Top Bars To Watch The Women's World Cup In Philadelphia

Remember the summer of 2014 when World Cup fever raced through the country faster than a juicy rumor? Suddenly, everyone was transformed into a diehard soccer fan as America united to cheer on our underdog team in one of the most surprising runs in World Cup history. Now, 2015 is here and the Women's World Cup will take place from June 6 to July 5. Where can you go to experience the intensity of a bar filled with fiercely passionate fans who all want to cheer their team on to victory? Here are five suggestions.

Cavanaugh's Headhouse has six bars and over 30 televisions. They also proudly boast that they carry every sports package imaginable. The establishment offers seven rooms, an extensive menu that features everything from starters, soups and sandwiches to tacos, Irish favorites and desserts. With an ample selection of beer and daily drink specials, this genuine Philly neighborhood bar offers an authentic experience for watching the Women's World Cup. Walk-in and join the crowd or reserve your own private celebration space to root, root, root for the home team!

City Tap House Logan Square
2 Logan Square
Philadelphia PA 191030
(215) 587-9040
www.citytaphouselogan.com

City Tap House Logan Square was recently named one of the "12 Hottest New Beer Bars in the U.S." by Zagat. Its cozy, rustic decor offers an inviting space that is ideally crafted to provide patrons with the perfect fusion of an old-fashioned watering hole and a trendy, hip hang. A massive 15-foot multiscreen is mounted behind the impressive 40-tap beer wall, so you can casually fantasize about your next beer without missing a single play of the game. And, if all those craft beers give you the munchies, City Tap House also offers a delectable assortment of American artisan fare. Enjoy the Women's World Cup in this top-rated, thriving slice of Philadelphia culture.

Con Murphy's Irish Pub
1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 687-1128
www.conmurphyspub.com

Located smack dab on the Ben Franklin Parkway, Con Murphy's Irish Pub offers patrons a comfortable setting splashed with a touch of class. Liam Kelly and Maurice Collins have fashioned a pristine piece of culture within the walls of their esteemed establishment. Con Murphy's is a tribute to an engaging and colorful character who might have been a rascal and a scalawag, but he was a lovable rascal and an adorable scalawag. While enjoying the Women's World Cup immersed in authentic Limerick charm, be sure to feast on some traditional fare and partake of -- what has been called by many -- "the best pint of Guinness in town."

Drinker's Pub
1903 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 564-0914
www.drinkersphilly.com

What's in a name? Well, quite a bit if you're talking about the appropriately monikered Drinker's Pub. This Old City hang is where you go when you just want to live in the moment with your crazy friends, the ones who order their drinks several at a time and always wind up dominating the atmosphere of any and every bar that you frequent. With (cheap) food served till 1 a.m., cheap beer (including 40s), and no cover, this wallet-friendly establishment gets two thumbs up (four if you've been their long enough to adequately imbibe!). Though it might not sound like the ideal place to watch an event like the Women's World Cup, there are multiple HDTVs and a party atmosphere that just cannot be outdone. So yeah, it works.

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Field House Philly
1150 Filbert St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 720-1876
www.fieldhousephilly.com

If you're looking for a spacious establishment with ample room to mingle and form your own extended bar family so you can really get into the game, Field House Philly is your destination for this year's Women's World Cup. With 40 lines tapping 90 percent local craft beer, you're sure to find that remarkably inclusive camaraderie that only Philadelphia can offer. Located in the heart of the city, directly above the Market East Train Station, Field House is the perfect location for suburbanites wishing to live in that Philly-proud moment of victory. Come for the experience, stay for the game. This is not just another bar, it's an authentic taste of a historic town.

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Allen Foster, a lifelong Greater Philadelphia resident, has been writing about all those wonderful things that make us feel so alive for over 20 years. He approaches each day as an adventure, eager to discover what new and vibrant surprises await just around life's corner. You can see his work on Examiner.com.