Bank of Friendship

"A favourite among Arsenal fans win, loss, or draw, The Bank (as it’s fondly known by regulars) is also home to one of north London’s most bubbling pub gardens. The Highbury boozer’s backyard—packed with benches, fairy lights, and the occasional bemused Yard Sale delivery driver—feels like a party on a summer evening. If the weather goes unexpectedly south, there are a load of covered booths too." - jake missing, daisy meager, heidi lauth beasley

"Nothing says ‘Happy Father’s Day’ like witnessing old pops implode as grown adults kick a ball around. All of this feelgood football fun (screaming, sweating, swearing) should happen at aptly-named Bank Of Friendship in Highbury. A pub with one of the finest gardens in London, there are multiple screens on both sides of the pub and they’re friends with top pizza spot Yard Sale (who are ten minutes down the road). Pizza, pints, and a perfect safe space for a tantrum over the referee’s decision, all covered. Plus, it’s walk-in only so as long as you get there early, your lack of booking won’t be an issue." - heidi lauth beasley

"A pub with one of the finest names and finest pub gardens in London. If you need somewhere to watch the football around Highbury, then the BOF is where you should be heading. There are multiple screens on both sides of the pub and they’re friends with Yard Sale Pizza (who are 10 minutes down Blackstock Road). So whether or not everyone in your group is interested in what’s happening on screen, everyone will be interested in pints and pizza." - jake missing

"Friendship is rarely (if ever) on the cards when England play anyone - such is the team and its fans’ coveted reputation in Europe - but that won’t effect that atmosphere at the Bank of Friendship. The neighbourhood boozer on Blackstock Road is a favourite with Arsenal fans during the season and with a big, done-up garden out back, has a become go-to all year round. Screen-wise there are three decent sized TVs split between either side of the bar and it’s a good bet versus busier booked out options." - jake missing

"A pub with one of the finest names and finest pub gardens in London, if you need somewhere to watch the football around Highbury, then the BOF is where you should be heading. There are multiple screens on both sides of the pub and they’re friends with Yard Sale pizza (who are ten minutes down Blackstock Road). So whether or not everyone in your group is interested in what’s happening on screen, everyone will be interested in pints and pizza." - Jake Missing