No more wandering the Grands Boulevards two hours before kickoff: the best bars by arrondissement for the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup is in full swing, and finding a good spot in front of a big screen in Paris can sometimes feel like an obstacle course. Yet the capital is teeming with bars ready to welcome fans, from the 1st to the 20th arrondissement. Here’s the complete list, address by address, so you’ll never miss a game again because you can’t find a seat.
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In the 1st arrondissement, three spots stand out as great places to watch the games. Choubichou (5 Rue Mondétour), Cicciolina (21 Rue Pierre Lescot), and Tara-Tata (49 Rue Berger) are all sure bets in the neighborhood.
The 2nd arrondissement, for its part, offers a wide selection of options around the Grands Boulevards. There you’ll find the Corner Café (29 Rue du 4 Septembre), Le Grand B (21 Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle), Les Pipelettes du Boulevard (9 Boulevard Poissonière), Bistrot Jad (35 Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle), and Les Causeurs (170 Rue Montmartre).
Further east, the 3rd arrondissement is home to Balou 3 (9–11 Rue aux Ours), the Royal Beaubourg (105 Rue Beaubourg), and Madame Pervenche (9 Rue Grenata). These three spots welcome fans with a neighborhood vibe.
“The World Cup is in full swing, and you’re sick and tired of wandering the Grands-Boulevards two hours before the start of every match just to find a seat in some seedy bar.”
The 4th arrondissement is also home to several venues located right next to one another. Prost (3 Boulevard Beaumarchais), Le Génie (4 Boulevard Beaumarchais), The Auld Alliance (80 Rue François Miron), and L’Amphi de Beaubourg (62 Rue Quincampoix) make up a solid quartet for game nights.
The Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain are also in the running
In the 5th arrondissement, there’s no shortage of options either. Celina (77 Rue Claude-Bernard), Rosie’s Smokehouse Barbecue (13 Rue de la Huchette), Bistrot la Grange (17 Rue Lagrange), Le Duc (9 Rue Victor Cousin), and Bardakis (11 Rue Saint-Séverin) are all reliable go-to spots for fans.
The 6th arrondissement also has some wonderful surprises in store. Gentleman (3 Rue Hautefeuille), Le Five Bar (5 Rue Saint-Sulpice), The Moose (16 Rue des Quatre-Vents), and Le Petit Saint-Germain (5 Rue Princess) offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere for watching the competition.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before kickoff to find a seat
- Choose bars away from busy areas for a more comfortable experience
- Check to make sure the bar is actually showing the games before you go there
- Choose neighborhood spots, which are often less crowded than those on the Grands Boulevards
- Check out the bars in the 7th through 10th arrondissements—they’re packed with screens and have a great atmosphere
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The 7th arrondissement offers a variety of spots along the Seine. Bonnotte (Port de Suffren), Le bar de l’université (151 Rue de l’Université), Ha’Penny Bridge Pub (153 Rue de Grenelle), and Cozy (4 Port des Invalides) offer a pleasant setting for watching the 2026 World Cup matches.
In the 8th arrondissement, English pubs reign supreme. Beaucour à la Folie (16 Avenue Hoche), Pub 27 (27 Rue de Rome), The Freedom Pub (8 Rue de Berri), and The Bowler (13 Rue d’Artois) are go-to spots for watching games in a lively, friendly atmosphere.
The 9th arrondissement also boasts five great spots. La Panthère Ose (42 Rue Marguerite Rochechouart), Le Royal Bergère (24 Rue Bergère), Tout Beau Tout 9 (53 Rue du Faubourg-Montmartre), Le Dream Café (8 Rue des Martyrs), and BB Restaurant (8 Rue Pierre Semard) are all worth checking out.
In the 10th arrondissement, the Canal Saint-Martin and its surroundings offer a great selection. Le Code Bar (32 Rue Albert Thomas), L’Exode (3 Boulevard de Strasbourg), Le Carillon (18 Rue Albibert), Le Point Éphémère (22 Quai de Valmy), and Leo Bistrot (210 Rue Saint-Maur) are all spots worth checking out during this world tournament.
The 11th and 12th arrondissements: hotbeds of sports bars
The 11th arrondissement is, by far, one of the best places in the capital to watch the 2026 World Cup. Cool’in Bar (30 Boulevard du Temple), Le Bercail (144 Rue Oberkampf), Lobo (102 Boulevard Voltaire), Les Anémones (41 Avenue de la République), and La Marquise (74 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud) make up an ideal route for soccer nights out.
The 12th arrondissement doesn’t disappoint either. Ground Control (81 Rue de Charolais), Revbar (44 Boulevard Diderot
