Eat & Drink Around the World.... Cup! World Cup Kick Off & Food Tour!

Houston is hosting the World Cup, so we’re celebrating BIG TIME! We’re kicking off the World Cup 2026 festivities the only way Houstonians know how - by drinking and eating our way around the world. Join us for global bites, international sips, and new friends as we bar hop downtown. This is the perfect event for Houstonians or tourists to explore our diverse food scene! Our Tour Route: 1\. Shay McElroy's Irish Pub: Luck of the Irish\! Enjoy beer & festivities at our first spot\. 2\. Mamajuana Cafe: Latin cuisine galore\! 3\. Bravery Food Hall: Check off multiple cuisines from around the world with many options for food/drinks 4\. Roma's Pizza: Grab a slice mi bella\! 5\. La Carafe: Our final stop features french wine & a moody ambiance at Houston's oldest bar to "wine" down\! All spots offer multiple food/drink options including alcoholic & non! Attendees are responsible for their own food/drink costs at each stop. Event is 21+ - Please drink responsibly. We do NOT recommend drinking alcohol at each stop. Stay hydrated as we walk from spot to spot in downtown Houston! We will plan for roughly 30-45 minutes per spot. What To Wear/bring: Represent your home, favorite team, or heritage! Guests are encouraged to dress up like their favorite city or wear their favorite jersey. Please wear comfortable shoes as we will be walking from spot to spot. We recommend bringing sunscreen, sunglasses, water, and bug spray. Accessibility: Please note, our tour consists of multiple spots around Downtown Houston. As a group, we will be walking to & from each location. We estimate the walk will be roughly 1-2 miles in total. Please keep this in mind for planning purposes. How To Find Us: Look for the tiger inflatable! We post on Meetup in the event comments how to find us. We also post on our Instagram @hardtomakefriendsasanadult & social media pages how to find us. Email [hardtomakefriends@gmail.com](mailto:hardtomakefriends@gmail.com) with any questions or…