Where to Celebrate the Rugby World Cup
So we all felt a twang of disappointment after the England V Wales game at the weekend but there’s no need to throw in the towel just yet as there’s still weeks more of glorious rugby for us to emerge victorious! Gather your nearest and dearest for support and enjoy all the games from the comfort of some of London’s best pubs and restaurants with rugby-themed menus and private viewing rooms.
M Threadneedle Street
Opening party for a good cause
If you couldn’t get your hands on those gold-dust tickets for the opening game then M Restaurants have the perfect solution. On Friday night you will be given a drink on arrival before watching the game with rugby’s two best friends – a pint and a burger. Live music will follow the game – hopefully England’s first victory – and £10 from every ticket sold will go to the School of Hard Knocks charity, bringing disadvantaged youths back into work through rugby.
Where: 2-3 Threadneedle Walk, 60 Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8HP
Website: www.mrestaurants.co.uk
York & Albany
Rugby-themed gastronomy
Why settle for a generic stadium burger when you could be dining on a Scottish beef burger with crispy shallots, smoked Applewood cheddar and chips paired with Innis & Gunn’s? The York & Albany between Regent’s Park and Camden Town is serving up a limited-edition menu during the tournament, pairing each dish with a specially selected drink.
Where: 127-129 Parkway, London, United Kingdom
Website: www.gordonramsay.com
Beaufort House Chelsea
An excuse to leave the office
Want an excuse to watch the games during office hours? Beaufort House have the perfect solution with their corporate hospitality packages. Whether you want to hire a whole room with 2-course meal and unlimited drinks or simply reserve a seat with chilled beers and a cocktail on arrival the range of packages have you covered.
Where: 354 King's Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 5UZ, United Kingdom
Website: www.beauforthousechelsea.co.uk
The Orange
Specially created burgers
Specially created menus seems to be a running theme during the world cup. Although the players will be the ones working up a true appetite, we think we can justify trying one of the burgers at The Orange because they sound so good – rare breed beef with tomato relish, green pepper mayo and chunky chips, stacked up jenga-style. Watch in the ground floor bar or arrange a private screening.
Where: 37 Pimlico Road, London, SW1W 8NE, United Kingdom
Website: www.theorange.co.uk
Villandry St James's
Undisturbed rugby-watching
If screaming crowds aren’t your thing but you want to show your interest in our country’s efforts then why not hire out one of the private dining rooms at Villlandry St James’? HD screens ensure you will see the action up close and they will cater to you wishes when you arrange beforehand.
Where: 12 Waterloo Place, London, SW1Y 4AU, United Kingdom
Website: www.villandry.com
Crab Tavern
Surf and turf platters
Perfect for a group of mates, American inspired Crab Tavern are offering various rugby packages starting on the 18th September when England kick things off against Fiji. True to their name the menu has a fishy theme; the Rugby Watcher Platter includes peppered squid, soft shell crab, fries, ribs and mini burgers.
Where: Unit 7, Broadgate Circle, EC2M 2QS
Website: www.crabtavern.co.uk
