Eat & Drink Around the World - World Cup Kick Off & Food Tour!
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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!
Event Details:
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
12-3pm
Meeting at Shay McElroy's Irish Pub
909 Texas Street, Houston, TX
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 with any questions or to join our local WhatsApp community chat - which makes it easier to find us at events and receive event updates.
Parking Situation:
Street and paid garage/lot parking in the area.
Additional Information:
Event is 21+ and we are NOT associated with any of the venues on our hop list. We are simply "Meeting Up" as a social group. All attendees are responsible for their own food/drink costs. Please drink responsibly. attendees agree to our rules/terms and may be removed from the event for any reason. All attendees agree/consent to photography and videography by our club for promotional + marketing + sharing reasons. Please let us know if you wish to not be photographed.
Get Hyped With Our Themed Playlist:
Check out our World Cup food & drink tour themed playlist here on Spotify to get hyped!
Spread The Word:
Sharing is caring! We are a local social club & podcast - help spread the word around town by sharing these hashtags or event posters on social media or with whomever! Make sure to tag @hardtomakefriendsasanadult on Instagram and your host @meetwithmacey - we love seeing your event photos!
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Need Advice On Reclaiming Your Social Life?! Check Out Our Podcast:
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Host With The Most?! You Know It:
Follow your host Macey @meetwithmacey here on Instagram and TikTok to find out what's going on around town & get to know your host!
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Fine Print & All That:
Event is 21+ - we are NOT associated with any spots on our tour, we are "Meeting Up" as a social group. All attendees are responsible for their own food/drink costs. Please drink responsibly. Please use discretion when meeting/talking with ANY attendee of our group. We do not recommend sharing personal information, contact info, rideshares, etc with any member you do not know personally. Do not come if you are sick or worried about catching/spreading anything. Event may be canceled/rescheduled at any time, for any reason. All members and attendees agree to our Rules & Terms.
*Please note, we are simply "Meeting Up" as a friend group & social club to hang out! All attendees must follow all rules of our group and each venue. We are NOT associated with any stops/venues on our tour. We have the right to remove any attendee at any time. All attendees are responsible for their own alcohol consumption. Please drink responsibly and use Uber or a designated driver.
Our social club "Hard To Make Friends As An Adult" is trademarked & copyrighted. Violating our rules or copying/using our logos/events/pictures/etc will be taken seriously.
For any questions, concerns, requests, event ideas, or collaboration inquiries, please email us at hardtomakefriends@gmail.com
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