If you’re a fan of football, it’s likely you’ll be glued to the TV for this summer’s EURO 2016 matches.
And watching games is always more fun with your friends – so here are some places to get together and cheer on your team.
We’ve found a range of London sports bars, as well as special pop-up-events, to see the matches on big screens from 10th June to 10th July 2016.
Specialist sports bars
Belushi’s – London Bridge
There are six Belushi’s across London, but we recommend The Dugout at London Bridge. They’ve got large multi-screens across the bar along with a projector for the big games.
Their burger range should sort you out for food, and the happy hours are long. They’ve also got bars in Covent Garden, Hammersmith, Greenwich, Shepherd’s Bush and Camden – all showing every one of the EURO 2016 games.
Any special football deals? You can book an area or table with a premium view of the screens here. Their London Bridge Living Room can also be hired out for private screenings.
Getting there: The Dugout Basement, 161-165 Borough High Street, Southwark, London, SE1 1HR
Nearest Tube: London Bridge
Sports Bar and Grill – Canary Wharf
With six locations across London, the latest bar to open at Canary Wharf is huge, set across different levels and has tables to hire for the matches.
They’ve got a decent menu, with hot dogs and burgers. These pubs have a lot of screens, so even if you don’t have a table , you should be able to get a decent view of the game.
You can also find a bar in Piccadilly Circus, Marylebone, Farringdon, Victoria and Waterloo.
Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 7.30am to 12am, Sun: 8.30am to 11pm
Any special football deals? You can hire tables for the game’s duration or create a bespoke hospitality package if there’s a large group – find out more here.
Getting there: Crossrail Station & Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place, London E14 5AR
Nearest Tube: Canary Wharf (DLR and Tube)
Rileys Sports Bar Haymarket
One of the oldest established sports bars in London, Rileys have 37 HD screens and four giant HD projectors to watch all the EURO 2016 games on.
As one of the biggest venues in Central London expect it to be a popular spot – so see booking advice below. For the 5pm matches – you’ll be able to take advantage of their excellent happy hour (5pm to 7pm).
This venue isn’t a members club, so you can just turn up to watch the games, or play pool and ping pong.
Opening hours: Sun-Wed: 10am to 12am, Thur-Sat: 10am till late
Any special football deals? Yes – EURO 2016 is going to be busy – so you can ensure a spot by buying tickets for the matches to ensure entry – the earlier you do so, the cheaper it is. Contact them for bespoke party arrangements.
Getting there: 80 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4TE
Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
No1 Bar London Bridge
They’ve got a giant screen to show the football, along with six large plasma screens throughout the bar.
If you fancy playing pool on one of their five tables, you might want to book in advance – or hire a ping-pong or football table.
Want to keep the party going post-match? Their club nights run from Wednesday to Sunday, and they’re open til 6am.
Opening hours: Sun-Wed: 2pm to 3am, Thur-Sat: 2pm to 6am
Any special football deals? Not at the moment – however they have a booking system for pool tables and booths if you want to guarantee a spot.
Getting there: 1 Duke St Hill, London SE1 2SW
Nearest Tube: London Bridge
Carlsberg Sports Bar – Leicester Square
If you want to watch round-the-clock sport, then try this bar in the Empire Casino.
They’ve got giant screens as well as plasma screens dotted around, as well as extra seating. Food is available pretty much all the time.
Opening hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week – food served 6am to 4am
Any special football deals? Nothing announced
Getting there: 5-6 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7NA
Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
Famous Three Kings – Fulham
This pub has more TV screens than you can shake a stick at, as well as giant screens for the major events – like the most popular EURO 2016 games.
They usually have special drinks offers for the game, but otherwise you can get pints of real ale along with the lager, wine and spirits.
Opening hours: Sun-Wed: 12pm to 12am, Thur-Sat: 12pm to 1am (Food until 10am)
Any special football deals? Not yet – but they usually have deals on for the big games – check their Facebook page for details
Getting there: 171 North End Road, Fulham, London, W14 9NL
Nearest Tube: West Kensington
Temple Walkabout – Temple / Blackfriars
Clearly the Aussies couldn’t qualify for EURO 2016, however they’re still happy to throw a football party.
They’ve got a giant super screen as well as plenty of plasma’s dotted around, so you should be able to get a decent view.
