Messi watch parties in South Florida for Inter Miami match
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is a pop-culture game-changer for South Florida — and we want to witness his transcendent artistry together.
Immerse yourself in the expanding community of other Messi fans during watch parties at spots around South Florida. Messi’s home MLS debut at Fort Lauderdale’s DRV PNK Stadium against Nashville is set for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30.
This roundup will continue to be updated, so check back.
Biergarten Boca Raton
309 Via de Palmas, No. 90, Boca Raton; Facebook.com/BiergartenBoca
Biergarten is serious about the games, with big-screen viewing and the sound on. For the last game, they offered $2 off on pints of Agama Red Ale from Miami’s Unseen Creatures Brewing & Blending. Keep checking back for updated specials.
Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub
1921 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; Facebook.com/mickeybyrnesirishpub
Downtown Hollywood’s longtime soccer mecca, an “official pub partner of Inter Miami,” will offer a free beer to anyone in Inter Miami swag with an open tab when Messi scores his first goal of the game. The deal will be offered for each game for the rest of the MLS season.
Prison Pals Brewing Co.
3555 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park; Facebook.com/prisonpalsoaklandfl
Owned by a group of Argentines, this year-old brewery in downtown Oakland Park recently released special-edition GOAT 10 lager cans dedicated to Messi. Watch parties have included $25 premium lager beer buckets.
Spartan Gyros
4482 Weston Road, Davie; Instagram.com/spartan.gyros
On its Instagram page, Spartan Gyros says they’ve been “Day 1 Fans of Inter Miami CF” and invite fans to “come by and get a bite to eat and watch the game with us!”
Cerveceria La Tropical
42 NE 25th St., Miami; CerveceriaLaTropical.com/events
Head to Wynwood, where Cerveceria La Tropical will be showing the big game on a big screen, of course, and offering “exclusive specials.” They say table reservations are highly recommended; call 305-741-6991.
John Martin’s
253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; JohnMartinsMiami.com/events
One of South Florida’s most beloved Irish pubs since its opening more than 30 years ago, John Martin’s completed a respectful makeover in 2022, courtesy of Breakwater Hospitality Group (operators of The Wharf properties). Definitely worth checking out. Plus, they offer 50-cent wings.
The Tank Brewing Co.
5100 NW 72nd Ave., Bay A1, Miami; TheTankBrewing.com
The Tank is a hangout for one of the Inter Miami’s most passionate support groups, Vice City 1896. Expect to see the game on a big projection screen and multiple other TVs (sound on).
Bay 13 Brewery & Kitchen
65 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables; Bay13Brewery.com
The Aussie-owned brewery offers a free pint to those wearing an Inter Miami jersey during their watch parties. Members of the club’s Siege support group get food and drink specials.
Hard Rock Cafe
401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; HardRockCafe.com/location/miami
Home of the new Messi chicken sandwich and hamburger, Hard Rock Cafe is having a watch party in Miami with a special menu and beer-bucket deal.
Grails
2800 N. Miami Ave., Miami; GrailsMiami.com/soccer
The sprawling sneaker-themed Wynwood sports lounge has a soccer obsession, with more than 70 TVs showing MLS, Premier League, La Liga, UEFA Champions League, FIFA World Cup and more.
Staff writer Ben Crandell can be reached at [email protected]. Follow on Instagram @BenCrandell and Twitter @BenCrandell.
