Fans of England, Poland, Germany, Ireland and France will be in full force in Chicago to watch Euro 2016. The month-long tournament features 24 of Europe's top soccer teams. [Getty Images]
CHICAGO — The city will be buzzing for the month-long Euro 2016 soccer tournament, which begins Friday and features the top teams in Europe.
Here are some options for Chicago restaurants, bars and clubs that either show all the Euro games or cater to a particular country's fans. Some of the games start as early as 8 a.m., so call ahead to make sure there's availability at your desired destination.
Justin Breen on early morning soccer matches.
For a full schedule for the 2016 Euro games, click here.
Albania
Brisku's Bistro in Irving Park, 4100 N. Kedzie Ave., is known for its Albanian food. Albania plays its first match Saturday against Switzerland. 773-279-9141
Austria
Fans might want to try Public House, 400 N. State St. in River North, which is airing all the Euro 2016 games. The establishment features a 30-foot video wall comprised of 12 separate 42-inch TVs. 312-265-1240
Belgium
Too bad there are no TVs at Hopleaf. Fado Irish Pub Chicago, 100 W. Grand Ave. in River North, will definitely be showing Belgium's games, including its June 13 opener against the mighty Italians. 312-836-0066
Croatia
A good place to start your search would be the Croatian Cultural Center Chicago, 2845 W. Devon Ave., in Rogers Park. Croatia first plays Turkey on June 12. 773-338-3839
Czech Republic
Cafe Prague, 6710 W. Belmont Ave. in Dunning, features a bar, TVs and Czech food. The Czech Republic first faces Spain on June 13. 773-427-7587
England
The Globe Pub, 1934 W. Irving Park Road in North Center, is known for huge gatherings of English Premier League fans. It will be showing all the Euro games, including each of England's telecasts. England first meets Russia on Saturday. 773-871-3757
France
The Euro 2016 host country will have 51 matches at 10 French cities. A nice spot to watch France's games could be Cafe Touche, 6731 N. Northwest Hwy. in Edison Park. The French restaurant/bistro has a bar with a few TVs as well. France hosts Romania on Friday in the Euro 2016 opener. 773-775-0909
Germany
One of Euro 2016's favorites will have lots of Chicago fans' support. Many of them will be at Dank Haus German Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave. in Lincoln Square. The center will have "multiple big screen viewing options, authentic German food and drinks, and a ton of fan spirit," according to its website. Germany's first action is Sunday against Ukraine. 773-561-9181
Hungary
Fado Irish Pub Chicago, 100 W. Grand Ave. in River North, will be showing all of Hungary's games, including its June 14 debut against Austria. 312-836-0066
Iceland
The Icelandic Association of Chicago has no official watch parties listed, but you can always go to Timothy O'Toole's Pub, 622 N. Fairbanks Court in Streeterville. The pub is known for its soccer support, and it's home to 70-plus big-screen TVs. Iceland first faces Portugal on June 14. 312-642-0700
Italy
Head to A.J. Hudson's Public House, 3801 N. Ashland Ave. in Lakeview, which is known for being a hub for Italian soccer fans. Italy opens Euro 2016 against Belgium on June 13. 773-348-2767
Northern Ireland
The Atlantic Bar in Lincoln Square, 5062 N. Lincoln Ave. is hosting watch parties for at least Northern Ireland's first two matches on Sunday and June 16. Northern Ireland debuts Euro 2016 against Poland. 773-506-7090
Poland
With Chicago's large contingent of Polish Americans and Polish soccer fans, finding a bar or restaurant to watch Poland's opener against Northern Ireland should be easy. You might want to try Bim Bim Lounge, 5226 W. Belmont Ave. in Belmont Cragin. 773-777-2120
Portugal
You might find some Portugal fans — and likely backers of most Euro teams — at Cleo's, 1935 W. Chicago Ave. in East Village. One of the top Chicago bars to watch soccer, Cleo's is known to broadcast several international games, and it will show all of the Euro 2016 matches. Portugal meets Iceland on June 14. 312-243-5600
Republic of Ireland
Certainly one of the most popular teams in Chicago, check out the Irish soccer games at Cork and Kerry, 10614 S. Western Ave. in Beverly. You can also try Mount Greenwood's Mackell's Inn, 3259 W. 111th St. Ireland faces Sweden on June 13. 312-842-0769 (Cork and Kerry); 773-445-9181 (Mackell's Inn)
Romania
Nelly's Saloon, 3256 N. Elston Ave. in Avondale, has Romanian food like sarmale and TVs to watch Romania play France on Friday in the Euro opener. 773-588-4494
Russia
It doesn't sound more Russian than Red Square Spa, 1914 W. Division St. in Wicker Park. The spa also has a bar with TVs and a restaurant. Russia takes on England on Saturdy. 773-227-2284
Slovakia
Cleo's, 1935 W. Chicago Ave. in East Village, will definitely be showing the Slovakia games, including its Saturday opener against Wales. 312-243-5600
Spain
Spanish-themed restaurant Black Bull, 1721 W. Division St. in West Town, could be a good spot for the Spain games. The Spaniards open against the Czech Republic on June 13. 773-227-8600
Sweden
Have some glögg and Malort and watch Swedish soccer at legendary Simon's Tavern, 5210 N. Clark St. in Andersonville. Sweden meets Ireland on June 13. 773-878-0894
Switzerland
What's more Swiss than the Swissotel, 323 E. Upper Wacker Drive in Downtown? The hotel features restaurants, including The Palm, lounges and TVs. Switzerland takes on Albania on Saturday. 312-565-0565
Turkey
Konak Pizza and Grill, 5150 N. Clark St. in Andersonville, has a menu with Turkish roots, and Konak is Turkish for "large house." Turkey first plays Croatia on Sunday. 773-271-6688
Ukraine
Happy Village, 1059 N. Alcott Ave. in East Village, is very close to the heart of Ukrainian Village. The bar could be a great place to check out Ukraine when it looks to upset Germany on Sunday. 773-486-1512
Wales
The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society recommends heading to the Globe Pub, 1934 W. Irving Park Road in North Center, to watch the Welsh in Euro 2016. Wales meets Slovakia on Saturday in the countries' opening game. 773-871-3757
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