World Cup 2022: Where to watch the World Cup in London
Here's where to watch World Cup 2022 in London, with recommendations of venues showing the tournament
Looking where to watch World Cup 2022 in London? It's not quite as simple as it is during a summer tournament.
Usually, during an international tournament, you can simply rock up to your local and hang around but given that fewer people are going to be standing outside in the cold for this World Cup, it's probably best that you plan ahead.
We've looked around so you don't have to. Here's where to watch the tournament if you're in London this winter.
Where to watch the World Cup in London
1. Boxpark
Locations: Shoreditch, Croydon, Wembley
Boxpark has three venues in London, built from shipping containers calling itself, "a pop-up dining and shopping destination". Along with broadcasting World Cup games on big screens, the venues also boast shuffleboard, table tennis, pool and table football.
2. TOCA Social
Location: Greenwich
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TOCA Social is a venue situated at the o2 Arena in Greenwich. The venue includes interactive football-related games that you can play with friends – similar to going bowling with the lads – but they also show football on big screens. You can book these as private spaces.
"You will have your own private screen for you and your mates, so you won't have to worry about tall strangers getting in the way or rival fans annoying you," TOCA Social say. "We can bring food and drink to your box, so you can knock back a few drinks and have some great food whilst you watch."
3. Flat Iron Square
Location: London Bridge
Flat Iron Square hosts weekly pub quizzes and resident DJ sets along with live sports screenings – and it will be hosting World Cup games on its big screens. England game packages are available to purchase, while all non-England games are non-ticketed and tables are bookable.
4. Skylight
Locations: Tobacco Dock, Peckham
There are two Skylight venues in London, with 250 fans able to watch games on three big screens in Peckham and 500 with five big Screens at Tobacco Dock. There's a minimum group booking of eight guests per table for Skylight.
5. The Manor Arms
Location: Streatham
A pub with a beer garden in the heart of Streatham, the Manor Arms is 15 minutes from both Streatham Common and Streatham Hill stations and is available to book for the World Cup.
6. Dalston Roofpark
Location: Dalston
Dalston Roofpark can hold 200 fans. England games start at £15 per head and other fixtures from £5 per head.
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