World Cup action in London

Whether you're a full-on fanatic or a part-time football fan, the chances are you won't want to miss the 'beautiful game' as England take to the pitch for World Cup 2010 in South Africa this June.
 
But don't be left straining to see the tiny TV at the back of your local pub, plan ahead with the below venues to ensure the best food, drinks and surroundings in London.
 
The Drunken Monkey
 
With a large 60" projector screen in the main bar area and two 32" screens in the adjoining 'Concubine Rooms', you won't miss a minute of the match wherever you are standing.
 
And for the duration of the World Cup tournament, The Drunken Monkey will be serving a delicious World Cup of Cocktails menu with a drink to celebrate each country. So you can say 'Cheers!' to England over the Capellos Cup made with Bulldog Gin, San Pelligino Lemon Soda and Lime; toast our South African host with a Bafana Banana Bender of Cointreau, Cream, Banana and Banana Liqueur over ice, or say 'Salud!' over Group H favourites, with Summer Sangria with Spanish Cava and Grapes. Full World Cup Cocktails list on attached press release.
 
A range of packages including food and drinks also available for groups, go to thedrunkenmonkey.co.uk for more information or to make a booking.
 
The Brickhouse
 
Indoor and outdoor projector screens at this Brick Lane venue within the Truman Brewery cater for the unpredictable British weather and means that you won't miss the sunshine to watch a match. The venue will be showing all the best World Cup games and every single England match.
 
True to The Brickhouse performance flair, half-time will be an interactive experience with penalty shoot-outs on the summer terrace and free shots of vodka on offer to any skilled scorer of a hat-trick!
 
There will also be the opportunity to 'bet' on the game results before the match and if guests pick the right score for the final match results, they will receive a complimentary pitcher of beer or a cocktail as their prize.
 
And women needn't feel like 'World Cup Widows' with the downstairs cocktail bar creating some delicious martinis and a pop-up manicure station, for those females who aren't keen on the footie - thebrickhouse.co.uk.
 
Avalon
 
Shoreditch newcomer, Avalon cocktail bar, lounge and club has numerous flat-screens and projectors throughout the different areas of the venue and an outdoor garden space to catch some rays during half-time.
 
Guests can book areas within the comfortable Lounge area, surrounded by eclectic baroque and Asian influenced furnishings, for decadent viewing that will make you feel a million miles from a sweaty football pitch.
 
Alternatively, prop up the Bar to drown your sorrows -or toast your victory- with a large range of beers, wine, champagne and expertly mixed cocktails.
 
And despite the result, be prepared to party the night away with Avalon's world class DJs on the decks after the game - avalon-london.com.