Where to watch the football on the Isle of Wight
Newly refurbished, Hogs Head opens just in time for the big match. Super fans can now book a booth package, some of which include individual TV screens or watch on the two large projector screens that take pride of place in the pub. Hogs Head has long been the go to pub for live sport, entertainment and great atmosphere in Newport. Serving food all day and a small but sunny beer garden, it’s one of the number one choices for football fans.
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A true village pub, Ye Olde Village Inn is pulling out all the stops for the matches this week. The games will be shown on a giant 5x3m screen and coupled with the usual mix of great home-cooked food and an excellent selection of real ales. There is also an outside bar if the weather is fine.
Scruffy Jack’s is a classic sports bar housed in Sandown Pier. One of the most popular places to watch football, If they’re not showing a specific game you want when you go in, just ask them and they’ll do their best to find it for you! The bar is a true sports and fun bar, with pool table and quiz machines making it the ideal place for parents to escape while the kids enjoy the other activities available on the pier.
Off the beaten path, The Crab & Lobster Tap in Ventnor is a great spot to watch the games. They have five screens available where they show a variety of live sport, providing both Sky Sports & BT Sports. The pub is one of the very few on the Island to have a proper underground beer cellar, with barrels stored directly under the pumps to give a nice short run and perfect temperature.
This small pub is very popular so head in early to bags a good spot!
Right on Cowes parade The Globe has a roof terrace that boasts spectacular views of the Solent with sunshine until sunset. Offering a 110″ TV showing all the sports, football fans can enjoy beer pitchers, buckets of beer, house prosecco, craft gin and tonics plus the American “Rib Shack” menu features meat and vegetables, all smoked in-house right on site!
With large screens for the big sporting occasions, The Pavillion Bar is housed in one of Ryde’s most historic venues. Dating back to 1927, the bar has been recently refurbished, blending modern comforts with classic Edwardian architecture and offers a host of food and drink deals, perfect for hungry fans.
