7 November 17-23, 2022 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | cials for other countries, beginning with the broadcast of England vs. USA on its massive screens on November 25 in Bierhaus Plaza. Gramps | England | 76 NW 24th St., Miami; 855-732-8992; gramps.com Gramps long has been a haven for Liverpool fans, and the beloved Wynwood bar will host fans of England during the World Cup. Watch the game indoors, hang out in the lunch outdoor area, and be sure to get some sustenance from Tropical Pizza. Kababi Cafe | Iran | 3828 N. University Dr., Sunrise 954- 909-4133; kababicafe.com Kababi has been an Iranian mainstay on University Drive for decades, and its “Kuluck” weekend buffet is leg- endary. It’s not often that Iran faces the United States in the grandest soc- cer stage of them all, and Kababi’s huge projector screen that blasts across the wall in its main dining room makes it the perfect spot for Ira- nians to cheer on the green, white, and red. Kababi won’t be exactly the sports-bar setting some are in search of, but it will definitely be the place to find Iranian soccer sup- porters of all ages. And if the game doesn’t go well for Iran, it never hurts to have some steak kebab and rice nearby. La Santa Taqueria | Mexico | 201 NE 82nd St., Miami; 305-906-1149; lasantataqueria.com Chef Omar Montero’s Mexican taqueria in Little River is the place to watch the World Cup, as the restaurant goes all-out in support of its home country for all the Mexico games, as well as other high-profile matches. Festivities for the watch parties will feature big screens, food and drink specials, and — of course —plenty of tequila and mez- cal to celebrate the goals. Food and drink promotions will include $12 guacamole with chicharron, $30 beer buckets, as well as addi- tional special offerings for specific matches. Lost Boy Dry Goods | England, USA | 157 E. Flagler St., Miami; 305-372-7303; lostboydrygoods.com This downtown Miami bar has long been the hangout for Premiere League fans (you can tell by the team banners proudly displayed throughout the bar). During the World Cup, fans of both Eng- land and the USA will head to Lost Boy to cheer on their teams. The bar will open early for every morning game — including the 5 a.m. ones — and will serve breakfast for those diehard fans who show up before dawn. Mickey Burkes | Japan, England, EU | 1265 Washington Ave., Miami Beach 305-747-7505; mickeyburkes.com Mickey Burkes is one of the few Miami pubs that will open early for most games, including the 5 a.m. Japan vs. Costa Rica match on November 27. This Irish pub gathers a strong contingent of fans of both Japanese and European teams, who watch the games on 15 flatscreen TVs. For weekend games, Mickey Burkes offers a bottomless brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant | USA | 1921 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 954-921-2317; mickeybyrnes.com This Hollywood tavern is the official bar for the American Outlaws’ Fort Lauderdale chapter. “People from all over the states come out to Mickey Byrne’s,” owner Mark Rowe says. During USA games, Mickey Byrne’s sets up additional TVs and bars outside, so the ac- tion spills out onto Hollywood Boulevard. “We’re going to be abso- lutely rocking for USA games,” Rowe promises. Negroni Midtown | Japan | 3201 Buena Vista Blvd., Miami 786-510-0075; negronius.com Negroni Bar and Bistro is a Midtown Miami favorite for its Nikkei su- shi bar and internationally themed comfort fare that ranges from ni- giri to tiradito and ceviche. During the World Cup, the bar turns into a spot for fans rooting for Japan. Guests are also welcome to bring their furry friends to enjoy the restaurant’s exclusive doggie menu — just in case you’re in need of emotional support during a match. Novecento Miami | Argentina | 1414 Brickell Ave., Miami 305-403-0900; novecento.com Supporters of Argentina and their light blue kits will pack the No- vencento Miami house throughout November to take in what is likely Lionel Messi’s World Cup play swansong, beginning with the squad’s Group C play against Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland in Group C play. Novecento Miami is taking reservations for special World Cup viewing parties on its website. It also released a special World Cup menu that groups can view and place orders prior to ar- rival. If you’re a diehard La Albiceleste fan or just love traditional Argentinian cuisine, Novecento is the spot. Oasis Wynwood | France, Belgium | 2335 N. Miami Ave., Miami; oasiswynwood.com This year, Oasis Wynwood will broadcast World Cup matches on a massive LED screen, making it easy to sample food and drink from nearby restaurants and outdoor dining options — as well as a full bar featuring cocktails and beer buckets — while catching the ac- tion. Although the space will be showing all the games, head here at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 25, for the official viewing party of France vs. Belgium. Pilo’s Tequila Garden | Mexico | 158 NW 24th St., Miami; 305-706-8226; pilostacos.com The love of soccer runs strong at this Wynwood restaurant and bar. Owner Derek Gonzalez spent his summers playing soccer in Mex- ico growing up. Now, he invites all fans of Mexico to cheer the country on during the World Cup. Watch Mexico’s matches on two 43-inch screens while sipping on a soccer ball frozarita ($18), a fro- zen margarita topped with a mini Corona and a mini soccer ball. Prison Pals Tap Room | Argentina | 3555 N. Dixie Hwy., Oakland Park 786-843-5027; prisionpals.com Prison Pals was founded by Argentinians Juan Pipkin, Diego Setti, Bruno Laperchuck, and Matias Moroni, so if you’re a fan of Argen- tina (and good beer), this is the place for you. Join the four friends to cheer on Messi and the team for the win. The Pub Pembroke Pines | England | 237 SW 145th Ter., Pembroke Pines 954-430-4230; experiencethepub.com What more could a supporter of the England squad looking for a place to watch the World Cup ask for than a pub that once won an award for Best Fish and Chips in the US? Beer. Also, beer. Luckily, the Pub in Pembroke Pines has plenty of pints flowing for every big UK soccer match. Besides the menu, the Pub is a spacious sports bar where England fans pack the house to watch all the Manches- ter United F.C. games and Premier League action, so you know there will be a rowdy crowd on hand, singing all the classic songs one hears in the crowd at a Man U game. 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