Best Bars To Watch Premier League Soccer In Los Angeles
Professional English soccer's Premier League draws fans from all over the world as the 20 clubs involved compete for the title of England's best. Those who follow these athletes and teams across the pond are ready and willing to get up in the early morning hours to catch the matches live. But where to go to see these sporting events as they unfold, typically starting at 5 a.m., if you live in the Southland? Certain pubs in the vicinity are tuned in and turned on to the madness, so head on over to one of the following five and you'll find your go-to place to watch Premier League Soccer in real time.
The Britannia Pub
Third Street Promenade
318 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-5350
www.britanniapub.com
This pub sponsors Matador FC of the Los Angeles Premier League, so it's no surprise that those who hang here are up and ready before dawn to enjoy and root for English Premier League Soccer matches as they play out in real time. Irish bacon and egg sandwiches, a favorite across the pond, are among the breakfast offerings at The Britannia, as are omelets that are specifically made to order. For those who want more hearty fare, consider the house shepherd's pie as two clubs fight to win for the glory of it all.
Cock 'n Bull
2947 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-9696
www.cocknbullbritishpub.com
Heralded as the first bar in the United States to play English soccer in real time, the Cock 'n Bull is a major gathering place for the sport otherwise known as football. Die-hard fans of the English Premiere League find like-minded supporters galore in this pub that attracts British and Irish ex-pats on a regular basis as these fans enjoy both English and Scottish breakfasts all day long. For those yearning for Guinness, but are not yet ready to drink the stuff, the homemade Guinness pie may just hit the spot as the games play out on the big screens available at this iconic sports bar.
Ye Olde King's Head
116 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 451-1402
www.yeoldekingshead.com
Think darts, a darkened atmosphere, fish 'n chips made to perfection, and a long bar where all kinds of British drafts and beers are poured and you've got Ye Olde King's Head, an English pub that's about as authentic as they come. Add to that the ability to catch the English Premier League Soccer games played live, and you have yourself the best time ever during these seasonal events. This 35-year-old establishment located in Santa Monica is a favorite for Westsiders who appreciate soccer at its best and a good match where everyone has an opinion to express.
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Joxer Daly's Irish Pub
11168 W Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 838-3745
www.joxerdalys.com
Beyond its exposed brick facade, Joxer Daly's can get a bit rowdy during a rousing English Premier Soccer match, making Dublin-born customers feel right at home. The official home of the LFC Supporters Club of Los Angeles and located in Culver City, this pub's pledge to open early for the games comes with a special selection of $5 cocktails to toast your team while a full Irish breakfast can be ordered to satiate what will surely be big appetites. What more can you want than a big screen to watch as the points add up to eventually tap a winner?
The Fox & Hounds Pub
11100 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 9160
(818) 763-7837
www.thefoxandhounds.com
Over the hill in the Valley, The Fox & Hounds Pub is the go-to place for everything English Premier Soccer. In fact, the matches seen live on the big screens at this establishment are so popular that tickets are sold in advance to ensure you'll have a seat waiting for you in the early morning hours during the matches of your choice. So, be sure to check the pub's site for details and then get ready to have a blast in a place where Barclay's Premiere League is a sponsor and where Boddington's Pub Ale is on draft.
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