It\u2019s that time again. International flags line the streets, while erratic bursts of cheering fans can be heard throughout the city\u2014the sights and sounds that mark World Cup season. Soccer fan or not, here are six bars guaranteed to bring you into the frenzy.<\/p>\n
Nevada Smith’s\u00a0|\u00a0100 3rd\u00a0Ave.<\/strong> Berry Park<\/a>\u00a0| 4 Berry St. Red Lion<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/b>151 Bleecker St.
\nNevada Smith\u2019s is a soccer viewing institution in the city. Along with 20 plasma televisions, the bar boasts a massive 18-foot projection screen, world cup menu ($10 quesadillas, wings and sliders), and the slogan “Where football is religion.”\u00a0How to get there:<\/b>\u00a0By Subway, take the L to 3 Av or 4,5,6 to 14th\u00a0St. Union Square<\/em><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Offering a theater-sized rooftop projection screen with spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline from the shores of Williamsburg, Berry Park is certainly one of the more scenic venues to enjoy the World Cup games. Samba dancers and drummers may appear for any given game and happy hour is from 2-7pm with $5 drink specials and 14 beers on tap.\u00a0How to get there:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0By Subway, take the L to Bedford Ave.<\/i><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>This historic Soho establishment, celebrating its 25th<\/sup>\u00a0year of existence, has joined in the World Cup festivities, showing the games on seven large screens. And, if simply watching soccer isn\u2019t enough, there\u2019s also live music every night and world cup drinks specials ($4 Budweiser drafts and $12 pitchers).\u00a0How to get there:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0By Subway, take the 6 to Bleecker St.<\/i><\/p>\n