5 of the best places in London to watch the world cup final

Gentlemen, the weekend is here and for most, that means one thing and one thing only (and no, we’re not talking about Halloween). If, like most of the TGJ office, bar one very lucky member (we’re not jealous, honest) then you’ll be watching the Wold Cup Rugby Final from the comfort of a sofa on a screen as we eagerly watch on to see who will be crowned champions.

Whilst there’s much to be said for sitting down with a few friends in your own home, if you want to at least try and replicate some of that tangible atmosphere that comes from the stands then your best bet is a good London pub. Don’t waste your time with poor quality sound and stale beer and instead head to one of these; our pick of the best places to watch the world cup final…

PATCH, , If you find yourself in St Paul’s for the game and are after an altogether more luxurious affair then look no further than Patch for all your World Cup final needs. With a plethora of different rooms for you to set up camp in, (our favourites: the garden room or the snug) you’ll be able to enjoy the game in serious luxury – there’s even a VIP room in the basement for anyone looking to splash out., patch-bar.co.uk

THE SHIP, , The Ship has shown every match of the tournament so far and anyone familiar with this infamous Wandsworth watering-hole will know that it’s going to be a pretty raucous affair this Saturday. With a special World Cup menu on offer and private booths with their own TV screens available – there’s a lot to look forward to., theship.co.uk

THE ORANGE TREE LONDON, , The weather is set to be unseasonably good this Saturday, so make the most of it and head down early to The Orange Tree to grab a few pre-match drinks in their delightful beer garden before heading indoors to let the atmosphere evolve., theorangetreetotteridge.co.uk

THE STAR OF BETHNAL GREEN, , This pub-cum-club hybrid is a great East London option for rugby fans this Saturday. The burgers and local beers are exceptional and, more importantly, the numerous big screens are top notch too. Regardless of the score, you can hit up the karaoke room after the game before the DJs get the real after party into full swing. You can also reserve your own space too if you’re after a more personal affair., starofbethnalgreen.co.uk

CLAPHAM GRAND, , The Clapham Grand may have a bit of a reputation on the night club scene, but this huge space is being transformed into a South London Rugby World Cup delight! Expect it to be as – if not more – rowdy than the stadium itself, you can be sure to expect fans from every nation to flock here to catch the game. The clincher? The enormous screen (nearly 24ft) is the largest in London so you don’t need to worry about getting a good view. Only true fans need apply!, claphamgrand.com