You don't have to get on a plane to catch the football action, stick it out here and join the masses of die-hard fans who will be fleeing to top-notch beer gardens and pubs. Cheeky tackles, raucous red cards and back of the net-er's; you won't miss a thing thanks to HD screens and a buzzing atmosphere. Check out all the best places to watch the World Cup 2026 in Birmingham.
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Last updated on 22nd January 2026
The Windsor is the place to go this football season, showcasing numerous screens all about the gaff offering a prime view of the action. And don't let the sound of hungry stomachs distract you, dive into the menu of lip-smacking fare, washed down with beers, cocktails or spirits.
Sometimes, all you want is the atmosphere of an iconic boozer when watching the beautiful game. And when that mood strikes? Make your way over to The Trocadero. Nestled in a Grade II-listed building, this warm, cosy boozer will make sure you have a brilliant time with scrumptious food and drinks to boot.
Catch every play at one of Birmingham's best sports bars, O'Neil's. Fronting a fun ambience, the watering hole offers up delicious burgers, wings and buckets of beer. Plus, you can grab a cheeky celebratory shot for the gang (if your team wins of course).
Make a whole day of it over at The Railway, where you can not only catch all of the World Cup matches on their screens, but also fill your hungry tum with comfort food bites like burgers, pizza and tapas. Just fancy a drink while you watch? Choose from sloshing pints or refreshing cocktails.
A supreme spot to watch footie, Walkabout offers up its usual Aussie-inspired scran, alongside tall pints of beer. Enjoy chowing down on delish burgers and BBQ eats while catching all the games on the venue's many TV screens dotted around.
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A former warehouse that has been transformed into a fab restaurant; The Button Factory is a modern British diner that happens to be screening all the World Cup matches, making it one of the best places to watch football in Birmingham.
Looking for fun places to watch the World Cup 2022 in Birmingham? Head down to this Selly Oak pub where you can catch every minute of the games across numerous HD screens, and keep yourself entertained with drinks, pool and photobooth antics during halftime.
For a Birmingham bar showing the World Cup, you've got to consider Felson's. Boasting a buzzing atmosphere, delish drinks and nibbles, the venue also has VIP tables, pool for free play and HD screens so you won't miss a single second of any game.
For traditional boozers to watch The World Cup this year, The Old Royal is calling for you. Settle into the venue for lagers, pale ale and other brews, alongside roast dinners as you watch every single match on their HD screens.
Not just a distillery serving some of the best gin in Brum, The Distillery is also a great place to catch the World Cup. Head over to this canalside spot for craft beer as well as a few sumptuous plates to share - think loaded fries and incredible cheeseburgers.
Located on Kingstanding Road and Acocks Green, Mecca is a bingo hall that also happens to front everything you need for the World Cup. Along with HD screens, the venue supplies beer, cocktails, burgers and fish 'n' chips, as well as a pool table for in between breaks.
Ditch the couch and make your footie games a little more exciting. Set to host all of the England matches in its main venue, The Hare and Hounds are ready and set for an all-out viewing experience, boasting HD screens and some top-notch bottles of beer.
Found in quirky Digbeth, Hennessey's not only boasts nearly a dozen HD screens inside, but when the weather's good? They'll be sure to put their outdoor big screen to good sporting use - ideal if you're already craving alfresco drinking as the weather warms.
