Sports bars are great places to spend some quality time with your mates while watching some of the key sporting events of the year. They’ve always got high-tech TV screens, tasty grub, countless beers on tap, and comfy seats. And with the UEFA Euros upon us, you’re no doubt looking for somewhere to settle in and catch every second of every match. So next time you and the squad need some inspo for a sports-watching venue, give these sports bars in London a try!
1. Beechwood Sports Pub & Kitchen
Located just a stone’s throw from Liverpool Street station, the Beechwood Sports Pub & Kitchen is a top-notch bar where you can not only watch sports – but practically live them!
They broadcast everything from football to tennis, basketball, golf, NFL, F1, and more. Tie this together with plenty of pub grub, cold beer, and some of the best TV screens and audio technology, and you’ve got yourself a hell of a sports-watching day planned. They’ve also got an outdoor terrace space, and you can book a table in advance, so grab a group of mates and secure a spot.
📍 1A Principal Place, Worship Street, EC2A 2FA.
🚇 Nearest station is Liverpool Street.
2. Café Kick
Established in 1997, Café Kick is one of the most classic sports bars in London. It offers an array of different sports on its giant screens and also shows matches on previous request – they’ve even got table football here!
This continental sports bar serves food all day from 10am, and you can tuck into soups, vegan and veggie dishes, meat or fish dishes, and plenty of tasty pintxos and canapes if you just need a snack. They also offer a wide selection of beers, wines, cocktails, and spirits, with non-alcoholic options available too.
📍 43 Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, EC1R 4QL.
🚇 Nearest station is Farringdon.
3. TOCA Social
Add a bit of healthy competition and activity to your next sports-watching session at TOCA Social. Huge screens will keep you up to date with all the action, and their impressive bar will keep your thirst well-sated throughout the day. Plus they’ve got a banging food menu that ranges from American diner food to Latin-American delights and more-ish Asian dishes. As if that wasn’t enough, they’re always throwing special events for the biggest sporting events, ensuring a thrilling experience.
And in between matches, or if you don’t care about a particular game, you can jump into some immersive football games and put your own skills to the test. Got that one mate who always thinks they could do better than those on the field? Take them here, and make them put their money where their mouth is!
📍 In The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX.
🚇 Nearest station is North Greenwich.
4. Bar Kick
Situated in Shoreditch, Bar Kick is one of the best value-for-money sports bars in London, and is a great place to have a few bevvies with your mates while soaking up your favourite sport match.
This spacious bar has plenty of 4k screens across its two floors so you can watch the action everywhere and not miss a single minute of your game. They usually show up to three matches at once, so it’s a good choice for all those who are big Premier League fans. They’re famed for their dirty burgers and their hefty bar offering – so settle in and enjoy! And when the competitive spirit strikes, take it to the foosball tables, or the interactive dart boards.
📍 127 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6JE.
🚇 Nearest station is Shoreditch High Street.
5. Market Place
While not strictly a quote-unquote sports bar per se, the Market Place street food markets feature a wealth of fabulous food to chow down on and delicious drinks. They also host frequent screenings of the biggest sporting events – often accompanied by cut-price deals that net you cheap pints and food to match. Sounds like a winner to us!
📍 Market Place has a number of venues spread around London. Find your nearest location here.
6. Long Arm Sports Pub & Brewery
Serving fresh beer daily, Long Arm Sports Pub & Brewery mixes the concept of a sports bar with that of a brewery to add some properly delicious sudsy pints to the experience.
The bar has several screens where you can keep up to date with your favourite sports game, and an extensive selection of food and drinks to keep you fed and watered while you’re at it. Grab a pint, grab a seat, and kick back to enjoy the game!
📍 20-26 Worship Street, London, EC2A 2DX.
🚇 Nearest station is Old Street.
7. The Moretown Belle
If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy the action as it all unfolds, The Moretown Belle is the right place for you. This premium establishment has an unbeatable location – just a few minutes’ walk from the Tower of London.
Boasting thirty-one UHD screens, multi-screen walls, and five sound zones, it’s a fantastic spot for live viewing of all kinds of sporting events. They also offer delicious breakfasts and all-day dining as well as a wide variety of beers, wines, and spirits.
Furthermore, this friendly pub has several pool tables and darts to provide a whole host of extra fun and sports-like entertainment – all the more reason for adding this one to this roundup of the best sports bars in London.
📍 You’ll find The Moretown Belle at 5 Thomas More Square, London, E1W 1YY.
🚇 Nearest stations are Tower Hill and Wapping.
