Can't get to New Zealand for the thrilling action of this year's Rugby World Cup? Then partake in the next best thing and visit one of the rugby world cup bars in London to sample the tension and joy in equal measure. There are many rugby world cup bars in London eager to attract the die hard fans this September and October, so here is our selection of the best of the bunch.
Watch England's quest for glory on one of two screens - a 46" plasma in the bar and a huge 88" screen in the dining room. Full English breakfasts will be served before the drinking commences.
67-69 Abbeville Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 9JW
The Avalon has three 50" screens, one of which broadcasts in glorious 3D, so you can feel the force of every tackle as the action unfolds. Contact the venue for details on individual games.
16 Balham Hill,
Balham,
London,
SW12 9EB
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With plenty of rugby fans in Chiswick, this popular pub will be open for all of the big games in the final stages of the competition. Check with the venue to see if they're doing so for the group stages. On match days - weather permitting - they're stoking up the barbecue, with a beer and burger deal available for £6.50.
9 Barley Mow Passage,
Chiswick,
London,
W4 4PH
One of the liveliest sports pubs in London, the Famous 3 Kings will be open for a lot of the big games and will show re-runs of the earlier games throughout the day.
171 North End Road,
Fulham,
London,
W14 9NL
Jetlag has a 24-hour licence for England games and will be showing all of the games on replay throughout the day. The breakfast time games - 7am, 9.30am - are going to be screened live and you'll be able to order brekkie plus beer if you want to start early.
125 Cleveland Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T 6QB
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This smart foodie pub in Streatham is opening its doors to show the action on their large screens. Breakfast is sure to be of a very high standard and you can even wash it down with some beer.
13 Mitcham Lane,
Streatham,
London,
SW16 6LQ
With so many antipodeans in Clapham, you won't struggle to find somewhere showing the game. The Northcote's getting involved and there'll be brekkie, bloody marys and even beers on offer for the early risers. Call the venue for full details.
2 Northcote Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW11 1NT
Head to this friendly pub by Stamford Brook Tube and watch all of the England and New Zealand games, plus a lot of the other big encounters. They'll also be showing all of the knock-out stages. Tuck in to breakfast (and beers) while you're there.
375 Goldhawk Road,
Hammersmith,
London,
W6 0SA
Two big screens in the comfortable bar area allow you to watch the action at this newly reopened foodie pub. If that's not enough for you, round up your mates and hire the West Room, where you have use of a massive 2 metre screen and you can tuck into a tasty breakfast banquet.
65 Rosendale Road,
Dulwich,
London,
SE21 8EZ
Catch all the big games featuring the home nations teams and more on the Roxy's big screen. Tickets cost £15 via The Roxy website and include a full English breakfast, a hot drink and a guaranteed seat.
128-132 Borough High Street,
Borough,
London,
SE1 1LB
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Open from 7am for the big games, The Sports Cafe will be screening a number of the big fixtures as well as re-runs throughout the day. Breakfast will also be served.
80 Haymarket,
Haymarket,
London,
SW1Y 4TE
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The Tommyfield has a massive 96” projector screen so you don't miss any of the action but, if you'd rather watch it in some relative privacy, they also have a room upstairs for group bookings.
185 Kennington Lane,
Kennington,
London,
SE11 4EZ
If you're looking for somewhere central to watch the game, Waxy's is going to be open for a lot of the Ireland matches, and other big encounters. With re-runs at 1pm everyday, you can also catch up with the latest action at a more sensible time of day, too.
14-16 Rupert Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 6DD
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