Thanks so much for everybody's suggestions and recommendations for this post. If you know of any other venues, just leave a comment and I will add them to this post when I can.
It's worth noting that most pubs require U18s off premises by 9pm as a condition of their license. There are very few exceptions so it's best to assume that this will be the case at all of the bars/pubs in this list.
Most of the England matches seem to kick off at 7pm so this should just give you enough time to see the whole game (let's hope extra time is kept to a minimum!).
Just before we jump in, I absolutely do not support the World Cup being held in Qatar and would ask you to join this virtual stadium in support of LGBTQ+.
Any profits made from this post will be donated to charity and I will be making a personal donation too.
However we do support the England Team and wish them the best of luck. We will be watching the World Cup but also making sure our kids know the facts too.
Sorry for getting all political on here - I try not to but it had to be said.
Look the part with the easy England Face Paint - Buy from Amazon here.
This World Cup Wall Chart looks great, you can use it to keep track of all the matches during the World Cup. Buy from Amazon here.
England Match Timings
After this? Sky Sports have put together a handy guide to England's possible route to the final / possible game timings here.
I have personally verified and confirmed the following venues to be both showing the England World Cup Matches and allowing under 18s before 9pm when accompanied with a responsible adult/parent/carer (although be aware that changes can still be made).
This is the only venue charging a significant entrance fee in our list. They do however promise the best HD screens and sound systems, a family friendly atmosphere, on site parking and pre-match entertainment and special guests. Tickets are priced afrom £10 per child and £15 per adult per game. Find out more and book here.
Children are welcome and they will be showing all of the England games on their new big screen with friendly bar service. There is free parking too. Find out more here.
Angry Birds Adventure Golf, Metrocentre
The games will be shown on the projector screen upstairs by the bar (I highly recommend their pizzas here too) and downstairs by the pool table. Kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Caffe Mio, South Shields
Caffe Mio have confirmed they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome. Find out more here.
STACK Seaburn
Carnival House will be showing England vs USA and England Vs Wales (as well as future England games if they get through) and kids are welcome to come along too.
They are a community venue so won't be too loud. Tickets are £3 per person and include an alcoholic drink for grown ups and mix up for kids. Find out more and book here.
Marley Hill Community Centre, Gateshead
Grassboots is hosting a family World Cup night for the USA game on Friday 25 November from 6:30pm. You can expect popcorn, hotdogs, soft drinks and a bar. Find out more here.
The Mountain Daisy, Sunderland
The South Beach Pub, Blyth
The South Beach Pub has confirmed they will be showing England matches and children are welcome. They have new HD screens and a sound system too. Find out more here.
Grannie Annies, Roker
Grannie Annies in Roker have confirmed they'll be showing the England games and that kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Secret Garden, Seaton Delaval
The Secret Garden has confirmed that they'll be showing the England games and kids are welcome to come along with the family. Booking is recommended. Find out more here.
The Number Nine Public House, Hetton-le-Hole
Confirmed as showing the England games and kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Washington FC
Washington FC have confirmed they will be open for England games and kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Hive (Concordia and Ponteland)
Hive (Concordia and Ponteland) has confirmed they will be showing all World Cup games and kids are welcome to join their grown ups. They are running a range of speical offers too including a 3 pint pitcher and sharing platter for £15 and kids meals.
Do check their kitchen opening times though as I'm not sure if they will be serving food later during match. I don't want anyone to go hungry! I am just waiting for them to get back to me and will update this post when I hear more. Find out more here.
Blyth Town FC
Blyth Town FC Clubhouse will be showing the England games and kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Bird in Bush, Elsdon
Bird in the Bush, Elsdon have confirmed they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Rainton Arena
Rainton Arena have confirmed they will be showing the England games in their World Cup Fan Zone as part of their Winter Wonderland and that kids are welcome. Find out more here.
PS - (ad) you can buy discounted tickets to the Rainton Arena Panto here
Anglers Arms, Sheepwash
Anglers Arms have confirmed that they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome. Find out more here.
The Wallaw, Blyth
They're installing brand new TVs for the occasion too. Find out more here.
The Black Bull, Benton
The Black Bull have confirmed they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome.
Travellers Rest Flaming Grill, Hartlepool
The Travellers Rest have confirmed they will be showing the games and that kids are welcome. They do recommend booking a table in advance. Find out more here.
Heaton Stannington FC
Heaton Stannington FC are a family friendly venue and kids are welcome to join their grown ups. Check out their FB page for special offers (for example free food during the opening ceremony). Find out more here.
Clover & Wolf, South Shields
Clover & Wolf have confirmed they will be showing England games and kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Quayside Wetherspoons
Quayside Wetherspoons have confirmed they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome.