8. The Charlotte
Famed for its menu of pub classics, with everything from woodfired sourdough pizzas to ribs, wings, burgers, kebabs, and more, The Charlotte is a great option for those who want to enjoy watching live sports right in the heart of London.
The pub has huge indoor and outdoor HD screens, as well as some pool tables for a spot of healthy competition. They also offer private areas for group bookings. Open every day of the week, it’s a great spot to spend time and enjoy sports broadcasts and quality grub with friends, family or workmates.
📍204 Union Street, Southwark, SE1 0LX.
🚇Nearest station is Southwark.
9. The Kings Sports Bar
Located smack-bang in the middle of Leicester Square – inside the Empire Casino we’ll have you know – The Kings Sports Bar is a modern venue that serves up sporting action 24/7. Everywhere you look there’s a screen, with two enormous main screens and fourteen around the bar, so you won’t miss a second of the action.
Even though this is the home of NFL in London, they also show footie, tennis, and e-sports games. If you’re feeling peckish, they serve a banging British breakfast and some fabulously feast-worthy junk food. Best book yourself a seat and bag yourself the best view in the house!
📍 5-6 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7NA.
🚇 Nearest station is Leicester Square.
10. The Sporting Page
Considered a Chelsea landmark, The Sporting Page is a wonderful hidden gem for watching a match with your friends. The bar offers excellent service and a warm atmosphere in which to enjoy live sports on big TV screens, live music and a fun pub-style quiz run every Sunday with some pretty epic prizes for the winning team.
It’s also a great spot to relax with a glass of wine, a cold beer or a bottle of champers, so whether you’re here for a work social or a birthday party, then this bar will more than satisfy your social and sporting needs.
📍 6 Camera Place, Chelsea, London, SW10 0BH.
🚇 Nearest station is Fulham Broadway.
11. Frankie’s Sports Bar and Grill
The Fulham-based Frankie’s Sports Bar and Grill has a long tradition of sports and grilled food, and it’s located right in the shadow of Chelsea F.C. Heck, it even bills itself as ‘London’s best sports bar’. As such, it’s a great spot for some food and a couple of drinks while having a whale of a time watching your most beloved sports.
With plenty of state-of-the-art screens dotted around the venue and full access to all sport channels, this bar is the right place for the big games. In addition to football or NFL, they show golf, tennis, and bags of other sports.
📍 Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS.
🚇 Nearest station is Fulham Broadway.
12. The Merchant of Battersea
Friendly and pleasant, The Merchant of Battersea welcomes a varied community to have a relaxing and entertaining time watching live sports, listening to live music and drinking delicious drinks. Whether you are looking for a quiet place, a tasty meal, an exciting sports event or just a short chat with your mates, then this one is a real winner.
This bar is particularly appealing for football or rugby matches, but other sports are also broadcast here. Grab some friends and book a table in advance or come down early to secure yourself a seat at one of the most chilled-out sports bars in London.
📍 23-25 Battersea Rise, Clapham Junction, London, SW11 1HG.
🚇 Nearest station is Clapham Junction.
13. Clubhouse 5
Clubhouse 5 is a state-of-the-art sports bar set just off London’s famous Leicester Square that provides fans with an experience second only to being at a live game. Spread across two floors, the site is inspired by sporting nostalgia and is adorned with sports artwork, retro football shirts and memorabilia. Clubhouse 5 offers each fan the best seat in the house, with 4k UHD screens and SKY Q Technology providing the best possible pub-going experience.
As well as all the sports on screen, they’ve also got some bangin’ food. The menu also includes a section that makes ordering for the whole squad a breeze, thanks to its group offerings.
📍 5 Lisle Street, London, WC2H 7BF.
🚇 Nearest stations are Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square.
14. Peckham Arches
Peckham Arches is a hot-spot Peckham destination for the incredible food, the unbeatable vibes, and all of the sports viewing action. The neighbourhood cocktail and al fresco dining venue features an array of screens placed around the outdoor terrace, so you’re sure to have a good view no matter where you’re sat.
With a capacity for more than 600 fans on the terrace alone, there’s plenty of room for everyone. Be sure to bring the whole squad!
📍 Unit 4-5 Dovedale Trading Estate, London, SE15 4QN.
🚇 Nearest station is Peckham Rye.
So as you’ve seen by this roundup, there are plenty of sports bars in London where you can enjoy live sports, tasty food, quality drinks and one hell of a unique atmosphere. So, grab some mates and come and see for yourself!