Sports bars in London, Canada
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. London, Canada has 24 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Crabby Joe's Bar & Grill, Legends Tavern, Crabby Joe's Bar & Grill, and 21 more across town.
The sports bars scene in London, Canada
We indexed 24 sports bars in London. The scene leans American Restaurant, Gastropub and Pizzeria. You'll find them in St. Thomas, Ilderton, Ingersoll. Crabby Joe's Bar & Grill (Sports Bar, American Restaurant) on 276 Dundas St (at Wellington St.). Legends Tavern (Sports Bar) on 600 Talbot St. (at Princess Ave.). Crabby Joe's Bar & Grill (Sports Bar, Restaurant) on 557 Wellington Rd (at Waterman Ave.).
Sports bars in London, Canada
Crabby Joe's Bar & Grill
A american restaurant and wings joint spot 0.7 km from central London.
Legends Tavern
A sports bar 22.9 km from central London.
Crabby Joe's Bar & Grill
A restaurant spot 3.3 km from central London.
Palasad South
A bowling alley and restaurant spot 5.2 km from central London.
Earls Kitchen + Bar
A gastropub and steakhouse spot 5.0 km from central London.
Buffalo Wild Wings
A wings joint spot 5.3 km from central London.
Boston Pizza
A pizzeria and american restaurant spot 23.0 km from central London.
Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
A gastropub and beer garden spot 5.8 km from central London.
Crabby Joe's Bar & Grill
A american restaurant spot 3.7 km from central London.
The King Edward Restaurant and Pub
A gastropub spot 15.4 km from central London.
Crabby Joe's Bar & Grill
A american restaurant spot 4.7 km from central London.
Kubby's
A sports bar 3.4 km from central London.
Chuck's Roadhouse Bar And Grill
A sports bar 3.6 km from central London.
Jimbo's Pub & Eatery
A sports bar 3.7 km from central London.
The Hustler Billiards Inc
A sports bar 5.7 km from central London.
How to pick a sports bar in London, Canada
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in London, Canada?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in London, Canada show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in London, Canada family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
Photos: Bikinis Sports Bar & Grill, MarkScottAustinTX via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
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