FA Cup final 2019: London’s best pubs and bars to…

FA Cup final 2019: London’s best pubs and bars to watch Manchester City vs Watford

The oldest competition in association football returns this weekend, with the FA Cup final kicking off at 5pm on Saturday May 18.

Manchester City and Watford will go head to head at Wembley Stadium, with both teams aiming for cup glory.

City will be riding high after successfully retaining the Premier League crown on Sunday, becoming the first team to win consecutive titles in over a decade.

Pep Guardiola’s men will be intent on completing a domestic treble, after also winning the EFL Cup in February.

Watford also go into the game on the back of a successful season, finishing 11th in the league and impressing under manager Javi Gracia. They'll also be boosted by the availability of defender Jose Holebas, after having his red card against West Ham rescinded.

The game will see both teams bring an end to the English domestic season in style, with the Champions League taking place on Saturday June 1.

If fans weren’t lucky enough to bag tickets for the game itself, these are our picks of the best places to watch the FA Cup final in London.

Our pick of the pubs: Greenwood

Head to this swish sports bar by Victoria station, with acres of room and dozens of screens to accommodate plenty of fans. Greenwood is always bustling on big days like the FA Cup final, and it’s one of the best places for groups to head this Saturday. There's a very strong drinks selection, and a really solid range of match day favourites on offer from the kitchen too, with the venue doing a good line in pizzas, burgers and sharing platters.

170 Victoria St, Westminster, SW1E 5LB, greenwoodlondon.com