The Boot Room

Best Sports Bars in the Raleigh, Durham, and Cary | Eater Carolinas

"Soccer takes center stage at this Durham bar and eatery, serving as a home base for U.S. soccer fans as well as Liverpool, Barcelona, and Bayern die-hards. The menu, heavy on sandwiches and salads, is a veritable who’s-who of the soccer world. Sandwiches like the Smokey Sarri, a burger topped with bacon, onion rings, roasted garlic mayo, and a chipotle barbecue sauce, pay homage to coaches and players who’ve been key figures in the soccer world. Opening hours are typically 10 a.m. on the weekends so that patrons can catch European games, but oftentimes a big game means an even earlier go-time." - Elliott Harrell