Where to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Beijing

A round-up of the Beijing bars where you can catch all the live action

Can't make it to Russia yourself this year? Fortunately football fever gets more fervent with every passing tournament here in China. Check out our guide for where to catch every match right here in Beijing. Click 'Read more' at the bottom of the page for the list in full.

Paddy O'Shea's               

Beijing's favourite Irish pub will be showing all World Cup matches with English commentary. They'll also be hosting additional football-focused events like their World Cup quiz on Wednesday 13 June from 8pm. To help your World Cup watching, Paddy's will also offer drink deals and giveaways, including jerseys.

Paddy O'Shea's 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang district

Side Street     

Hutong bar Side Street will be screening every match from start to finish and will be offering specials on Vedett and Slow Boat beer.

Side Street 113-02 Jiaodaokou Dongdajie, Dongcheng district

Paulaner Bräuhaus

Bavarian eatery Paulaner Bräuhaus will be offering a free-flow package featuring free-flow Paulaner beer and soft drinks for 250RMB per person and a champions package including free-flow Paulaner beer, soft drinks and snack platter for 328RMB per person throughout the competition. Minimum order is 10 people with buy-one-get-one-free beer offer every night from season opening to closing whistle. Discounted corporate group packages are also available.

Paulaner Bräuhaus Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang district

V Sports

With five large screens, 18 HD televisions and four separate viewing areas, V Sports can comfortably fit over 500 footy fans within its walls. Those looking for plenty of festive World Cup atmosphere need look no further.

V Sports 8 Gongti Bei Lu (Inside Workers' Stadium North Gate), Chaoyang district

Brotzeit

As Germany fans, Brotzeit offers three-hour free-flow German beer for 150RMB during Germany matches, with 200RMB three-hour free-flow for all other matches. Toast the Opening Ceremony (14 Jun) with a free vodka shot, half-price cocktails and vodka packages starting from 338RMB. As finals approach, come decked out in your team's kit and get a free drink, access match-day deals and a chance to get 10 to 30 percent off your entire bill. Only Brotzeit's China World Mall location will be screening all matches, while their Liangmaqiao venue will only be screening matches up until 2am.

Brotzeit (Liangmaqiao) F109, Building 5, The Grand Summit, 19 Dong Dongfang Lu, Liangmaqiao, Chaoyang district

Brotzeit (Guomao) China World Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang district

Arrow Factory Brewing

From June 14 to July 15, Haomen Hefeweizen, Guanxi Pale Ale and Blonde on Blonde Belgian Ale will be 30RMB at Arrow Factory Liangmahe, while football fans can also enjoy happy hour on full-priced beers, wines and mixed drinks one hour before every game. (Arrow Factory will only be screening select games during the World Cup. For their full screening schedule, check our site.)

And for those of you who prefer to watch the World Cup from the comfort of your own home, Arrow Factory will also be delivering slabs (24 bottles) of Clone Easy Ale (300RMB), Blonde on Blonde Belgian Ale (300RMB), Guanxi Pale Ale (350RMB) and Seeing Double IPA (420RMB) from now until July 15. Add 'justinkyc' on WeChat or call 132 6003 5347 to make an order. Prices do not include the cost of delivery.

Arrow Factory Brewing Liangmahe Nan Lu, Chaoyang district

Slow Boat Brewpub

From the kickoff game all the way through to the finals, join the folks at the Slow Boat Brewpub for football, burgers and beer as they livestream World Cup matches in the evenings and air replays during the day. They'll have screens on each of their three floors as well as weekly specials (select 25RMB pints) and a late-night menu.

Slow Boat Brewpub 6 Sanlitun Nan Jie, Chaoyang district

Mesh

Watch all the games live on a massive screen, while snacking from a special World Cup menu. Throughout the World Cup, Mesh offers great deals on cocktails, beers and bottles all night, such as a bucket of six Asahis or Tsingtaos for just 180RMB.

Mesh The Opposite House, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Taikoo Li Sanlitun North, Chaoyang district

The Local

Having just opened their second floor, The Local is now ready to screen all World Cup matches. Enjoy the expanded space with new TVs, a new bar and an expanded selection of beers. Throughout the World Cup, The Local will also be hosting cheeky games where the lucky winners of topics such as 'first player to get a red card' will receive prizes.

The Local Courtyard 4, Gongti Bei Lu (around the corner from Q Mex), Chaoyang district

Jing A Beer Garden

Craft beer lovers and football fans can unite to watch the 2018 World Cup at Jing A's newest spot: Jing A Beer Garden in Damei Central Plaza. Join the beer maestros for their grand opening on Thursday 14 June and get buy-one-get-one-free on all beers. With weekday happy hours from 5-7pm, the same pub food you'd expect from Xingfucun Brewpub and extra beer deals during the World Cup games, Jing A Beer Garden will even stay open for you and a group of 10 or more mates for games at 2am or 3am.

Jing A Beer Garden Damei Central Plaza (outdoor patio), 7 Qingnian Lu,   Chaoyang district

Beer Mania

For diehard Belgium fans, Beer Mania, in collaboration with Bencham and Belgians in Beijing, will be transformed into the Red Devils' Football House where they'll be screening every World Cup match.

Beer Mania 1F, Taiyue Fang, 16 Sanlitun Nanjie, Chaoyang district

Bottega Jinshang

Bottega Jinshang will extend business hours during the World Cup, showing the games on an outdoor projector. Drink specials include imported Italian beer at 30RMB per bottle or 100RMB for four bottles and Stella Artois at 30RMB per cup.

Bottega Jinshang 1F, Jinshang Building, 20 Xinyuanli Xi, Chaoyang district

Queenie's

Watch all of the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches at both Queenie's Chaoyangmenwai and Yonghegong locations.

Queenie's (Chaoyangmenwai) Apartment C3, Chaowaimen, Chaowai Nanjie, Chaoywang district

Queenie's (Yonghegong) 181 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng district

Home Plate Sanlitun

Home Plate Sanlitun will be screening every one of the 64 FIFA World Cup 2018 games live. Special deals on Moscow mules (as a tribute to the host nation's capital), Boxing Cat lager and extra pale ale will also be on offer.

Home Plate (Sanlitun) Unit 10, Electrical Research Institute (walk 100m past entrance of The Bookworm), Nan Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang district

Migas Mercado

Spanish eatery Migas Mercado will be screening select World Cup games in their tapas area. For their full screening schedule, check our site.

Migas Mercado 7F, China World Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang district

Ramo Restaurant & Bar

During the month of the World Cup, Ramo will transform itself into a beer garden, providing both indoor and outdoor screens that will screen all the action. Those that come wearing team jerseys will receive a complimentary Ramo FIFA shot, while those who buy any beer will receive a free plate of boiled edamame with peanuts served with herbs. Their loose partnership with Vedett this football season also means that every bottle of Vedett beer you purchase will nab you 2018 FIFA souvenirs, keyrings, ball pens and more.

Ramo Restaurant & Bar 9-2 Jiangtai Xi Lu, Chaoyang district

Xian

Over the next month, Xian is bringing you all the games broadcasted live, three screens to choose from (indoors or outdoors) and a special World Cup snack menu. They're also offering a 'Match Day' package of six craft beers and a choice of any two snacks (from the World Cup menu) for just 328RMB for two people.

Xian East Hotel Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang district

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