FOOD & DINING

18 spots around Phoenix to watch the Women's World Cup

Kellie Hwang
The Republic | azcentral.com
Carli Lloyd (10) of Team USA celebrates with teammates Ali Krieger (11) and Morgan Brian after scoring on a penalty kick against Germany in the semifinals of the Women's World Cup soccer tournament, Tuesday, June 30, in Montreal.

The Women's World Cup championship is all set: Team USA will take on defending champion Japan, which won its semifinal match 2-1 Wednesday when a defender for England accidentally sent the ball into her own goal.

The championship match, which begins at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 5, will be televised on Fox.

Team USA won a 2-0 semifinal thriller against No. 1-ranked Germany on Tuesday to advance to the big game.

If you want to cheer the red, white and blue or you're just eager to catch all the action, many bars in the Phoenix area are showing the games. Here are bars where you can catch World Cup games. Calling ahead is recommended.

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Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery

The CityScape location is the place to be if you're rooting for the U.S. It's where the Phoenix chapter of the American Outlaws soccer club gathers to watch the U.S. teams' matches. Club members get a 15 percent VIP discount off their tabs, and there will be a drink special. The Scottsdale location will offer $3 cans of Modelo Especial during the games.

Details: CityScape, 2 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-293-3888. Other locations in Peoria, northeast Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. tiltedkilt.com.

Tim Finnegan's Irish Pub

An official U.S. Soccer bar, this popular spot for passionate fans will show all the matches. Happy hour is from 4 to 7 p.m. daily with specials including half-off appetizers and flatbreads, $2 off draft and bottled beers and wine, and $1 off well drinks. On Mondays, burgers are $5 with purchase of a beverage; on Tuesdays, flatbreads are $5.

Details: 9201 N. 29th Ave., Phoenix. 602-997-2323, timfinnegans.com.

Jon Heinl of Phoenix cheers after the U.S. scored a goal while watching the men's World Cup soccer match between the U.S. and England at the George and Dragon English Restaurant and Pub in Phoenix on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

George & Dragon English Restaurant and Pub

Watch the games on three big-screen TVs and five other televisions at this English pub. Expect a particularly amped-up crowd for England and the U.S.

Details: 4240 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-241-0018, georgeanddragonpub.net.

Majerle's Sports Grill

This local chain of sports bars owned by formers Phoenix Suns forward Dan Majerle will show all the Women's World Cup games. Happy hour is 3 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Details: Locations in Old Town Scottsdale, Chandler Fashion Center, Goodyear and downtown Phoenix. majerles.com.

Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill

The U.S. game will be considered a viewing party at these pubs, so the sound on the TVs will be on. Happy hour is offered 3 to 6 p.m. daily, and when the temperature is above 105 degrees, Moscow Mules and house margaritas are half price.

Details: Tempe Marketplace, Loop 202 and McClintock Drive, 480-968-2920. Scottsdale Fashion Square, Scottsdale and Camelback roads, 480-284-7292. thirstylionpub.com.

Devil's Advocate Bar and Grill

The Tempe sports bar will show the games on 28 TVs, with daily specials on food and drinks.

Details: 955 E. University Drive, Tempe. 480-921-2585, devilstempe.com.

Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Pub and Restaurant

The Irish pub is an official U.S. Soccer bar, and will show all the games. The bar has 10 TVs and will offer $3 Angry Orchard 20-ounce pints and $4 Bushmill drinks and shots.

Details: 906 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-241-1916, rosiemccaffreys.com.

Half Moon Windy City Grille

The Biltmore location of the sports bar will show all the games with the sound on, and has 32 TVs.

Details: 2121 E. Highland Ave., Phoenix. 602-977-2700, halfmoonsportsgrill.com.

A view of Arcadia Tavern's dining room.

Arcadia Tavern

With 40 TVs including nine 80-inch big screens, the family-friendly sports bar will show the Women's World Cup games and have sound on for the U.S. match.

Details: 4801 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. 602-840-3950, arcadiatavern.com.

Four Peaks Brewing Co.

Both Four Peaks locations are official U.S. Soccer bars, and will have all the games on throughout the Women's World Cup.

Details: 340 E. Eighth St., Tempe, 480-303-9967; 15745 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, 480-991-1795. fourpeaks.com.

The Rose & Crown Pub

Right in the heart of Heritage Square, this charming British pub features ample televisions to watch USA take on Germany, as well as 40 domestic and imported beers, and English staples including fish and chips.

Details: 628 E. Adams St., Phoenix. 602-256-0223, theroseandcrownaz.com.

Crescent Ballroom

The popular downtown Phoenix music venue will show the World Cup finals in the ballroom on a big screen. Sip on Honey Badger cocktails and burritos while you watch the match with your fellow soccer fans.

Details: 4 p.m. Sunday, July 5. 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com.

Other places showing the games, but without sound

• Del Frisco's Grille, 2425 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-466-2890, delfriscosgrille.com.

• Bevvy, 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale. 480-525-9300, bevvyaz.com.

• Sandbar Mexican Grill, 7200 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-961-1700. Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, 480-585-5900. sandbaraz.com.

• RnR Gastropub, 3737 N. Scottsdale Road. 480-945-3353, rnrscottsdale.com.

• Hi-Fi Kitchen and Cocktails, 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale. 480-970-5000, hifibars.com.

• Bottled Blonde, 7340 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale. 480-970-1112, bottledblondeaz.com.