Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is a pop-culture game-changer for South Florida — we want to witness his transcendent artistry together.
Immerse yourself in the expanding community of other Messi fans during watch parties at spots around South Florida. Game time for Wednesday night’s Leagues Cup match vs. Orlando City is 8 p.m.
Prison Pals Brewing Co.
3555 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park; Facebook.com/prisonpalsoaklandfl
Owned by a group of Argentines, this year-old brewery in downtown Oakland Park recently released special-edition GOAT 10 lager cans dedicated to Messi. For tonight’s match, they’re hosting a watch party that includes $25 Premium Lager beer buckets.
Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub
1921 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; Facebook.com/mickeybyrnesirishpub
Downtown Hollywood’s longtime soccer mecca, an “official pub partner of Inter Miami,” will add to the Messi-watching drama by offering a free beer to anyone with an open tab “when #10 scores his first goal of the game.” The deal will be offered for each game for the rest of the season.
John Martin’s
253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; JohnMartinsMiami.com/events
One of South Florida’s most beloved Irish pubs since its opening more than 30 years ago, John Martin’s completed a respectful makeover in 2022, courtesy of Breakwater Hospitality Group (operators of The Wharf properties). Definitely worth checking out.
Hard Rock Cafe
401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; HardRockCafe.com/location/miami
Home of the new Messi chicken sandwich and hamburger, Hard Rock Cafe is having a watch party in Miami. Expect a special menu and beer bucket special.
Staff writer Ben Crandell can be reached at bcrandell@sunsentinel.com. Follow on Instagram @BenCrandell and Twitter @BenCrandell.