Opening hours: Mon: 8am to 1am, Tue: 8am to 12am, Wed-Thur: 8am to 1am, Fri: 8am to 3am, Sun: 9am to 12am
Any special football deals? You can book tickets and tables here. Tickets start from £10 but do include guaranteed entry, a beer and a burger.
Getting there: Temple Place, London, WC2R 2PH
Nearest Tube: Temple and Embankment
Great bars and pubs to watch the football in
Roxy Bar & Screen London Bridge
This is a unique sports bar and cinema in one.
Watch the game on a 4m HD digital cinema screen, and get table service to boot.
Opening hours: Sun-Thur: 10am to 11.30pm, Fri-Sat: 10am to 1am
Any special football deals? N/A at present
Getting there: 128-132 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LB
Nearest Tube: London Bridge
Bavarian Beerhouse – Tower Hill
“Auf geht’s Deutschland!”
While they’re showing all the German (v Northern Ireland June 21) and England games, if you ask them nicely or get in touch in advance – they’ll put other games on a screen for you.
You can watch the World Cup holders begin their campaign on big screens with a stein in both hands, in both their Tower Hill and Old Street venues.
Opening hours: Mon-Thur: 12pm to 11pm, Fri: 12pm to 1am, Sat-Sun: 11am to 1am
Any special football deals? The earlier you book the closer you sit to the screen. For £5 you get allocated seats and a pint of beer to get you started. They also have group deals – book via the website.
Getting there: The Arches, 9 Crutched Friars, London, EC3N 2AU
Nearest Tube: Tower Hill
Bar Kick – Shoreditch
This funky cafe is a good place to practice your table football skills, however when the big games are on – all the attention will be on the TV screens.
Their sister cafe, Cafe Kick in Exmouth Market should also be showing the games.
They both have decent happy hours, between 4pm to 7pm
Opening hours: Mon-Wed: 12pm to 11pm, Thur: 12pm to 12am, Fri-Sar: 12pm to 1am, Sun: 12pm to 10.30pm
Getting there: Bar Kick, 127 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JE
Nearest Tube: Shoreditch High St or Old Street
The Water Poet – Shoreditch
If the sun is shining, this is a wonderful venue to watch the games in – as they have screens in their spacious beer garden.
There’s nine TVs in total here and the food is pretty decent here. You should be able to hire tables if you plan ahead.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 11am to 11pm, Sat: 12pm to 11pm, Sun: 12pm to 10.30pm
Getting there: 9-11 Folgate Street, Spitalfields, London, E1 6BX
Nearest Tube: Shoreditch High Street or Liverpool Street
The Water Poet’s beer garden
Bison and Bird – Clapham
They’ll be playing all the major games here on their two HD Projectors and 5 Plasma screens.
You can buy some meaty food here to enjoy while you watch the football.
Their sister bar, The Elk in Fulham , will also be showing the games on their screens
Opening hours: Mon: 12pm to 11pm, Tue-Wed: 12pm to 12am, Thur-Fri: 12pm to 1am, Sat: 10am to 1am, Sun: 10am to 10.30pm
Any special football deals? You can reserve a seat / table in advance for the big games here
Getting there: 182 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UG
Nearest Tube: Clapham Common
The Euston Flyer – Kings Cross
Much beloved of commuters due to its close proximity to both Kings Cross and Euston main line stations, this pub will be showing all the major EURO 2016 games on big screens.
You can buy real ales in this traditional pub and they also have a full food menu if you get hungry.
Opening hours: Mon: 10am to 11pm, Tue-Wed: 10am to 11.30pm, Thur-Sat: 10am to 12am, Sun: 12pm to 11pm
Getting there: 83-87 Euston Road, London, NW1 2RA
Nearest Tube: Kings Cross (Euston also close)
The Old Red Lion – Angel
This lovely traditional pub has a theatre upstairs but they will have to compete with the football entertainment this summer.
They love showing sport here and they have two large projector screens, as well as four plasma screens.
They’ve even got a screen in their spacious beer garden outside.
Opening hours: Sun-Thur: 12pm to 12am, Fri-Sat: 12pm to 1am
Getting there: 418 St John Street, London, EC1V 4NJ
Nearest Tube: Angel
EURO 2016 pop-up events
Gazzas House at Club Aquarium – Shoreditch
This event is likely to be the only one that involves a swimming pool with football inflatables.
