Looking for somewhere to watch the 2024 US Election result unfold in London — and either have a 'phew that was close' glass of bubbly, or a 'pass me the bottle' of bourbon? Here's our roundup of events.
UCL Lunch Hour Lecture: The 2024 US Election: Stakes and Implications
In this free online lunchtime lecture, Associate Professor of Political Science at UCL, Thomas Gift, asks: What can we expect to happen in the US election? Will both sides accept the result as legitimate? And how would the next four years of a Harris administration differ from the next four years of a Trump one? Thursday 24 October, 1pm-2pm free, book ahead
Americano Live: US election special
Freddy Gray, the Spectator's deputy editor and the host of the Americano podcast, is at the Emmanuel Centre in Westminster for an evening that ponders what might be next in what is yet another bonkers chapter in Western political history. Gray is joined by the Spectator's economics editor, Kate Andrews, and the omnipresent-except-in-Clacton MP Nigel Farage. Predict the result correctly, and you can also win a prize. Thursday 24 October, 8.15pm-9.45pm, book ahead
Decoding the 2024 US Election: What It Means for America and the World
Boston-based US political history expert Dr. James D. Boys, and assistant professor in the School of Public Policy (SPP) at the London School of Economics Alexandra Cirone share their thoughts on the state of the election race, and what a potential Trump or Harris victory could mean for the US, its foreign policy... and the rest of the world. The free event is hosted at the UCL Institute of Archaeology in Bloomsbury. Thursday 31 October, 6.15pm-7.30pm, free, book ahead
2024 US Election Night at The Stafford
Home to one of London's finest American bars (its ceiling festooned with caps and flags donated by punters), it's only right that The Stafford in St James's is hosting an election night party — think multiple TV screens, election-themed cocktails and US-style snacks. If you prefer Manhattans and Sazeracs over pints, this one's for you. Tuesday 5 November, from 10pm, no ticket required, book ahead (minimum spend of £30 per person)
US Election Night Watch Along Party at Feed the Yak
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Usually, Feed the Yak in Elephant and Castle is the place to sink a couple of cold craft brews while watching the footie. As a one-off, they're switching channels for a night/morning of rolling election coverage (CNN and Fox — you can't say that's not balanced), plus a special quiz hosted by James Quizzy Adams (feat. a MAGA hat redesign contest). There's also a Sierra Nevada tap takeover. Tuesday 5 November, 11pm-5am, free
2024 US Election Night at The Lexington
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Though gigs are the Lexi's bread and butter, they do love themselves an election night — case in point, 5 November when they'll have big screen coverage over both floors (CNN upstairs, BBC downstairs, Fox nowhere). Adding to the authentic American bar vibes, you can get Pabst Blue Ribbon plus lashings of good bourbons and ryes. Tuesday 5 November, 11pm-5am, free
Origin Story – The post-US election edition, live!
Two days after the relief/horror of the US election, Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt huddle around the mic and try to make sense of it all, with a live Origin Story podcast recording in The Tabernacle in Notting Hill. In their own words: "Will American democracy still be alive and well or will it be on the path to fascism for dummies under Trump 2.0?" Thursday 7 November, 7.30pm-9.30pm, book ahead
