10 June 2010 8:15
Where to watch: The top World Cup 2010 Picks
With World Cup kick-off just a few days away, we've compiled a great list of places to catch the All Whites play in the showpiece tournament live. From Kiwi pubs to massive screens, the choices are varied
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Believe Arena
It's back! London's number one football event! The World Cup is here but don't worry, if you can’t get to South Africa – we've got it here! London's favourite and truly unique soccer experience right in the city…. 40,000 people in 2006 can't be wrong!
A multi-tiered indoor stadium, 3 giant screens, cheerleaders, confetti cannons, DJs and mega sound creating a unique stadium atmosphere.
Every single game shown live in the BELIEVE ARENA but the stops will be pulled out for the All Whites matches. Tickets are strictly limited and are on sale NOW.
www.footballmanagerbelieve.co.uk
The Underdog
Clapham Common's new bar The Underdog will be showing all FIFA World Cup games, in full HD, on huge flat screen TVs; a viewing experience that is hard to beat!
They've got great food and drink specials lined up throughout the competition.
Picture yourself holding the winner's trophy? They've exchanged our cocktail pitchers for World Cup cocktail trophies to add to the spirit of the competition.
Book a table for yourself and your mates and receive a complimentary World Cup cocktail trophy to share (applies to group bookings of 20+ people).
Go to
www.theunderdogbar.co.uk to reserve your seat and to download their World Cup fixture calendar.
16a Clapham Common (South Side) SW4 7AB
The Chequers Bar
With FREE pizza every Friday and during the World Cup.
Run a by bunch of cheerful Aussie blokes, this cozy little bar near the City is a great place to watch antipodean sport over a few beers ... and did we say FREE pizza?
Conveniently located at 44 Old Street, within a short walk to Old Street, Barbican, Farringdon and Moorgate Tube stations Chequers Bar is a top city hide away after the daily grind.
For the World Cup, all live world cup games will be shown on two large plasma screens, with free pizza at half time of every game as well as every Friday, when the bar’s open until 1am.
The Chequers Bar, 44 Old Street EC1V 9AQ | Tel: 0207 6080 814
info@chequersbar.co.uk |
www.chequersbar.co.uk
World Cup Carnival 2010 – World Cup Football and World Class DJs
In the centre of London’s Antipodean heartland, the Shepherd’s Bush Pavilion on Shepherds Bush Green will be transformed into a World Cup Mecca as the World Cup Carnival 2010 lays on BIG SCREEN soccer, drinks and food to the sounds of The Stanton Warriors, Crazy P, Sleazy G, Little Leigh, The Nextmen and other top-notch London DJs.
From 11 June - 11 July, the Pavilion will house a huge all-seater terraced arena, like the terraces of an old school football ground, with a 16-metre HD screen and uninterrupted views of all key games. The event promises an electric atmosphere, drinks promotions and giveaways, with the venue transforming into a post-match club.
There will also be bars serving up drinks and special World Cup cocktails, an outside terrace serving BBQ food, merchandise stalls and a host of other treats to keep you entertained.
Standard and group bookings are available. Book early to avoid disappointment – see the website for ticketing information and full match listings.
www.worldcupcarnival2010.com
Gigalum
Take advantage of drinks offers by booking an area in front of one of the big screens, and party after the games with a host of DJs spinning a whole range of house tunes.
While down at Gigalum you can also sun yourself in South London’s most popular beer garden or shelter from the UK’s idea of heat under the huge palm tree…
Call 0208 772 0303 or email
info@gigalum.com to book a place.
7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham South, London SW4 9DW.
www.gigalum.com
Walkabout: The Best Live Sports Venue on the High Street
Famous up and down the country as the best live sports venue on the high street, Walkabout is gearing up to show every kick of every World Cup game in stunning high definition, so you won’t miss a single second of the action.
Every venue will be showing the games on brand new 15ft HD projection screens and at least 30 plasma HD TVs around the bar. Combine that with commentary that’s always loud enough to be heard and extra bar staff to ensure you’re served quickly, there’s nowhere better to watch the games – unless of course you’re in the stands in South Africa!
To help fans enjoy the perfect tournament experience, Walkabout is offering a selection of pre-booked packages, guaranteeing a reserved area with prime view of the screens, dedicated waitress service and great food and drink. For more details and to book a package, go to
http://walkaboutfootball.com/
There are 37 Walkabout bars up and down the country, including seven in London. The London bars are located in Clapham Junction, Shepherds Bush, Temple, Wimbledon, West Hampstead, Covent Garden and Watford. A couple of the London bars have even gone one step further to ensure the perfect atmosphere - Covent Garden has laid astro-turf in one of its bars, and Clapham Junction has installed a screen in the beer garden. Awesome! For address details, go to
http://walkaboutfootball.com/
Nineteen Twenty Bar - Clerkenwell
An outstanding venue to watch the World Cup and join in the post-match party, Nineteen Twenty boasts a ground floor, which can hold up to 120 people, and a basement, which can hold 180. Both floors have a club sound system to listen to the match and high resolution projectors and high definition flat screens to watch the match, providing a fully-loaded audio-visual experience. Nineteen Twenty is licensed up to 1.30am and has full DJ facilities. You can rent one of the floors for an exclusive party, book a table or just come along and join the crowd. The bar can stock your national beer on request.
1920 is situated in Clerkenwell, just two minutes walk from Farringdon and Barbican tube stations. Renowned for serving great burgers and for its rip-roaring parties, it also provides an individually designed buffet experience and canapé menus.
Check out their website,
www.19-20.co.uk
Tel: 0207 253 1920 or email
robbie@nineteentwenty.fsnet.co.uk
Oktoberfest Pub: All the Games... All the Goals!
We will be showing all the games on our two MASSIVE big screens and our three extra large plasma screens! You will be able to view games from every angle in our venue!!
Premium, ice-cold German beer will be served in our HUGE one-litre stein glasses by our beautiful beer maidens attired in traditional dirndl dresses.
We will be serving authentic imported German specialties alongside traditional pub food.
Entry is free for matches but booking is essential to avoid disappointment!
For any match enquiries please contact us via e-mail
info@octoberfestpub.com or via telephone on: 020 7736 5293.