Top Places to watch Soccer in Cape Town

Catching the beautiful game, made easy

Champion's League or Europa League. The PSL or the Primera Division. The Barclay's Premier League or the Bundesliga. and the Euro 2012. You're looking to watch a game of foottie in the Mother City. 


Euro 2012 - The European Championship
Oh - and the Euro 2012 of course! The European Championship is coming soon again and as always many additional places will be screening their country's game. Expect italian restaurants to show the Italy games, and Greek restaurants to throw plates when the Greek play. Und sofort und sofort for the Germans, Dutch and Spanish. Expect the details on all the games in our weekly newsletter and our Facebook.com/CapeTownMagazine and @CapeTownMag twitter feeds. 

Where to watch soccer in Cape Town
Where to watch the beautiful game in Cape Town? We give an honourable mention to our dear friends at bars and cafe's showing soccer or (football) so you can spend your energy on the match, not finding somewhere to see it in Cape Town.

Tommy’s Sports Bar 
Why no.1? Ask whatever game in whatever competition and they will always [try to] oblige. The mad soccer pub with wide strip windows and banging beats washing out onto Loop and street out is often full and with a great mixed crowd. Expect Orange when the Dutch team plays. If you enjoy the thrill of the game with people from all around the world, you will fit right into Tommy's Sports Bar.  
Corner of Bloem and Loop Streets | City Centre | Cape Town | +27 (0)82 563 9450

Rafiki’s
A well loved watering hole with six big screens and the largest balcony in Cape Town, you'll find friends here regardless of which team you support. This mixture of pub and beach bar is local and laid back, with a great balcony perfect for hanging out at halftime. Prized for their Pizza’s and chilli poppers, you might want to find out more about Rafiki’s Bar & Restaurant.
13 Kloof Nek Road | Tamboerskloof | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 426 4731

Rick's Cafe on Park Road
Rick's Americain is a cosy grand cafe style restaurant with a comfortable bar with a warm atmosphere. Screens above the bar as well as a cosy attic where you can watch the games in a smaller crowd. The attic might be worth making a reservation for. Ample fireplaces to keep you warm during Euro 2012. On match days of the German team you might see a fair few of them there. Also remember to ask for some Wibo's Balls from the menu to have a bitterballen snack. 
Rick's Cafe Americain | 2 Park Road | Gardens | +27(0) 424 1100    

Long Street Cafe
Any day of the week there's game on. Keep in mind there's karaoke on Wedesnday nights too so you might lose out on the commentary. There are plenty of screens to pick your angle to the pitch. Also: always beer specials and shooter specials to further feed the discussion between soccer specialists watching from the side line at this popular and easy going Long Street Cafe. 
259 Long Street | City Centre | Cape Town | +27(0)21 424 2464

Fireman's Arms
This legendary themed downright basic English pub in Cape Town's Waterkant is a mad one on rugby days and also provides a unique soccer watching experience, both for ''English'' and yet unequivocally South Africans. Advantaga: Ability to watch two games at once in the outside [covered] area.
25 Mechau Street | City Centre | Cape Town | +27 (0)83 255 6116

Peddlar's on the bend    
Living in the Southern Suburbs? Peddlar is an institution in Constantia for ouw lawnies to watch sports and football will be the word used in this venue. If rugby or cricket is on the same day, you might struggle with the colonial crowd.
3 Spaanschemat River Road | Constantia | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 794 7747

Rascals
A South African pub in every sense of the word, their inexpensive menu boasts some of Cape Town's best pizzas. Add the fact that they have TV's in every section of the venue, helps provide an unforgettable soccer watching experience. 
2 Meyer Street | Claremont | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 671 2844

Mitchell's Waterfront Brewery
The alternative to Ferrymen's to watch soccer in the V&A Waterfront. This traditional bar setting filled with the flags of different nations brings home a bit of a rainbow nation feel, although English oriented, most of the English, German or Spanish competitions you'll be able to watch. Advantage: their extensive draught selection is always welcome. They also host a popular karaoke night, every Tuesday.
Corner of East Pier & Dock Road | V&A Waterfront | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 419 5094

Oblivion 
They say:"funky, friendly, European style wine bar for the over 23s." We agree. Oblivion's good food, a great wine selection and huge T.V's, combined with their comfortable interior provides an easy going and comfortable soccer watching experience. You might need to ask for the TV to be put on, though.
22 Chichester Road | Harfield Village | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 671 8522

Forester's Arms 
Newlands's most popular pub - at least in the Southern Suburbs. Welcoming to a decidedly mixed crowd, with an expansive idyllic outside area. 
52 Newlands Avenue | Newlands | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 689 5949

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