The World Cup is heading stateside, which means plenty of this year’s matches are kicking off later than usual…
And if you’re planning to spend an evening cheering at the big screen somewhere nearby, why not make a night of it?
Whether you’re dining at Blacklock Soho, City, Shoreditch, Covent Garden, Canary Wharf, Manchester or Birmingham, you’ll find no shortage of cracking pubs, bars and fan zones showing the football just a stones throw away.
Our suggestion? Start with the important bit.
Settle in for a civilised feast, be it our All In or a big chop with all the trimmings before kick-off.
With many games starting later in the evening, you’ve got the perfect excuse to gather the gang, enjoy a heady mix of beef, pork and lamb chops (and perhaps a cocktails or two), and arrive at the match screening already feeling like a winner.
From buzzy sports bars to historic pubs packed with atmosphere, every Blacklock has somewhere nearby to catch the action. So whether you’re backing the favourites, cheering on the underdogs, make a proper occasion of it.
Football’s coming home? Fingers crossed. But dinner first, definitely is.
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Blacklock Shoreditch
The Shoreditch Arms
BOXPARK Shoreditch
Beechwood Sports Pub & Kitchen
Nearby Old Street, venues including Singer Tavern and Old Street Tavern are also advertising World Cup coverage.
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Blacklock Canary Wharf
Directors Box Canary Wharf – one of the area’s best-known sports bars.
The Grandstand Bar at Canada Square has historically hosted major sporting events, though check opening status closer to the tournament.
TOCA Social at The O2 is screening every World Cup match and is just a short Jubilee Line ride away.
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Blacklock Birmingham
The Old Joint Stock Pub
The Alchemist – just across the park
TOCA Social Bullring will also be screening every World Cup match throughout the tournament.
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Blacklock Soho
The Lyric
The Leicester Arms
The Green Man – one of Soho’s classic football pubs, a short walk from Blacklock Soho.
The Box – Leicester Square sports bar with plenty of screens.
Coach & Horses – Covent Garden pub close enough for those wanting a more traditional setting.
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Blacklock Manchester
The Brotherhood Of Pursuits And Pastimes – just around the corner
BOX – Deansgate
Courts Club – Spinningfields
Oast House – Spinningfields
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Blacklock City
Goldwood – modern sports bar in Bank.
The Pavilion End, St Paul’s – huge sports pub with multiple screens.
The Hydrant near Monument is already promoting itself as a World Cup 2026 destination
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Blacklock Covent Garden
BLOODSPORTS by MEATliquor – purpose-built for watching sport.
Coach & Horses
The Three Lanterns