Rugby World Cup: The Best Places to Watch in London

Couldn’t make it to Japan to watch the Rugby World Cup? Not to worry. We’ve rounded up some of the city’s best spots to catch the games, from a quirky cultural hub in Brixton, to Islington’s littlest Irish pub…

Home boy, Islington

Jason Bailey

Watch the rugby at London’s cosiest Irish pub, The Homeboy in Islington, where the games can be enjoyed alongside hearty Irish dishes and signature whiskey cocktails. Starting with the Ireland vs Scotland match on 22nd September, the ‘hidden’ speakeasy bar – ranked 11th in the UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars 2019 – will become an Irish scrummers paradise, with all key matches showing and plenty of Guinness flowing. Comfort and Spice author Niamh Shields has even curated a special brunch menu to be served throughout the tournament, inclusive of moreish potato cakes and delicious buttermilk waffles. 108 Essex Rd, Islington, London N1 8LX; homeboybar.com

The Gipsy Queen, Kentish Town

One of London’s last remaining independently-run pubs, The Gipsy Queen in Kentish Town is offering a World Cup watching experience to envy all those traveling to Japan. The one-of-a-kind Victorian pub will be showing every game on a large projector screen inside, as well as in their ‘secret’ sun-trap beer garden, splashed with colour and in-keeping with the bar’s vibrant Mexican residency, Luardos, which serves up flavourful Mexican street food. From pale ales to milkshake IPA’s, the bar offers an overwhelming variety of drinks (with an impressive 18 keg lines), so you’ll never be watching empty handed. 166 Malden Rd, Belsize Park, London NW5 4BS; thegipsyqueennw5.co.uk

No 11 Pimlico Road, Chelsea

For those looking to juggle fine-dining with family while catching the games, No 11 Pimlico Road might just be the place to go. Just a stone’s throw from Sloane Square, this sophisticated and contemporary gastropub, located within the upscale district of Belgravia, will be showing a range of selected matches within its spacious and airy interior. While you’re there, delight in the restaurant’s modern European menu, which features an array of pub favourites with a sophisticated twist such as grilled sea bass and chips, and chicken, leek, tarragon and new potato pie. 11 Pimlico Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 8NA; no11pimlicoroad.co.uk

No 1 Duke Street, Richmond

Located within the beautiful suburban town of Richmond, No 1 Duke Street will be serving up delicious seasonal cocktails – delight in a Ketel Botanical spritz from their botanical drinks menu – as well as divine locally-sourced dishes from their delicious sustainably led food menu. The elegant neighbourhood pub will be showing a number of World Cup games, so sit back, tuck in and pray for a try… 1a Duke street, Richmond, London TW9 1HP; no1adukestreet.co.uk

Brook Green, Hammersmith

Another Hammersmith gem, the Brook Green Hotel’s cosy downstairs bar will be fulfilling every fan’s match-day desires with live screenings of the games and an abundance of tasty food and drinks. In honour of the tournament, the pub will be serving up a complimentary pint of Guinness, Ketel, or a spicy Bloody Mary with all orders of their Rugby World Cup brunch, featuring hearty dishes such as breakfast pie and baked eggs on sourdough toast. 170 Shepherds Bush Road, Hammersmith, W6 7PB; brookgreenhotel.co.uk

Blue Anchor, Hammersmith

West London’s beloved historic pub (which was first licensed in 1722), the Blue Anchor boasts glorious riverside views overlooking the Thames and a spectacularly cordial atmosphere, the perfect spot to settle and enjoy a drink whilst watching the rugby. In celebration of the World Cup, the restaurant-come-pub will be offering live screenings of all England matches while serving up a new brunch menu inclusive of ‘Back Row’ avocado toast. 13 Lower Mall, Hammersmith, London W6 9DJ; blueanchorlondon.com

Pop Brixton

The quirky South London cultural hub which transforms unused spaces into and creative havens, Pop Brixton will be showing an extensive range of selected games via their two impressive outdoor screens. Watch the matches while delighting in the array of street food stalls and retailers, including Halo Burger (for ‘bleeding’ plant based patties), vintage boutique Make Do and Mend, and Share a Slice for fantastic friend-sharing pizzas. 49 Brixton Station Rd, Brixton, London SW9 8PQ; popbrixton.org

The Chelsea Courtyard

This beautiful and botanical brunch spot situated in the heart of Chelsea will be joining the match-day mania, screening all home nation Rugby World Cup games from their spectacular and stylish drink-and-dine setting. Delight in unlimited tea and coffee accompanied with any breakfast item (ideal for those early matches), and with an array of delectable dishes such as smashed avocado on rustic sourdough, there will be plenty to fuel up on. 151 Sydney St, Chelsea, London SW3 6NT; chelseagardener.com

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