Fighting to reach the World Cup finals for the first time since 2002, the Irish national team are set to face Czech Republic in the semi-finals of the qualification playoffs for the 2026 tournament.
The Boys in Green will be playing at Prague's Fortuna Arena on Thursday, March 26, meaning that fans back home in Ireland will have to catch the action on TV.
With that in mind, the best pubs in Dublin are sure to be packed with supporters (both excited and nervous) to watch the game, all of whom will be looking to striker Troy Parrott – the hero of Ireland's group stage wins over Portugal and Hungary – for hope.
One positive omen on that front is the fact that the AZ Alkmaar frontman scored in his club's home and away legs against Sparta Prague in the Conference League's round of 16 earlier this month, and the 24-year-old will be confident on his return to the city in midweek.
Looking for somewhere to catch the game? Read on as Football Ground Guide covers some of the best pubs in Dublin to watch football.
Best pubs in Dublin to watch football
The 51 Bar
This venue is located near the Aviva Stadium, where both the Ireland rugby and football teams play their home matches. Inside, there are 11 screens showing a range of live sport, including the biggest football matches of the day.
According to ‘The Irish Pub Guide’, “One of the big draws here is the big screen outside for big sporting occasions, which makes it an ideal place to go watch a match on a sunny afternoon.”
There are a range of draught and craft beers on offer at The 51 Bar, with an award-winning carvery that is served on Monday-Friday and on Sunday.
The Living Room
The Living Room is especially busy during major sporting events as it has a 40ft outdoor screen showing live matches, as well as over 50 screens across the venue, making this a great place to catch the bug game.
The food menu ranges from burgers, loaded fries, and pizzas, along with popular beers, stouts, and cocktails.
On their website, it is described as ‘Ireland’s number 1 sports bar and party venue amidst the hustle and bustle of Dublin City'.
The Camden
This venue is located in Dublin city centre and is a sports fan's dream. With over a dozen TVs, including “Europe’s largest indoor 4K screen,” The Camden is the perfect place to go when multiple games are going on at the same time.
The food and drink selection is also worth noting. Seven days a week, delicious pizzas are available, as are beers, stouts, and cocktails.
Sinnott’s
Sinnott’s has 14 screens and is undoubtedly one of the best sporting pubs in Ireland. It is a traditional Irish pub dating back to the 18th century. Like The Camden, multiple sports and games are shown on different screens simultaneously.
The high-quality food menu is always popular and includes traditional fish and chips and the ‘Sinnott’s Bar Pie of the Day’. For someone looking to take in the best of Irish culture and watch live sport in a premier venue, this is the place to visit.
The Back Page
The Back Page is a pub that has something for everyone. There are large screens, board games, quizzes, a wide range of beers, and a delicious food menu that includes handmade pizzas.
It is worth trying out one of the pizzas, which are named after sporting heroes from Ireland and abroad. The ‘Katie Taylor’ and ‘Ayrton Senna’ are often popular.
It is worth enquiring about booking, especially if you’re visiting the venue for a high-profile sporting event.
