From the loud and raucous to the less loud and raucous, here are the best pubs, spots and big screens to watch the World Cup in London...
1 Brigadiers, the City
Create your own private screening event in one of Brigadiers’ three private rooms, or cheer along with the masses in Blighters. Alternatively, the terrace has been readied for the competition, with big screens, heaters and an outdoor bar. Order masala pot pie, Achari beef shortrib and other yummy Indian dishes from the festive menu, before, after or during the match.
Dates: November 20 - December 18
Address: 1-5 Bloomberg Arcade EC4N 8AR
Website: brigadierslondon.com
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2 Ganymede, Belgravia
Belgravia bar and dining room Ganymede will screen all the games while serving game-day dishes. Start with pre-match pork scratching or pickled beer battered onion rings, before tucking into a fillet steak sandwich or a buttermilk chicken burger at half time, before celebrating or commiserating post-match with a couple of pints. Book your table in advance.
Dates: November 20 - December 18
Address: 139 Ebury Street, Belgravia SW1W 9QU
Website: ganymedelondon.co.uk
3 The Curling Club, Southbank & Twickenham
Combine a festive activity with the action of the World Cup, at either one of The Curling Club locations. Quaff pints and munch on wintery comfort foods of the likes of bratwurst, nachos and raclette fries. Pre-book your table.
Dates: November 20 - December 18
Address: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road SE1 8XX; 68 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3QS
Website: thecurlingclub.com
4 The George, Fitzrovia
Watch the World Cup while tucking into classic British pub dishes like bangers and mash or fish and chips and a few cocktails. The games will be broadcasted live across three screens in the pub and The Snug, with additional screens in The Green Room and the Private Dining Room.
Dates: November 20 - December 18
Tickets: £50pp includes a platter of bar snacks, a main and two pints of choice
Address: 55 Great Portland Street W1W 7LQ
Website: thegeorge.london
5 M Victoria Street, Victoria
Enjoy the games surrounded by football legends and style. M Victoria Street. Games will be screened on state-of-the-art 85" screens and surround sounds, and after the match - and your meal, UK footie icons - Paul Merson, Terry Butcher and Phil Thompson - will hold Q&A sessions.
Dates: November 21, 25, 29
Tickets: £125/£140 members/non-members includes three course and half a bottle of wine per person.
Address: Zig Zag Building, 74 Victoria Street, SW1E 6SQ
Website: mrestaurants.co.uk
6 Dear Grace, White City
A lovely spot to catch any of the games, Dear Grace will continue to serve up its all-day dining menu of wholesome dishes, cocktails and tipples to the fans. All tables and areas will be kept unreserved and the games will be shown on large screens, and there will be DJs on England dates
Dates: November 20 - December 18
Address: 195 Wood Lane W12 7FQ
Website: deargracelondon.co.uk
7 Studio 338, Greenwich
Catch an England game on Studio 338's terrace. Games will be screened on as giant screen that comes with a 'booming' sound system and a well stocked bar with beer on tap.
Dates: November 21, 25, 29 & December 4
Tickets: from £20
Address: 338 Boord Street, North Greenwich, SE10 0PF
Website: studio338.co.uk
8 Berenjak Borough, Borough Market
The second Berenjak outpost will screen all matches on an in-built screen and serve up its succulent kebabs and moreish small plates while they're at it. For morning games, you can get stuck into brunch dishes, and if you've got a gang with you, the feast menu comes with a selection of sharing plates, and hire out upstairs while you're at it
Dates: November 20 - December 18
Address: 1 Bedale Street SE1 9AL
Website: berenjaklondon.com
9 TOCA Social, Greenwich
The folk at TOCA Social appreciate that most of the Wold Cup's big games are on during work hours thanks to the time difference, so are inviting you to work at the venue - how considerate. Set yourself up for the day infront of your laptop and the big screen and order a cheeseburger croquette and some fried pickles to go with your spreadsheets and Teams chat.
Dates: November 20- December 18
Address: Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX
Website: toca.social
10 Hackney Bridge, Hackney Wick
Boasting one of the biggest screens on in London, this canal-side hang out has transformed into the Soccer Lounge - a dedicated World Cup venue screening England games and bookable tables for eight. All othe games will be screen in the Hanger Bar.
Dates: November 20- December 18
Tickets: £200 for tables of 8 which includes 8 x £10 food vouchers & 2 jugs of beer for the table
Address: units 1-28, Echo Building, East Bay Lane, E15 2SJ
Website: hackneybridge.org
11 Double Standard, King's Cross
The Standard London's buzzing 70s-inspired ground floor hangout will screen all the games alongside American dive bar-inspired fare and the bar's signature slushies and cocktails on tap.
Dates: November 20- December 18
Address: The Standard Hotel, 10 Argyle Street, WC1H 8EG
Website: standardhotels.com
12 Vinegar Yard, London Bridge
The alfresco south east London venue will screen all matches on its huge outdoor screens and will keep you warm with a conopy overhead and heaters. Grab some food and beers from one of the street foods vendors while you're at it.
