10 Best Sports Bars in London

In the heart of Exmouth Market lies Café Kick, a small but quirky sports bar with a Spanish ambience. The staff love sports as much as their customers do, so expect to find plenty of screens dotted around to ensure you never miss a critical moment of that all-important game.

While you’re here, challenge your friends to table football as you enjoy a cool glass of continental draft beer. Don’t miss a chance to sample the menu either, as the bar is beloved for its Jamon Iberico and pan con tomate. The lively vibe at Café Kick is so popular, it’s even been used as a filming location for films such as “Auf Wiedersehen, Pet” and “The 355”.

For the biggest international games 24 hours a day, there is no place better than the Kings Sports Bar at the Empire Casino. Showing all manner of sports from football and F1 to baseball, sailing and more on 2 giant screens, you’ll be spoilt for choice at this Leicester Square hotspot.

Thanks to an additional 14 screens, staff will do their best to accommodate any game you’re after. American-style bar food is served until the early hours, and daring fans can try the All In Burger challenge to win a VIP package. Celebrate a win with a Kings Experience in the Bud Box to feel like royalty, complete with a private screen, a fully stocked fridge and table service.

Close to London Bridge and nestled under the arches of a disused railway, Flat Iron Square is a sports bar with a difference. The original, exposed brick gives a quirky vibe and the huge garden with views of the Shard is perfect for catching a big game with friends. There’s even a community book swap and arcade games to be found here.

Flat Iron Square boasts an on-site brewery, which can be seen from the Taproom, which makes an exclusive Hop Exchange beer. Large screens are inside, outside and in booths, so with plenty of seating and 5 incredible food traders dishing up tacos and noodles, Flat Iron Square is bound to become your new favourite London sports bar.

Those looking to watch live sports in Shoreditch should stop by Beechwood Sports Pub & Kitchen, especially if you’re in the mood for some great bar snacks. You can enjoy the most eagerly anticipated matches in great detail on their state-of-the-art screens inside the bar or in any of their outdoor spaces.

Cheering for your team is hungry work, so treat yourself and friends to a delicious sharing platter or even a whopping 1 kg of chicken wings. Beechwood Sports Pub has a modern but cosy feel thanks to its warm wood and industrial pipework lighting, and the atmosphere is so exciting it’ll be just as good as watching the game in person.

The Moretown Belle is home to 31 UHD monitors, including multiscreen walls and 5 sound zones, offering both quantity and quality when it comes to showing live sports. If you also want to get in on the sporting action and challenge your friends, there are 3 dartboards and 3 pool tables available too.

Sacrificing a Sunday lunch to watch the latest match isn’t a problem at this sports bar thanks to offerings such as a traditional roast dinner or a zesty Paddington Bear burger – complete with orange marmalade. If the vibrant neon lights and floral scenery aren’t for you, head to the large, front garden where you can watch the game in the sun.

Conveniently located in Victoria Station, Sports Bar and Grill Victoria is the ideal place to catch a game before a train or bus journey. With plenty of screens showing extensive live coverage from Sky and TNT Sports, and free Wi-Fi, you’ll never miss that all-important match due to a delayed commute again.

The best thing to accompany a big game is great food, and Sports Bar and Grill Victoria has it in abundance. Don’t miss a chance to try their huge range of sharing platters featuring seafood, jackfruit or BBQ beef steamed buns or classic mac and cheese. Wash it all down with fun, sports-themed cocktails such as the tropical-inspired Golden Duck or the refreshing Bye Bye Birdie.

For a pint of freshly brewed ale straight from the tanks to savour while you watch a game, head to Long Arm Sports Pub and Brewery in Shoreditch. An on-site brewery delivers a delightful selection of IPAs, lagers, stouts and more, all joined by a menu of nachos, hot dogs and loaded waffles.

Giant projector screens will display the latest matches alongside art murals and a cosy, warehouse aesthetic. Whether you’re into boxing, golf or something else entirely, it can all be enjoyed guilt-free, as the Long Arm is dedicated to sustainability by cutting out the keg, cask and bottling process for zero or negative carbon footprints on their beers. Don’t forget to give shuffleboard a try before you leave.

Bar Kick in Shoreditch is all about comfy and casual, as though you were watching the action straight from your own living room. The large, HD screens and sound systems are all high-tech and show all major international sporting tournaments, and if they aren’t – just ask the friendly staff to switch the channel.

Table football will keep you occupied at half-time, and an interactive dartboard is there too for any budding Phil Taylors out there. When the match is over, the party can begin, with renowned DJs performing every Friday and Saturday night. And with happy hour offers available Sunday to Friday and baskets of Angry Crab fries, you won’t want to leave.

Wish your team all the luck of the Irish by cheering them on at Philomena’s Irish Sports Bar, in the heart of Covent Garden. You’ll have plenty of chances to watch the latest in live sports with 10 screens and late opening times. It is recommended to turn up early though, as this traditional bar is very popular with the locals.

The Sunday roasts are reportedly both generous and delicious and the breakfasts and lunch options come with prime Irish sausages and steaks. A hearty pint of Guinness is always available, and the lively atmosphere will make every game enjoyable – win or lose. Visit on St. Patrick’s Day for a chance to relive Ireland’s most memorable sporting achievements.

For rock ‘n’ roll, American party vibes and the biggest international games in crystal-clear 4k resolution, pay a visit to The Dugout at Belushi’s London Bridge. Whatever you’re looking to watch, from basketball and NFL to golf and more, The Dugout will make sure you never miss a second thanks to prompt table service, Sky Q and Dolby Atmos surround sound.

Indulge in a basket of loaded dirty fries and take advantage of the weekday happy hour offers while you challenge your friends to beer pong. For those special occasions, book a VIP package in the Caves, where you can enjoy private screens, fully stocked fridges and games consoles. If you’ve energy to spare after cheering on your team, stick around for live music and DJ sets into the early hours.