Recommended World Cup Bars in London

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World Cup Bars in London

The 2010 World Cup is one of the highlights of the sporting calendar so make sure that you catch all the action at World Cup bars in London. We've selected the best options in the city for those keen to follow England (although these pubs and bars will be screening all matches so it doesn't matter who you support as long as you like football). So, for a top night out in a fully plasma'd drinking hole, look no further than our recommended list of World Cup bars in London.
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Club 49
49 Greek Street, Soho, W1D 4EG
  • Warm and friendly atmosphere with the finest cocktails
  • Choose from Cocktail lounge, dance floor or VIP area
  • Happy hour promotions Mon-Sat
  • Table / Guestlist / VIP booking available
  • Live DJs spinning a mix of Rnb/House/Club classics
This Clerkenwell favourite has a grand total of seven 6ft x 6ft projector screens installed for all the games. You can reserve areas for groups and organise food and cocktails for your party.
19-20 Great Sutton Street,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC1V 0DR
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Alice House
(British)
5 plasmas and a private area called The Den are on offer at the Alice House. For £29 per person (plus VAT), you can enjoy unlimited beer and house wine/spirits, plus canapes and exclusive use of The Den.
283-285 West End Lane,
West Hampstead,
London,
NW6 1RD
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This cool neighbourhood bar in Islington is showing all the matches throughout the tournament. A plasma screen has been installed in their outdoor area and you can reserve tables or private rooms on request.
3 Chapel Market,
Islington,
London,
N1 9EZ
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Apples and Pears
(Pub Food)
Apples and Pears is a good alternative for the World Cup if you want to watch the game away from the masses. Two 42" screens are showing all the action and you can take advantage of their pie and pint deal for £8.95.
26 Osborn Street,
Brick Lane,
London,
E1 6TD
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Catch the action on one of several screens at this Balham institution. You can even book for you and 20 mates to have 3-course feast in the Blue Room before the big match kicks-off. Equally impressive is the fact that non-footie devoteees can escape/be consigned to the outdoor garden area as this is a footie-free zone!
16 Balham Hill,
Balham,
London,
SW12 9EB
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Bar Italia
(British, Pizzeria)
The reigning champions will be hoping that they can retain their title and, at the legendary Bar Italia, you can bet Fabio and the boys will be cheered on to the final whistle. It's not just about Italy - all of the World Cup matches are being shown across several screens.
22 Frith Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4RP
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Not only can you have your own World Cup on their legendary table football, but you can watch the action on two 47" 3D TVs. Global beers and cocktails will also be supplemented by national dishes, depending on who is playing.
126-127 Shoreditch High Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1 6JE
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Bar Soho
(Pub Food)
Looking for somewhere to watch the match in Soho? In the main bar you can reserve space for your group or, upstairs, there's a private room that can hold 100 people, an area that's ideal for company parties.
23-25 Old Compton Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 5JL
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Bavarian Beerhouse Tower Hill
(Continental)
Germany did a fantastic job of hosting the last World Cup and you will receive the same warm welcome at this new BB site. For £30 per head you can enjoy front row seats, unlimited German beer, table service and meat balls. Now if England end up playing Germany can you imagine the atmosphere?
The Arches, 9 Crutched Friars,
Tower Hill,
London,
EC3N 2AU
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The Big Chill Bar
(International)
Join the party outside on Dray Walk as The Big Chill Bar install a 55" TV on their terrace, or head inside to see the action on one of two 50" screens.
Dray Walk,
Brick Lane,
London,
E1 6QL
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The Big Chill House
(American)
With massive screens outside on the terrace and indoors too, you won't miss a kick at the Big Chill House. During England games, the atmosphere will be hyped by The Heritage Horns who will be performing their famous mariachi-style routines and getting behind the team by blasting out clasic movie theme tunes like Rocky, The Great Escape, Dam Busters and many more.
257-259 Pentonville Road,
Kings Cross,
London,
N1 9NL
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If it's good enough for Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard to drop by...The Cadogan Arms is surely one of the places to cheer on the England team come kick-off. Any non-England games can be watched upstairs in the billiard room, but best call in advance to reserve your space.
298 Kings Road,
Chelsea,
London,
SW3 5UG
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Camino
(Spanish)
Camino are screening all World Cup football matches but, as you'd expect, they are pulling out all the stops for the Spanish matches. The London School of Samba will help to create a carnival party atmosphere and there's a 50" screen in the Lounge and one 40" screen. Those reserving tables will enjoy a prime spot in front of the big screens, table service throughout the match, paella for four and twelve bottles of Amstel for £80 per table.