Coach & Horses, Birtley
Coach & Horses have confirmed they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Plough Inn, Ellington
The Plough Inn has confirmed that they'll be showing the England games and kids are welcome. They also have a selection of board games for anyone not watching the match. Find out more here.
Trimmers Arms, South Shields
The Trimmers Arms has confirmed they'll be showing England games and kids are welcome. They will have a pre and post-match host and entertainment, a heated and covered courtyard with 35 (yes 35!) big screens plus hot food and drinks. Seating for up to 400 guests. No bookings. Find out more here.
The Barking Dog, Wallsend
The Barking Dog have confirmed kids are welcome and they'll be showing the England games. Find out more here.
Tea in the Paddock, Morpeth
Tea in the Paddock have confirmed they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Bari Bar, Swarland (at Percy Park)
Bari Bar have confirmed they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome. Find out more here. PS - Dogs welcome too. Find out more here.
The Lion Sports Bar & Grill has confirmed children are welcome. Booking ahead is recommended and you can take advantage of some of their offers. Find out more here.
Gorilla Bar & Bowling, Newcastle
Gorilla Bar & Bowling has confirmed they will be showing England games and that children are welcome too. Find out more here.
Some venues cannot allow under 18s on site after 7pm due to their licensing laws. For these venues, you can watch the afternoon matches with kids but must be off site before 7pm.
NUFC Terrace Bar - find out more and book here.
World Cup Merch & England Match Timings
AD - the links in this section are affiliate links.Look the part with the easy England Face Paint - Buy from Amazon here.
This World Cup Wall Chart looks great, you can use it to keep track of all the matches during the World Cup. Buy from Amazon here.
The Official World Cup Guide is currently half price. Buy from Amazon here.
This World Cup Supporters Bundle is good value and includes:
- 2 England Bowler Hats
- 5 England Hand Flags
- England Face Paint
This England Scarf is also a bargain and ideal for keeping warm when walking to and from the pub (or waving when we score!). Buy from Amazon here.
Finally, if you are looking for something to keep kids entertained while they watch the match (or pre-match/half time), check out these football sticker and activity books:
- Monday 21 November (England vs Iran) - 1pm Kick Off
- Friday 25 November (England vs USA) - 7pm Kick Off
- Tuesday 29 November (Wales vs England) - 7pm Kick Off
After this? Sky Sports have put together a handy guide to England's possible route to the final / possible game timings here.
Confirmed Venues
I have personally verified and confirmed the following venues to be both showing the England World Cup Matches and allowing under 18s before 9pm when accompanied with a responsible adult/parent/carer (although be aware that changes can still be made).
Vertu Arena, Newcastle
This is the only venue charging a significant entrance fee in our list. They do however promise the best HD screens and sound systems, a family friendly atmosphere, on site parking and pre-match entertainment and special guests. Tickets are priced afrom £10 per child and £15 per adult per game. Find out more and book here.
Dunes Adventure Island, South Shields
Dunes Adventure Island have confirmed they will be showing the England matches and kids are welcome. They have 3 TVs in the bar area which will be showing the game (including one in soft play). Please note, the soft play area closes at 7pm so after this time, kids will need to join their parents in the bar. Find out more here.
NAMCO Funscape, Metrocentre
Children are welcome to join their family to watch the England games on the big screens in the bar area and games will also be shown on the bowling lanes. Find out more here.
Preston Grange Community Centre
Children are welcome and they will be showing all of the England games on their new big screen with friendly bar service. There is free parking too. Find out more here.
Angry Birds Adventure Golf, Metrocentre
The games will be shown on the projector screen upstairs by the bar (I highly recommend their pizzas here too) and downstairs by the pool table. Kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Caffe Mio, South Shields
Caffe Mio have confirmed they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome. Find out more here.
STACK Seaburn
Under 18s are usually not permitted to enter STACK Seaburn after 7pm however they have confirmed they are making an exception for England games with a 7pm kick off during the 2022 world cup.
Children are welcome to watch the game but must be accompanied by an adult/guardian over the age of 25. Find out more here.
Carnival House
Carnival House will be showing England vs USA and England Vs Wales (as well as future England games if they get through) and kids are welcome to come along too.
They are a community venue so won't be too loud. Tickets are £3 per person and include an alcoholic drink for grown ups and mix up for kids. Find out more and book here.
Marley Hill Community Centre, Gateshead
Grassboots is hosting a family World Cup night for the USA game on Friday 25 November from 6:30pm. You can expect popcorn, hotdogs, soft drinks and a bar. Find out more here.
The Mountain Daisy, Sunderland
Children are welcome at The Mountain Daisy and there will be live family entertainment in the two hours prior to kick off too. Find out more here.
