As the world’s biggest soccer tournament continues to captivate fans across the globe, restaurants and bars across the Volusia-Flagler region are rolling out plenty of ways to catch all the action close to home.
Whether you’re looking for a wall of TVs, a lively crowd of fellow fans or food and drink specials to keep the party going between matches, venues across the Daytona Beach area are getting in on the excitement.
From strip mall sports bars to waterfront hangouts, here are local spots where you can watch the World Cup continue.
Agave Fresh Mex & Cantina
1474 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach; 386-677-7779, orderagaveormondbeach.com
For more than a decade, Agave Fresh Mex & Cantina, located within the Ormond Towne Square shopping center, has been a local favorite for scratch-made Mexican eats and specialty margaritas — and now, all things World Cup.
All 104 games of the FIFA World Cup are being shown at the restaurant, which features a full bar and expansive menu with everything from birria tacos, nachos and burritos to seafood, steaks and sizzling fajitas — not to mention 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. lunch specials during the week.
Finn’s Beachside Pub
101 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach; 386-439-7755, finnsflagler.com
Previously named among the best beach bars in the Flagler Beach area, Finns is locals’ self-proclaimed “World Cup headquarters.” The restaurant houses 13 high-definition TVs to catch every match and will offer daily specials during games. Its menu ranges from burgers to baskets, wraps and sandwiches.
Flagler Tavern
414 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach; 386-402-8861, flaglertavern.com
Flagler Tavern has long held its place in downtown New Smyrna Beach’s dining scene, where laid-back brunch crowds give way to lively, late-night gatherings.
The two-story venue has a spot for everyone, from its outdoor decks to its main bar indoors, and is inviting guests to enjoy “every moment of the FIFA World Cup” now through July 19.
“Whether it’s an early morning match or an afternoon showdown, you can easily transition from the game to post-match celebrations with live DJs and dancing into the night,” the restaurant’s Facebook states, noting “prime seats fill up fast during major tournaments,” though guests can call Flagler Tavern to reserve their spot for specific matches.
For information on game-day and happy-hour specials, visit Flagler Tavern’s website or Facebook page.
The Golden Lion Cafe
501 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach; 386-439-3004, goldenlioncafe.us
Since 1992, The Golden Lion Cafe has remained a top-of-mind spot for locals, visitors and vacationers alike looking to kick back and relax along the coast. This month, the family-owned beach bar will also be sports fans’ go-to for all things FIFA World Cup.
Guests can watch England versus Ghana from 4 – 6 p.m. on June 23 and England versus Panama from 5 – 7 p.m. on June 27.
The restaurant will offer a 3 – 6 p.m. happy hour daily with a dozen oysters for $14 and watch party specials, like $4 Corona and Modelo.
Guests who attend a game wearing their country’s jersey will receive a free Guinness pint glass, according to The Golden Lion Cafe’s Facebook page, while those who watch at least two games at the restaurant will receive a free Guinness or draft beer of their choosing.
Grind at Kona Tiki Bar
49 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach; 386-672-7277, grindatkona.com
Grind at Kona Tiki Bar is bringing dining deals to the World Cup. “During every USA FIFA World Cup game, when you purchase any specialty pizza, you’ll receive a free cheese pizza to share with your crew!” according to the restaurant’s Facebook page.
The offer is valid during every USA World Cup match. Grind at Kona Tiki Bar makes its dough fresh daily for each of its wood-fired pizzas, its Facebook states, and offers a full bar with a 1 – 7 p.m. happy hour Tuesday – Friday. Daily drink specials can be found online.
Houligans
Five locations in the Volusia-Flagler region; wallywings.com
This local chain is a game day go-to and for good reason — especially when it comes to the World Cup. The “spirited sports grille” got its start in Ormond Beach in 1990 and currently boasts five locations across the Volusia-Flagler region that remain as packed with flat screens and cold drafts as they do spirited fans. Alongside each televised match, enjoy a variety of local and national craft beers and a basket of Houligans’ famous Wally Wings.
Little Italy’s Ristorante
814 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach; 386-301-4046, thelittleitalysristorante.com
Little Italy’s is inviting guests to watch every World Cup match live throughout the tournament. The newly relocated Ormond Beach restaurant is offering several game-day deals, including $5 Corona, $5 cocktails, $20 – $25 beer buckets, $16 – $18 pizza slice and cocktail combo deals and more during games.
Merk’s Bar & Grill
193 N. Causeway, New Smyrna Beach; 386-427-1177, merksbarandgrill.com
Merk’s Bar & Grill is inviting World Cup fans to enjoy all games live at the restaurant with “good food,” “cold drinks” and “awesome vibes.”
Alongside a basket of Merk’s famous Frankenstein wings, customers can enjoy several drink specials during matches, including $4 domestics, $4 wells, $3 Landshark and $5 Captain Morgan.
Murph’s Patio Bar & Grill
1431 Orange Camp Road, DeLand; 386-473-1332, facebook.com/MurphsDeland
Murph’s is showing all games during the 2026 World Cup, according to the bar and grill’s official Facebook page. In addition to its lineup of rotating specials, the restaurant offers a 3 – 6 p.m. happy hour Monday – Thursday with $2 off domestic draft beers, $1 off bottled beers, $4 well liquors and wines and $8 specialty cocktails.
Oyster Pub
555 Seabreeze Blvd., Daytona Beach; 386-255-6348, oysterpub.com
Whether you like them chargrilled, steamed or stuffed, this Seabreeze Boulevard fixture of nearly half a century has built its reputation on oysters — and being locals’ game-day go-to.
Holding more than 70 TVs, including a personal screen mounted at every booth, there’s hardly a bad seat in the house, whether dropping by the bar, opting for a high-top or choosing a patio table to catch all the World Cup action.
The Oyster Pub keeps its doors open until midnight on weekends and offers a 3 – 6 p.m. happy hour during the week.
PopStroke Daytona
1283 Cornerstone Blvd., Daytona Beach; 386-342-6360, popstroke.com
PopStoke Daytona is inviting guests to support Team USA and enjoy a plethora of dining deals from 3 p.m. to the final whistle on June 19.
Match specials include $1 draft beer, $1 bottled beer, $1 High Noons and $1 Surfsides, as well as $5 chips and queso, 10 wings for $10 and $3 sliders.
Salty Pint
2136 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores; 386-238-9736, saltypint.com
Salty Pint, named among the best sandwich spots in the Daytona Beach area, is inviting guests to enjoy all the World Cup action right at the Daytona Beach Shores restaurant. Salty Pint is offering game-day deals, including a bucket of five Coronas for $18.50 or Modelo pints for $5 while guests kick back and watch every match live.
Uncle Waldo’s Sports Pub & Billiards
2454 S. Nova Road, South Daytona; 386-760-7006, waldossportspub.com
Waldo’s is a family-owned-and-operated joint of more than 30 years that delivers on every pub-lover’s checklist — big screen projectors, a fleet of pool tables and a steady pour behind the bar.
Waldo’s will be showing every match throughout the tournament with food and drink specials now through July 19.
Helena Perray is the food and dining reporter for The Daytona Beach News-Journal. She can be contacted at hperray@usatodayco.com. Follow her on Instagram, and support local journalism by subscribing
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