There’s no feeling quite like clutching a pint, surrounded by your fellow supporters watching a match on the big screen. And with the FIFA World Cup well and truly underway, and England now into the knockout rounds, London is bursting with football fever. There’s not long left to find somewhere to watch all the big games. Fortunately, we’ve done the hard work for you…
Here are all our favourite spots to watch the FIFA World Cup games around the capital:
Boxpark
Boxpark is already a well-loved location amongst footie fans, known for regular screenings for big matches and entertaining ticket-holders before big games, especially at the Wembley branch. All four London venues are showing matches throughout the tournament and they are promising “pure unadulterated energy, world class street food and a special surprise or two.”
Vinegar Yard
Giant outdoor screens will be playing every England match at this spot in London Bridge. There’s plenty of seats, drinks flowing and a choice of food including tacos, sandos, burgers and shawarma. What more could you want? Pitchers of beer, you say? Well, luckily, those are on offer too.
There will be no shortage of screens to watch every detail of the matches at Flat Iron Square, with their 19 screens and a 16ft jumbotron. There will also be DJs and live entertainment, which promise an electric match-day atmosphere. Of course, you can grab a bite to eat to fuel you up for all those (hopefully) celebrations.
The Five Points Taproom & Courtyard
Fancy ultra-fresh pints of craft beer, gorgeous courtyard vibes with jumbo screens, and some of the best BBQ in London alongside your match-watching? Head on over to Five Points, where the beer you’re sipping was made mere steps away, and where they’ve got From The Ashes BBQ serving up delicious food. Don’t miss their special burger and bun menu for England fixtures!
The Five Points Courtyard will be showing matches throughout regular service, with extended opening hours for England fixtures.
Hackney Bridge
This stunning venue right on the Hackey canal side is already one of the buzziest locations in London, and the courtyard has been transformed into a fan park for the World Cup. Tickets for England matches include a drink on arrival.
This fairground-inspired rooftop playground has everything from sky-high cinema screenings to cocktails, panoramic views, crazy golf, street food and… World Cup viewings! Roof East will be screening key World Cup matches throughout the tournament, alongside a packed programme of summer events.
Arcade
This group of upmarket food halls is inviting everyone in for a chilled, food-forward spot to catch the FIFA World Cup in London. Chow down on top-notch food from a variety of cuisines as you settle in for matches on large screens. Grab a special cocktail, or an ice-cold pint, and you’ve got your viewing experience sorted.
The Alma
This boozer really cares about sports, whether it’s Wimbledon, Formula 1, or, you guessed it, the World Cup. They even kicked off their World Cup celebrations with a Gareth Southgate lookalike competition!
They boast food that goes “well beyond the match day standard” and perfectly poured pints. While they say walk-ins are always welcome, if you want the best table, you might want to book.
The Clapham Grand is one of the most iconic London venues, hosting everything from drag shows to Heated Rivalry raves, yes that’s a thing! With its 24ft cinema screen, 6 plasma TV’s and a balcony, it makes for a perfect location to watch all the big games. The best part is, you’ll get your first beer free for all group match games.
The Blue Monk
Head on over to the Bermondsey Beer Mile for £6 pints, raucous watch parties, and stadium-quality sound, with 2 massive projectors and multiple HD TVs. It doesn’t matter where you’re standing, you won’t miss a second of the action. Each £5 ticket includes the first pint.
Grab your ticket here.
The Wigmore at The Langham
This pub is handily located in a very central location, which makes it easy to gather the squad from all corners of London to enjoy the World Cup festivities together. The Wigmore are celebrating the summer of football with three limited-edition hot dogs inspired by the hosting nations, Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
Market Place Food Hall
Across three of their food and drink hotspots in London, Market Place Food Hall has some special World Cup Packages on offer. These sort you out with a table for you and your mates, as well as plenty of drinks to get you through the match. Expect multiple screens, a buzzing energy, and top-tier food and drinks.
The Ship
This riverside pub in Wandsworth boasts 13 big screens, including a cinema-sized outdoor screen right on the riverside decking. There are options to watch indoors and outdoors, but the decking area is walk-in only and works on a first-come, first-served basis, so you’ll have to arrive in plenty of time to bag a good spot.
Market Halls
Another group of food halls that is keeping Londoners up to date with the football alongside cracking food, Market Halls will be screening every match “with big screens, dedicated viewing areas and a lively atmosphere throughout the tournament.”
For the World Cup, Market Hall has launched a series of match-day packages. These start at a reserved table with a drink and go all the way up to bottomless drinks, food vouchers, table service, and exclusive football-themed merchandise.
Cinnamon Kitchen
You can watch the game a little differently at The Cinnamon Kitchen in Battersea. All you need to do is book a table and tell the staff who you think will win the game and the score. If you get the winning team right you’ll get 25% off drinks and if you get the exact score right, you’ll get 50% your drinks.