3 Varnishers Yard,
The Regents Quarter,
Kings Cross,
London,
N1 9NR
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It might be best known for its comedy and cheesy club nights but the Clapham Grand have installed a 40 metre screen for the World Cup. They're showing all England, Aussie, New Zealand and South African games as well as all of the knock-out stages. Entry is free, doors open 2 hours before kick-off and groups can reserve VIP boxes.
21-25 St Johns Hill,
Clapham Junction,
London,
SW11 1TT
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Compton Arms
(Pub Food)
Feeling patriotic? The England flags are flying at the Compton Arms, where you can watch every game on one of three screens inside, or retreat to the garden area which has a screen specially installed for the month. With a good selection of British pub food and real ales, this is a good spot for North Londoners.
4 Compton Avenue,
London,
N1 2XD
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Drayton Court
(British)
An 8x7ft screen is on offer in the garden area, with a further 7x6ft and a 6ft projector available in other areas of the venue. Several other screens, including some whopping 50-inchers, complete an impressive viewing package. During England games you can even tuck into a hog roast. A standard menu will be served during other games.
2 The Avenue,
West Ealing,
London,
W13 8PH
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The Drunken Monkey
(Chinese)
There's a World Cup of Cocktails at the most excellent Drunken Monkey, with Capello's Cup hopefully not just the name of a drink but a sign of things to come! A 60" projector and two 32" screens mean there's plenty of lines of vision for the big games.
222 Shoreditch High Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1 6PJ
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Famous 3 Kings
(Pub Food)
A sports fans' dream venue, the Famous 3 Kings is showing all of the games across their 3 projector screens and 15 plasmas. Seeing as football fans from all over the world live in London, the games will be broadcast in the language of the country playing, so expect some excitable commentary!
171 North End Road,
Fulham,
London,
W14 9NL
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The George
(British)
One of Liverpool Street's best options for a drink and a bit of sport, The George is cut above other local boozers - it's situated in the boutique splendour of The Andaz hotel.
Andaz London,
40 Liverpool Street,
Liverpool Street,
London,
EC2M 7QN
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Every minute of every game is going to be screened in The Gun Room of this historical pub. After the match, pop out to the terrace and enjoy a drink by The Thames. Booking in advance is advised.
27 Coldharbour,
Docklands,
London,
E14 9NS
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The Horatia
(Pub Food)
At the Horatia you’ll find everything from three different zones with gigantic screens to themed parties that correspond with the games. Try your hand at free Half Time Bingo or, on Fridays and Saturdays, show off your fancy footwork till 2am courtesy of DJs from around the world.
98-102 Holloway Road,
Holloway,
London,
N7 8JE
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This Shoreditch institution is playing host to every game and there are two projectors on each floor, ensuring that you'll be able to see every last kick. Booking tables in advance is recommended.
104-108 Curtain Road,
Hoxton,
London,
EC2A 3AH
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Don't miss a moment of the greatest sporting tournament on the planet this summer at Jetlag. As well as showing all of the big games they're serving up beers from the leading global footie nations and food inspired by the teams taking part.
125 Cleveland Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T 6QB
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Kennington Tandoori
(Indian)
Kennington Tandoori are showing all the games and have a special offer available during the World Cup. Everyday between 12pm-4pm, a curry, rice and a large Cobra beer costs just £9.95. Beer, curry and footie - what more could you ask for?
313 Kennington Road,
Kennington,
London,
SE11 4QE
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One of the hottest bars to open of late, Neo is not just a pretty space. In this air conditioned basement near Barbican you can reserve tables for your group and watch all the action on their big screens.
14-17 Carthusian Street,
Barbican,
London,
EC1M 6AD
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Nordic
(Modern European)
This Scandanavian-inspired bar is sure to attract a swathe of Denmark fans during the course of the tournament. With 5 screens showing all the games, you can even enter a prize draw to win a £500 bar tab. That's a lot of Tuborg for the lucky winner.
25 Newman Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
W1T 1PN
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The Old Queens Head
(British)
Huge projectors are in place on both floors at this Islington stronghold. You don't have to worry about where to carry on the party either - the OQH are renowned for putting on quality DJs. The kitchen is staying open until 10pm, too, so that's your whole night sorted.
44 Essex Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 8LN
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If there's a competition for the biggest screen, The Old School Yard are in with a shout - there's is a gigantic 120".
111 Long Lane,
London Bridge,
London,
SE1 4PH
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Refuel on rustic European cuisine including wood fired pizzas before settling back with a guest ale in hand to watch the beautiful game. The bar will be screening all World Cup football matches on two 42" LCD screens in the bar. If you'd rather enjoy your own private screening, they also have a 2 sq metre projection screen in the Garden Atrium Bar.
37-39 Pimlico Road,
Belgravia,
London,
SW1W 8NE
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Rich Mix
(Cafe)
Rich Mix are putting on the Afro Cup Festival to coincide with the month-long footie extravaganza. Catch live music, DJs and special film screenings as well as all the games on their 15x10ft screen.
35-47 Bethnal Green Road,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1 6LA
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One of London's best kept secrets, the stunning Roof Gardens is installing screens in their beautifully maintained outdoor area, 100ft above Kensington High Street. You can also enjoy a delicious barbecue and live music. Booking in advance is essential.
99 Kensington High Street,
Kensington,
London,
W8 5SA
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Ruby Blue
(International)
In the heart of Leicester Square, this all-in-one bar-club-restaurant is showing all of the games throughout June and July. If you're in the West End and short on ideas, Ruby Blue is a safe bet. It's also very handy if you need to organise a World Cup event in central London.
1 Leicester Place,
Leicester Square,
London,
WC2H 7BP
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Popular with residents and local businesses alike for its excellent gastro grub and friendly service, they'll be popular with discerning football fans during the World Cup. Catch all matches on the 40" LCD screen in the bar area.
44 Elizabeth Street,
Belgravia,
London,
SW1W 9PA
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The Underdog
(American, Snacks)
The Underdog on Northcote Road is showing all the FIFA World Cup games on their four HD flat screen TVs. They're also offering food and drink specials during the competition.
8-10 Northcote Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW11 1NT
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