With the European Championships less than a week away, we have had a look at some of the best places in Basingstoke to get a drink and settle down as the footy begins.
Millions of supporters across England are expected to watch as England open their Group C campaign against Serbia at 8pm on Sunday, June 16.
The Three Lions will be hoping to get off to a winning start and pick up points in their second game against Denmark later in the week, before facing Slovenia on Tuesday, June 25 for their final group-stage fixture.
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BBC and ITV will be sharing coverage of Euro 2024, broadcasting every game live across BBC1 and ITV1.
You can also catch the action on BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub.
So at the Gazette we have taken a look at some of the pubs in Basingstoke where you can catch the matches as they come and go.
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The Kestrel - Kempshott
One of the best places in Basingstoke to keep on top of the sports is The Kestrel in Kempshott. The pub is sure to be packed once again with football fanatics getting in a pint in the gleaming sun, awaiting the chants of 'Jules Rimet' to start prior to the football. The pub has two beer gardens - one located behind the pub and another next to it - and is a very short walk from Tescos and China Garden if you get a bit peckish.
The Rising Sun – Chapell Hill
Situated right in the centre of town, the Rising Sun is a spacious pub with a beer garden and wide selection of beers. It serves a vast beer and wine selection and is family friendly.
King of Wessex – Winchester Road
This popular pub will once again be showing the football, alongside its new beer garden design which boasts a number of big screen TV's outside. With 12 large screen TV's inside and out, the pub says it 'really are the place to watch the football.'
Village Pub and Grill - Basing View
Located at the Village Hotel in Basingstoke, its giant screens offer a great view for football fans. No better way to catch Jude Bellingham turning in a cross from Bakayo Saka than on a huge screen.
The Portsmouth Arms - Hatch Warren
Located at the top end of Hatch Warren near to the M3, the pub is well known for its quiz nights but now boasts a number of TV's and a mixture of indoor and outdoor seating space, ready to watch the game with a pint of your favourite bitter and friends and family in tow. Perfect.
Holly Blue - Beggarwood
The Holly Blue is a country pub and restaurant serving good quality, freshly cooked food and drinks.
Experience the thrill of the game with fellow fans. Enjoy great food, refreshing drinks, and an unbeatable atmosphere.
The Riverdene - Riverdene
The Riverdene is a large pub located in the heart of the Riverdene estate.
You can watch every game live here 'The Deano'. Table service will be offered so you don't miss a moment of the game.
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