For Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley on Sunday 18 October, our strongest pick is The Torch on Bridge Road: close to the stadium, with Sky Sports, TNT Sports, a full food menu and table booking. Below is a pub plan for the whole day, built around the 2.30pm kick-off, covering stadium-side pubs for ticket holders, calmer options a little further out, and Brent pubs with televised sport for anyone watching from a bar stool. We chose them on two things: how close they sit to Wembley Park, and whether our data lists screens for sport.
Your NFL Wembley day at a glance
This is the last NFL London game of 2026, so expect Wembley Park to fill up early. A rough shape for the day, depending on whether you have a ticket:
- Morning: fuel up somewhere that opens early. J.J. Moon's on the High Road lists Sunday opening from 8am.
- Late morning to early afternoon: pre-game drinks near the stadium. Most Bridge Road and Wembley Park Drive pubs open at 11am or midday on Sundays, according to our listings.
- 2.30pm: kick-off. Ticket holders should be heading in well before; pub watchers want a seat with a clear view of a screen by now.
- After the game: either stay local and let the station queues ease, or drift towards a High Road or Harrow Road pub for food.
- All day: check each pub's page for current Sunday hours before you set out, as event days can bring changes.
Before kick-off: pubs near Wembley Stadium
These three sit around Bridge Road and Wembley Park Drive, a short hop from Wembley Park station. That convenience is exactly why they'll be the busiest pubs in Brent on the day, so arrive early, travel in smaller groups where you can, and book if the pub takes reservations.
The Torch
Brent4.1 on Google (245 reviews)
- Sky Sports
- TNT Sports
- Table Booking
- Beer Garden
Sky Sports and TNT Sports are both listed here, alongside terrestrial TV, which makes The Torch the most screen-ready option right by the stadium. It's also the easiest place on Bridge Road to plan around, because it takes table bookings, and a group of fans can sort a proper meal beforehand from a menu covering burgers, wings, steak, pies and vegetarian options. There's a beer garden, a car park, darts and a pool table, and it's listed as both child and dog friendly. Sunday hours on our listing run 11am–10:30pm, giving a long run-up to kick-off. Rated 4.1 on Google from 245 reviews.
The Crock of Gold
Brent4.2 on Google (245 reviews)
Four screens showing live sport and a broad beer selection: that's the pitch for this modern pub a few doors along Bridge Road, close to both Wembley Park station and the stadium. Our information describes a busy, sociable atmosphere, so think of it as a place for a loud pre-game pint rather than a quiet sit-down. A Sunday roast is mentioned, handy if you want something hearty before a long afternoon in the stands. Sunday opening is listed as midday to midnight. Rated 4.2 on Google from 245 reviews. Our amenity data for this pub is thin, so check its page before relying on food or screens.
The Parish Bar
Brent4.5 on Google (230 reviews)
- Beer Garden
- Cocktails
- Live Music
- Pool Table
Right beside Wembley Park station, this Irish bar is the highest-rated pub in our shortlist: 4.5 on Google from 230 reviews. Expect Guinness, whiskey and cocktails, with televised sports, live music and a pool table inside and a tucked-away beer garden out back. Food comes from O'Shea's Cafe next door, served daily from opening until 10pm, so you can eat without leaving. On Sundays the listing shows an 11am start and opening until midnight, which suits both a pre-game meet-up and a post-match drink once the crowds thin.
Calmer pre-game pints on Wembley High Road and Harrow Road
Not every fan wants to queue three deep at the bar. These picks are a short trip from the stadium, better for a sit-down meal or a meeting point for a group arriving from different directions. They're also useful after the final whistle, when the Bridge Road pubs will still be packed.
J.J. Moon's - JD Wetherspoon
Wembley, Brent4.1 on Google (244 reviews)
Opening at 8am every day, this Wetherspoon is the earliest start on our list, which makes it the natural spot for a pre-game breakfast or coffee before heading towards the stadium. It's spacious and bright, with plenty of tables, air conditioning and outdoor seating, and food served throughout the day: burgers, pizzas, curries and pub classics, plus real ales on rotation. Sports coverage is mentioned, and the pub is music-free, so conversation is easy. Rated 4.1 on Google from 244 reviews. Our amenity tags for it are empty, so confirm details on its page.
