Excitement is growing as the World Cup knockout stages unfold and will reach fever pitch on Wednesday teatime when England play DR Congo in their Last-32 tie (5pm kick-off).
Leeds will be buzzing again as Thomas Tuchel’s men bid to reach the Last 16, so Leeds Living has picked 10 of the best venues to watch the action.
Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen
This uber-cool three-floor party bar is showing the tournament with giant screens, an outdoor screen and heated marquee for big matches.
Loads of great offers on beer and street food, plus a guaranteed raucous atmosphere.
Rita’s Beer Hall & Ballroom
Rita’s is renowned for its party atmosphere, live music and massive screens, making it a fun spot to catch the World Cup with mates.
The Woodhouse Lane establishment also serves amazing pizzas.
The Original Oak
The iconic Otley Road pub is hugely popular with students and Headingley residents and promises ‘Big games, big screens, even bigger atmosphere’ during the World Cup.
THE BOX (Leeds city centre)
BOX Leeds is one of the best bars in Leeds to watch all the matches live during opening hours and boasts a buzzing match-day atmosphere right in heart of the city centre.
Trinity Kitchen (fan zone)
Trinity Kitchen is one of the city’s biggest hotspots to watch the World Cup this summer, transforming into an evening fan zone with three super-sized 5m x 3m screens, a brand new bar – and space for up to 1,000 supporters.
The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes
This buzzing bar on New Briggate is showing every single match across more than 25 screens, including the 1 am kick-offs.
Its late licence runs until 3 am, making it one of the few places in Leeds where you can catch every minute of the action.
The Dry Dock
You can watch the World Cup live at this legendary establishment on the edge of Leeds city centre with matches shown on HD screens across the pub.
Millennium Square (fan zone)
For major tournaments, Millennium Square often hosts large outdoor screenings and fan zones, especially for England games. Expect big screens, crowds and an unbeatable atmosphere.
The Head of Steam
Always a fantastic atmosphere with a wide range of beers, this Park Row alehouse always draws a crowd and is guaranteed to be packed out on Wednesday teatime when England bid to move a step closer towards potential World Cup glory.
THE BOX (Headingley)
BOX Headingley is on the famous Otley run and offers drinks packages and tasty food offers including a World Cup Platter.
