The World Cup is here, the Bay Area is one of the host regions, and the 925 has a surprisingly strong lineup of places to catch the games without making the trek to Santa Clara.
Sure, Levi’s Stadium is the center of the Bay Area action. But unless you have a ticket — or feel like fighting stadium traffic, parking and crowds — the better move for many local fans may be to find a screen, order something cold and watch with a room full of people who are suddenly experts in penalty strategy.
From classic sports bars to breweries, family-friendly fairgrounds and Tri-Valley restaurants focusing into the tournament, here are some of the best places in the 925 to watch World Cup games.
Stadium Pub, Walnut Creek
Stadium Pub is one of the area’s classic sports-bar choices, with the kind of setup that makes sense for a tournament. The bar has more than 47 TVs, three projectors, a full bar and outdoor seating…