Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Lake District

Looking for the best bars to watch the World Cup 2026 this Summer? We’ve got a hat-trick of venues in and around Keswick ready for the biggest sporting event of the year, kicking off on Thursday 11th June 2026.

Although we can’t guarantee your country a win, we can promise that wherever you choose to watch, you’ll find great food, great drinks and a winning atmosphere until the final whistle.

1. Back Bar - Keswick Town Centre

Located at the rear of Inn on the Square, Back Bar is the ultimate World Cup viewing spot. With TV’s located upstairs and downstairs, the bar is fully decked out in flags and team colours, bringing the World Cup atmosphere right into the heart of Cumbria.

Whether it’s an intense group game or knockout nail-biter, this is the perfect front row seat to the action. 

  • Multiple TVs screens upstairs & downstairs
  • Outdoor seating available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Pool table & darts (perfect half-time entertainment)
  • Regular live music
  • Food available throughout the match
  • Pitchers available from £15
  • No booking required

2. Casas Sports Bar - Keswick Town Centre

Perfectly positioned in Kings Arms Courtyard, Casas Sports Bar is Keswick’s’ dedicated home of live sport.

Indoor or outdoor? You choose. The courtyard offers the ideal sun trap, with ample seating and multiple outdoor screens… your World Cup Summer starts here.

Tackle your hunger by ordering one of head chef JP’s World Cup burgers from the Kings to any of the outdoor tables, the real man of the match in our eyes.

  • Multiple TV screens indoors & outdoors
  • Dedicated sports bar atmosphere
  • Great food options delivered directly to your table
  • Dog-friendly
  • Pool table & darts (perfect half-time entertainment)
  • Exclusive World Cup burgers
  • Pitchers from £15
  • No booking required

3. Ramblers Bar - Ullswater

Next to the stunning Inn on the Lake hotel, Ramblers Bar offers one of the most stunning backdrops for this year’s tournament. Here, the only thing more dramatic than the surrounding fells is the action on the pitch.

Known for its exceptional local ales and homecooked food, this is the perfect place to enjoy the beautiful game in style.  

  • Cosy, relaxed bar area
  • Dog friendly
  • Stunning fell views
  • Local ales and homecooked food
  • Pitchers from £20
  • No booking required

PLEASE NOTE: Not available Fri-Sat and select other dates due to private event hire. To avoid disappointment, please call our friendly team on 017684 82444 to check bar availability.

The world’s biggest football tournament only comes around once every four years, so don’t miss your chance to soak up the atmosphere this summer. Join us this summer at our venues across the Lake District, your home for World Cup 2026.