The football awakens many passions and is lived with intensity, whether in the stadium, at home or on the street. Plus, it’s always a good excuse to get together with friends and have a drink beer and enjoy an evening. On the pretext of Euro 2024, we’ve put together a list of some sports bars (and not only)
After all, the competition officially kicked off on June 14 in Munich with a match between Germany and Scotland. However, this was just the first of many matches that promise to thrill soccer fans between now and July 14.
So, if you’re looking for a spot to watch the Portugal national team play (and not only), with some snacks in between, in an atmosphere to match, then you really need to read this article. At the end, all dressed up, it’s time to shout loud and clear: “Goal!”
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Eleven Sports Bar
Located in the heart of downtown Porto, this is a typical sports bar, not only because of the name, but also because of the decoration. In fact, as soon as you walk through the door, you’ll be blown away by the number of scarves adorning the walls.
So, this is a bar to watch soccer with friends and/or even for a romantic date (if you’re lucky enough that your better half shares the same passion for the sport of king). Eleven Sports Bar also has table football and snooker and, of course, the chance to have a snack while drinking beer.
Where: Rua de José Falcão, 180
Porto Rugby Club
‘Hidden’ in the basement of [Ateneu Comercial do Porto[/trackLink] porto Rugby Club could almost be included in the list of (almost) secret places of the city. However, we thought it more appropriate to mention it in this article on sports bars.
With walls adorned with images depicting the history of sport, this is a space to take into account when it comes to watching the Portugal national team’s Euro 2024 matches. That is, of course, if the matches take place after 18.00.
Where: The basement of the Ateneu Comercial do Porto, Rua de Passos Manuel, 40
Guindalense
This spot really is a Porto classic, on many levels. Or wasn’t it, in the first place, one of the terraces with the best view over the Douro. At the same time, Guindalense is also known for its famous cachorrinho à moda do Porto.
However, this is football we’re talking about, but even that’s appropriate. After all, its official name is Guindalense Futebol Clube. This means, therefore, that in these parts it is also possible to support the Portuguese national team, drink a fine drink and shout for a goal.
Where: Escadas dos Guindais, 43
Bonaparte
Both the ‘original’ house, born in the Foz area in the 1970s, and Bonaparte Downtown are two of Porto’s best-known sports bars for watching football.
That’s why they couldn’t be missing from this themed list dedicated to spots for fans of the sport of king.
Where: Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes, 40 & Avenida do Brasil, 130
Morrinã
“It’s a Portuguese house, that’s for sure!” sang Amália Rodrigues. But you don’t have to follow this verse letter by letter to watch football matches. What does this mean? At Morriña, a Galician tavern in the heart of Porto, people are also shouting for the Portuguese national team and beyond.
In other words, this is another option to add to your list of bars to watch football in Porto. In addition, there are plenty of ‘nuestros hermanos’ style snacks and tapas, wine and, of course, beer to accompany an evening full of excitement!
Where: Rua dos Mártires da Liberdade, 20
Editor’s note: The order presented in this list is random and serves as a thematic guide for those looking for bars to watch football in Porto. However, there are other equally interesting places around the city that are worth a visit!