18 of the best places to watch England's World Cup semi-final in Manchester, Liverpool and more UK cities
It's almost home. England have stunned Britain by making the World Cup semi-final, with captain Harry Kane vowing England are “not finished yet”.
Millions of football fans, families and friends came together on Saturday to watch England in the quarter-finals against Sweden, with usually busy roads and shopping centres becoming deserted.
After a successful win on Saturday, the nation gets to do it all over again on Wednesday, as England plays against Croatia in the semi-final.
From pubs and parks to outdoor screenings, here are the best locations and places across the country outside of London (which you can find here) to watch the semi-final match live on Wednesday.
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Manchester
Castlefield Bowl, Rice Street, Manchester
(https://www.visitmanchester.com/things-to-see-and-do/castlefield-bowl-p301581)
Manchester Council has confirmed that Wednesday night’s England v Croatia game will be projected on a big screen at Castlefield Bowl, Manchester, as part of a free ticketed event. It is expected that 8,000 tickets will be available and alcohol will be sold on site.
SecondCity Bar, Blossom Street, Manchester
(http://www.secondcitybar.co.uk/)
Watch the semi-final match on an enormous 136-inch TV screen in an American themed sports bar, with a variety of craft beers and delicious American-style food.
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Cafe Football, Old Trafford, Manchester
Situated in the home of Manchester United, the restaurant has a range of TV screens to watch the game on and a selection of food and drink to purchase as part of their football inspired menu.
Leeds
Millennium Square, Calverley Street, Leeds
(https://www.millsqleeds.com/)
Watch the game on a big screen for free with other World Cup fans in Millennium Square.
Shooters Sports Bar, The Headrow, Leeds
(https://shootersportsbar.co.uk/leeds/)
Book a seat to watch the match on a big screen in one of Leed's best sports bars and enjoy the food and drink packages on offer.
Roxy Lanes, Bond Street, Leeds
Reserve a booth to watch the game on one of eight screens and enjoy two large pizzas, four portions of fries and 12 cans of lager for £50.
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Newcastle
The Ware Rooms Bar, Carliol Square, Newcastle
(https://en-gb.facebook.com/TheWareRooms/)
The bar loved by Newcastle United fans is expected to be a popular venue of choice on Wednesday night, after it offered pints for half the price during the quarter-final match on Saturday.
O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle
(https://academymusicgroup.com/o2academynewcastle/)
As part of a free event, you can watch the England v Croatia match on a big screen at the O2 Academy, Newcastle.
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Metrocentre, Gateshead, Newcastle
(https://intu.co.uk/metrocentre)
You can watch the semi-final game on intu Metrocentre’s big screen in the Qube, outside Argos.
Liverpool
HUS Rooftop, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool
(https://www.we-are-hus.co.uk/roofterrace)
The rooftop bar is the ideal summer location. As part of a ticketed event, watch the semi-final match with a barbecue and a range of drinks.
The Merchant, Slater Street, Liverpool
(http://www.themerchantliverpool.co.uk/)
Watch the game on one of four screens for free while enjoying the beer garden and making the most of the buy one gin, get a second for £1 deal.
The Shankly Hotel, Eden Rooftop, Victoria Street, Liverpool
Watch the England v Croatia match with a view of Liverpool’s skyline and a selection of alcoholic beverages.
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Birmingham
The Archway, Floodgate Street, Birmingham
(https://ticketlist.co.uk/archwaybirmingham/)
Enjoy the game in the outdoor space with a licensed bar and street food vendors.
The Old Crown, High Street, Birmingham
Why not watch the nail-biting game on a huge screen in Birmingham’s oldest pub?
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Bierkeller, Broad Street, Birmingham
(https://thebierkeller.com/birmingham)
Bierkeller has over 20 TV screens and an extensive food and drink menu to enjoy the World Cup match.
Bristol
The Three Lions, West Street, Bristol
(https://en-gb.facebook.com/3lionsbs3.co.uk/)
The pub loved by Bristol City fans is expected to be a popular venue of choice to watch England.
Ashton Gate, Ashton Road, Bristol
(https://www.ashtongatestadium.co.uk/)
If you're looking for a VIP experience, Ashton Gate is the place to be. For £40, you can watch the game in the Heineken Lounge with a drink on arrival, a two-course meal and access to a private bar.
SEMI FINAL: The World Cup VIP Package will be available in our Heineken Lounge this Wednesday at £40pp to include: Arrival Drink, 2 Course Meal, Half-time refreshments, Bar and Screens! Limited spaces available, please call us on 01179630680 to book! #WorldCup#VIP#AshtonGate
— Ashton Gate Stadium (@ashtongatestad) July 9, 2018
The Old Fish Market, Baldwin Street, Bristol
(http://www.oldfishmarket.co.uk/)
Watch England v Croatia on one of multiple screens with a pint.
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