6 pubs in Madrid where you can watch Liverpool vs Spurs in the Uefa Champions League final

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur go head-to-head in the Uefa Champions League final this Saturday. This all-English affair, in the most prestigious competition in club soccer, takes place at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. The home of local side Atlético Madrid, the venue has a capacity of 68,000 but tens of thousands of supporters are expected to fly to the Spanish capital without tickets for the game.

Unfortunately, the fan zones created for the occasion will not be showing the game (we are not sure why not), so anyone without a ticket will have to find a good bar with TV screens to enjoy the game. Here are our recommendations. Just remember to get there early if you want to secure a seat.

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The James Joyce

Formerly the Cafe Lion, one of Madrid’s oldest and most veritable cafes, the James Joyce should have a rocking atmosphere come Saturday night. There are three big screens that will be showing the game and regulars here know their sport. If you are feeling peckish, there are not many Spanish delicacies to be had, instead, you can order up a wealth of traditional Irish plates, including everything from black pudding to a beef and Guinness pie.

Calle de Alcalá, 59, 28014 Madrid.

O’Brien

Another Irish pub, the O’Brien spans two floors of an establishment near Plaza Santa Ana. Renovated last year, the place looks spic and span. If the three screens at the James Joyce are not enough for you, the O’Brien packs a whopping 18 large televisions and two large projector screens into its premises. If you cannot make it into the Wanda Metropolitano, this is probably the next best place to catch the game.

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Calle del Príncipe, 12, 28012 Madrid.

Penalti Reina Victoria

This small chain of bars was founded with the aim to showcase soccer. There’s a projector screen, so fans get a huge view of the action, but best of all are the soccer “menus”. For the Champions League final, €30 (US$33.50) will get you free-flow beer, sangria and soft drinks during the game, plus rations such as nachos penalti, home-made meatballs and sausages, cheese and bacon quesadillas, patatas bravas.

Avenida de la Reina Victoria, 15, 28003 Madrid.

The Irish Rover

Yes, it is another Irish pub, but it is another winner, too. The Irish Rover has been going strong for nearly 25 years. It has a number of screens dotted through its spacious 500m2 location and plenty of cosy corners that are ideal for settling into and watching soccer. Not far from Santiago Bernabeu, the home of Real Madrid, the Rover always pulls in a good crowd for a game of this importance.

Avenida de Brasil, 7, 28020 Madrid.

La Fontana de Oro

Named after Spanish novelist Benito Pérez Galdós’ work of the same name, La Fontana de Oro is a colourful bar decorated with old books, swords and shields, lampposts and statues – there’s even a motorcycle hanging from the ceiling. It may not have as many screens as the likes of the O’Brien, but, on the plus side, this local spot is open till the early hours of the morning. That way, you can celebrate all night long, or drown your sorrows, depending on the result.

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Calle de la Victoria, 1, 28012 Madrid.

O’Connell

One more Irish pub that will be showing the Champions League final, the O’Connell is another late night spot. The establishment is usually open until 3am most days. Situated close to the historic Plaza Mayor, in the heart of Madrid, this is sure to be a great spot to celebrate the occasion. The O’Connell has multiple televisions so you can always get a good view of the action.

Calle de Espoz y Mina, 7, 28012 Madrid.

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