‘Soccer Heaven’

The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern opens across from the soccer stadium

Written by JESSICA ROGEN

Dark green walls, a bustling dining room, a long bar, artfully arrayed sports memorabilia and more widescreen televisions than can be counted greet visitors entering the brand new the Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (2 South 20th Street, 314802-3400, thepitch-stl.com).

It’s a bit like walking into a highend man cave — one so upscale that even the man-cave averse will happily enter — and it gives out serious sports-watching vibes. But that’s not too surprising since being the perfect place to watch a game is the whole point of the Pitch.

Located catty corner from the new CITYPARK stadium in Union