This pop-up event will also have ten big screens and two projectors to watch the three England games (see below for match schedule)
You’ll be able to join in the chants with the cheerleaders, and as well as taking a dip (you’ll need to take a swimming costume), there’ll be a Jacuzzi, Xbox and games room
Opening hours: Depends on match – see website
Any special football deals? Tickets for the event can be booked in advance, and start from £10 for standing entry to £300 for a VIP table.
Getting there: 256-260 Old Street,Shoreditch, London, EC1V 9DD
Nearest Tube: Old Street
Zlatan’s Euro 2016 Pop Up – Clapham
“For those that like arrogance on tap and an electric atmosphere deserving of the hero that is Zlatan Ibrahimovic.”
They’ve got massive HD screen, arena style seating and a terrace where you can watch the biggest games in EURO 2016.
Infernos nightclub in Clapham is playing host to around eight of the group games, including England and Sweden of course.
The 80s club with be going all out with the football-themed decorations and you can join in with some traditional terrace chants.
Opening hours: Dependent on KO times for games – see website for details.
Any special football deals? Ticket only – £8 for standing, £12 reserve seating (includes welcome beer or wine)
Getting there: Infernos, 146 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UH
Nearest Tube: Clapham Common
Patch Bar – The City
This cocktail bar near St Pauls has some lengthy happy hours but will be showing all the games for the summer championships.
Their sister venue, Pause Bar on Leadenhall Street is also offering special EURO 2016 packages for private screenings, with food from each country featured part of the deal
Any special football deals? You can reserve seating and also book private areas – see deals.
Getting there: 58-60 Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5EA
Nearest Tube: St Paul’s or Blackfriars
Dates for the Home Nations and Republic of Ireland games
England game schedule for EURO 2016
England had a relatively easy qualification for the European Championships.
The Three Lions were unbeaten – played 10, won 10, with a 3.1 goal average.
- England vs Russia – Saturday, June 11 – 8pm
- England vs Wales – Thursday, June 16 – 2pm
- England vs Slovakia – Monday, June, 20 – 8pm
Stade Bollaert in Lens where England will play Wales © RCL Promotion
Northern Ireland game schedule for EURO 2016
Considering its the first time they’ve qualified for the EURO’s, the team made light work of qualifying.
In their ten games they won 6, drew three and lost only once. Northern Ireland’s goal average was also decent with a 1.6 average per game.
- Poland vs Northern Ireland – Sunday, June 12 – 5pm
- Ukraine vs Northern Ireland – Thursday, June 16 – 5pm
- Northern Ireland vs Germany – Tuesday, June 21 – 5pm
Republic of Ireland game schedule for EURO 2016
Republic of Ireland qualifying was a little dicey, finally making it through via a two-leg play off against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The Boys in Green played a total of twelve games, winning half of those, drawing four and losing two – with a tidy 1.8 goal per match average.
- Republic of Ireland vs Sweden – Monday, June 13 – 5pm
- Republic of Ireland vs Belgium – Saturday, June 18- 2pm
- Italy vs Republic of Ireland – Wednesday, June 22 – 8pm
Wales game schedule for EURO 2016
A Gareth Bale-inspired Wales played ten games to ensure their first participation in an international tournament since the 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden
During their first successful EURO qualifying campaign they won six, drew three and lost just once – their goals per game average was 1.1.
- Wales vs Slovakia – Saturday, June 11 – 5pm
- England vs Wales – Thursday, June 16 – 2pm
- Russia vs Wales – Monday, June 20 – 8pm
Inspired to visit France for EURO 2016?
If you’re planning a trip to watch EURO 2016 – we’ve put together a guide to the nine cities hosting the games in France.
If you haven’t got tickets, but just want to head over to France to soak up the atmosphere, you’ll find information in our guide about fan zones, where you can watch the games on giant screens.
Tribunes intrieures et pelouse lors du match ASSE Nantes (c) Chaix et Morel Associes, Saint Etienne Metropole Ann
Where will you be watching the Euro 2016 matches in London?
We’d love to hear your top tips for following the football in London. Let us know where you’ll be watching by leaving a comment below.
Alternatively if you want to escape the hype – we’ve got a guide to rooftop bars, pubs with beer gardens as well as some riverside pubs for you to enjoy a sunshine drink in.
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