Sport & Fitness

For the full list of fixtures, see the official UEFA Euro 2008 website.

The Czech and Slovak Club
Czech Republic
Located in the leafy confines of West Hampstead, the Czech and Slovak Club (or the Czechoslovak National House to refer to it by its official name) is a hospitable and welcoming Euro 2008 den for Czechs and Slovaks living in London, though it also extends a warm greeting to anyone who’d like to sample traditional Czech cuisine in the restaurant, or enjoy sampling a fine selection of Czech beers in the adjoining bar to salute a thrilling victory.
What to drink: Pivo at £3 a pint.
Czech and Slovak Club, 74 West End Lane, West Hampstead, NW6 2LX (020 7328 0131/www.czechandslovakclub.co.uk) West Hampstead tube/rail.

Bar Kick
Portugal
Cafe Kick’s younger sibling offers just as much atmosphere as its renowned brother, and will be buzzing come kick off as all-comers head to Shoreditch to enjoy their imported beers and hugely appetising menu. During the tournament Bar Kick will be operating it’s happy hour from 4pm until 7pm with bottled beers at £1.90, while the kitchen will co-ordinate it’s menu according to which teams are playing, so you can enjoy a new national dish with each fixture. The games themselves will be shown on a big cinema screen, just as God intended.
What to drink: Super Bock, £2.80 a pint.
Bar Kick, 127 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JE (020 7739 8700/www.cafekick.co.uk) Liverpool Street or Old Street tube/rail.
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St Moritz
Switzerland
St Moritz, tucked away in the streets of Soho, is London’s oldest Swiss restaurant, having been established in 1974 by proprietor and chef Armin Loetscher, who is still there to this day. St Moritz offers the best of Swiss cooking, with a host of fondues, bratvurst and venisons to tuck into whilst supping some national beers, which more than compensates for its small size. They’ll be showing every game on their massive screen, so getting in early to bag a good spot is essential.
What to drink: Appenzeller beer, £3.50 a bottle.
St Moritz, 161 Wardour Street, W1F 8WJ (020 7734 3324) Tottenham Court Rd tube.

Zeitgeist at the Jolly Gardeners
Austria
Though it incorrectly advertises itself as London’s first German bar, Zeitgeist at the Jolly Gardeners gets it bang on with its beer selection; choose from 13 draught and 20 bottled options to complement delicious hearty German fare such as specially imported schnitzel and bratwurst, as well as specialties from Cologne and Bavaria. Match days will be packed as punters soak up the atmosphere, but you’ll still see plenty of action as the bar houses not one but two big screen TVs displaying every game of the tournament.
What to drink: Flensburger lager, £3.70 a pint.
Zeitgeist at The Jolly Gardeners, 49-51 Black Prince Road, SE11 6AB (020 7840 0426/www.zeitgeist-london.com) Vauxhall tube/rail.

The Cadogan Arms
Croatia
This bar is one of many in the Kings Road area to receive a recent refurbishment, which has greatly improved its appearance and comfort. Providing traditional pub grub with a selection of real ales, The Cadogan Arms is the bar of choice for those who don’t want to miss a single kick: it has two big pull-down screens, as well as four plasmas. If your team has crashed out though, you can head to the games room and take your mind off it on the pool tables, fruit and quiz machines.
What to drink: Brains real Welsh ale, £2.70 a pint.
Cadogan Arms, 298 Kings Road, London, SW3 5UG (020 7352 1645) Sloane Square tube.

Bavarian Beerhouse
Germany
By billing itself as London’s only authentic Bavarian pub the Bavarian Beerhouse automatically sets itself a high standard, but it’s one that it meets comfortably. £10 tickets for sports screenings sell notoriously quickly as customers flock to enjoy the special pre-match DJ and after-game party (or possibly just to ogle the admirably bosomed waitresses in traditional Bavarian dress), while a fine selection of beers ensures this bar offers the ultimate tournament experience.
What to drink: Warsteiner Pils, £3.60 a pint.
Bavarian Beerhouse, 190 City Rd, EC1V (020 7608 0925/ www.bavarian-beerhouse.co.uk) Old Street tube/rail.

Bar Polski
Poland
Vodka drinkers will be more absorbed by the drinks menu than the football as Bar Polski stocks no fewer than 57 varieties that will prove impossible to pronounce after a few shots (Orzechowka anyone?). A neat, contemporary bar that actually converts from a café into a club at night, Bar Polski offers lots of lagers and ciders to alongside their vodkas, as well as a bountiful supply of Polish sausage and dumplings more enjoyable than a 40-yard screamer on the big screen.
What to drink: Mysliwska, £4 a shot.
Bar Polski, 11 Little Turnstile, Holborn, WC1V 7DX (020 7831 9679) Holborn tube.

