Where to watch the World Cup 2022 in London

This World Cup, Budweiser are bringing a brand new party where you can actually watch the football in a nightclub. Fans can two-step to DJs like Joel Corry while the England games blare on giant LED screens with 4D audio. And there'll be guest appearances from England football legends David Seaman and Fara Williams. Book here. 

This cavernous beer hall, formerly known as Truman's Social Club, was billed as ‘the UK’s biggest’ when it opened in 2020, so it should be spacious enough to pack in plenty of screaming football fans. The east London hangout will be showing the all the matches on its ‘big screen’. 1 Priestley Way, E17 6AL. Entry free.

South-west London’s red-brick party palace is screening all the England World Cup matches on its massive 25ft cinema screen. To get you well and truly in the sporting spirit, there’ll be buckets of beer, the venue’s famed ‘Hot Beige’ food selection available and DJs soundtracking the matches with fan anthems. Clapham Grand, SW11 1TT, £5. 

The three-storey Wapping space is home to ostensibly the UK's biggest sports bar. It will be screening matches to over 20,000 guests throughout the World Cup. The rooftop area also offers great views of London’s skyline, so at least there’s something nice to look at if you can’t handle watching penalty shoot outs. Book your spot here. 

If you’d rather not spend the World Cup being jostled by crowds and pelted with plastic beer glasses, book a booth at the O2’s football and dining experience (supposedly the world’s first immersive gaming restaurant). You’ll be able to watch the match on your own private screen and get food and drink delivered directly to you. Win or lose, you can unleash all that pent-up post-game anxiety by having a go at striking yourself on one of the flashy games. The O2. Book in advance. 

Inspired by the flamboyant style of its namesake, iconic Colombian football star Carlos Valderrama, this is a bar that shows sport but that promises to be much more than your average sports bar. Watch the Euros surrounded by a retro interior painted with specially commissioned murals while snacking on tasty chicken dishes from chef James Cochran (of 12:51 fame) and sipping Frozen Margaritas. In Cochran’s words: ‘This is a game-changer. It’s a sports bar, but we’re inclusive – there’s no discrimination here, just good drinks, great food and an amazing atmosphere.’ *Chef’s kiss*. 163 Upper St, N1. 

Head to Westfield Stratford City for a humongous choice of places to watch the big game: there are a whopping 23 screens to choose from. Plus, if you’re inspired to get active after all that footie watching, there’s ample opportunity to have some ball-based fun at the venue’s five ping-pong tables. Bat & Ball. 

This Shoreditch High Street bar and café is the sister venue to the popular Clerkenwell haunt, Café Kick. It'll be showing the games across 4k screens across two floors. And if we lose, take out your aggression on one of many the foosball tables. Book here.

Yes, you can watch the world cup at the infamous home of sticky floors and nightclub aquariums, Infernos in Clapham. The G.O.A.T. World Cup pop-up will have a massive screen, football decor and a brass band belting out football anthems. We expect it to be carnage. Book here. 

POW Brixton is showing all the England fixtures, plus the semis and final. The iconic south London venue will transform its club space into a screening room, with a massive 2x3m LED screen. Book here. 

The club will be screening England matches at all three of its venues in Shoreditch, Camden and Brixton. Expect southern barbecue eats and the Blues Kitchen's signature soul band performing some of your fave footy anthems, with a twist. Sweet Caroline, anyone?

One for the foodies, Arcade Food Hall will show all the matches throughout the tournament on six big screens. You can splash out on the World Cup Menu (£45pp) which includes smash burgers, shawarma wraps and waffle fries, or book the Games Room for you and up to 40 pals – that's big enough to fit the England squad almost twice over. Book here. 

A ticket to any World Cup match at Pizza Pilgrims might set you back £45, but it will include bottomless Neopolitan pizza. HD screens will be set up at the Liverpool Street, West India Quay, Hyde Park, and Camden branches of the restaurant. You can get up to six on a table and everyone has a guaranteed view. Scream at the players through cheesy mouthfuls of some of the best pizza in town. Book here. 

Ensure you get a beer-y good view of all the missed penalties, fouls and inevitable tears at the massive 500-capacity beer hall which will have at least 10 screens. Sip crafties – there'll be some limited edition ones on offer – as you watch the Three Lions (hopefully) bring it home.

There'll be bookable fan zones, huge HD screens and beer kegs on every table at Market Halls, guaranteeing you only top vibes if you decide to watch the footy at either the Oxford Street or Canary Wharf venues. But that's not the best bit, if England win, you'll be able to cop 100 pints for £1, and DJs will carry on the party late into the night. Book here. 

A combo we didn't think we'd see... cabaret and football. Cabaret clubs Proud City and Proud Camden will be showing the matches on big screens at two of their London venues. Tickets start at £39 and include food and arrival drinks. Fabulous! Book here. 

Everyone's favourite Rye Lane multi-storey car park will show all the matches live on level 6. You can book in advance and there's space for walk-ins. There are also special offers for cheap scran from vendors 081 Pizzeria and Boxwallah. Grab a £4 pint or a £5 Duppy Punch and settle in for a tense night of goals, penalties and red cards. Book here. 

If you're looking for a proper pub to watch the action in central or west London, The George in Fitzrovia and The Cadogan Arms in Chelsea will be screening the games. Slightly more sophisticated than some of the rowdier options, footy fans can book a table in the dining room and enjoy a set menu or feast menu while they wince at all the missed goals and fouls. Bookings open from November 21.

The futuristic cloud-shaped building in Greenwich will turn the upper-floor terrace into a dedicated fan zone for the competition. Forking out for a ticket will guarantee you a seat with a vantage of the screens. DJ sets, a 'Beat the Keeper' game and food from the global street vendors will keep fans sustained throughout the nail-biting and beer-throwing. 

Big Chill King’s Cross and Big Chill Brick Lane will put up big tellies in both bars for fans to cheer on the three lions. During lunchtime games, punters are invited to WFB (work from bar), just try not to drink too many Portobello Pilsners (you can get 20 cans for £85).

The new 8,500 sq ft restaurant and bar in London Bridge will have numerous screens across its two floors showing all the action. There'll also be a DJ on hand to curate vibes whether England win or lose.  

Forget lager, this World Cup sophisticated football fans can drinks cocktails and prosecco at Beetle Juice Brixton as they watch out lads attempt to bring it home. There will still be beers for sale, and free popcorn. The tropical surroundings and pink VW campervans will transport you away from deary old England and for all you last-minute planners who forgot to book, this one's walk-ins only.