully Loaded Burgers + a Side for $9. Plus prizes and giveaways including a Foosball table. Call to reserve tables.
295 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver
BC V5Y 1C7, Canada
(604) 677-3515
Visit Website

3. Libra Room

1608 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 3T4, Canada
Supporting Spain? This is where you need to be. The Libra Room is running a special World Cup breakfast and lunch menu.
1608 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
BC V5L 3T4, Canada
(604) 255-3787
Visit Website

4. Cafe Abruzzo

1321 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Essentially the beating heart of the Italian team supporters on the Drive. Forza Azzurri!
1321 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
BC, Canada
orza Azzurri
Visit Website

5. Portuguese Club Of Vancouver

1144 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X2, Canada
The only place to be if you're cheering on Ronaldo's men. Priority entrance is give to members, find sign up details on their Facebook page.
1144 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
BC V5L 3X2, Canada
(604) 251-2042
Visit Website

6. London Pub

700 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 0B1, Canada
None more ENG-ER-LAND. Call to book, tickets are sold out for the first England match already. Tickets are $10.
700 Main Street, Vancouver
BC V6A 0B1, Canada
(604) 563-5053
Visit Website

7. The Charles Bar

136 West Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1, Canada
Boasting one of the biggest screens in the city with a whopping 9' wide HD set-up this is the Gastown sport fan's venue of choice. Book online for reservations.
136 West Cordova St, Vancouver
BC V6B 1G1, Canada
(604) 568-8040
Visit Website

8. St. Regis Bar & Grill

602 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver, BC V6B 1Y6, Canada
With a big Whitecaps following you can expect to be amongst serious fans here. They will be opening for early games and serving a breakfast menu to match.
602 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver
BC V6B 1Y6, Canada
(604) 681-1135
Visit Website

9. The Mexican

1049 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4, Canada
Truly delicious Mexican food and a love of football combine here. Definitely make reservations - the atmosphere is likely to be fantastic. Alas, only open for games later in the day.
1049 Granville St, Vancouver
BC V6Z 1L4, Canada
(604) 569-0955
Visit Website

10. YEW seafood + bar

791 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC V6C 2T4, Canada
Want to be a tad classy about your world cup? Head to YEW, all games will be on their big screens plus bartenders will be shaking up Brazilian Maracuja (Maa-raa-koo-zhaa) cocktails to pair with Organic Shrimp & Chorizo Croquettes with Avocado Dip and Pickled Jalapeno.
791 West Georgia St., Vancouver
BC V6C 2T4, Canada
(604) 692-4939
Visit Website

11. The Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar

905 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8, Canada
Making a bid for the Eater elite - and backing England - the Blackbird is offering a free pint of Carlsberg to all Eater readers who book a table. Expect prizes, top football anthem music plus specials on $5.40 Pints of Carlsberg for the whole tournament plus $16 Vindaloo available during PM games and $15 Full English available during AM games.
905 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver
BC V6C 2E8, Canada
(604) 899-4456
Visit Website

12. Moose's Down Under

830 West Pender St., Vancouver, BC V6C 2Z4, Canada
A place for fans of the Socceroos to holler their support for Tim Cahill & the guys. Australia most likely won't be in cup for a long time, so make it a good time. Call for reservations.
830 West Pender St., Vancouver
BC V6C 2Z4, Canada
(604) 683-3300
Visit Website

13. The Butcher & Bullock

911 W. Pender St., Vancouver, BC V6C 1L6, Canada
Cheering for host favourites Brazil, the B&B will be offering Cachaca Doubles for $8 at all Brazil games as well as traditional Brazil food plus pre-game entertainment before the opening game kick off.
911 W. Pender St., Vancouver
BC V6C 1L6, Canada
(604) 662-8866
Visit Website

14. Two Lions Public House

2601 Westview Dr, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
North Van outpost of England House. Expect food and drink specials, plus giveaways and competitions. $10 tickets.
2601 Westview Dr, North Vancouver
BC, Canada
(604) 983-3083
Visit Website