Best Bars To Watch Premier League Soccer In Pittsburgh
Whether you're a hardcore soccer fan or just enjoy catching a match while at your favorite sports bar, there are plenty of places that cater to fans of Premier League Soccer. The best of the best offer everything from early openings to brunch, great drinks and, of course, tons of TVs so you don't miss a single minute of action. From English-style and Irish pubs to laid back dive bars, soccer fans will be flocking to the city's sports bars come September. Here are the five top bars within the city to watch your favorite Premier League Soccer teams.
Piper's Pub
1828 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 381-2797
www.piperspub.com
Piper's Pub has been a top choice for soccer fans for years, primarily because it caters to soccer fans. The pub is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, making this South Side spot the place to catch Sunderland take on Tottenham Hotspur on Sept. 13 during an 8:30 a.m. broadcast. Its English-style pub setting is ideal for gathering with friends to cheer on your favorite "football" teams over a couple of beers as well as whiskey, cocktails, scotch or bourbon. Several large screen TVs deliver great coverage of the Premier League Soccer matches while you enjoy a delicious brunch served weekends from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Piper's Pub is located on East Carson Street in Pittsburgh's South Side.
Jack's Bar
1117 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 431-3644
www.jacksbarpittsburgh.com
Ask a local where to go for early drinks and they are sure to mention Jack's Bar. This South Side dive bar is open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Sundays. Get there early if you plan to catch the Chelsea versus Arsenal game that will broadcast at 7:45 a.m. on Sept. 19. Enjoy cheap drinks, including shots, mixed drinks, domestic pitchers, import drafts and bottles, domestic bottles and domestic drafts. Jack's Bar is located on East Carson St.
Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant
407 Cinema Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 381-4800
www.claddaghirishpubs.com/pittsburgh
Sports may not be the first thing you think of when you think of Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, but hang out there for a Premier League Soccer game and you just may change your mind. In fact, the pub prides itself on being one of the best in the city for sports fans, thanks to its widescreen HDTVs and giant projector screens that regularly broadcast anything from football and hockey to rugby and soccer. Claddagh Irish Pub is open daily at 11 a.m. for drinks like signature cocktails, whiskey flights, wine and drafts as well as food. Be there when doors open for the Southampton versus Manchester United match on Sept. 20, airing at 11 a.m. Find Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant in the city's South Side Works neighborhood.
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Hough's Taproom & Brewpub
563 Greenfield Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 586-5944
www.houghspgh.com
This Greenfield Ave. taproom and brewpub is considered by many locals to be among the best sports bars in the city, and Pittsburgh Premier League Soccer fans will agree. Hough's Taproom & Brewpub is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday so you can grab a bite to eat and a few drinks before the Sept. 27 Waterford versus Crystal Palace game airs at 11 a.m. Brunch and a Bloody Mary bar are a Sunday favorite, highlighting a diverse menu of house favorites, spicy dishes, smoked bites and vegetarian options. No matter where you sit, you're guaranteed a great view of the game thanks to multiple TVs and a massive big screen.
Bistro 922 Penn
922 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 338-2437
www.sharpedgebeer.com
Expect Bistro 922 Penn to be swamped with soccer fans for many of the upcoming Premier League Soccer matchups. This bar-bistro combo is open at 8 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays so you can tune into a variety of games, including Sept. 12's Manchester United versus Liverpool match at 12:30 p.m. Grab a seat at the bar for the best views of its TVs and just as good of views of its 36 taps and more than 200 bottles of beer. Its unlimited selection goes great with its bistro breakfast served from 8 a.m. to noon on weekends. Bistro 922 Penn is located in the city's Cultural District on Penn Ave.
Jessica Wasik is a graduate of Robert Morris University with a degree in English Studies. She is also a contributing writer for AXS.com and Examiner.com. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
