Where to watch the Women’s World Cup in London

To many Londoners, the image of a raucous Boxpark crowd lobbing pints in the air is utterly synonymous with England scoring at a major tournament. So it’s no surprise at all that Boxpark’s three shipping container venues in Croydon, Shoreditch and Wembley will be whacking on all the England women’s matches. They’re also sweetening the deal with a ‘festival of football’ with DJs, food, and family-friendly football-based challenges where you (or maybe your kid) can pretend to be the next Chloe Kelly.

Undaunted by the time difference, Battersea fun palace The Four Thieves is laying on a massive brunch to celebrate the Lionesses’ first match this year. There’ll be bottomless mimosas and brekkie foods from kick off at 10.30am, plus the chance to get silly with bingo and party games afterwards. 

Chug down a pint of almighty Punk IPA and catch all the England action at Brewdog’s industrial-style bars in Camden, Seven Dials, Shoreditch and Soho. The Aberdeenshire brewery will be creating a dedicated fan area at each branch, so you can make as much racket as you want. Think (craft) beer kegs and Fran Kirby.

If you want to put in a day’s work while keeping (more than) half an eye on the game, then make for TOCA Social, the sports bar-slash-interactive gaming ‘experience’ inside The O2. A £20 Work & Watch package gives you a view of the big screen alongside a table with plug access, breakfast or lunch, and plenty of hot drinks. Your ‘employee of the year’ mug’s in the post.

Kids, dogs and big gaggles of mates are welcome at sprawling Walthamstow pub Big Penny Social’s Women’s World Cup screenings. Soak up the game over a morning pint, then head out onto the venue’s massive outdoor terrace to enjoy the afternoon sun.