Dates: November 20- December 18
Tickets: £10, includes a pint of Pravha
Address: 72-82 St Thomas Street, SE1 3QU
Website: vinegaryard.london
13 FIFA's Official Fan Festival at Outernet, West End
Screening England's games, music venue Here at Outernet will put on four bashes for games including against Iran, the USA and Wales. Football greats will grace each do, that comes with pre-game, post game and half time music, and a huge 8mx4.5m screen that comes with 4D immersive sound.
Date: November 21, 25, 29 & December 4
Tickets: From £35, includes a Budweiser beer
Address: HERE at Outernet, Charing Cross RoadWC2H 8L
Website: seetickets.com
14 4TheFans at LDN East, Canning Town
This one comes with a Sky sports presenter, and big game atmosphere, huge anti-glare screens, world-class sound systems, food and drink traders, DJs, competitions and giveaways - this one also is going to be big, which may or may not be your cup of football tea.
Date: November 20- December 18
Tickets: From £30, includes a beer and a pie
Address: Rear of 30 Stephenson St / 28 Bidder Street, Canning Town E16 4SA
Website: 4thefans.tv
15 The Fox & Firkin, Lewisham
This live music venue will screen all England World Cup games on the big screen in the beer garden. Behind the bar, happy hour runs 6pm-7pm Monday to Friday, and grab yourself a pizza from the pizza van for the game.
Date: November 21, 25, 29 & December 4
Tickets: Free
Address: 316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ
Website: foxfirkin.com
16 Market Halls, Oxford Circus & Canary Wharf
Screening every game on massive HD screens both Market Halls will have their stellar food vendors at the ready and Brewdog kegs available to ensure you are filled up and fuelled during the match. For England games, fan zones are able to be booked and if they win, 100 pints will go for £1 each to celebrate. DJs will bring the party vibes after every match.
Date: November 20-December 18
Tickets: free, fan zone bookings from £5
Address: 29 Holles Street W1G 0DB; 25 North Colonnade E14 5HS
Website: markethalls.co.uk
17 Bar Kick, Shoreditch
A hot spot for live sport, Bar Kick will show all the games on its 12 4k screens - no matter where you base yourself in this mecca of live sport, you’ll have a perfect line of site of a screen. To escape the match tension, try your hand at a game of table foosball or tuck into burgers and craft beer. Booking advised.
Date: November 20-December 18
Address: 127 Shoreditch High Street E1 6JE
Website: barkicklondon.com
18 Bat & Ball, Westfield Stratford City
With 12,700 sq ft of space, there's plenty of room for punters to settle into for a match, which will be screened across the venue's 25 HD screens - including a huge pentagon of screens over the stairs. While away half time on ping-pong tables, pools tables, interactive darts and karaoke, or grab something from the American-diner style menu to eat. Booking advised.
Date: November 20-December 18
Address: Westfield Stratford, Montfichet Road, Stratford, E20 1EJ
Website: thebatandball.com
19 Big Penny Social, Walthamstow
Formally the Truman's Social Club, this whopping, cavernous brewery will screen all the World Cup matches. With space for 1,400 people, the venue has the potential to have that mix of pub and fan zone atmosphere.
Date: November 20 - December 18
Tickets: £8/£5 seated/standard
Address: 1 Priestley Way E17 6AL
Website: bigpennysocial.co.uk
17 Skylight's Pitchside, Wapping
Another huge sports bar to catch all the action at. Opening in time for the World Cup, Pitchside sprawls across the second level of the historic tobacco Dock car park. With capacity for 500 fans, Pitchside will have a buzzy atmosphere. After, head upstairs to one of London's best rooftop bars. Screening England games, and booking ahead is recommended.
Date: November 21, 25, 29 & December 4
Tickets: VIP packages from £79, general tickets on sale soon
Address: Pennington Street Car Park entrance, Wapping E1W 2SF
Website: skylightbars.com
18 The Grand, Clapham
For England football fans, The Grand will showcase the Three Lions throughout their World Cup journey and relive the Euros glory. DJ, sing-a-longs, fan anthems, photo booths and plasma screens - what more could you want?
Date: November 21, 25, 29 & December 4
Tickets: From £12
Address: 21- 25 St John’s Hill Clapham SW11 1TT
Website: claphamgrand.com
19 The Alexandra, Clapham
The Alex in Clapham needs no introduction to local sports fans. A renowned spot to watch all the big games, it will, of course, be screening every match of the World Cup. The pub has two large projector screens and five large HD screens, so you won’t miss a minute of the action. The Alex will screen all World Cup games.
Date: November 20-December 18
Tickets: Free, but booking advised
Address: 14 Clapham Common South Side SW4 7AA
Website: alexandraclapham.com
20 The Rocket, King’s Cross
Filled with TVs and a big bar, The Rocket on Euston Road will show all of the World Cup action this autumn. It's within easy access to King’s Cross St Pancras Station, and there's plenty of burgers and pizzas to wolf down while watching a game.
Date: November 20-December 18
Address: 120 Euston Road NW1 2AL
Website: therocketeustonroad.co.uk
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