Where's best in south London to watch the World Cup football? (From Your Local Guardian)

Where's best in south London to watch the World Cup football?

2:04pm Wednesday 9th June 2010 in

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With the World Cup just days away, football fans will be hunting for the best spot to watch the 32 nations compete.

So where should south London’s multi-cultural residents head to watch the beautiful game? We went to find out...

ALL NATIONS:

Fans from the less-fancied nations might struggle to find a bar in which to cheer on their heroes - but frustrated North Koreans, Hondurans and Slovenians have all been guaranteed a warm welcome at the Grove Tavern in Wimbledon, which will be showing every game.

A manager at the pub said: "We want to make a point that we are showing all the games and all countries are welcome."

The Morden Road pub has promised indoor and outdoor screens, as well as a free buffet for some matches.

SOUTH KOREA:

South Korean supporters hoping to see their team recreate the excitement of 2002 will probably do so at the Fountain in New Malden.

New Malden boasts the largest Korean population in England and this venue in Malden Road is never slow to promote its two Sky boxes that allow dual sporting events to be shown simultaneously.

Pub manager Samantha Johnson said: "We expect to be visited by about 3,000 South Koreans. Samsung are sponsoring us with two large plasma screens for the garden."

GHANA:

Fans of Ghana's Black Stars will certainly shout Akwaaba! should their team return home victoriously from South Africa.

The Gold Coast in Portland Road, South Norwood is popular with Ghanaian community and injured Chelsea and Ghana midfielder Michael Essien.

Owner William Quagraine said: "At the last World Cup in 2006 almost the whole Ghanaian community descended on here, and we had a fantastic atmosphere with live bands whether we were celebrating or commiserating.

"It's the biggest Ghanaian bar and restaurant in terms of capacity in the whole of London, and the atmosphere is excellent."

PORTUGAL:

Portugal Paulo'z Way in Brixton Hill is a vibrant spot for anyone going to support Cristiano Ronaldo and his team mates.

Visitors may choose to sip on coffee and fresh croissants in the morning or indulge in traditional Portuguese delicacies in the build up to kick-off.

Brazil, the Ivory Coast and North Korea will be hoping to ruin the atmosphere at Paulo'z Way, but win lose or draw, manager Susana Silva believes London's Portuguese contingent will be sure to come out in force for the “great food and a wonderful and great atmosphere”.

BRAZIL:

Fans of the samba stars can follow their heroes, and the moves of samba dancers, at Rodizio Brazil in Garratt Lane, Earlsfield.

As well as sampling south American beers, hungry fans can try the popular Rodizio dish. Brazilian cocktails and traditional Mojito's will also help get the party going whatever the result.

Cintia da Silva, bar manager said: "We are showing all the games but after the Brazilian games we are going to have girls doing Samba. There will also be discounts on food and drink and a special World Cup menu."

But where is the best place to watch England play? We want you, the readers, to send us your suggestions. Email your favourite venue to watch England to newsdesk@wimbledonguardian.co.uk