After a long, four-year wait, the games are now just around the corner. But because the city is packed full of bustling sports pubs and bars, it can be a little difficult to decide just where to catch the matches. To help you out, we've scoured the city for the best places to watch the World Cup in Edinburgh, with each of them boasting huge screens, ice cold beers and hearty grub.
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Last updated on 2nd January 2024
Hanover Tap is a cosy boozer with multiple HD screens and a bustling game day atmosphere. Head on over to watch as the games unfold in front of you, as well as wolf down tacos, pizzas and burgers. And you'll never go thirsty here either, thanks to the well-stocked bar of spirits, beers and wines.
Combine German and Frankenstein themes and you have one of the best places to watch the World Cup in Edinburgh. The ideal spot to be loud and fully express your love for your team, this bar is perfect for hosting large groups looking to enjoy the games together.
World Cups only come around every four years, so make the most of the 2026 games by heading over to the ever-popular sports bar Belushi's. This place will be showing all of the matches across their HD screens, pairing them with hearty grub and pints aplenty.
Marcos Pool Hall and Pizza Bar has to be one of the best places showing the World Cup in Edinburgh. As it fronts three large screens broadcasting the games, as well as pool tables, stone-baked slices and fresh pints, watching the footie here is a bit of a no-brainer.
Home to an impressive 18 HD screens, Grosvenor Casino Edinburgh is certainly going to be a popular spot throughout the football season. Pull up a seat and immerse yourself in the buzzing ambience of the tense matches, as well as tuck into international tipples and top-notch food.
Often referred to as the home of sports in Edinburgh, The Chanter boasts a fantastic range of HD screens, meaning you'll always have a prime view of the games. And to fuel you through? Think burgers, quesadillas and loaded fries.
If you're looking for pubs showing the World Cup in Edinburgh, Innis & Gunn will be there with bells on. Home to a massive pull-down projector screen, this joint offers a prime view of the action. And while you watch? Enjoy the 26 different craft beers on tap and tasty eats.
Boasting numerous big screens, Angels Share is a trendy bar showing the FIFA World Cup games in Edinburgh's city centre. This popular spot will also be slinging out all kinds of delicious grub, from towering burgers to roast chicken. To wash it down, grab a whisky flight, cocktails or an ice cold beer.
The Peartree's atmosphere can't be matched when a big football game is on the cards. Their outdoor bar and gigantic LED screen make it feel like you're right there in the centre of the action. But if you want to cosy up inside, there are plenty of TVs in there too.
This charming bar will be screening the World Cup matches on their nine massive screens, plus serving up delicious game day grub, sloshing pints and fun cocktails. A favourite of students and locals, Pilgrim is the place to watch the game and then tip back a few extra rounds afterwards.
A local classic, Doctors had to be on our list of places to watch the World Cup in Edinburgh. Sip draught lagers, real ales or choose from one of their many whiskies, all while cheering on your chosen team as they go head to head with other countries.
