If you're a dedicated sports fan, then a friendly pub with good TVs showing all the sports is an essential venue to have on your radar wherever you happen to be in London.
Happily, there are plenty of great venues in South Bank to catch all the action live on the big screen.
If you want to watch any of this year's England World Cup matches in South Bank, we highly recommend booking ahead – demand is always substantial! Unless otherwise indicated below, all the venues listed here are free to enter and will screen matches with live audio.
Note that many matches in this tournament are screening in the early hours of the morning (particularly Scotland's fixtures) and not all venues will be screening all matches. Check their online schedules before visiting if you are planning to watch one of the games that start post midnight to avoid disappointment.
This year's World Cup covers multiple different time zones across three host countries. You can view the full timetable of matches, indicating when they will be showing in the UK on the Sky Sports website here.
WORLD CUP SPECIALS: BrewDog Waterloo is hosting ticketed parties for all England matches as well as the semi-finals and final, complete with tons of in-bar giveaways throughout the evening and DJs before and after the match, ramping up the atmosphere. Tickets for England matches cost £15 and can be booked here.
BrewDog Waterloo is massive, boasting a whopping 22 (!) different TV screens. Despite the size of the place, it is still worth booking ahead to secure a table on the biggest match days.
BrewDog Waterloo is the central London hub for Sky Sports and TNT screenings, meaning that if there's a big sporting clash happening - chances are they'll have a TV showing it. Check out the latest screening schedules here.
Enjoy the relaxed vibe and frank and friendly service of this classic Philly dive bar, located inside one of the arches in the Leake Street graffiti tunnel. As a venue that regularly stays open late for late-night US sporting clashes, Passyunk Avenue knows a thing or two about keeping the supporting spirit high even when it's the wee hours of the morning. They've secured late licences for all the matches so you won't miss a thing.
WORLD CUP SPECIALS: For the semi-finals and final, Passyunk Avenue is taking things up another notch with an absolutely epic World Cup 'tailgate' watch-party takeover of Leake Street! In addition to a huge pop-up screen in the graffiti tunnel there's also extra pop-up bars and food trucks plus a DJ getting the hype going from 5pm.
WORLD CUP SPECIALS: Football fans can watch almost all of the matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026 live on one of three colossal video walls at this sprawling pop-up venue close to the London Eye. Previous fan zone experiences here have proved to be epic events, attracting crowds in the high hundreds. If big fan park atmosphere is your vibe, grab a ticket!
Between the Bridges is hosting ticketed events for all England matches with screenings on their three giant video walls, accompanied by live audio. Tickets cost £12 and can be booked here. Other nations' games will be screened for free.
WORLD CUP SPECIALS: Big Belly Bar is being transformed into a banging World Cup fan zone this season with every match screening live. Tickets cost £11 and include a free drink, and can be booked here.
Catch World Cup 2026 matches live across 10 Big screens (including outdoor screens on the terrace) at the epic Big Belly Bar behind Sea Containers near Blackfriars Bridge. No missed goals, no bad views, just unbeatable atmosphere – and the best street food vendors around!
SPORTS SHOWN: FIFA World Cup, Premier League, international tennis, rugby and football
Located on Stamford Street, a short walk from the Oxo Tower and Blackfriars Station, The Thirsty Bear is a friendly sports pub with 9 TVs and a large projector showing all the big sporting events. The pub is well known among locals as a late opening spot (closing at 1:30am), handy if the match you are watching is heading to extra time, or you want to stay out that little bit longer after the game to celebrate.
SPORTS SHOWN: FIFA World Cup, Premier League, international rugby and football
This stylish modern pub is an airy hangout that attracts the crowds for its large craft beer selection, tasty gastropub grub and buzzing after-work atmosphere. There’s also a selection of TVs showing the biggest matches live. In particular, the pub favours football and rugby, screening the Premier League, Six Nations, Champions League, the Euros and the World Cup.
SPORTS SHOWN: FIFA World Cup, international rugby and football
Opened in 1947 in a railway arch opposite the entrance to Waterloo Station, the Hole in The Wall is a local institution. A firmly independent pub, they offer one of the most interesting cask ales selections, while their old-fashioned decor gives it a quirky and charming dive bar feel. If you are a rugby fan you'll find good company here. Despite being firmly Not a Sports Pub (there are only two small TV screens!), the pub has become an infamous pitstop for rugby fans hopping on trains to and from Twickenham and has committed to getting into the football World Cup spirit too!
SPORTS SHOWN: FIFA World Cup, Premier League, international rugby, football and tennis
For a classic pub experience right on the river, Doggett's Coat and Badge next to Blackfriars Bridge is the place. There are plenty of TV screens to catch the biggest matches live and a courtyard terrace out the back for taking a breather.
A Nicholson's Pub, Doggett's has a decent range of cask ales on tap and a classic pub food menu. Like other nearby pubs, when it comes to showing sports the emphasis is on international tournaments (including the Six Nations and Wimbledon) and major Premier League clashes.
SPORTS SHOWN: FIFA World Cup, Premier League, international rugby and football
Situated just behind Gabriel's Wharf and a stone's throw from the river, this colourful local pub is known for its proper British roast lunches, central location and friendly mix of local residents and office workers.
The Mulberry Bush is a Young's pub with a choice selection of Young’s cask and local ales behind the bar and during big tournaments like the Euros or Six Nations, they often have special promotions running. It's also dog-friendly, so bring your pooch along with you to watch the big match!
SPORTS SHOWN: FIFA World Cup, Premier League, international rugby and football
A great spot to meet for drinks before or after a train journey, this is a chic, lively and spacious pub with a broad choice of wines, spirits and all the most popular craft beer options.
For sports fans there are lots of TV screens and a huge bar, meaning that wherever you sit you will always be close enough to the action. The Victory shows sports year-round, with a particular emphasis on the Premier League and international football and rugby.
You don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy a great day out sightseeing in South Bank.