Prego Sunderland
Prego Sunderland have confirmed they will be showing the England games and children are welcome to join their grown ups. They are running some special offers too including your own booth with pizza/pasta/burger and a drink for £20 pp. Find out more here.
Prego Sunderland
Prego Sunderland have confirmed they will be showing the England games and children are welcome to join their grown ups. They are running some special offers too including your own booth with pizza/pasta/burger and a drink for £20 pp. Find out more here.
The South Beach Pub, Blyth
The South Beach Pub has confirmed they will be showing England matches and children are welcome. They have new HD screens and a sound system too. Find out more here.
Grannie Annies, Roker
Grannie Annies in Roker have confirmed they'll be showing the England games and that kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Secret Garden, Seaton Delaval
The Secret Garden has confirmed that they'll be showing the England games and kids are welcome to come along with the family. Booking is recommended. Find out more here.
The Number Nine Public House, Hetton-le-Hole
Confirmed as showing the England games and kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Washington FC
Washington FC have confirmed they will be open for England games and kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Hive (Concordia and Ponteland)
Hive (Concordia and Ponteland) has confirmed they will be showing all World Cup games and kids are welcome to join their grown ups. They are running a range of speical offers too including a 3 pint pitcher and sharing platter for £15 and kids meals.
Do check their kitchen opening times though as I'm not sure if they will be serving food later during match. I don't want anyone to go hungry! I am just waiting for them to get back to me and will update this post when I hear more. Find out more here.
Blyth Town FC
Blyth Town FC Clubhouse will be showing the England games and kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Bird in Bush, Elsdon
Bird in the Bush, Elsdon have confirmed they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Rainton Arena
PS - (ad) you can buy discounted tickets to the Rainton Arena Panto here
Anglers Arms, Sheepwash
Anglers Arms have confirmed that they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome. Find out more here.
The Wallaw, Blyth
They're installing brand new TVs for the occasion too. Find out more here.
The Black Bull, Benton
The Black Bull have confirmed they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome.
Travellers Rest Flaming Grill, Hartlepool
The Travellers Rest have confirmed they will be showing the games and that kids are welcome. They do recommend booking a table in advance. Find out more here.
Heaton Stannington FC
Heaton Stannington FC are a family friendly venue and kids are welcome to join their grown ups. Check out their FB page for special offers (for example free food during the opening ceremony). Find out more here.
Clover & Wolf, South Shields
Clover & Wolf have confirmed they will be showing England games and kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Quayside Wetherspoons
Quayside Wetherspoons have confirmed they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome.
Coach & Horses, Birtley
Coach & Horses have confirmed they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Plough Inn, Ellington
The Plough Inn has confirmed that they'll be showing the England games and kids are welcome. They also have a selection of board games for anyone not watching the match. Find out more here.
Trimmers Arms, South Shields
The Trimmers Arms has confirmed they'll be showing England games and kids are welcome. They will have a pre and post-match host and entertainment, a heated and covered courtyard with 35 (yes 35!) big screens plus hot food and drinks. Seating for up to 400 guests. No bookings. Find out more here.
The Barking Dog, Wallsend
The Barking Dog have confirmed kids are welcome and they'll be showing the England games. Find out more here.
Tea in the Paddock, Morpeth
Tea in the Paddock have confirmed they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Bari Bar, Swarland (at Percy Park)
Bari Bar have confirmed they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome. Find out more here. PS - Dogs welcome too. Find out more here.
Gutterball, North Shields
Gutterball have confirmed they will be showing the England games and that kids are welcome. Find out more here.
Swarland Village Club
Kids and dogs are welcome and there will be two rooms with a screen in each if parents/carers prefer kids not to be in the bar area.
The Lion Sports Bar & Grill, Billingham
The Lion Sports Bar & Grill has confirmed children are welcome. Booking ahead is recommended and you can take advantage of some of their offers. Find out more here.
Gorilla Bar & Bowling, Newcastle
Gorilla Bar & Bowling has confirmed they will be showing England games and that children are welcome too. Find out more here.
Afternoon Venues Only
Some venues cannot allow under 18s on site after 7pm due to their licensing laws. For these venues, you can watch the afternoon matches with kids but must be off site before 7pm.
NUFC Terrace Bar - find out more and book here.
Venues where U18s are NOT allowed
- Fanzone Newcastle (Times Square) - when you go to book England games, it states over 18s only. U18s do seem to be allowed at selected other games when accompanied by an adult.
- NX Newcastle Fan Zone - Over 18s only
- The Millhouse, Birtley - They have a big party marquee at the Millhouse which is being turned into a fan zone. This is not suitable for U18s. However there is a smaller marquee where kids are welcome.
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