Choosing a venue to catch the footie is no easy feat; there's comfort, drinks, food and screen size all to consider. Lucky for you, this city's pubs and bars are some of the finest to hunkering down in for all of the England fixtures. Read on to uncover the best places to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Leeds.
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If boozing in a beer hall sounds like your idea of fun, Headrow House is just the place to watch the football. Topping it off? Resident foodies The Ox Club have a nod from the Michelin guide for their kebabs and there's two roof terraces in case you need a breather at halftime.
When it comes to watching the FIFA World Cup, Palace Leeds is a firm choice. Situated on Kirkgate, this fabulous venue has a crackin' selection of screens to watch all the footie action with pals. Hungry? There's also a top-notch menu boasting hearty fare.
Sitting pretty in Guiseley, Hawkhill Tavern is fronting 21 beer lines, 4 full-size American pool tables and screens to watch the footie. Plus, to accompany, you can expect a casual offering of hand-stretched pizzas and bar snacks keeping you fed.
If you're up in Headingley looking for somewhere to cheer England along, then this classic boozer is just the place. From affordable drinks to cask ale, small plates, gourmet burgers and pub classics, Headingley Taps has all you need to fuel up throughout too.
Looking for pubs showing the World Cup in Leeds? The Adelphi is known for its sumptuous roasts and comfort classics. But not only is it fronting stellar grub to tuck into, this boozer also shows all the biggest games across its screens.
It's not hard to see why The Library comes up trumps in the live sport department. Cheap drinks, tasty grub and HD screens showing plenty of games make this Woodhouse Lane venue a vibrant choice for all your viewing parties.
Parkside Tavern is one of a kind when it comes to the World Cup, not only for their 8 lines of beer, 4 full-size American pool tables and darts, but also sports in general. This footie-mad joint is screening the games, so you can make sure you cheer on your team's colours in style.
This Headingley boozer is one of the best Sky Sports pubs showing the World Cup, offering plenty of HD screens for you to catch every moment in front of. As for food, expect everything from BBQ chicken supreme sourdough pizzas to katsu chicken burgers and fish goujon wraps, alongside 3 for £12 tapas.
As one of the top sports bars in Leeds showing the World Cup fixtures, Beck & Call is a fine choice. With a dedicated area for fans, which includes a pool table, dartboard and humongous screen, The Tap Room here is making sure you're well taken care of.
Throwing open their doors for screenings of the World Cup 2026 fixtures in Leeds is Granvilles Beer & Gin House. Head to the Horsforth spot and you'll get the chance to sip your way through over 90 gins, or glug a locally brewed pint, while you watch each game.
While the Irish are perhaps better known for their love of rugby, O'Neill's certainly won't be denying Leeds locals the very best of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Head here to catch all the action on their screens, while tucking into affordable fare and sinking pints of Guinness.
This signature American bar has many things going for it, from huge screens for watching the sport to hip hop-inspired cocktails and their own lager. Plus, their food offers for the games include World Cup platters, buckets of beer and massive plates of wings.
Looking to catch the World Cup action? Pinnacle Leeds is your answer. The venue boasts a casual atmosphere while supplying all the entertainment - think pool, shuffleboard and freshly pulled pints. Plus, you can munch on nachos and pizzas if you get a bit hungry.
Catch all of the most anticipated Qatar World Cup action from this three-floor party bar. Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen becomes the ultimate venue and urban retreat for watching sport, as it embraces the excitement while serving up street food and craft beer.
If you're after a boozer to catch all the World Cup action, Grosvenor Casino is a great choice. You can wolf down everything from juicy burgers to sumptuous pizzas and crispy fries, all while slinging back a pint and catching every single minute of the big game.
For big screens showing the World Cup in Leeds, look no further than Live Bar at the Victoria Gate Casino. Not only are they huge, but there are a mahoosive 41 screens throughout the venue. Lounge on the velvet sofas, bet live at the terminals, or drink at the bar from their selection of lagers, stouts and ales.
Riverside views are the backdrop at Aire Bar for their sports screenings. Watch from the plasma screens as you play pool, or while munching your way through a Yorkshire-themed menu and drinking a selection of real cask ales.
If you're looking to watch the football in Leeds, but also not skimp on any activities and entertainment at halftime, then Roxy Ball Room is just the place. Fronting ping pong and pool alongside shuffleboard, this fun spot is keeping things competitive.
