I know this is a long-shot but...

by PSUMark2008 on Dec 7, 2009 12:40 PM EST

...does anyone know of any sports bars (pubs?) in London that broadcast American college football and would be likely to show the Capital One Bowl? I'm going to be in London over New Years, and since Kirk Ferentz is apparently in bed (literally) with the Orange Bowl, I'm now going to have to find a way to get the game over there... Anyone who lives, has lived, or even just visited on the other side of the pond have any suggestions?

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I was in London in September and

personally didn’t come across any (although I didn’t specifically look for one). However, you got my curiousity and a first google search brought me to this.

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061007114811AAYXo8F

My wife’s home office is in London (west side). Her boss is a good guy. If the above doesn’t give you the leads you are after, I’ll query him.

One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's

by rahpsu92 on Dec 7, 2009 1:20 PM EST reply actions

i bet

that unfortunately you’ll get stuck streaming it over the internet. but best of luck to you

by Goochie-Man on Dec 7, 2009 2:05 PM EST reply actions

I've had good luck....

….in Mexico just finding a sports bar and promising my patronage if they show the game.

I imagine the game will be on ESPN, and you have to think most international sports satellite packages would have that.

by hbeach08 on Dec 7, 2009 2:11 PM EST reply actions

Usually the game is on ABC

It’s the Outback that’s on ESPN.

by PSU Mudder on Dec 7, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions

Having lived in London these would be my first two choices,

The Sports Cafe near Piccadilly Circus shows nearly every big (Capital One bowl should qualify) American football game live and will always stay open until the game is over. There is also Bodean’s BBQ which is a chain of American BBQ joints. They don’t show as wide a selection of games with their Soho location showing the most. Of those they do show, some are tape delayed, but they serve the best barbecue you will find in England. FYI Bodean’s rarely stays open past its normal closing time. This shouldn’t be a problem for the Capital One bowl, but if you plan on watching any BCS games there, be prepared to be kicked out before the game is over. Just a heads up, this info is 2+ years old, so you should probably double check with whichever place you chose.

by VVeRPennState on Dec 7, 2009 3:11 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

A rec to both of you for recommending Sports Cafe

by PSUMark2008 on Dec 7, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions

Agreed

The Sports Cafe is a great place…i watched most of last season there. If you go there just make sure to call ahead so you can convince them to show that game. Sometimes there will be a scheduling conflict and they’ll decide to show some other game. Also plan on showing up early so you can get a seat or even a view of the TV.

by b598650 on Dec 8, 2009 6:04 AM EST up reply actions

Sports Cafe on Haymarket

I went there to watch the NFL playoffs in 2008. All games live. Pretty cool place, good wings, reasonably price beers. Also, I know that they showed the BCS bowls, although I did not personally watch them there.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=-&sll=51508008,-131291&latlng=51508008,-131291,5231625621960761674

by horsekick2009 on Dec 7, 2009 3:13 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

A rec to both of you for recommending Sports Cafe

I just checked out their web site, and apparently they showed Pitt v. Cincy and Alabama v. Florida this past Saturday, so that gives me hope that they’ll show the Cap 1 Bowl on New Years. Cheers

by PSUMark2008 on Dec 7, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions