25 Best Arsenal Bars on the East Coast United States (2026 Edition)
Introduction
Arsenal’s supporters club was founded in 2001 and has grown to nearly 100 branches across 40 US states, one of the largest official supporters clubs in the entire Arsenal global family. Add Arsenal NYC's independent operation, which can draw up to 2,000 supporters on a single match day, and the East Coast alone represents some of the most active Gooner communities in North America.
This guide covers 25 Arsenal viewing spots from Boston to Miami. We've organized them by region and sourced as muny insites as available, As a passionate supporter, I am trying to cisit as many bars as possible to build them into our database.
We're still building our methodology and this is an initial list, please comment to help us improve our recommendations and flag any hidden Arsenal bars we may have missed!
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Established in 1997, Brewhouse Cafe was voted America's Best Soccer Bar by Men in Blazers for 2024 to 2025. It runs the deepest soccer schedule in Atlanta and opens early for major tournaments.
Established in 1997, Brewhouse Cafe was voted America's Best Soccer Bar by Men in Blazers for 2024 to 2025. It runs the deepest soccer schedule in Atlanta and opens early for major tournaments.
Ri Ra opened in Uptown Charlotte in 1997 in the second-oldest original building in the district. The interior was restored from old Irish pubs and salvaged artifacts, including a 19th-century Victorian bar, and shipped to the US, giving it a genuine Irish-pub setting in the heart of the city.
Ri Ra opened in Uptown Charlotte in 1997 in the second-oldest original building in the district. The interior was restored from old Irish pubs and salvaged artifacts, including a 19th-century Victorian bar, and shipped to the US, giving it a genuine Irish-pub setting in the heart of the city.
The London Bridge Pub is an English pub in downtown Raleigh's entertainment district that has long been the city's go-to spot for Premier League soccer. It is known as a Liverpool pub, packed on weekend mornings during the season, though fans of all clubs come to watch their teams.
The London Bridge Pub is an English pub in downtown Raleigh's entertainment district that has long been the city's go-to spot for Premier League soccer. It is known as a Liverpool pub, packed on weekend mornings during the season, though fans of all clubs come to watch their teams.
The British Bulldog Pub is a UK-themed restaurant and bar owned by Mark Bowyer and Bill Quirk, both from Liverpool, alongside South Carolina native Rob Sharpley. It runs World Cup and Premier League watch parties and bills itself as Columbia's Soccer Central.
The British Bulldog Pub is a UK-themed restaurant and bar owned by Mark Bowyer and Bill Quirk, both from Liverpool, alongside South Carolina native Rob Sharpley. It runs World Cup and Premier League watch parties and bills itself as Columbia's Soccer Central.
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Conclusion
From the Boston Gooners at Dillon's to the Gulf Coast Gooners at MacDinton's SoHo, the East Coast Arsenal community is real, organized, and growing. The most reliable starting point for any Gooner new to a city is Arsenal America's official branches page (arsenalamerica.com/branches) and the Arsenal.com USA supporter club directory – both are updated more frequently than any published guide, including this one.
This is an evolving list. If you're a Gooner on the East Coast with venue updates, corrections, or hidden spots we missed – please drop a comment below. We're committed to keeping this guide accurate and useful. COYG!
Bibliography – Verified Sources
Arsenal Official Sources
1. Arsenal.com – Arsenal America – Official Supporters Club Page
2. Arsenal.com – North America Supporters Clubs Directory
3. Arsenal.com – New York, NY – Arsenal NYC Branch Profile
4. Arsenal.com – Boston, MA – Boston Gooners Branch Profile
5. Arsenal.com – New Haven, CT – New Haven Gooners Branch Profile
6. Arsenal.com – Washington, DC – DC Armoury Branch Profile
7. Arsenal.com – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Gooners Branch Profile
8. Arsenal.com – Tampa, FL – Gulf Coast Gooners Branch Profile
9. Arsenal America – Official US Branch Directory
Official Branch & Venue Sources
10. Arsenal NYC – Official Locations Page
11. Boston Gooners – Official Website – bostongooners.com
12. Boston Gooners – Match Schedule (confirms Dillon's as current venue)
13. DC Armoury – Official Website – dcarmoury.com
14. DC Armoury – FAQ – Franklin Hall address & transit confirmed
15. Franklin Hall DC – Official Blog: The Official Arsenal Bar of Washington DC
16. The Cannon New Haven – Official Venue Website
17. The Harp Wilmington – Official Venue Website (Cape Fear Gooners home)
18. Brewhouse Cafe Atlanta – Official Venue Website
Verified Media & Community Sources
19. Washington Post – Best DC bars for watching the Premier League (August 15, 2025)
20. MurphGuide – Soccer Supporters Clubs in NYC – official club locations
21. FirstTouchOnline – Arsenal Supporters Clubs in the USA
22. FirstTouchOnline – Arsenal Supporters in New York – State Guide
23. PainInTheArsenal.com – O'Hanlon's New York is the best Arsenal bar (February 2023)
24. FootballParadise.com – Lir: A part of Boston where football holds a different meaning
25. SoccerAtl – Atlanta Supporters Groups Directory
26. BarDC – Franklin Hall – Venue Profile
27. Yelp – O'Hanlon's New York – bar specs, hours, reviews
Social Media Verification
28. DC Armoury Facebook – 'Franklin Hall is ours. All Gooners welcome.' – @dcarmoury
29. DC Armoury Instagram – @dcarmoury – Franklin Hall confirmed as official home
30. O'Hanlon's Facebook – Bar specs: 12 TVs, 16 taps; Arsenal NYC home confirmed
31. Boston Gooners Instagram – @bostongooners – Current venue: Dillon's, 955 Boylston
32. Boston Gooners Twitter/X – @BostonGooners – 'We meet at Dillon's in Back Bay'