Free public viewings of the World Cup are put on by the San Jose Downtown Association and the Earthquakes every weekend through the finals on July 13. Cold drinks from local restaurants will be on hand along with food trucks stopping by.

As one of the regular hot spots of south San Jose (even without a major sporting event) The Brit on Almaden Expressway is a British-style pub that will be teeming with World Cup enthusiasts. Sporting traditional and delicious pub-style food, craft beers, cocktails and live music, supporters of all participating teams can find common ground and a great time. There is both indoor and outdoor viewing and seating so everyone can enjoy the World Cup.

The Devincenzi brothers (the "Double Ds" of the name) definitely know how to create a good hang-out. Double D’s Sports Grille on Santa Cruz Avenue comes with every DirectTV sports channel on 22 flat screens so that anyone and everyone can come and support their favorite teams. For the World Cup, the restaurant will open early for big games and with discounts on select appetizers. In addition to craft beers, they will also be featuring some specialty drink items for those looking to kick back and enjoy the events.

This colorful Mexican Bistro, situated in the heart of downtown Mountain View, is a relaxing yet festive way to enjoy the World Cup. Agave is one of four restaurants owned and run by Alexandro Garcia and his wife, Susan. Alejandro brings old family recipes with him from Mexico, while Susan, a dietician, includes the Californian enthusiasm for truly healthy food. Here one can find a spot indoors or outside in the patio to enjoy a full bar and a casual sit-down atmosphere for viewing World Cup games on multiple wall-mounted flat screens.

Though named for the capital of Scotland, this particular pub boasts of English authenticity. Everything inside was made in England and shipped to the pub in 1983, giving this small place in Cupertino one of the rare and truly authentic peeks into British pub atmosphere. Not only does the Duke specialize in a variety of single malt scotches, but it also has a full food menu. The bar will replay certain World Cup matches. Although this may not be the place for die-hard fans or those looking for minute-by-minute updates, it would be an excellent venue for anyone curious about the games and some good scotch whiskey.

Katie Bloom’s is a favorite spot for those who frequent downtown Campbell both for the delectable pub fare and for the full bar with good Irish beers and whiskey. During the day, this place can have a very quiet restaurant atmosphere, sometimes with live Irish bands, that feeds off of the relaxed Campbell ambiance, perfect for a calm kick-back. After dark, the pub turns into a night club which can make watching the games both exciting and fan-packed, though you may have to elbow your way through the dancers. Katie’s does also have a weekday happy hour 4-7pm, karaoke nights, and for anyone looking to exercise their brains they host trivia, too.

This particular sports bar is known for its mountain lodge theme, making the bar feel like a cozy-yet-adventurous place to settle in and watch the game from one of more than 20 screens, which will be displayed with extra volume for the occasion. Rookies offer commemorative World Cup glasses and several drink specials.

There’s no doubt that O'Flaherty's will be packed with World Cup fans, with 38 beers on tap, a wide variety of Irish and American whiskeys and several TVs. The interior was made in Ireland specifically for the pub, including tables made from real Irish sewing machines and whiskey barrels.

Located on Murphy Ave in downtown Sunnyvale, Lilly Mac’s pub is a local favorite because of the super friendly bartenders as well as for the distinct feeling of being in a medieval hall given off by the high ceilings and open rafters. Lilly’s will be offering an extended happy hour with $1 off on food and drinks during World Cup games. The pub has plenty of space between the upstairs and downstairs and two small outdoor areas.

The towering cardroom off 101 is celebrating the World Cup Brazilian-style with drinks specials like caipirinhas and samba performers. They'll be broadcasting every game on their 42 TVs--including a few 200" HD screens.