Where to watch England vs Argentina in Manchester: Best pubs and sports bars for World Cup semi-final

On Wednesday, 15 July, England will take on Argentina in a World Cup semi-final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The match is one of the most eagerly anticipated matches in English football history, with tens of millions expected to tune in across pubs, bars and living rooms back home.

If you are planning on watching the match in Manchester, you are not going to be short of options, with just about every pub and bar in the city planning on showing the match, which is set to kick off at 20:00 BST.

Below, we run through the bets viewing options from across the city centre and beyond.

Deansgate

BOX

The BOX franchise has spread around the United Kingdom, and the one in Manchester is extremely popular. It is spread over two floors, with downstairs often far busier than upstairs, although for an England match at a World Cup, we anticipate both areas to be at capacity. Unless you are happy to stand, you will need to book a table.

Address: 125 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2BY

Northern Quarter

Tib Street Tavern

Located in the heart of the Northern Quarter, Tib Street Tavern is one of the most popular sports bars in the whole of Manchester. Spread over two floors, the venue's basement is popular for its large screen and seating capacity. This place fills up quickly and doesn't always accept bookings, so arrive early if you want a seat.

Address: 74 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LG

Spinningfields

Courts Club

Courts Club is an excellent place to watch England matches in Manchester, particularly this week with the weather being as nice as it is. The outdoor area is what makes this place so good, with plenty of space for fans and several huge screens. There is also an indoor area for those who can't secure a spot in the beer garden. They are no longer taking bookings for the Argentina match, but you can try your look with a walk-in.

Address: Goods Yard St, Manchester M3 3BG

St Peter's Square

Dirty O'Sullivans

One of the newest bars on this list, Dirty O'Sullivans is a modern Irish bar located in the heart of the city centre, less than a five-minute walk from St Peter's Square tram stop. Offering bookings, food and live music after the match, this is one of the lesser-known spots to watch the match on Wednesday night.

Address: 22 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5WA

Printworks

Boom Battle Bar

This is the stereotypical modern day sports bar, which offers the visitors to engage in several other activities before, during and after the match. From interactive darts to axe-throwing, you could theoretically spend an entire day here without getting bored. The bar also has huge screens all round the venue, making it a great option for watching the match.

Address: Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS

Didsbury

The Fletcher Moss

The Fletcher Moss is a pub that doesn't look much from the outside, but on the inside, it is one of the smartest bars in all of Didsbury. The outdoor area is also surprisingly big, making this an excellent place to visit if you have Wednesday off. Just make sure you pace yourself so you can enjoy the match!

Address: 1 William St, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6RQ

Cholrton

The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak is more of an old-fashioned type of pub rather than a modern sports bar, but they still do a good job of making it a good venue for live sport. With order-from-the-table available across the venue, and a decent food menu, this is a spot worth checking out if you don't fancy watching the match in the city centre.

Address: 440 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 0BQ

Salford Quays

The Salmon of Knowledge

The best place to watch live sport in Salford Quays is the Salmon of Knowledge. Located just off the Metrolink at Media City, the Salmon of Knowledge has a huge bar with a wide selection of lagers, ales and other alcoholic beverages on offer.

Address: Dock House, MediaCity UK, Salford M50 2EQ

Old Trafford

The Quadrant

The Quadrant is one of the best pubs within a one-mile radius of Old Trafford football stadium. It is big enough to accommodate large groups, and has an outdoor area for overspill, which may come in handy given the weather on Wednesday.

Address: 67 Great Stone Rd., Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M32 8GR