The 2026 World Cup officially kicks off tomorrow, and the excitement as we wait for the ball to start rolling can already be felt across the city. Weeks of thrill, nerves, and massive matches lie ahead. Whether your national team’s match falls on a weekend or is played during the week right after you finish your workday, there is nothing quite like a change of scenery and a great atmosphere to support your team.
Valencia has a spectacular food scene, but when it comes to the football, you need a spot with great screens, top-notch sound, and a tasty menu for sharing. At Vortex Coworking, we’re getting fully involved in the tournament—we’ve even set up a community sweepstake across our spaces to add a bit of extra excitement and fun to every match! Since we love sharing our best Local Tips, we’ve put together this list of the top sports bars in Valencia, based on Google Maps reviews and recommendations from our own international community.
Valencia’s football shrines in the city centre
If you’re looking for a vibrant spot with plenty of character and big screens after finishing work in the heart of the city—so you don’t miss a single second of the game—these venues come highly recommended by our coworkers:
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Casa Mundo GastroSport (Zona Colón / Eixample): A true sanctuary for sports lovers and one of the city’s ultimate go-to recommendations. It’s the perfect place to experience the knockout stages with real passion. It offers an impeccable combination of high-definition screens and a brilliant menu that goes way beyond your classic bar snacks.
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Bar Veni (Gran Vía): It boasts top ratings on Maps thanks to its warm hospitality and unbeatable match-day atmosphere. It’s that classic, trusted local where you feel right at home—ideal for a cold beer with your colleagues straight after work during the week.
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St. Patrick’s Irish Pub (Gran Vía): A true international classic with rustic brick walls right in the heart of the shopping district. This Irish pub specialises in major sporting events, standing out for its multicultural vibe, multi-language commentary, and a massive selection of imported beers.
Community favourites in the maritime area and beyond
If your day-to-day is based closer to the maritime district, Camins al Grau, or the university area, and you fancy a good dose of goals once you’ve wrapped up your projects, these are the most highly recommended spots around the space:
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Roast & Beer (Zona Ciencias / Camins al Grau): A bar-restaurant specialising in American cuisine and a true go-to spot for sporting events in this area. It features multiple screens so you can catch the match from any angle, a super cosy vibe, and a selection of homemade burgers and craft beers that make it the ultimate plan.
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Old Trafford Bar (Zona Blasco Ibáñez / Algirós): Its name, inspired by Manchester United’s legendary stadium, says it all. It’s a proper, old-school sports bar decked out with football scarves and memorabilia, famous for its beautifully poured pints and homemade burgers. An energetic atmosphere that’s ideal for groups.
Enjoy the World Cup together with the Vortex community
The World Cup is the perfect excuse to connect, but experiencing it with us goes way beyond just staring at a screen. In our spaces, day-to-day life is buzzing: catching up over coffee about which matches to watch, debating the latest results, heading out together straight after work, and making impromptu plans to watch the key games are just a normal part of the day here.
And if you don’t know us yet but want to soak up this amazing vibe, get into the zone, and join our World Cup sweepstake, it couldn’t be easier! Come and check us out for the day by booking a Day Pass, and discover firsthand everything that goes on in our Valencia coworking spaces. We can’t wait to meet you!
About the author:
Aurora Urrea García Marketing Manager en Vortex Coworking.