Bastille Day meets the World Cup in D.C.

⚽ World Cup watch parties

Pastis | Union Market

• The French bistro is combining its Bastille Day fête with the France-Spain match, serving $1 oysters, rosé, cocktails and happy hour specials while Les Bleus take the pitch.

Bonne Vie | U Street

• The steak frites joint shows the game on its rooftop bar with specials (4-7pm) and a $45 signature prix-fixe.

Penn Social | Penn Quarter

• The big World Cup destination hosts a France vs. Spain watch party with giant screens, $6 Kronenbourg and $35 Domaine wine bottles. RSVP encouraged.

🇪🇸 Between the lines: If you're cheering for Spain, check out these major watch hubs.

• Jaleo in Penn Quarter transforms into José Andrés' soccer bar for games. Casa Teresa in the Square food hall downtown is an unofficial headquarters, and will show the game on projectors with food and drink specials. And Torito Bar in Foggy Bottom serves themed drinks and free halftime paella.

🇫🇷 More Bastille Day celebrations

Lady Madison | Downtown

• Sip rosé and try French-inspired bites to the tune of live music at this free Parisian-style summer soirée. Free; 21+; RSVP encouraged

L'Avant-Garde | Georgetown

• The upscale brasserie is hosting a special Steak Frites Soirée featuring a 10-ounce New York strip, unlimited butter fries and classic French sauces. $45; reservations recommended

Le Diplomate | Logan Circle

• Le Dip goes all out with live music, family activities, complimentary frozen treats, sparkling wine, cabaret dancers, a sketch artist and a photo booth.

French history walking tour | Lafayette Square

• Off the Mall Tours explores France's lasting imprint on Washington, from the Marquis de Lafayette to Pierre L'Enfant and the city's French-inspired architecture. Tickets $36