Where to watch cricket in London

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Harry Fletcher19 October 2018

Settling down to watch a test match with and a couple of drinks and a few fellow cricket fans for company is one of the great joys in sport.

Whether you spend time marking off the scorecard, listening to Test Match Special, or simply idling away an afternoon in front of the match, losing yourself in an absorbing game is among the most relaxing experiences a sports fan can have.

Londoners are in a privileged position when it comes to cricket too — Lord’s and The Oval are widely regarded as two of the most prestigious grounds anywhere in the world.

However, if you can’t make it down to see the matches in person, plenty of places in the capital show tests on a regular basis.

While you might struggle to find games from the County Championship and other domestic leagues being shown, there are a number of fantastic pubs, bars and sports clubs who can be depended on to show high-profile international matches.

We've rounded up our pick of the best places to watch cricket in the capital — just be sure to double check venues are showing games before heading down to watch the action.

  • Carlsberg Sports Bar, ​Empire Casino, 5-6 Leicester Square, WC2H 7NA​, thecasinolsq.com
  • Rileys Sports Bar Haymarket, Rileys Sports Bar Haymarket, 80 Haymarket, SW1Y 4TE, rileys.co.uk

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