Vancouver Soccer Bars: Ready to Show You Your Game

 Finding a soccer bar in Vancouver might sound like a foreign concept to many. After all, if you’re a fan of the English Premier League or Bundesliga – the leagues of Britain and Germany, respectively – “Vancouver” is not exactly the first city you’d think would have the right matchups on television. But Vancouver is a surprisingly international city given its relatively isolated location on the North American continent, and as such it has a surprising amount of soccer games on in local bars, taverns, and pubs. This means that your game just might be on TV now and you’re missing out.

 But how do you know where to go, especially if you’ve never been to Vancouver before? Simple: you keep reading this short guide to the Vancouver soccer bar circuit. We’ll tell you the areas to head to and might even throw a recommendation or two your way; it’s a great way not only to find the matchup between Chelsea and Manchester United you’ve been waiting for but to enjoy the nightlife of downtown Vancouver. Let’s check out the soccer bar scene.

Heading Downtown

One great place to head for a soccer bar is simple: downtown Vancouver, specifically betwen Vanier Park and the downtown “eastside” area where many of the soccer bars taper off. This concentration of not only urban landscape but sports bars means that there will be a lot of people, a lot  of drinks, and a lot of TVs in your near future. It’s a great place to start if you want to simply “walk” and find a soccer bar with your name on it – but it’s also a great place to try and enjoy in general.

Heading downtown in any major city is usually a great “first bet” when you’re talking about sports bars. The concentration of bars in these areas is typically high and usually means that the local sports will be playing. But you’re after soccer, remember, and you won’t find that Serie A game unless you put a little work into it.

Finding the Game of Your Choice

Calling ahead to the different sports bars of Vancouver – bars like Red Card (hint, hint: the title gives away something about its favorite sport) – is a great way to find out of the game you want to watch will actually be on television. Do some Googling ahead of time to find their phone numbers and ask – but if you’re going to a bar with a name like “Red Card,” then you’re probably going to be safe assuming that it will have more than a few soccer games on when you go in.

And that’s it – you’d be surprised what a great experience it can be to search for a soccer bar in Vancouver. But of course, you’ll feel better not once you’re searching, but once you’ve found the place you really enjoy. Now every time you go to Vancouver, you know where to get your soccer fix.

Map ofthe best soccer bars in Vancouver

Where to Watch Soccer in Vancouver

Bar Name	Address	Phone	Website
British Ex-Servicemen’s Association	1143 Kingsway Avenue, Vancouver	604-874-6510
Doolins Irish Pub	654 Nelson Street, Vancouver