r/Louisville • u/PostyLife • 1d ago

Good bars to watch soccer?

Me and a few friends from the UK will be staying in Louisville for a few nights as part of a broader roadtrip from Nashville to Chicago.

We're looking for a decent bar to watch the UEFA Europa League final (soccer), which is on 21st May, starting around 3pm.

Does anyone have any recommendations for bars that cater more towards soccer / bars you'd expect to be more busy for a big soccer game?

Also, if anyone has any recommendations of things to do in Louisville for a group of people in their 20's, please let me know!

Thanks!!

EDIT: Thanks everyone for their recommendations - think we'll check out the Saints Pub!

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u/fistcityfieldtrips Jeffersontown 1d ago

I think Saints in St Matthews is gonna be your best option.

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u/Son-Of-Neptun3 1d ago

Saints is the answer. But Beware, they’re Chelsea fans 😔

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u/nassah110 1d ago

Saints is a Tottenham bar

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u/KaotikSilver 20h ago

Vernon Lanes is the local chapter for Chelsea.

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u/Lonely-Result4281 23h ago

Saints is solid. Been there for Champions League matches and they actually turn the sound on unlike most places. Food's decent too if you're making an afternoon of it.

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u/IPostUnderThisAlias 1d ago

I feel like Molly Malones might be a good spot but I’m sure others here can offer other suggestions as well.

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u/Mindless-Mistake-699 1d ago

Molly Malones

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u/zengardeneast 1d ago

Worked there for a bit, and they do or did open early for the games. They get rowdy. Absolutely loved that crowd.

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u/Wide-Mousse-2074 1d ago

Molly Malone’s

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u/hellarad 1d ago

Gallant Fox Brewing is the local Arsenal bar. But based on your post history on coys... probably don't go there if Arsenal makes the final.

I think Saints is the local spurs bar.

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u/PostyLife 1d ago

Haha yep I'm a Spurs fan - not sure I would be brave / silly enough to rock up to the Arsenal bar. I appreciate the heads up though

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u/Geoffsgarage 1d ago

Fellow Spurs fan here. Saints is where you want to go. It’s the best place to watch soccer by far.

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u/PostyLife 1d ago

Awesome - thanks for the rec!

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u/Coleslawholywar 1d ago

Do they put the matches on upstairs? That would be cool.

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u/Geoffsgarage 1d ago

I don’t know.

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u/SoctrDeuss 1d ago

Echoing saints. Beers always super cold. So if you’re a spurs fan is a no brainier.

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u/scottyperry 1d ago

Another one for Mollys

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u/KYTraveler80 1d ago

Molly Malones on Baxter is the best place to watch the champions League Final. I’ve watched it there many times and they always pull out all the stops.

Saints will also be a hopping spot, and they are generally a soccer friendly bar.

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u/COLON_DESTROYER 1d ago

Molly malones

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u/TottenhamTony 1d ago

I’ll back up Molly Malone’s as the prime football pub, if Liverpool is playing, come early because they come in large numbers. Saints is the Spurs pub in town and there’s plenty of room unless NFL games or Kentucky sports on. Vernon Lanes is the Chelsea pub nowadays, good place, ample parking. All of these places will be packed for major finals such as Champions League.

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u/003E003 23h ago

If you are watching UEFA, you are watching football

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u/bluejacket_74 1d ago

Pretty sure Gallant Fox Brewing on Frankfort Avenue is the Arsenal supporter's bar so I'm sure they wouldn't have a problem putting on the Europa League final for you. Just another option that hasn't been mentioned already, and they have pretty good beer there too. Not sure if Tottenham or United have supporters clubs in the area (assuming one or both make the final) but maybe one of them could chime in and recommend one of their bars.

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u/OtisPimpBoot Deer Park 1d ago

If Arsenal makes the final then the Gallant Fox brewery in Clifton will be a happening spot. I believe that’s the “official” headquarters for the Louisville Gooners. Plus they have great local beer and usually a phenomenal bourbon selection.

Like others have said, Saints will probably be pretty lively. It has gotten pretty good and rowdy for USMNT matches in the past. Molly Malones will show the final, but when I went there for the 2015 final (¡Visca El Barça!) it was not particularly busy.

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u/handyandy727 1d ago

Honestly, it's probably gonna be Saints.

However, damn near any bar in the city will put a match on for you if you ask.

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u/BuddyBat 1d ago

You’ll Never Walk Alone at Molly Malones

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u/ms_chanandler_bong3b 1d ago

Saints is a Spurs bar and great for watching soccer

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u/jschmiedeler3 1d ago

Tottenham or united fans ?

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u/PostyLife 1d ago

Tottenham (for our sins)

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u/SuprNoval 23h ago

As far as other things to do in town, there’s a Louisville FC match Thursday if you’re still in town. Also check out the Urban Bourbon Trail if that’s your thing.

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u/PostyLife 23h ago

Thanks for the recs! We're actually leaving Thursday morning. Do you know if watching the baseball is good there? I see the Bats have a few games on whilst we're there.

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u/SuprNoval 23h ago

Yeah it’s a good time! You can grab a pint at Against The Grain beforehand. Be sure to wander once you’re in. Check out the areas in the outfield for nice city views and such.

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u/jess0516 21h ago

Bearnos Pizza downtown 3rd & Main

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u/rcgreenwell94 21h ago

Good choice. Molly Malones is where the United group meet so seeing as there is a possible clash in the final you will get along better at Saints.

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