Le Bouchon
France
Though it may seem like a regular bar from the outside, Le Bouchon is a sports café offering a far more appealing evening than your average pompous dinner. With a recently improved menu, Le Bouchon is on course for a cracking and bargainous Euro 2008, as house wines are now on offer at just £2.50 per 125ml glass. Make sure to toast that and enjoy the game on the big screens as you tuck into your meal.
What to drink: Olea Colombard Vin de Pays du Compte Tolosan 2006 white win, £2.50 per 124ml glass.
Le Bouchon, 5-9 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1HG (020 7738 0307/www.lebouchon.co.uk)

De Hems
Netherlands
The fact that De Hems is always packed with customers should give you some kind of clue as to its reputation, but if you need further convincing to make a visit then take a look at its huge selection of continental beers. Supping a pint of strawberry-flavoured Früli in front of the big screens in this large and ambient bar is an agreeable experience unattainable elsewhere, while the food menu is also attractive, featuring Dutch offerings placed nicely alongside appealing Thai options. You’ll be coming back here long after Euro 2008 is over.
What to drink: Oranjeboom lager, £2.90 a pint.
De Hems, 11 Macclesfield Street, W1D 5BW (020 7437 2494) Leicester Square tube.

Bar Italia
Italy
No prizes for guessing where this establishment’s allegiances lie, but credit due to you if you manage to snag a prime spot in front of the TV on match day as a Seria A game usually ensures a full house, never mind the European Championships. Bar Italia is open 24 hours and offers excellent coffee, as well as delicious paninis and pizzas. It also has another ace up its sleeve in the shape of its commendably engaging and friendly staff, who will probably even offer a shoulder to cry on should you crash out on penalties in the semi-finals.
What to drink: Peroni, £3.50 a bottle.
Bar Italia, 22 Frith Street, Soho,W1D 4RP (0871 971 7215) Tottenham Court Rd tube.

The Romanian Restaurant
Romania
Too few restaurants in London offer Romanian cuisine, so if you’re eager to enjoy a rare treat then head to the Romanian Restaurant to sample traditional foods like ciorbă de periÅŸoare (meatball soup) in this modern, contemporary premises. The establishment posseses the largest space for hire in the City with room for 250 people, so expect a huge turnout for the games, which will be shown on big screens. They also often have traditional Romanian live music, providing the perfect soundtrack to a postmatch boogie.
What to drink: Bergenbier beer, £3 a pint.
The Romanian Restaurant, 32 Old Bailey, St Pauls, EC4M 7HS (020 7489 1842) St Paul's tube.

Halepi
Greece
Run by the amiable Kazolides family since 1966, many rate this restaurant as one of the jewels in London’s culinary crowns, with delicious traditional Greek dishes at very reasonable prices. It has an informal and friendly atmosphere, making it a delight to sit amongst the native Greek clientele as they watch their team, who will be undoubtedly be thoroughly and vociferously supported. Reservations are advisable if you want to saviour the Greek experience; just ask before you try to smash any plates.
What to drink: Keo, £2.85 a pint.
Halepi, 18 Leinster Terrace, Bayswater, W2 3ET (020 7262 1070/www.halepi.co.uk) Bayswater tube.

Potemkin
Russia
Tucked just off Clerkenwell Junction, Potemkin possesses a bar and restaurant that are both always frequented by Russians, which should provide some idea as to the authentic feel of this establishment. The bar is a more attractive offering than the restaurant, which although offering delectable food can get a little cramped (whether you’d notice that after sampling the vast array of vodkas though, is debatable.) The bar will be running as yet undecided promotions throughout the tournament, so head down on match day to see what’s on offer.
What to drink: Baltika No3 Russian lager, £3.10.
Potemkin, 144 Clerkenwell Road, EC1R 5DP (020 7278 6661/www.potemkin.co.uk) Farringdon tube/rail.

Bodega De Tapas
Spain
Camden’s new tapas bar is a vivacious and affable little gem that offers a menu chocked full of ridiculously tempting offerings, like chickpea fabada and mussels cooked in chorizo and cromer crab broth, at similarly gratifying prices. Warmly decorated, and with a cellar full of handsome Spanish wines, beers and sherrys, Bodega De Tapas is a welcome and much needed antidote to the uniform dreariness of chains like La Tasca. It will be showing all games, and is the ideal setting to cheer on Torres, Fabregas and co.
What to drink: Protocolo Blanco Dominio De Eguren, a beautiful house wine at only £12.50 per bottle.
Bodega De Tapas, 30 Hawley Crescent, Camden NW1 8NP (020 7482 5937/www.bodegadetapas.co.uk) Camden tube.

Harcourt Arms
Sweden
The Harcourt arms is the definite pub of choice for London’s 70,000 Swedes this summer; not only will proprietor John and his family be showing the tournament on a massive 42 inch screen, but buying a £4 ticket for admission on Sweden games will allow you to obtain a free beer at the bar. National food and beer are in abundance, and with its guaranteed atmosphere, and a high probability of Swedish beauties in attendance, the Harcourt Arms is always a great result.
What to drink: Kopparberg pear flavoured cider, £3.25.
Harcourt Arms, 32 Harcourt St, W1 (020 7723 6634/www.theharcourt.com) Edgware Rd tube/Marylebone tube/rail.

The Archgate
Turkey
The Highgate is a much friendlier and enjoyable establishment than its location on Archway Road opposite the tube might suggest, and is popular with the Turkish community for providing incredible kebabs and other Turkish delights. It’ll be packed on match day as the community comes out to show their support, but fantastic food and beer mean you really should make an effort to get down early to see the action.
What to drink: Efes lager, £2.30 a pint.
The Archgate, 5 Junction Road, N19 5QT (020 7272 2575) Archway tube.

For the full list of fixtures, see the official UEFA Euro 2008 website.