Sports bars in London, the UK

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, the UK has 40 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 Flight Club, Flight Club, Bounce, and 37 more across town.

The sports bars scene in London, the UK

We indexed 40 sports bars in London. The scene leans Pub, Restaurant and Cocktail Bar. You'll find them in Islington, Holborn and Covent Garden, Chelsea. Flight Club (Sports Bar, Cocktail Bar) on 6 Sir Simon Milton Sq. Flight Club (Sports Bar) on 55 New Oxford St. Bounce (Sports Bar) on 121 Holborn.

Sports bars in London, the UK

Flight Club

6 Sir Simon Milton Sq, London, Greater London, SW1E 5DJ · Sports Bar, Cocktail Bar · 1.5 km from central London

A cocktail bar spot 1.5 km from central London.

Flight Club

55 New Oxford St, Holborn and Covent Garden, Greater London, WC1A 1BS · Sports Bar · 1.1 km from central London

A sports bar 1.1 km from central London.

Bounce

121 Holborn, London, Greater London, EC1N 2TD · Sports Bar · 1.8 km from central London

A sports bar 1.8 km from central London.

F1 Arcade

1 New Change, London, Greater London, EC4M 9AF · Sports Bar, Cocktail Bar · 2.3 km from central London

A cocktail bar and arcade spot 2.3 km from central London.

Sporting Page

6 Camera Pl, Chelsea, Greater London, SW10 0BH · Sports Bar · 4.3 km from central London

A sports bar 4.3 km from central London.

Leyton Orient Supporters Club

Oliver Rd (at Windsor Rd), London, Greater London, E10 5NF · Sports Bar · 9.9 km from central London

A sports bar 9.9 km from central London.

Flight Club Shoreditch

2A Worship St, London, Greater London, EC2A 2AH · Sports Bar, Gaming Cafe · 3.3 km from central London

A gaming cafe spot 3.3 km from central London.

Bar Kick

127 Shoreditch High St, London, Greater London, E1 6JE · Sports Bar · 4.1 km from central London

A sports bar 4.1 km from central London.

The Goal Line Bar

South Stand, Level 1, London, Greater London, N17 0AP · Sports Bar · 11.5 km from central London

A sports bar 11.5 km from central London.

Cafe Kick

43 Exmouth Market, London, Greater London, EC1R 4QL · Sports Bar · 2.5 km from central London

A sports bar 2.5 km from central London.

TOCA Social

The O2 (Peninsula Sq), Greenwich, Greater London, SE10 0DY · Sports Bar · 9.0 km from central London

A sports bar 9.0 km from central London.

Gunners Pub

204 Blackstock Rd, London, Greater London, N5 1EN · Sports Bar · 6.2 km from central London

A sports bar 6.2 km from central London.

Greenwood

170 Victoria St, London, Greater London, SW1E 5LB · Sports Bar · 1.6 km from central London

A sports bar 1.6 km from central London.

Arsenal Football Supporters Club

Gillespie Rd, Islington, Greater London, N5 1BU · Sports Bar, Sports Club · 6.1 km from central London

A sports club spot 6.1 km from central London.

Bushy Park Sports Club

Pavilion Rd, Teddington, Greater London, TW11 0EL · Sports Bar · 17.3 km from central London

A sports bar 17.3 km from central London.

How to pick a sports bar in London, the UK

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, the UK?

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, the UK 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, the UK 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: Del71, PAUL FARMER, marikocco, Paul Arps via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by Foursquare.