MNUFC presents a guide dedicated to our legion of fans and their quest to find good food, good drinks and good fun in the Cities. The following are some of the finest establishments in the area to watch your Loons and soccer of all kinds.
LessStart at the source of the action at the Grand Casino Brew Hall at Allianz Field. While the Brew Hall is generally only open to fans on matchdays, on occasion this German-style brew haus will host free watch parties for major soccer events, like the World Cup or other big MNUFC games if your favorite waterfowl happen to be playing on the road. Check out MNUFC.com or MNUFC's social channels for details on upcoming events.
Loons’ game days start and end at The Black Hart of Saint Paul. This queer soccer bar is a stone's throw from the stadium and the meet-up spot for supporters groups for home games and away watch parties. The Black Hart is known for its post-game drag shows and karaoke. It features soccer from all around the world, from NWSL, Bundesliga, EPL: they can show just about anything.
Widely regarded as the best, most authentic, Irish bar in Minnesota, The Dubliner has been serving the University-Midway neighborhood since 1983. A hotspot for local music talent, the bar has live music five nights a week. From viewing parties for local, national, and international soccer at all levels, and sponsoring our own soccer team, D.P.F.C, for over twenty years, The Pub is a pregame and aftergame hub for the Loons’, and visiting teams’, fans.
A pregame gathering spot for MNUFC Supporters prior to home games, and frequent host of watch parties for away games, The Market at Malcolm Yards has something for every fan. The food hall will give you a true flavor of the Cities’ rich culinary scene, as it features a variety of chefs and vendors serving up diverse culinary delights and offering innovative drinks to sip. No matter your flavor, there is always something for Loons fans to savor at the Market.
If you’re looking for that English football atmosphere without having to go across the pond, Brit’s Pub in downtown Minneapolis has you covered. For over thirty years, Brit's has been the ideal spot if you’re hoping to catch the biggest soccer events from around the world. Not only is it a place for grabbing a proper pint, but it also offers fireplaces for patrons to cozy up to during cold winter nights. For those warmer months, head up to the rooftop to get in on some lawn bowling. But, regardl
A new favorite for Loons fans that want a place to enjoy finely-crafted cocktails and beers from around the UK, authentic food inspired by the British Isles, and plenty of soccer action on the telly. Whether you plan to belly up to the bar to sample the wide array of single-malt scotches and whiskeys, or are craving some of the English classics like fish and chips or bangers and mash, Eagan Arms Public House will give you the real deal English pub experience.
Whether it be through the beautiful game, a coffee conversation, or a community event, Ninth Street Soccer and Coffee is a place meant to bring people together. Gather together with fans of a feather for a Loons watch party, or see if you can get in on a pick-up soccer game at the indoor field. No matter your reason for stopping by, Ninth Street is truly a one-of-a-kind spot where the community comes together.
Here’s a lil’ slice of the Emerald Isle on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. The Local is the quintessential Irish pub, from the wooden interior and accents, to its array of Irish scotches, whiskies and beer, to those soccer-mad patrons cheering on their favorite club or country. So, stop in for a pint, feast on authentic Irish fare and pass along some luck of the Irish for your Loons’ next match.
When it comes to Uptown in Minneapolis, there is no better spot than the Iron Door for Loons fans to catch an MLS match or any other soccer leagues and clubs from all corners of the world. The casual vibe makes it a comfortable setting for fans from all walks of life to stop in for some traditional pub fare, or order a pint of local craft beer.
Since its inception in 2016, La Doña has been a perfect spot for soccer fans to get a flavor for Latino culture with a Minnesotan twist. They offer a wide variety of cervezas that are brewed on-site, a wide open space for fans to dine on delicious tacos and other favorites, and TVs that are always tuned to the Loons or soccer from some other corner of the world.