Drinks reception

Meet us at Luca Dsq., 17 Devonshire Row, Liverpool St, London EC2M 4SQ - and for those wanting to watch the football later, here are some local pub recommendations:

• Broadwood – Purpose-built sports pub with giant UHD screens and a strong match-day atmosphere. Excellent choice if you want a guaranteed football crowd.
• Tank & Paddle Bishopsgate – Large sports bar close to the station with multiple screens and plenty of space for groups.
• Beechwood – Popular sports-focused pub in Shoreditch with multiple screens and regular football coverage.
• Long Arm – Brewery taproom with big-screen sport and a good beer selection.
• The Railway Tavern – Right by Liverpool Street Station and often busy for major football tournaments.
• Lady Abercorn's Pub & Kitchen – Inside the station complex, convenient if you're meeting people straight after work.
• Kings Stores – Lively Spitalfields pub frequently listed as a sports venue for major fixtures.
• The Phoenix – City pub with screens and a good atmosphere for after-work matches.
• The Volley - Old Street – Dedicated sports venue with multiple screens; about a 10-minute walk from Liverpool Street.
• Goldwood – Modern sports pub known for big-screen coverage of major events.