With an estimated 1.4 million visitors travelling to Canada, Mexico and the US for the 2026 World Cup, many fans will be soaking in the atmosphere from London. Tickets to screenings are selling out fast, so punters should check availability and book where possible. Here is The Standard’s guide to the busiest pubs and best fan zones to watch England.
Boxpark
Boxpark has become the first point of call for many football fans in London. With five London locations, you won’t have to travel far to be part of the crowds. Boxpark’s sister brand Boxhall is also offering World Cup screenings at its food hall site in Liverpool Street. Tickets are still available. Multiple locations, boxpark.co.uk
The Garden Vauxhall
This south London venue markets itself as having London’s biggest open-air beer garden. There are three massive screens, plenty of atmosphere and buckets of beer. Tickets still available for England vs Ghana. 6 South Lambeth Place, Vauxhall, SW8 1SP, www.thegardenvauxhall.co.uk
Between the Bridges
Between the Bridges is back for the World Cup despite bidding farewell to its London Eye location last year. The venue offers covered and open-air areas, multiple bars and food traders. It has sold out every World Cup and Euros game in the past, with the 2026 tournament likely no different. Join the waiting list for England vs Ghana. The Queens Walk, Southbank, SE1, www.betweenthebridges.co.uk
Ely’s Yard Social
Located at the Truman Brewery, Ely’s Yard is one of London’s hidden gems. The warehouse and outdoor beer garden will screen select games on 100-inch TVs at this Brick Lane fan zone. Tickets still available. Ely's Yard, Dray Walk, London E1 6QL, www.trumanbrewery.com
Flat Iron Square
Flat Iron Square was outrageously busy during the Euros 2024 and promises an electric atmosphere this year. England’s group stage matches are already sold out, but organisers suggest fans can go next door to Rae’s (formerly Omeara), a sports lounge transformed for the World Cup. Sold out. 45 Southwark St, London SE1 9HP, flatironsquare.co.uk
Clissold Park Tavern
This popular pub has plenty of well-sized screens throughout its huge beer garden. It offers private match day booths with your own screen. Group stages for England games are selling out fast; knockout stages are walk-in only. Limited bookings still available for England vs Ghana. 177 Green Lanes, London N16 9DB, clissoldparktavern.com
People’s Park Tavern
This bustling beer garden will screen every World Cup game outside on its newly installed big screen for the first time. Fully booked for England vs Ghana. 360 Victoria Park Road, E9 7BT, www.peoplesparktavern.pub
93 Feet East
Call it a bar, club or pub, but for the World Cup it will be Shoreditch’s best fan hub. All England games will be shown on huge screens indoors and outdoors, followed by DJ sets. Tickets from £5.50. 93 Feet East, 150 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL, www.93feeteast.co.uk
Electric Ballroom
Expect matchday energy at Electric Ballroom in Camden, offering standing and seated tickets. Tickets are free but limited. Free tickets still available for England vs Ghana. 184 Camden High St, London NW1 8QP, electricballroom.co.uk
Vinegar Yard
One of the prime spots to watch all England games, this venue is fully covered providing shelter from unpredictable weather. Fully booked. 72-82 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, www.vinegaryard.london
Queen of Hoxton
Known for after-work cocktails and rooftop terrace, the indoor ground floor bar will host football all summer. Limited bookings available for England vs Ghana. 1 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3JX, queenofhoxton.com
The Steelyard
This central London venue, synonymous with bingo nights, will host an official fan zone that goes on late into the night. Standing and seated tickets available. Limited tickets for England vs Ghana. 13-16 Allhallows Ln, London EC4R 3UE, thesteelyard.london
Hope & Anchor in Brixton
This Brixton pub is made for big games and big crowds. You can book ahead, though walk-ins are welcome. Limited bookings available for England vs Ghana. 123 Acre Ln, Brixton Hill, London SW2 5UA, www.hopeandanchorbrixton.co.uk
The Alma
A great sports pub showing England games and other nail-biting matches on big screens. Limited bookings for England vs Ghana. 499 Old York Road, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1TF, www.almawandsworth.com
Freight Brixton
Known for music, parties and rooftop, Freight also screens sporting moments on its big screen. Games come with street food vendors and pre-match build-up. Tickets still available for England vs Ghana. 33 Brixton Station Rd, London SW9 8PB, freightbrixton.com
Colour Factory
Every minute of action will be shown at Colour Factory. Tickets are essential; you can also book private spaces. Second release tickets available for England vs Ghana. 8 Queen's Yard, Hackney Wick, London, E9 5EN, colourshoxton.com
Kerb Sports Bar
Every match will be shown on big screens. England games are ticketed at £12; all other games are free. Tickets still available for England vs Ghana. Old Spitalfields Market, 4 Horner Square, London E1 6EW, kerbsportsbar.com
The Falcon
One of the most popular places to watch footy in London. Booking advised as seats fill fast. Fully booked for England vs Ghana. 33 Bedford Rd, Greater, London SW4 7SQ, www.thefalconclapham.co.uk
The Ship
The Ship screens the World Cup across 13 screens, including a cinema screen outside. Decking seats are walk-in only. No tickets required. 41 Jews Row, London SW18 1TB, www.theship.co.uk
Market Halls
Four locations offer a variety of tickets, match day passes, and food vendors. Some branches offer private screenings and bottomless options for £70. Still available. Various locations, markethalls.co.uk
House Party
Stormzy’s venue in Soho collaborates with Freely to screen every game in a home-like atmosphere with multiple floors, a roof terrace and a tree house. Tickets still available for England vs Ghana. 61 Poland Street, London W1F 7NU, www.thehouse.party
Corner Corner
In Canada Water, Corner Corner serves tournament-themed menus alongside great atmosphere and drinks. Walk-ins welcome. Bookings available for Ghana vs England. Maritime St, Canada Water, London SE16 7LL, cornercorner.com
Brigadiers
For an upgraded experience, Brigadiers offers crafted cocktails and Indian food, with private dining options. Bookings still available. 1-5 Bloomberg Arcade, EC4N 8AR, brigadierslondon.com
