Toronto's 5 Must Try Footie Pubs

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In no particular order.

Who: Football Factory
What do they show: Everything from Toronto FC to Tottenham
Where: Bathurst and Richmond
When to go: Mid-week for UEFA Champions League or Saturday's for Toronto FC games
Why: Pat and Christine are great hosts. It's a different take on pub fare and they have wall to wall flat screens showing the beautiful game
Contact: (416) 368-4625

Who: Scallywags
What do they show: Everything footie and even some rugby to boot
Where: St. Clair and Yonge
When to go: Saturday mornings for Liverpool games. This year's Everton derby was a riot.
Why: Passionate, knowledgeable fans makes for a great soccer atmosphere
Contact: 416-975-INFO

Who: Shoeless Joe's
What do they show: Mostly Toronto FC but have been known to show a Montreal Champions League game
Where: King and Dufferin
When to go: Pre and Post-Toronto FC games
Why: To get you in the mood before you're paying for $10 beer at BMO, join the Red Patch Boys in a pre-game song or two.
Contact: (416) 534-3666

Who: The Rhino
What do they show: Toronto FC
Where: 1249 Queen West
When to go: Pre-Toronto FC
Why: To make friends with the U-Sector supporters group so they'll have your back when you get jumped post-game.
Contact: (416) 535-8089

Who: Cafe Diplomatico
What do they show: Seria A, international soccer tournaments (Euro, World Cup, or anytime an Italian team is looking like they might win a competition)
Where: 594 College Street
When to go: Anytime Italy is playing
Why: Nothing can match Little Italy's atmosphere when the home country is playing.
Contact: (416) 534-4637

Cheers
-Ben Rycroft