Barrel & Corner
Wembley, Brent4.5 on Google (222 reviews)
- Pool Table
A friendly community local further along the High Road, Barrel & Corner works well for fans who'd rather watch the build-up somewhere relaxed. Televised sport and live music are mentioned, there's a pool table, and comfortable indoor seating including sofas. Upstairs, a modern roof terrace offers open-air drinks, though by mid-October you may prefer the cosy bar. Guinness, lager and Neck Oil are on tap, and food is served daily from 11am to 11pm. It shares the top Google score in this guide: 4.5 from 222 reviews.
The Black Horse
Brent4.4 on Google (209 reviews)
- Table Booking
- Fireplace
- Beer Garden
- Kids Menu
For a proper meal before or after the game, head for Harrow Road. The Black Horse has a country-tavern feel, with a fireplace that comes into its own on an October evening, draught beer, cocktails and a menu of burgers, pies, steak and vegetarian options, plus a kids menu. Table booking is available, the beer garden is dog friendly, and Sunday opening is listed from 10am to 11pm. Sport on screen isn't in our data, so treat this as a place to eat and celebrate rather than watch. Rated 4.4 on Google from 209 reviews.
Where to watch the NFL London game in a Brent pub
No ticket? These two pubs list sports coverage and sit well away from the stadium crush. Please note: none of our data confirms that any pub will be showing Texans vs Jaguars. UK broadcast arrangements should be checked closer to the day, then ring ahead.
The North London Tavern
Kilburn, Brent4.5 on Google (243 reviews)
- Sky Sports
- TNT Sports
- Table Booking
- Terrestrial TV
Over in Kilburn, this Victorian pub carries Sky Sports, TNT Sports and terrestrial TV, which covers the bases if you're not sure which channel will have the game. Bookings are taken, so you can reserve a table with a view of a screen rather than hovering by the bar at 2.25pm. The menu runs to burgers, wings, pies, steak, sandwiches and vegetarian dishes, and it's listed as child and dog friendly. The 1894 interior, with original wooden floors and cast-iron fireplaces, is a fine backdrop for a cold Sunday. Sunday hours: midday–10:30pm. Rated 4.5 on Google from 243 reviews.
Grand Junction Arms
Brent4.4 on Google (163 reviews)
- Table Booking
- Fireplace
- Sunday Roast
- Beer Garden
Canal-side garden lodges with their own TVs and Bluetooth speakers are the standout at this Acton Lane pub by the Grand Union Canal, a short walk from Harlesden tube. For a group wanting their own space to watch, ask whether a lodge can be booked and whether the game will be on; table booking is listed. Inside, big screens show live sports, and the fireplace and Sunday roast make sense now the evenings are drawing in. Craft beer, cask ales and fish and chips round it out. Sunday hours run 11am–10:30pm. Rated 4.4 on Google from 163 reviews.
How to find a pub showing Texans vs Jaguars
American football isn't a default fixture in British pubs the way Premier League football is, so a sports channel subscription doesn't guarantee the game will be on. A few steps save disappointment:
- Confirm which UK channel is broadcasting the game in the week before.
- Ring the pub or check its Pub Club page and social channels to ask if they'll show it.
- Ask whether the sound will be on. Many pubs run sport muted, and NFL without commentary is hard going for newcomers.
- Book where the pub offers it, and mention you're coming for the game so you're seated near a screen.
- Have a backup. If the Premier League or other sport clashes, the big screens may already be spoken for.
Our six essentials for a good Six Nations pub apply surprisingly well to an NFL Sunday too: sightlines, sound and food matter more than the badge on the sign.
After the final whistle: crowds, timing and getting home
NFL games run long, with stoppages and a half-time show, so the crowd will spill out in the late afternoon or early evening. Wembley Park station queues after big events are notorious; staying put for one more drink at The Parish Bar or The Crock of Gold is often quicker than joining the crush. Alternatively, head down to the High Road and eat at J.J. Moon's or The Black Horse.
Darker evenings arrive fast in mid-October, so a garden that looked appealing at noon may not be where you want to be at 7pm. Pick somewhere with a warm interior for the after-party, and don't assume late opening on a Sunday: several of these pubs list closing at 10:30pm or 11pm, so check each pub's page on the day.
Pub Club lists 77 live pubs in or around Brent. If none of these suit, browse all pubs in Brent for more options near your route home.
