Guest Doyle Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Hey all. Some Canadian Guys is in the midst of compiling a list of Canadian soccer pubs. What we're looking for are Canadian places (i.e., TFC/Whitecaps/Impact supporters bars and – mostly, from this board – bars that reliably screen MNT matches. Here's the work-in-progress guide http://canadiansoccerblog.ca/pubguide/ We'd love to get the names of any bars or pubs anywhere in the country that are good places to watch Canadian footy. Thanks. (mods - if you want, feel free to lock this thread – people can send their suggestions to canadiansoccerguys@gmail.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdroze Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 On a slight diversion, I just saw that US Soccer has an Official Bar Program - http://www.ussoccer.com/Community/Official-Bar-Program.aspx Seriously, how hard would it be for the CSA to do something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Very hard. This is the CSA we're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doyle Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 52 readers and no hints on where to watch Canadian soccer? Jeez – one could be tricked into thinking that Voyageurs don't drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 At home infront of Justin.tv or the Voyageurs getting text updates in a different language Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigorio Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I have watched MNT matches in Ottawa at the Georgetown Pub. They show all kinds of international soccer as well as MLS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razcle Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Part of the problem is the MNT barely plays and when it does, it is not a big event unless you are a hardcore footy fan. Most Canadians probably didn't know we played Poland & Macedonia the other month, nor were able to watch it due to the times they were played. The other part is that games are mostly not televised by any of the sports channels we get in this country. Finally if they are at home, we are all generally at the game and have no need to find a bar. So, aside from the usual bars in Toronto, I cannot really say who would show Canadian games. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doyle Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Razcle Part of the problem is the MNT barely plays and when it does, it is not a big event unless you are a hardcore footy fan. Most Canadians probably didn't know we played Poland & Macedonia the other month, nor were able to watch it due to the times they were played. The other part is that games are mostly not televised by any of the sports channels we get in this country. Finally if they are at home, we are all generally at the game and have no need to find a bar. So, aside from the usual bars in Toronto, I cannot really say who would show Canadian games. Sorry That (that only hardcore footy fans know about the games) is the problem that we're (kinda) trying to fix. Because the CSA won't do it, some Canadian Guys are taking it upon ourselves to recommend bars that are good for Canadian soccer, like (sad sigh) the USSF does (as pointed out). If we can isolate a few bars in major cities that show our matches, we can all congregate there (when our games are on TV, and if we can't make it to them ourselves). Those bars might find being the only recommended bar for Canadian soccer in, say, Saskatoon, gives them occasional unexpected game-day business. Who knows – maybe they advertise in their window that they're showing the next game. People see that, next thing you know Canada wins the World Cup. And, though we all try to get to the games, some Vancouver V's must have met somewhere to watch that horrible game against Honduras in Montreal, just like a few of us Toronto V's met up to watch the WCQ in Edmonton. Also, if we have this list, and some non-V Googling where to go to catch an MNT game might just find a bar that will be full of fun-and-soccer loving V's. In Waterloo, Razcle, I've watched EPL at Failte and I know there's Kick Off at University Plaza – are either of them any good for MLS/MNT? Or at least will they put it on if you march in and demand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Saskatoon: Winston's English Pub Regina: O'Hanlon's Irish Pub Those are the two I know and have used in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCRegina Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Georgetown in Ottawa. O'Hans and The Press Box in Regina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 The Bard and Banker in Victoria was the only place in town showing the Gold Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 The Bard and Banker in Victoria was the only place in town showing the Gold Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare431 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 North Bay - Bull and Quench British Pub (Not that anyone else lives up here, but hey if you're ever in town []) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhat Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Winnipeg Voyageurs MNT venues: Dylan O'Connors Pembina Players Bar & Grill At least in 2009, both showed the Gold Cup when arranged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Might be worth approaching the Three Lions Pub at #1-1 East Broadway in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I organize gatherings for Canada games at various establishments in Vancouver but the only reason they show the game is because I bribe them with business. I call up ahead of time and say if you promise to leave one of your televisions on this channel between these times and I will bring x number of people to your bar and we will eat and spend money. In fact, I often find that we go to many of the 'ethnic' cafes, essentially the same places all of the old Italian and South America men go to watch their games. The reason being...I know that these places have all of the illegal satelites so I will be able to get ESPN Deportes or whatever obscure channel will be broadcasting U23 Olympic qualifying. Are any of these places Canadian soccer pubs...hell no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephyr Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 another one for the bard and banker in victoria. well, that makes two of us. where are the other three? i dream of the day when i can watch a match in a pub full of people in this country that know who dejan jakovic is. hell, that know who julian de guzman is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Meh just wait for the next home friendly when we can all fly out to the venue and get drunk at the live game instead of in front of a tv. TFCRegina, are you in Regina right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 quote:Originally posted by TFCRegina Georgetown in Ottawa. O'Hans and The Press Box in Regina. The girls at the Georgetown are asking about you. I kid! [] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razcle Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Doylecanuck That (that only hardcore footy fans know about the games) is the problem that we're (kinda) trying to fix. Because the CSA won't do it, some Canadian Guys are taking it upon ourselves to recommend bars that are good for Canadian soccer, like (sad sigh) the USSF does (as pointed out). If we can isolate a few bars in major cities that show our matches, we can all congregate there (when our games are on TV, and if we can't make it to them ourselves). Those bars might find being the only recommended bar for Canadian soccer in, say, Saskatoon, gives them occasional unexpected game-day business. Who knows – maybe they advertise in their window that they're showing the next game. People see that, next thing you know Canada wins the World Cup. And, though we all try to get to the games, some Vancouver V's must have met somewhere to watch that horrible game against Honduras in Montreal, just like a few of us Toronto V's met up to watch the WCQ in Edmonton. Also, if we have this list, and some non-V Googling where to go to catch an MNT game might just find a bar that will be full of fun-and-soccer loving V's. In Waterloo, Razcle, I've watched EPL at Failte and I know there's Kick Off at University Plaza – are either of them any good for MLS/MNT? Or at least will they put it on if you march in and demand? Hey I completely understand what you are trying to do and I fully support it, I am just taking the devils advocate side here to explain that some of us have never seen a Canadian Footie match in our home towns. So I could list a group of bars in the KW area that show footie games regularly, but would they support a CMNT soccer viewing party over a baseball, basketball, hockey, Pointyball, tennis, EPL, UFC match. I can't be sure because I haven't had the chance to test the waters. I just head down to Toronto where I know I can find a good group of V's to watch the match with at Scally's and alike. The Red Patch Boys KW crew use Failite as a main home base and regularly check out other venues to see if there is better atmosphere elsewhere. I don't know if many would get together to watch the CMNT unless it was a big game, (which unfortunately doesnt come very often). But if its any help to you a few good footie bars are; MolleyBlooms (near kickoffs), The Duke of Wellington, Failite, Beaver and Bulldog (Cambridge), and in Wasaga Beach - Wild Wings, because Boston Pizza would rather show UFC $h!te. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Blue and White Army Might be worth approaching the Three Lions Pub at #1-1 East Broadway in Vancouver. hear hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCRegina Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Tuscan Meh just wait for the next home friendly when we can all fly out to the venue and get drunk at the live game instead of in front of a tv. TFCRegina, are you in Regina right now? Yes, I'm back for another year or so, until I move out of this frozen ****hole to a warmer place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFCRegina Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 quote:Originally posted by JamboAl The girls at the Georgetown are asking about you. I kid! [] I wouldn't doubt it. They knew me quite well when I was down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSwede Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 ^^Hahaha, you lived in the building of one of the servers. You were well known around those parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I have to give a shout out to Johnny Rottens in Dunnville Ontario, they were good enough to put the Canada-Honduras GC match on for me while I was vacationing at a local marina! Lots of regulars got into to watching it even though they really weren't hardcore soccer supporters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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