For years, loyal soccer fans in the Syracuse area had only two choices to watch their favorite teams – expensive fees for exclusive TV channels or catch an arbitrary game at a local bar. Now, Wolff’s Biergarten has become a haven for die-hards to converge, commune and celebrate their shared passion.
Oscar Cunningham plays the saxaphone while Capri Montanaro dances outside of Wolff's Biergarten. Capri was helping Cunningham ask for donations for his school band program.
Wolff’s Biergarten
Soccer. Bier. Peanuts.
Voted 2nd Best Soccer Bar in America
Four locations
Christopher Russel, 31, Birthday boot (free) from Utica.
First time at Wolff’s came for the free birthday boot.
Moose – Mohammed, wears Egyptian flag, named after Mohamed Salah of Liverpool
Marjorie and Paul Grella – from Syracuse
Tottenham fans, “been coming since 2016”
“Love the atmosphere, the coziness, the workers.”
Followed soccer more closely because of Wolff’s
Miles Graham, Syracuse, just moved last year
Tottenham fan since 2003, die hard since 2011
“I like that you can come and watch seven different games from different leagues.”
3 at bar – Jesse Robles, Oma Issouf, Melanie Prasad
Big guy- Mike Stebbens
Dog- Riley
Older man city guy – Kevin Conway
Wolff’s Biergarten
Soccer. Bier. Peanuts.
Voted 2nd Best Soccer Bar in America
Four locations
Christopher Russel, 31, Birthday boot (free) from Utica.
First time at Wolff’s came for the free birthday boot.
Moose – Mohammed, wears Egyptian flag, named after Mohamed Salah of Liverpool
Marjorie and Paul Grella – from Syracuse
Tottenham fans, “been coming since 2016”
“Love the atmosphere, the coziness, the workers.”
Followed soccer more closely because of Wolff’s
Miles Graham, Syracuse, just moved last year
Tottenham fan since 2003, die hard since 2011
“I like that you can come and watch seven different games from different leagues.”
3 at bar – Jesse Robles, Oma Issouf, Melanie Prasad
Big guy- Mike Stebbens
Dog- Riley
Older man city guy – Kevin Conway
Canyon Hicks cradles and sips from a 2-liter boot-shaped draft beer while on a night out with friends at Wolff’s Biergarten. Customers receive this drink for free on their birthday.
Water from a flushing urinal rattles a toy soccer ball and goal in the men’s restroom of Wolff’s Biergarten. The soccer bar’s walls also contain plenty of soccer paraphernalia throughout the building.
Tim Pecht grips his Liverpool F.C. scarf while taking in a stressful game on TV. “I’ve come here since the place opened and im still here every week.”
Wolff’s Biergarten
Soccer. Bier. Peanuts.
Voted 2nd Best Soccer Bar in America
Four locations
Christopher Russel, 31, Birthday boot (free) from Utica.
First time at Wolff’s came for the free birthday boot.
Moose – Mohammed, wears Egyptian flag, named after Mohamed Salah of Liverpool
Marjorie and Paul Grella – from Syracuse
Tottenham fans, “been coming since 2016”
“Love the atmosphere, the coziness, the workers.”
Followed soccer more closely because of Wolff’s
Miles Graham, Syracuse, just moved last year
Tottenham fan since 2003, die hard since 2011
“I like that you can come and watch seven different games from different leagues.”
3 at bar – Jesse Robles, Oma Issouf, Melanie Prasad
Big guy- Mike Stebbens
Dog- Riley
Older man city guy – Kevin Conway
Downtown nightlife crowds fill Wolff’s Biergarten on a busy Friday to play darts, giant Jenga and card games while viewing a variety of professional sports games on TV.
The wall in Wolff's Biergarten is decorated with dollar bills, some of which are reshaped into soccer jerseys. Other dollars are signed, drawn on, and dedicated to friends and family.
Jessica Hunter, Leslie Bonkowski, Angelica Ryder, and Erica Richardson drink shots together using a wooden ski.
Soccer fans are astonished by a close play during a game they are watching on TV at Wolff’s Biergarten. The group of fans go out of their way to attend broadcasted games at least once a week.
Wolff’s Biergarten
Soccer. Bier. Peanuts.
Voted 2nd Best Soccer Bar in America
Four locations
Christopher Russel, 31, Birthday boot (free) from Utica.
First time at Wolff’s came for the free birthday boot.
Moose – Mohammed, wears Egyptian flag, named after Mohamed Salah of Liverpool
Marjorie and Paul Grella – from Syracuse
Tottenham fans, “been coming since 2016”
“Love the atmosphere, the coziness, the workers.”
Followed soccer more closely because of Wolff’s
Miles Graham, Syracuse, just moved last year
Tottenham fan since 2003, die hard since 2011
“I like that you can come and watch seven different games from different leagues.”
3 at bar – Jesse Robles, Oma Issouf, Melanie Prasad
Big guy- Mike Stebbens
Dog- Riley
Older man city guy – Kevin Conway
Justin Walters plays ping pong while Chris and Kristen Walters chat at the same table.
