Numerous Atlanta restaurants are planning special menus, watch parties and more in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this June and July.
- Boone’s, a restaurant and bar serving American cuisine overlooking Bobby Jones Golf Course in Atlanta, plans to host a FIFA World Cup semi-final match watch party on their Overlook Patio on Wednesday, July 15 from 2-5pm with food and beverage specials from around the world, tasting tables and a raffle with a cocktail purchase.
- Hotel Phoenix, located adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park, is planning to roll out a lobby cocktail activation with thematic FIFA cocktails by Food and Beverage General Manager Thandi Walton working her magic behind the bar. Cocktails will include The Golden Boot with Barsol Pisco, Chinola Pineapple liqueur, lemon and Fee Foam and Yellow Cardfeaturing Ten to One Rum, Clement Bana Canne, velvet falernum and lime.
- Cork & Glass in Alpharetta will be hosting a World Cup–inspired event to kick off the World Cup. The “Summer of Soccer Kick Off with Sangria 101”will take place on Monday, June 15th, the day of the first Atlanta group stage match. This interactive experience invites guests to create their own signature sangria while celebrating the global spirit of soccer.
- CT Cantina & Taqueria, will be hosting watch parties at all of their restaurants, including CT Reforma in Buckhead. The restaurants will have multiple big screen TV’s set up around the restaurant and on the patio for everyone to enjoy the games. They’re also creating World Cup Souvenir Cups that guests can purchase filled with a beer (while supplies last) for $15. During the watch parties they’ll also be offering special appetizer platters for $20.
- O-Ku Sushi on Howell Mill Road will host “watch parties” on their rooftop, complete with a projector screen showcasing the games and menu specials. These will be free events, but OpenTable reservations are requested for the events, which take place for each USMNT match and for several local matches.
- Buckhead Butcher Shop will offer a FIFA Tailgate at Home box, available by pre-order for $190. That Tailgate box will contain international flavors such as Jamaican jerk wings, Spanish Iberico ribs, and Masa tortilla chips with queso. Orders can be placed by phoning or emailing the shop.
- Yeppa Buckheadwill host a Big Match Block Party on Sunday, July 19, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the FIFA World Cup final. The street outside Yeppa will transform into an open-air watch party where fans can gather, cheer on their favorite team, and soak up the buzz of the final match. The match will stream on oversized LED screens while a live DJ keeps the energy high between plays, paired with curated food and drink moments and Yeppa’s signature Italian spirit throughout the afternoon. Indoor viewing will be available by reservation only.
- Flight Club Atlanta in West Midtown will offer an elevated way to watch every match. Instead of navigating standing-room-only crowds or camping out for a table hours before kickoff, guests can secure their oche (playing area), a soccer-inspired menu and their server for a watch party that blends big-screen viewing with Flight Club’s signature tech-infused Social Darts. Matches will air across the venue with sound on for select games
- Sweet Auburn Barbecuewill offer a watch party during every broadcast of the tournament at both the Poncey-Highland and McDonough locations. They will feature $1 wings and $3 house lagers during the events. They will also offer a catering menu for pickup is available at both locations for home viewing.
