Best Places to Watch the World Cup
Whether you’re backing your team all the way or you’re just going out for the atmosphere, there’s nothing quite like watching the World Cup surrounded by fellow fans. From huge screens and packed-out pubs to rooftop bars and fan zones, these are the spots worth booking before everyone else beats you to it.
BOXPARK
An iconic spot for good reason, Boxpark has locations in Camden, Wembley, Shoreditch, Croydon, and Liverpool. If you’ve ever seen footage from any of its locations during the international football tournament season, you know this place has unbeatable vibes. With huge screens, street food and amazing match-day energy, there’s a reason everyone goes to Boxpark for at least one game.
The Merlin, Edinburgh
If you’re looking for a pub where you can watch the Scotland team do the nation proud, you’ll find nowhere with a better atmosphere than The Merlin in Edinburgh. Don’t mind the late kick-off, you’ll soon get your energy up thanks to big screens that won’t let you miss a second of the action, cold pints, and the warm Scottish welcome of a pub packed with fellow fans.
Flat Iron Square, London
Flat Iron Square is a fan hub with a lively enough atmosphere to generate the right amount of positive energy to power the England team to victory… hopefully. The hub boasts 20 huge screens, live entertainment, and delicious food and drinks. Showing all World Cup fixtures between 11th June - 19th July, if you’re in London this summer – meet your new go-to spot.
BOX, Deansgate, Manchester
If your ideal match-day setup involves huge screens, a party vibe and somewhere the entire group chat will actually agree on, BOX Deansgate is your go-to. Located right in the centre of Manchester, this sports bar is showing every World Cup fixture throughout the tournament, from group stages all the way to the final. Expect a great atmosphere, plenty of pints, and match-day food deals. Can’t get to Manchester? BOX have venues in Birmingham and Leeds too, and you can watch the World Cup at both!
Drayton Court Hotel, Ealing, London
Fancy watching England’s matches at the biggest beer garden in West London? Us too, see you there. At Drayton Court Hotel, you can catch every match live on their giant outdoor screen while you park yourself at one of the garden tables with a pint. You’re guaranteed to feel the World Cup Summer energy here, whether you’re a football fanatic, or just here for the vibes.