If you’re planning to soak up the World Cup 2026 atmosphere this summer, Tunbridge Wells has plenty of great places to watch the action. From fab fan zones and giant screens to lively pubs and beer gardens, there’s no shortage of venues showing the matches.

Whether you’re a die-hard football fan planning every fixture or just looking for somewhere fun to watch the England games with friends, we’ve rounded up some of the best places in and around Tunbridge Wells to catch the World Cup this summer – taking place from 11 June to 19 July.

♥ The Manor House – Home to Tunbridge Wells’ biggest World Cup fan zone, with huge indoor and outdoor screens, reserved seating and a massive match-day atmosphere. Advance booking recommended.

♥ The Bedford – Showing all the games across their 10 huge screens. Look out for 11 beers on tap, Marlowe’s burgers, interactive darts. A great choice for watching the World Cup, especially after their recent glow-up.

♥ Aura Tunbridge Wells – Giant screens, DJs, food and drink packages, plus plenty of England singalongs throughout the tournament. Advance booking recommended.

♥ The White Bear – Multiple screens, central location and always popular when the big tournaments roll around. They’ll be showing all England matches live, along with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and the nail-biting World Cup final. Worth booking ahead…

♥ Cassidy’s Freehouse – Highly recommended venue locally for football, with a lively crowd and great atmosphere on match days. Football being shown on all four screens.

♥ The Allotment – This friendly pub has had lots of recommendations from locals around the Camden Road / St James’ Area…They have a screen in the garden with plenty of seating.

♥ Saint John’s Yard – Large screens throughout the venue and bookings available for the tournament.

♥ The Duke of York – Showing World Cup matches throughout the tournament from its popular Pantiles location.

♥ The Opera House – The fanciest Wetherspoons by a long shot? And a budget friednly option in Tunbridge Wells too! Big screen and a lively atmosphere no doubt.

♥ The Compasses – Confirmed to be showing World Cup matches across the tournament with plenty of screens and pub atmosphere. Such a quaint pub in the village area of Tunbridge Wells.

♥ The Guinea – A consistently popular local pub and a great shout if you want football, food and drinks all in one place.

♥ The George – A brilliant pub atmosphere with live sport screenings and a slightly more relaxed feel than some of the fan zones.

♥ The Claremont Pub & Garden – A great option if you fancy combining football with a beer garden atmosphere.

♥ The Prince of Wales – A popular Camden Road pub with regular live sports coverage.

♥ The Robin Hood – A relaxed pub showing live football throughout the tournament, with plenty of budget friendly food and drink deals available during the game.

There’s nothing quite like watching The World Cup with a crowd, supporting a local pub and sharing the highs and lows with fellow fans. Whatever your preference, Tunbridge Wells has plenty of great spots to enjoy the tournament.